Helping Professional Workshop

Individuals whose work encompasses helping others better their lives, are considered “helping professionals.” Such professionals exist in a vast array of industries including social work, psychology, education, and medicine.

I conduct 2 to 8 hour workshops for helping professionals working with individuals who may have been exposed to trauma. My workshops are held on site at my Washington, D.C. office, and off site upon request from schools, youth centers, sport’s teams, and social service agencies in Maryland and the District of Columbia.

I offer 2 workshops:

What is Trauma? : Helping Young People Navigate through Trauma- This workshop is geared towards assisting helping professionals recognize the signs of trauma in youth who are exposed to interpersonal and community violence. I also teach helping professionals strategies for providing trauma-informed care through supportive care, resources, and advocacy for the youth they help.

When Helping Hurts: Helping the Helping Professional Overcome Vicarious Trauma and Burnout- This workshop focuses on understanding the personal impact of working with traumatized individuals and recognizing the signs of vicarious trauma, burnout, and compassion fatigue. This workshop also provides helping professionals with self-care assessments and building a self-care/coping skills tool kit.

Workshops are tailored to meet each organizations’ needs, please contact for a free consultation and pricing.