Trauma-Informed Consulting & Training

We must honor and take care of those who support others!

Need a staff development training? Want your staff to benefit from more self-care strategies or looking to create a trauma-informed culture where self-exploration, compassion and healing are celebrated?

I aim to prioritize wellness for all. There is no shortage of stress and trauma in our world. Recognizing and honoring the lived experience of employees and creating a culture of wellness at work is the one of the most compassionate and effective ways to lead companies. Bringing trauma-informed care not only to the clients that you serve but also to the folks who are in service to others is how great leadership demonstrates it’s core values.

Training topics may include:

The impact of stress and trauma on well-being
Self-regulation tools
Expression strategies
Compassion Fatigue
Self-Care and Creating a Culture of Caring

I offer 1-2 hour trainings and create and facilitate staff retreats.

Additionally, training for agencies wishing to deepen their understanding of how to bring a trauma-informed and integrative approaches to working with birthing people in the postpartum time is also available. Special focus on nervous system regulation, bonding and attachment, trauma-informed parenting, addressing perinatal mood disorders holistically, birth story integration, traditional care practices and planning for the postpartum time.

I’m proud of being part of training so many amazingly committed helpers, clinicians and agencies. Additionally, I was honored to present on the benefits of trauma-informed yoga and compassion at the 2018 California Marriage and Family Therapy Advancing the Art and Science of Psychotherapy Conference as well as the 2019 National Child Advocacy Center’s 35th International Symposium on Child Abuse.

Contact me and we will explore your vision and create more space for authentic leadership that values connections and healing.

Kind Words

testimonials

“Jody Barnes provides high quality training and professional development grounded in trauma sensitive and mindfulness practices. Jody‘s technical expertise and passion for coaching others provides a powerful approach to healing and well-being and is evident through the energy she brings to each training session. Jody provided professional development and training to my team for over four years elevating their confidence and supporting youth survivors of sex trafficking and providing hope and healing to our youth. I would highly recommend Jody to any individual or organization looking to provide grounded trauma sensitive training and professional development.”

Polly Williams

Former Director of CSEC Programs at Orangewood

I have had the absolute pleasure of collaborating with Jody for a number of years and continue to be impressed by the compassion, intention, and expertise she brings to her training work. She has served as faculty on Transcending Sexual Trauma through Yoga courses, bringing a survivor-centered and trauma-informed lens to her trainings on integrating trauma-informed yoga into mental health settings and preventing compassion fatigue. She is a dynamic, deeply insightful, and inspiring human and it has been an honor to witness the incredible impact she has on survivors and healing professionals. Her passion for this work is unmatched and I look forward to all of the ways she will continue to change lives through her heart-centered and deeply compassionate approach.

Zahabiyah Yamasaki (she/her), M.Ed, RYT

Author of Trauma-Informed Yoga for Survivors of Sexual Assault: Practices for Healing and Teaching with Compassion

“Jody was just what our doula team needed! For a long time we looked for someone to support our doulas, who understood the nuances of what it takes to work with birthing families in the community. When we began working with Jody, we felt supported, heard, and understood. She provided continuous clinical supervision- which was customized to support each doulas unique needs. Jody was always professional, empathetic and made a difference in the quality of our work. She promoted mental health, wellness and healthy boundaries from a holistic approach. She has a wealth of knowledge and we haven’t found anyone who compares!”

Selene Ketchum, CCBD, CLEM, CEIM

Lead Community-Based Doula at SBCC

“I had the honor to work with Jody; and can not provide a more stellar review. Jody is an incredible, caring, empathic and intuitive therapist. She cares deeply about the profession of helping others; and her support is unmatchable. She has a natural warm personality; and I instantly felt comfortable around her, which is instrumental in opening up. It was clear to me, that she was meant to support people; and that she genuinely cares for the well-being of her clients.”

Alexandra Latten Argosino

Owner of Rainbow Nannies

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