Trauma Informed Education and Training
Washtenaw County
and
Surrounding Area
Trauma-Informed Training Options for Organizations & Professionals
Secondary Trauma & Staff Support Training
Support Your Staff. Strengthen Your Impact. Sustain the Work.
Your team shows up every day to support individuals impacted by trauma, stress, and violence.
But ongoing exposure takes a toll.
Our trauma-informed trainings are designed to help your staff understand what they’re carrying—and give them practical tools to continue their work in a more sustainable way.
Who Is This Training For?
Healthcare and behavioral health providers
Nonprofits and community organizations
Schools and educational staff
First responders and crisis teams
Wellness professionals working with vulnerable populations
If your staff supports people impacted by trauma, this training is for you.
Your staff will learn how to:
Recognize the impact of secondary trauma and chronic stress
Understand nervous system responses in themselves and others
Use practical, in-the-moment regulation tools
Build sustainable strategies to reduce burnout
Let’s Build a Secondary Trauma Staff Training That Fits Your Team
Whether you’re looking for a one-time training or ongoing support, we’ll work with you to create something that meets your organization’s needs.
👉 Request More Information by email or complete the form below.
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Trauma-Informed Training for Professionals and Agencies
We partner with wellness professionals and community spaces who are ready to add another layer of care to those they serve.
You already bring the expertise of what you do.
Our role is not to replace that—it’s to add a trauma-informed perspective to your expertise.
This training supports your team in:
Creating safer, more responsive environments for clients
Shifting language and approach to support client autonomy
Increasing awareness without requiring clinical specialization
This is not about becoming therapists.
It’s about strengthening the work you already do.
This work is not one-size-fits-all. We offer multiple options depending on your needs:
Staff training to build foundational and advanced trauma-informed skills
Program consultation to review your current training and identify opportunities for greater safety, accessibility, and nervous system awareness
Workshops for individual practitioners who want to deepen their understanding and integrate trauma-informed principles into their existing work
We work with a wide range of spaces, including:
Yoga studios
Reiki practitioners and energy workers
Sound practitioners
Massage therapists and bodywork studios
Any space where people come to receive care, support, or healing
Our approach blends clinical knowledge, somatic practice, and real-world application—helping you build on your existing skills while creating spaces that are not only welcoming, but grounded in safety, choice, and sustainable care.
If you work with people, this work matters!
If you’re ready to deepen the impact of your work and create a more trauma-informed space for the people you serve, we’d love to connect.
👉 Request More Information by email or complete the form below.
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Speaking & Community Education
We also offer presentations and workshops for conferences, organizations, and professional groups focused on:
Trauma and the nervous system
Trauma-informed care in practice
Supporting individuals impacted by violence and chronic stress
👉 Inquire About Speaking Engagements by email or complete the form below.
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) InitiativeCaregiver Education Trainer & Team Lead
National Child Traumatic Stress Network

