Trauma-Informed Training for Organizations, Professionals & Teams

We offer trauma-informed trainings designed to support individuals and organizations in understanding the impact of stress and trauma on the nervous system—and how to respond in ways that are sustainable, compassionate, and effective.

Our trainings blend research, real-world experience, and practical tools that participants can begin using right away. Each offering is thoughtfully adapted to meet the needs of your team, setting, and goals.

Whether you are supporting clients, students, patients, or your own staff, this work helps create environments where both providers and those they serve can feel more grounded, supported, and resilient.

Training Offerings

Trauma-Informed Training for Organizations & Teams

Support your staff in building a shared understanding of trauma, the nervous system, and how stress shows up in daily interactions.

Participants will:

• Gain a foundational understanding of trauma and its impact

• Learn to recognize nervous system responses in themselves and others

• Explore practical ways to create safer, more responsive environments

• Strengthen communication, presence, and attunement

This training is ideal for schools, healthcare settings, community organizations, and teams seeking to deepen trauma-informed care across their work.

Secondary Trauma & Burnout Support for Staff

Designed for professionals who regularly support others, this training focuses on recognizing and responding to compassion fatigue, secondary trauma, and chronic stress.

Participants will:

• Identify signs of burnout and nervous system overload

• Understand the cumulative impact of caring roles

• Learn simple, accessible regulation tools for use during the workday

• Explore sustainable approaches to self-care and boundary-setting

This offering supports staff wellbeing while also strengthening long-term capacity and retention.

Professional Development for Clinicians & Helpers

A deeper dive for therapists, social workers, and helping professionals interested in integrating body-based, trauma-informed approaches into their work.

Participants will:

• Explore the role of the body in trauma and healing

• Learn principles of Trauma Center Trauma-Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY)

• Understand how to support client regulation without overwhelm

• Expand their toolkit with practical, adaptable techniques

This training is well-suited for clinicians looking to complement traditional talk-based approaches.

Speaking Engagements & Community Education

Engaging and accessible presentations designed to introduce trauma-informed concepts to a wide range of audiences.

Topics may include:

• Understanding stress and the nervous system

• Trauma-informed approaches in everyday life

• Burnout prevention and sustainable self-care

• Building resilience in individuals and communities

These offerings can be adapted for conferences, community events, schools, and wellness programs.

Our Approach

All trainings are grounded in trauma-informed principles, including choice, collaboration, and respect for individual experience. We aim to create a learning environment that feels engaging, practical, and accessible—never overwhelming.

Rather than focusing only on information, we incorporate experiential elements that allow participants to notice and apply what they are learning in real time.

Format & Customization

Trainings are available in a variety of formats, including:

• In-person workshops

• Virtual trainings

• Half-day and full-day sessions

• Multi-session series

Each training can be customized to align with your organization’s specific needs, population, and goals.

Let’s Connect

If you’re interested in bringing a training to your organization or would like to explore what might be the best fit, we’d love to connect.

Reach out to start the conversation.

Previous Speaking & Training Engagement Samples:

Julie and Shawn are experienced presenters and trainers whose work is shaped by their combined expertise across complementary modalities. Shawn brings a background in trauma therapy, Trauma Center Trauma-Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY), and Yoga Therapy, while Julie contributes expertise in trauma therapy, EMDR, and somatic practices. Together, they integrate nervous system education with these diverse approaches, sharing their work with local groups and a national level.

• Presenters, Somatic Therapy and Healing
  Michigan Counseling Conference (2025)

• Presenter, The Effects of Yoga Therapy on Individuals Working with Survivors of Violence
  Clinical Advancements of Yoga Symposium, International Institute of Yoga Therapy (2025)

• ACE Community Champion Trainer
  Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Initiative

• Caregiver Education Trainer & Team Lead
  National Child Traumatic Stress Network