Education and Trainings

Knowledge is one of the most powerful tools for change. Hope Storm’s Education and Trainings offerings are designed to equip individuals, teams, and organizations with trauma-informed tools, skills, and frameworks they can put to work immediately.

From single workshops and lunch-and-learns to multi-day retreats and custom curriculum development, every training is thoughtfully designed and tailored to the specific needs of your audience. Whether you’re looking to build trauma-informed capacity in your organization, support your team’s well-being, or deepen your own understanding, there is something here for you.

Training Topics

Below is a selection of available training topics organized by theme. This is not a comprehensive list. Trainings can be fully designed to meet your specific needs, or components from multiple trainings can be combined into a customized experience. If you don’t see exactly what you’re looking for, reach out. The right training for your audience is likely just a conversation away.

Trauma-Informed Foundations

• Trauma 101: Understanding the Foundations of Trauma
• From Trauma-Indifferent to Trauma-Driven: Building a Comprehensive Approach
• Trauma and Its Impact on Development
• Introduction to Historical Trauma
• The Power and Science of Hope
• Secondary Traumatic Stress: Recognizing and Responding
• Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Their Lifelong Impact
• Trauma-Informed Care vs Trauma-Informed Practice: Understanding the Difference
• Post-Traumatic Growth
• Intergenerational and Epigenetic Trauma: How Trauma is Passed Down
• Complex Trauma: Understanding C-PTSD and Its Impact
• Trauma and the Brain: A Neuroscience Perspective
• Trauma-Informed Approaches to Technology and Social Media

Nervous System and Well-Being

• Stress, Burnout, and Nervous System Resilience
• Mind-Body Mastery: Regulating Your Nervous System for Resilience
• Polyvagal Theory in Practice: Nervous System Regulation
• Breathwork and Mindfulness for Stress Relief
• Connect with the Wisdom of the Body
• Creating a Culture of Self-Care
• Building Resilience Through Self-Care Strategies
• Burnout is Not a Badge of Honor: Redefining Success and Sustainability
• Sleep, Rest, and Recovery as Radical Acts of Self-Care
• The Nervous System and Chronic Stress: What Your Body is Trying to Tell You
• The Vagus Nerve: Your Body’s Built-In Stress Response System
• Chronic Pain and Trauma: Understanding the Mind-Body Connection
• Digital Burnout: Navigating Stress in a Hyperconnected World

Leadership and Workplace Culture

• Trauma-Informed Leadership: Leading with Awareness and Compassion
• Building Resilient Teams: Fostering Connection and Psychological Safety
• Building a Trauma-Informed Workplace Culture: Creating Supportive and Inclusive Environments
• Psychological Safety: Building Safe, Inclusive, and High-Performing Teams
• Emotional Intelligence and Self-Regulation in Leadership
• Co-Regulation in the Workplace: Strengthening Team Connection
• Transformational Change: Leading with Compassion and Clarity
• Leading in Chaos
• Team Well-Being
• Servant Leadership Through a Trauma-Informed Lens
• Managing Vicarious Trauma as a Leader
• Retention, Burnout, and the True Cost of a Toxic Workplace Culture
• Trauma-Informed Supervision and Mentorship
• The Trauma-Informed Organization: A Roadmap for Culture Change
• Compassionate Accountability: Holding Standards Without Harm
• Trauma-Informed Hiring and Onboarding Practices

Equity, Inclusion, and Relationships

• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Through a Trauma-Informed Lens
• Conflict Resolution and Restorative Practices
• Trauma-Informed Relationships: Cultivating Safety, Trust, and Growth
• Trauma-Informed Youth Leadership: Guiding the Next Generation
• Intersectionality and Trauma: Understanding Overlapping Identities
• Racial Trauma and Its Impact on Well-Being
• Trauma-Informed Approaches to Working with Marginalized Communities
• Generational Trauma: Understanding and Breaking Cycles
• Cultural Humility vs Cultural Competency: Understanding the Difference
• Trauma-Informed Approaches to Parenting and Family Systems
• Community Resilience: Building Collective Well-Being
• Disability and Trauma: An Intersectional Approach

