Trauma-Informed Training for Organizations, Professionals & Teams

We offer trauma-informed trainings designed to support individuals, teams, and organizations in understanding the impact of stress and trauma on the nervous system—and how to respond in ways that are sustainable, compassionate, and effective.

Our trainings blend empirical research, real-world clinical experience, and practical tools that participants can begin using right away. Each offering is thoughtfully adapted to meet the specific needs, setting, and goals of your group.

Whether you are supporting clients, students, patients, or your own staff, this work helps create environments where both providers and those they serve can feel more grounded, supported, and resilient.

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Meet Your Trainers: Julie & Shawn

Julie Artinian Callaway and Shawn Archer are experienced presenters and clinical trainers whose work is shaped by their combined expertise across complementary somatic and therapeutic modalities.

  • Julie contributes deep expertise in trauma therapy, EMDR, and somatic practices.

  • Shawn brings a rich background in trauma therapy, Trauma Center Trauma-Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY), and Yoga Therapy.

Together, they integrate nervous system regulation with body-based clinical approaches, delivering engaging, high-impact trainings for local organizations and national conferences alike.

Frequently Asked Questions

General and Logistics:

  • Our offerings are designed for a wide range of audiences—including healthcare teams, school districts, community non-profits, social service agencies, corporate teams, therapists, social workers, and helping professionals. Each training is tailored to reflect the specific culture, settings, and daily challenges of your group.

  • We offer both in-person workshops and live, interactive virtual sessions. In-person sessions can be hosted at your organization’s site or event venue, while virtual offerings are hosted via secure video platforms with full interactive components.

  • We recommend reaching out at least 4 to 8 weeks in advance of your preferred date to ensure availability and allow sufficient time for initial consultations, customization, and logistical planning. However, we do our best to accommodate shorter timelines when our calendar permits.

  • Yes. Every organization is unique, and we do not believe in one-size-fits-all training. Prior to your event, we conduct an initial discovery call to learn about your team's culture, current pain points, and primary goals so we can tailor the presentation and experiential exercises accordingly.

  • Training lengths are flexible based on your schedule and goals. Common formats include:

    • Keynote & Introductory Sessions: 60–90 minutes

    • Half-Day Workshops: 3 hours

    • Full-Day Intensive Trainings: 6 hours (with breaks)

    • Multi-Session Series: Weekly or monthly 1- to 2-hour modules

  • We teach trauma-informed care by practicing it. All of our sessions prioritize choice, safety, respectful collaboration, and self-agency. Participants are never forced to share personal experiences or participate in exercises that feel uncomfortable. We aim to create an engaging, supportive learning atmosphere that models nervous system regulation in real time.

Trauma Informed Training Offerings

1.Trauma-Informed Training for Organizations & Teams

2.Secondary Trauma & Burnout Support for Staff

3.Professional Development for Clinicians & Helpers

4.Speaking Engagements & Community Education

1. Trauma-Informed Training for Organizations & Teams

Support your staff in building a shared understanding of trauma, nervous system regulation, and how stress impacts daily workplace interactions.

Key Learning Outcomes:

  • Gain a foundational understanding of trauma and its physiological impact

  • Learn to recognize nervous system responses in yourself and others

  • Explore practical strategies to create safer, more responsive environments

  • Strengthen communication, presence, and professional attunement

Ideal for schools, healthcare settings, community organizations, and corporate teams seeking to deepen trauma-informed care across their culture.

3. Professional Development for Clinicians & Helpers

A deeper dive for therapists, social workers, counselors, and helping professionals interested in integrating body-based, trauma-informed approaches into their clinical practice.

Key Learning Outcomes:

  • Explore the role of the somatic body in trauma storage and recovery

  • Learn core principles of Trauma Center Trauma-Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY)

  • Understand how to facilitate client regulation without triggering overwhelm

  • Expand your toolkit with practical, adaptable body-centered techniques

Ideal for clinicians looking to complement traditional talk-based therapies with somatic and body-informed practices.

2. Secondary Trauma & Burnout Support for Staff

Designed specifically for professionals who regularly support others, this training focuses on recognizing and responding to compassion fatigue, secondary traumatic stress, and chronic burnout.

Key Learning Outcomes:

  • Identify early signs of burnout and nervous system overload

  • Understand the cumulative impact of caring and caretaking roles

  • Learn simple, accessible regulation tools for use during the workday

  • Explore sustainable approaches to professional self-care and boundary-setting

Ideal for high-stress service environments, first responders, educators, and healthcare providers to support staff well-being and retention.

4. Speaking Engagements & Community Education

Engaging, accessible presentations designed to introduce nervous system awareness and trauma-informed concepts to broader audiences.

Popular Topics Include:

  • Understanding stress and the wisdom of the nervous system

  • Trauma-informed principles in everyday community life

  • Burnout prevention and sustainable self-care strategies

  • Building collective resilience in individuals and teams

Ideal for keynote addresses, conferences, community wellness events, and educational series.

Our Approach

All of our trainings are grounded in core trauma-informed principles: choice, collaboration, and deep respect for individual experience. We aim to create a learning environment that feels engaging, practical, and accessible—never overwhelming.

Rather than relying solely on lecture-based information, we incorporate experiential elements that allow participants to notice, practice, and apply regulation tools in real time.

Formats & Customization

We offer flexible scheduling and delivery options tailored to your organization’s structure:

Delivery Options

• In-Person Workshops

• Interactive Virtual Trainings

Format Structures

• Half-Day & Full-Day Sessions

• Multi-Session Educational Series

Every training program can be customized to align directly with your organization’s mission, population, and specific team goals.

Select Previous Speaking & Training Engagements

Julie and Shawn have presented their work across regional conferences, academic symposiums, and national initiative networks:

  • VSA (Vibrational Sound Association) Conference (2026) - Foundations in Trauma-Sensitive Practice in Vibrational Sound Work

  • Michigan Counseling Conference (2025)
    Presenters, Somatic Therapy and Healing

  • Clinical Advancements of Yoga Symposium, International Institute of Yoga Therapy (2025)
    Presenter, The Effects of Yoga Therapy on Individuals Working with Survivors of Violence

  • Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Initiative
    ACE Community Champion Trainer

  • National Child Traumatic Stress Network
    Caregiver Education Trainer & Team Lead

Bring a Training to Your Organization

If you are interested in bringing a training workshop to your team or would like to explore what format best fits your organizational goals, we would love to connect with you.

Schedule a Training Consultation

Customized Workshops • Trauma-Informed Approach • In-Person & Virtual Options

📧 Email: julieartinian@hushmail.com

📞 Phone / Text: (517) 442-2777

Let’s Start the Conversation

Tell us a bit about your organization’s goals, timeline, and what your team is currently navigating. We’ll reach out promptly to share how we can tailor a training or consultation to support your needs.