Approach
A Relational Framework for Leadership in Complex Settings
Training Grounds provides a trauma-informed, relational approach for leaders at every level in complex human-service settings—including behavioral health, therapeutic care, education, housing, and juvenile justice—where complexity and care intersect every day.
Centered on six elements of embodied leadership, it guides how leaders show up and sustain their teams over time.
- Presence: Staying grounded enough to see clearly when the pace is high.
- Empathy: Understanding the experiences and perspectives that influence behavior.
- Trust: Building psychological safety through consistency and transparency.
- Adaptability: Responding to challenges with steadiness and flexibility rather than control.
- Long-Term Thinking: Making decisions that protect people, culture, and mission beyond the moment.
- Self-Awareness: Recognizing how one’s own patterns shape leadership impact.
Together, these elements equip leaders to guide teams with care and accountability, even when the work is demanding.