Personal Growth and Empowerment

• Empowered Resilience: Strengthening Inner and Collective Well-Being
• From Surviving to Thriving: Reclaiming Your Energy and Joy
• Breaking Free: Overcoming Limiting Beliefs and Rewiring Your Subconscious
• Rewriting Your Story: A Hypno-Coaching Approach to Personal Growth
• Boundaries and Balance: Cultivating Emotional Safety in Your Life
• Compassion Fatigue and Vicarious Trauma Prevention
• The Inner Critic: Understanding and Quieting Your Harshest Voice
• Setting Boundaries Without Guilt
• Perfectionism, People-Pleasing, and the Trauma Connection
• The Science of Self-Compassion
• The Window of Tolerance: Understanding Your Capacity for Stress
• Shame, Guilt, and Trauma: Breaking the Cycle
• Attachment Styles and Their Impact on Relationships and Well-Being
• Grief and Loss: Navigating the Journey Forward
• Imposter Syndrome and the Trauma Connection

Somatic and Embodiment Practices

• Somatic and Embodiment Practices for Workplace Wellness
• Embodiment Practices for Emotional Well-Being and Self-Trust
• Instinct or Intuition: Understanding the Difference and Strengthening Your Inner Guidance
• Empowered Intuition: Strengthening Your Inner Guidance System
• Trauma Lives in the Body: An Introduction to Somatic Approaches
• Movement as Medicine: Using the Body for Stress Relief and Resilience
• Grounding Techniques for Everyday Life

Hypnotherapy and Mind Science

• Hypnotherapy and the Mind: Understanding the Science and Applications of Change
• Self-Compassion Through a Trauma-Informed Lens
• Neuroplasticity in Practice: Rewiring Your Brain for Resilience
• The Subconscious Mind: How it Shapes Your Thoughts, Behaviors, and Beliefs
• Mindfulness and Hypnosis: Where Science and Practice Meet

Who is Education and Trainings for?

Hope Storm’s education and training offerings are designed for anyone who works with, leads, or supports other people. Current and past participants include:

• Nonprofit and social service professionals
• Healthcare and mental health workers
• Educators and school administrators
• First responders and emergency services personnel
• Corporate and business teams
• Human resources and people operations professionals
• Leadership and executive teams
• Government and public service employees
• Faith-based organization staff and volunteers
• Community organizations and advocacy groups
• Coaches, consultants, and helping professionals
• Individuals seeking personal growth and professional development

If you work with people in any capacity, this work is for you.

What to Expect

Every training and educational engagement at Hope Storm is thoughtfully designed, professionally delivered, and tailored to your audience. Here’s what you can expect when working with Dr. Anna:

The Consultation Every engagement begins with a free consultation to discuss your goals, your audience, and what you most want participants to walk away with. This conversation is the foundation for everything that follows.

The Design Based on your needs, Dr. Anna will design or customize a training experience specifically for your group. This may draw from existing topics, combine elements from multiple trainings, or be built entirely from scratch. You will know exactly what to expect before the training begins.

The Delivery Trainings are engaging, interactive, and grounded in both research and real-world experience. Dr. Anna weaves together evidence-based content, somatic and embodiment practices, storytelling, and practical tools, creating a learning experience that is not just informative but deeply impactful and immediately applicable.

The Format Hope Storm trainings are available in a variety of formats including:

• Single workshops and presentations
• Lunch and learns
• Half day and full day intensives
• Multi-session series
• Retreats
• Virtual or in-person depending on location and needs

After the Training Participants leave with practical tools and knowledge they can apply immediately. Training certificates are available for qualifying trainings. Ask about this during your consultation.

A Note on the Work Trauma-informed education is not just about transferring knowledge. It is about creating experiences that shift perspective, build capacity, and inspire lasting change. Every Hope Storm training is designed with that intention.

Continuing Education

Hope Storm provides certificates of completion confirming hours of training for participants who require documentation of professional development or continuing education hours. These certificates can be used to support continuing education requirements with relevant licensing or credentialing organizations, though acceptance is determined by each individual organization.

If your organization or licensing body requires pre-approval for continuing education hours, Hope Storm is happy to work with you to explore that process. Ask about this during your consultation.

Pricing

Education and training engagements are contract-based and tailored to the specific needs of each client. Pricing is based on the scope, length, format, and number of participants. There are no minimum commitments, from a single lunch-and-learn to a multi-day retreat, Hope Storm works within your budget and timeline.

Equitable pricing options are available for nonprofits and service-based organizations.

Ready to bring trauma-informed education to your organization?

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