Compassionate Leadership: Working with Trauma and Adversity

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Moving the Human Spirit are world leaders in trauma-informed coaching. We focus on three areas:

  • ICF-accredited trauma-informed coach training courses
  • Trauma-informed training for organizations and communities
  • Trauma-informed coaching

About This Course

In today’s rapidly changing workplace, Business and Human Resource professionals encounter employees facing unprecedented levels of stress, trauma, and adversity. “Compassionate Leadership: Working with Trauma and Adversity” is a comprehensive course designed to equip such professionals with the knowledge and skills to understand, support, and lead individuals who have experienced trauma, whether from personal, societal, or organizational sources. This course provides practical tools to help create a culture of resilience, empathy, and understanding within their organizations.

Upcoming Training:

February 25 – April 1, 2025
Tuesdays 9:00am – 12:00pm PST | Online

CPHR Manitoba
CPHR Nova Scotia

This program has been approved for 18 CPHR Continuing Professional Development hours by CPHR Alberta, CPHR Manitoba, and CPHR Nova Scotia.

Why Take This Course?

This six-day course equips professionals with a comprehensive understanding of trauma and its profound effects on individuals, communities, and organizational culture. Participants will explore trauma’s classifications, the Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE) framework, and the brain science behind trauma, including its impact on the stress response system and behavior. Through dynamic discussions and exercises, attendees will gain insight into the neurobiological underpinnings of trauma and its influence on decision-making and relationships.

The program emphasizes trauma-informed practices, compassionate leadership, and resilience-building. Participants will learn actionable strategies to foster trust, empathy, and psychological safety in diverse settings, while engaging with topics such as cultural sensitivity, ethical practice, and conflict resolution. The course concludes with a focus on personal wellness and strength-based approaches, offering tools like somatic awareness and reflective journaling to support both personal and professional growth. By the end, participants will be prepared to cultivate healing, resilience, and compassionate leadership in their organizations.

Ready to learn more?

Email: charles@movingthehumanspirit.com or click here to schedule a call with Charles

Who is this training for?

This course is ideal for Business and Human Resource professionals, team leaders, and managers who wish to enhance their capacity to respond to trauma and adversity with compassion and resilience.

Upon completion, participants will have the confidence to:

  • Recognize signs of trauma in employees.
  • Use trauma-informed communication techniques.
  • Implement compassionate policies and practices that support employee well-being.
  • Lead by example to cultivate a more compassionate and resilient organization.

“Compassionate Leadership: Working with Trauma and Adversity” is more than a course—it’s a vital resource for Business and HR professionals committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of their employees and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.

Course Fee

Compassionate Leadership: Working with Trauma and Adversity

​$1,100
+ Tax*

  • 18-hour training composed of 6 sessions, three-hours each, live online modules

*All prices are in Canadian dollars.

Course Materials

Students receive:

  • Welcome package with class links
  • Course manual for review and notes
  • Student portal where you can access class materials and assessments

Course Hours

Compassionate Leadership: Working with Trauma and Adversity is an 18-hour training composed of:

  • 6 sessions, three hours each module of live online teaching

Syllabus

What you will learn:

  • Trauma Defined & Trauma-Informed
  • Trauma Classification
  • Levels of Impact
  • Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE)
  • Autonomic Nervous System
  • Brain Science
  • The Neurobiology of Trauma
  • Perception of the Reality
  • Understanding Labels
  • Why Language Matters
  • Understanding Conflict
  • Perceptual Positions
  • Psychological Safety
  • Cultural, Historical & Gender Sensitivity
  • Conversation on Ethics
  • Case Studies Exercise
  • Resilience & Strength-Based Approach
  • Building Compassionate Leadership (Connection & Community)
  • Somatic Awareness
  • Personal Wellness
  • Open Dialogue Q & A
  • And so much more.

Compassionate Leadership isn’t about having all the answers; it’s about listening, understanding, and creating resilience within ourselves and those we lead. By recognizing and addressing trauma, we become stronger leaders and pillars of trust, stability, and empowerment for our teams.

What Do Our Graduates Say?

From the bottom of my heart, I want to thank you and everyone at MTHS for providing this incredible opportunity. This course has been, and continues to be, some of the most transformative, valuable, and fun learning I’ve ever experienced.

Thank you for your support and guidance and for sharing your unique wisdom, perspective, and gifting through this process. I am honored to join in this work and keep discovering how I might contribute to this shared quest to make the world a safer, more compassionate, more accepting, healing, and empowering place.

Corrie D, Graduate

This course is unique, encouraging, and refreshing. It uses a modern conversation methodology called TILA (timing, inquiry, listening, action). Try it, and your Trauma-Informed knowledge and experience will be transformed.

Matthew A, Graduate

The course was great! Thank you to MTHS for your unwavering support, patience, and encouragement. Your impact extends far beyond the training room, and I’m grateful for your positive influence on my personal and professional growth.

Samuel P, Graduate

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