Trauma is a leadership issue
Leading Through TraumaRepair what has been hurt and build psychologically safe environments that promote healing and increase capacity and results.
Leading Through Trauma™ is an intensive retreat for leaders who operate in a context of repeated trauma including first responders, journalists, hospitals and mental health centers, nonprofits, and government agencies. During this in-person retreat, you will join a vibrant cohort of leaders across sectors and develop tools for discussing trauma in the workplace, learn new ways to care for your team, and increase your capacity for leadership that considers the traumatic experiences that you and your team members experience.
About Leading Through Trauma
Through immediately actionable frameworks and tools, you will understand how to increase resourcefulness on your teams and be proactive in talking about trauma before and after incidents happen. You will develop skills to become a better leader by expanding your capacity to navigate your trauma and the trauma of your team members.
The Leading Through Trauma experience offers:
Expert facilitators
Learn from seasoned psychologist Gretchen Schmelzer, PhD, and expert facilitator and coach, Carolyn Murphy, MA.
Interactive workshops
Engage in dynamic discussions and group activities that deepen your learning and inspire collaboration.
Small-group environment
Benefit from a supportive and collaborative learning environment, where you'll connect with fellow leaders, share experiences, and build valuable relationships.
Practical application
Gain strategies and tools you can immediately apply to your role and organization for tangible results. Each exercise we do as a group can be used later with your team.
Ongoing support
Receive post-program resources, coaching, and networking opportunities to support your continued growth and development.
Course format
Two three-day in-person learning sessions in beautiful Half Moon Bay, California.
Small learning cohort of up to eighteen participants.
The program is designed in two parts, giving you time to process learnings and apply them in your work, before returning to the cohort to reflect, renew, and go deeper.
Participants will also receive
CliftonStrengths assessment with a 1:1 debrief
Gretchen Schmelzer’s book Journey Through Trauma: A Trail Guide to the 5-Phase Cycle of Healing Repeated Trauma
A curated program guide with resources you can use with your team
Who should attend
This leadership training program is for mid- to senior-level managers, team leaders, executives, and developing leaders who are leading in the context of repeated trauma. The forward-looking skills you will develop during the program will equip you to maximize your impact as a leader and be a positive force for change within your organization.
Apply now
Apply today to secure your spot in our upcoming cohort and embark on a transformative journey to take your leadership skills to the next level.
Dates and location
Part 1: October 1–3, 2024
Part 2: January 28–30, 2025
We are delighted to partner with Miramar Farms in beautiful Half Moon Bay, CA to offer Leading Through Trauma in an inspired and restorative setting.
Miramar Farms is located in San Mateo County, just three miles north of Half Moon Bay. The eleven-acre property is tucked away in the Arroyo de en Medio Watershed, less than a half-mile from the Pacific Ocean.
Tuition
Early-bird rate (through June 30, 2024): $7,400
Regular rate: $7,900
The cost includes delicious farm-to-table breakfasts and lunches. Travel, hotel, and dinner costs are not included.
Space is limited and spots fill quickly. Please reserve today to secure your place in the upcoming Leading Through Trauma cohort.
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