Stepping Up: Trauma-Informed Leadership

This session integrates the tools of leadership with the principles of trauma-informed practices, to support leaders make human-centred decision in tough times and in everyday practice.

Trauma-Informed Leadership is a comprehensive two-day training designed to equip human service leaders with the essential skills to navigate challenging and turbulent environments. Through a deep dive into trauma-informed principles such as creating safety, offering choice and control, and emphasizing strengths, leaders will learn how to cultivate trust and resilience within their teams and organizations.

“Know” Knowledge & Understanding

• Explore neuroscience and nervous system response as it relates to trauma-informed leadership.
• Develop fluency in elements of trauma informed practices: Safety, Choice and Control.
• Integrate self-awareness tools to support leadership in the areas of: Initiate, Imagine, Innovate, Influence and Ignite.

“Do” Apply Skills & Practice

• Apply a compassionate and proactive approach to leading and supporting teams and individuals.
• Engage in activities that support trauma-informed leadership skills that move teams from synergy to synchronicity.
• Operationalize your shared values with colleagues and the organization.
• Reflect on existing leadership practices and policies that could support a more human-centred approach with clients.

“Be” Professional Growth & Transformation

• Anchor trauma-informed practices into personal and professional interactions and decision-making opportunities.
• Model self-awareness of a human-centred approach in actions and influence.
• Be trustworthy with yourself and with others.