Everyday Encounters

The Challenges of Leadership Development in an Organization

Empowering Leaders at Every Level

Fostering Cross-Functional Collaboration

From new supervisors to seasoned directors, everyone needs support to grow and contribute effectively to the organization.

Fostering Cross-Functional Collaboration

Teamwork across administration, clinical, and program areas drives success and is essential for an integrated approach to service delivery.

Building Confidence in New Leaders

Fostering Cross-Functional Collaboration

Strengthening Your Leadership Bench

Newly promoted individuals need guidance to develop the skills and mindset needed to navigate their roles effectively.

Strengthening Your Leadership Bench

Maintaining Your Own Focus as a Leader

Strengthening Your Leadership Bench

Focusing on a sustainable leadership pipeline prepares your organization for future challenges.

Driving Continuous Improvement

Maintaining Your Own Focus as a Leader

Supporting leaders in adapting to change and preparing for the next level of organizational growth.

Maintaining Your Own Focus as a Leader

Balancing the demands of leadership while staying centered is essential for sustaining your effectiveness and long-term success in your role.

Leadership Programs to Support Your Organization

Leadership Academy

Annual, agency-wide access to leadership development for leaders at every level of your organization

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Certificate Program

10-week program for individuals and teams to integrate trauma-informed principles into daily leadership interactions

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Strength Deployment Inventory (SDI)

Gain insights about your motives, strengths, and how you experience conflict, to help you improve your work relationships

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On-Site Training

Empower your staff with in-person training at your location - Now booking into 2025

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Training Grounds Leadership Academy Launches for 2025

The Training Grounds Leadership Academy is underway with a focus in January on Increasing Staff Engagement through Psychological Safety. As part of the leadership academy James facilitates a monthly training and office hours. Find out how your organization can benefit

Trauma-Informed Leadership Cohort Begins

In January the first of three cohorts in 2025 began their 10-week program in the Trauma-Informed Leadership Certificate Program.

James Freeman Facilitates Webinar on Organizational Culture

James Freeman facilitated a 90-minute webinar on "Dynamics of Organizational Culture" with the California Alliance of Child and Family Services on January 14 with a strong showing of member organizations.

Advancing California's Public Mental Health Workforce

James Freeman has been invited to present a conference session on leadership at the Southern Counties Regional Partnership (SCRP) conference in Pomona on March 18-19, 2025.

Spring Cohort begins on Training Grounds Signature Leadership Program

In April 2025 the next cohort of the Trauma-Informed Leadership Certificate Program will kickoff. This is a unique 10-week experience where participants develop enhanced interpersonal awareness and focused leadership skills to amplify your impact. Learn more and join the cohort

Training Grounds is Continuing Ed Partner for Annual CMHACY Conference

Training Grounds is serving as the continuing education partner for the annual conference of the California Mental Health Advocates for Children and Youth in Pacific Grove on June 10-13, 2025. More info

Training Grounds Collaborates as Sponsor for CA Alliance Annual Conference

Training Grounds is proud to be a sponsor of the CA Alliance annual conference in Anaheim on Sept 1-5, 2025.

Training Grounds to join in ACRC 70th Celebration

James Freeman plans to have a Training Grounds exhibit and participate in the 70th annual gathering of the Association of Children's Residential and Community Services (ACRC) in Chicago on March 16-19, 2026.

Complimentary Webinar - April 2

Trauma-Informed Leadership 101

Complimentary Educational Webinar | 1 CE Hour

Wednesday, April 2, 2025

10 AM Pacific

CE Credit: 1 hour for LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, LEP

Cost: Complimentary

In trauma-exposed environments, leadership isn’t just about instinct—it’s about intention, skill, and the ability to guide others through complexity.

This 60-minute session introduces the core principles of trauma-informed leadership and highlights what most organizations overlook when promoting new supervisors and managers.

You’ll discover:

✅ The leadership trap that holds teams back

✅ Why trauma-informed leadership is more than being “nice”

✅ Five essential skills that set strong, effective leaders apart

Perfect for those leading clinical, program, administrative, or frontline teams

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Understanding Team Stages & Strengthening Trust

OCTOBER 23 & 24, 2024

Upcoming Workshop

At the heart of an empathetic team is the willingness to listen deeply, understand diverse viewpoints, and offer each other the space to be heard and understood.

The Challenges of Leadership Development in an Organization

Empowering Leaders at Every Level

Fostering Cross-Functional Collaboration

Fostering Cross-Functional Collaboration

Fostering Cross-Functional Collaboration

Fostering Cross-Functional Collaboration

Fostering Cross-Functional Collaboration

Building Confidence in New Leaders

Fostering Cross-Functional Collaboration

Strengthening Your Leadership Bench

Strengthening Your Leadership Bench

Maintaining Your Own Focus as a Leader

Strengthening Your Leadership Bench

Driving Continuous Improvement

Maintaining Your Own Focus as a Leader

Maintaining Your Own Focus as a Leader

Maintaining Your Own Focus as a Leader

Maintaining Your Own Focus as a Leader

Maintaining Your Own Focus as a Leader

Leadership Programs to Support Your Organization

Leadership Academy

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Strength Deployment Inventory (SDI)

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Complimentary Webinar - April 2

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