Trauma Informed Workplace Advocate (TIWA)


Focus: Understanding trauma, what it means to be a trauma informed organization, the Wounded Workforce’s seven principles of trauma informed cultures and what they look like in action, and finally building a plan for your own action and advocacy.

Who is this course for? Anyone who want’s to learn more about trauma and help build trauma informed workplaces

Approved for 3 hours of General Recertification Credits through both SHRM and HRCI.






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Course Outline Highlights


Module 1: Introduction to Trauma & Trauma Informed Workplaces

·      What is Trauma?

·      The Three “E’s” of Trauma

·      Trauma’s prevalence and impact

·      Trauma in the Workplace

·      What Does it Mean to be Trauma Informed?

Module 2: The Seven Principles of Trauma Informed Cultures

·      Overview- The Principles of Trauma Informed Cultures

·      Holistic Safety

·      Trust & Transparency

·      Community

·      Collaboration

·      Empowerment

·      Humility & Responsiveness

·      Cultural, Historical, & Gender Issues

Module 3: Taking Action & Advocacy at Work

·      Trauma Informed Workplaces in Action

·      Building a Plan For Advocacy