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Trauma-Informed Leadership Certificate Program

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Strengthening organizational impact by equipping supervisors and middle managers in child and family serving nonprofits

Register Now - Cohort begins Sept 30
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Trauma-Informed Leadership Certificate Program

Trauma-Informed Leadership Certificate ProgramTrauma-Informed Leadership Certificate ProgramTrauma-Informed Leadership Certificate Program

Strengthening organizational impact by equipping supervisors and middle managers in child and family serving nonprofits

Register Now - Cohort begins Sept 30
Schedule a Call

A Strategic Organizational Advantage

When your supervisors and managers are confident and effective, everything works better.


More presence, less reactivity.

More trust, less tension.

More accountability, less drift.

More stability, less strain.


The focus shifts to leading effectively at every level, so your organization can deliver greater social impact.

…a uniquely empathetic approach that develops leaders to succeed in complex settings...


Andrew Timbie, CEO, Sierra Vista Child and Family Services

Untapped Drivers of Organizational Success

Leadership development is one of the most critical drivers of organizational performance—yet it’s often the most underdeveloped at the frontline and middle levels. 


This program builds the leadership assets most organizations struggle to build internally but depend on for long-term impact:


Leadership Confidence

Leadership Confidence

Leadership Confidence

A cohesive leadership identity that empowers leaders to show up with confidence.

Operational Stability

Leadership Confidence

Leadership Confidence

Grounded leadership that provides steadiness under pressure and prevents crisis-driven cycles.

Team Cohesion

Leadership Confidence

Team Cohesion

Stronger trust and collaboration that reduce reactivity and friction across teams. 

…made a clear and lasting impact by strengthening leadership capacity across our organization...


Steve Gunther, CEO, Maryvale

Program Experience

10-Week Cohort with Structure + Flexibility

Requires less than 2 hours per week


Participants engage through a unique mix of learning and support: 


Weekly Recorded Instruction — flexible modules with exercises that turn concepts into applied skills

Group Discussions — live, facilitated sessions to deepen learning and tackle real challenges with peers

1:1 Mentoring — personalized guidance, feedback, and accountability

Research-Based Assessment — Strength Deployment Inventory® strengthens collaboration and reduces friction across teams


Core Learning Areas:

Self-Awareness

Interpersonal Effectiveness

Adaptability

Psychological Safety

Sustainable Leadership

Managing Conflict


Investment: $1,950 per participant

Organizational plans and payment options available

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…a practical and empowering experience that helped me recognize more of what I have to offer and lead with greater confidence...


Rhe, Program Participant

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