What You'll Master

Module 1: The Foundation

• Advanced understanding of trauma and its neurobiological impacts
• The three "E's" of trauma and their workplace implications
• Trauma prevalence data and its business significance
• What it truly means to be trauma-informed (beyond the buzzwords)

Module 2: Safety - The Cornerstone Principle

• Safety as a fundamental human need and business imperative
• Holistic safety: physical, psychological, and financial security
• Designing safety into systems, not just policies
• Creating psychologically safe environments that drive innovation

Module 3: Trust & Transparency - The Foundation of Relationships

• The neuroscience of trust and its impact on performance
• Understanding different types of trusters and how to build trust with each
• Building trust at every organizational level
• Thoughtful transparency: what to share, when, and how

Module 4: Community - The Power of Connection

• The loneliness epidemic and its devastating workplace impact
• The neuroscience of belonging and psychological safety
• Designing community into organizational structure
• Fostering authentic connection in remote and hybrid environments

Module 5: Collaboration - Reimagining Power Dynamics

• Advanced understanding of power dynamics in workplace trauma
• Different types of organizational power and their impacts
• Reflecting on your own power and privilege
• Organizational design strategies that minimize power imbalances
• Creating meaningful participation in decision-making

Module 6: Empowerment Part 1 - Choice and Strengths

• The psychology of choice and its relationship to trauma recovery
• Creating meaningful choice within organizational constraints
• Implementing strengths-based approaches that go beyond assessments
• Tools and resources for leveraging individual and team strengths

Module 7: Empowerment Part 2 - Recognition and Growth

• The neuroscience of recognition and its impact on motivation
• Creating recognition systems that feel authentic and meaningful
• Understanding neuroplasticity and its implications for employee development
• Facilitating individual and team growth in trauma-informed ways

Module 8: Humility & Responsiveness - The Courage to Change

• The six intrapersonal aspects of humility and their workplace applications
• Special considerations for traditionally marginalized communities
• The art of acknowledgment and its healing power
• Moving from apology to meaningful action
• Building responsive systems that learn and adapt

Module 9: Cultural, Historical & Gender Issues - Systemic Healing

• How cultural, historical, and gender trauma interact with workplace dynamics
• Understanding generational trauma and its workplace impacts
• Community-based approaches to trauma response
• The intersection of DEI and trauma-informed cultures

Module 10: Implementation Strategy

• Trauma-informed approaches to every HR function
• Creating your organizational roadmap to trauma-informed culture
• Building compelling business cases for trauma-informed initiatives
• Systems and processes as the foundation for sustainable change
• Your personalized action plan for transformation

Professional Recognition

This certification is approved for 10 hours of General Recertification Credits through both SHRM and HRCI.

Perfect for HR professionals, organizational development specialists, and workplace culture experts who want to maintain their credentials while gaining cutting-edge expertise.

Who This Is For:

• HR professionals and People & Culture leaders ready to revolutionize their approach
• Organizational development specialists seeking trauma-informed methodologies
• Workplace wellness coordinators who want to move beyond surface-level programming
• Consultants and coaches adding trauma-informed expertise to their practice
• Leaders in healthcare, education, and social services where trauma-informed approaches are essential
• DEI professionals understanding the intersection of trauma and equity
• Anyone serious about becoming an expert in trauma-informed workplace cultures

What Sets This Apart:

• Comprehensive curriculum covering all seven trauma-informed principles in depth
• Science-based approach grounded in neuroscience and trauma research
• Systems thinking that goes beyond individual interventions
• Implementation focus with practical tools and templates
• Professional credential recognized by major HR organizations
• Advanced content designed for experienced professionals