Compassionate Leadership: Working with Trauma & Adversity
About This Course
In today’s rapidly changing workplace, 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 HR 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 HR professionals foster a culture of resilience, empathy, and understanding within their organizations.
Why Take This Course?
This course is ideal for 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 HR professionals committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of their employees and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.
Who is This Training For?
This course is ideal for 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 HR professionals committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of their employees and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.
No previous Trauma-Informed training or experience is required.
Syllabus
The course develops competencies that can be applied immediately using a coaching culture approach, including:
- Understanding Trauma: Definition and Impact
- The Role of HR in Trauma-Informed Leadership
- Compassionate Leadership Defined
- Neuroscience and Psychological Impacts of Trauma
- How Trauma Affects the Brain and Behavior
- Polyvagal Theory
- Identifying Trauma Responses
- Trauma-Informed Communication Techniques
- The Power of Language
- Active Listening and Empathy
- Managing Difficult Conversations
- Positive Feedback Framework: Encouraging growth and resilience
- Creating a Safe and Supportive Workplace
- Building Resilience and Well-Being
- Understanding Suicide Ideology
- Case Studies
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.
