Consulting Work
I consult and train on making trauma-informed care standard practice in healthcare, professional organizations, and everyday living.
I specialize in the provision of trauma-informed care to individuals living with chronic illness and pain conditions.
I’m also an expert on preventing and managing vicarious/secondary trauma/compassion fatigue and self-care for providers and organizations directly and indirectly exposed to traumatized populations. Trainings and speaking events are targeted to support medical and allied health professionals, hospitals, clinics, schools, and social service organizations. Previous trainings have included trauma-informed approaches to working with individuals living with chronic illness; preventing vicarious/secondary trauma and burnout and supporting self-care.
Notable Trainings
NASW and the Center for Chronic Illness TRAINING
I provided training on the need for implementing trauma-informed care within organizations that serve this population and their caregivers.
Clinician and graduate student supervision
I supervised clinicians and graduate students on the provision of trauma-informed care and served as the crime victim social worker at a level 1 trauma center and the busiest single-site emergency room in New York City.
Trauma-informed Oregon consulting
I worked as a consultant for Trauma Informed Oregon and established private practices in Portland and Seattle.
Graduate Level Curricula Development and Instruction
I created and taught courses on trauma and trauma-informed care at the graduate social work schools of Portland State University and Columbia University.
I have contributed to articles and media on mental health and relationships.
PODCAST
Holistic Health & Social Advocacy in
The Treatment of Trauma
Listen to my interview with Guy McPherson, PhD on The Trauma Therapist Podcast.
