Professional Trainings & Speaking Engagements
I provide engaging, clinically grounded trainings for professionals working in high-stakes, high-pressure environments—especially within legal, behavioral health, and systems-based settings.
My approach integrates trauma-informed care, practical skill-building, and real-world application. Trainings are designed to be immediately useful, emotionally attuned, and relevant to the complexity of the work you do.
I offer both in-person and virtual trainings.
WHO THIS IS FOR
These trainings are designed for professionals working in complex, high-pressure systems where emotional regulation, communication, and decision-making directly impact outcomes
Law firms (criminal defense, civil rights, personal injury)
Public defenders and prosecutors
Behavioral health providers
CORE TRAINING TOPICS
Motivational Interviewing for Attorneys & Professionals
Practical tools to help clients move from resistance to engagement—without power struggles.
Participants will learn:
Core MI skills adapted for legal and high-pressure environments
How to respond to ambivalence, denial, and avoidance
Language shifts that increase cooperation and follow-through
Managing Vicarious Trauma & Burnout
Sustainable ways to stay effective while working in emotionally demanding systems.
Participants will learn:
Signs of vicarious trauma and cumulative stress
Tools to stay regulated and clear under pressure
How to build resilience without disengaging
Trauma-Informed Practice in Legal Settings
How trauma shows up in clients navigating legal cases—and how to respond effectively without escalating distress or shutting clients down.
Participants will learn:
How trauma impacts memory, behavior, and communication
Practical ways to increase client engagement and trust
How to avoid common misinterpretations of trauma responses
CUSTOM TRAININGS
Every organization I work with is navigating something specific—whether it’s a particular client population, system constraint, or internal pressure point.
I design trainings that reflect your team’s actual reality—not a generic model.
Custom trainings may include:
Integration of real case consultation into training
High-conflict or high-risk client dynamics
Supporting staff working with justice-involved populations
Burnout, retention, and team sustainability
Communication breakdowns across roles or systems
Flexible Training Formats
Trainings can be structured to meet your team’s needs:
60–90 minute presentations
Half-day workshops
Full-day intensive trainings
Ongoing consultation + training packages
Bring a Training to Your Team
To inquire about availability, topics, or rates: