Intro to Trauma-Sensitive Leadership for Federal Government and Corporate Leaders

Overview

In our workplaces, there are people who are dealing with stress and traumatic situations outside of work. This situation can lead to burnout, reduced effectiveness, hostilities among employees, and other negative situations. Designed for Corporate and Federal Government Leaders, this introductory virtual workshop will teach participants how they can confidently and meaningfully support not just a trauma-impacted workforce, but all employees, and foster a positive and supportive workplace. This workshop will provide foundational insight into what leaders can do to understand the impact of stress and trauma, help build resilience, cope with adverse situations, and help your workforce produce at a high level.

Course Format

This live virtual workshop is offered in a Zoom webinar format with frequent breakout opportunities for participants to discuss the content and deepen their understanding of it in small groups.

• Session Duration: 2 hours
• Maximum attendees per session: 30
• Private Group Sessions Available: Yes

Who Should Attend?

• Federal Government Leadership
• Corporate Executives and Leaders
• Managers and Team Leaders

Topics

• Overview of causes and impacts of stress  & trauma
• Impacts of trauma on the brain, the reduction of executive function when people are under stress and trauma, complex trauma, and other factors impacting cognition and problem-solving related to trauma
• Impacts of trauma on us as leaders
• Strategies that can be implemented to reduce stress and build a trauma-sensitive workplace

Outcomes

• Understanding of trauma and the impact traumatic experiences have on employees
• Understanding of the development of and importance of a trauma-informed attitude and mindset by leaders
• Awareness of the factors that impact workforce resilience and how to assist leadership in gaining this awareness
• Awareness of workplace structures that support a trauma-sensitive workplace
• Understanding of how to support leadership in gaining a trauma-sensitive mindset and assisting them in implementing trauma-sensitive practices in their organizations