CPHR CPD:  18.0

Session Topic

In today’s rapidly changing workplace, Business and 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 such 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 create a culture of resilience, empathy, and understanding within their organizations.

Why Take This Course?
This six-day course equips professionals with a comprehensive understanding of trauma and its profound effects on individuals, communities, and organizational culture. Participants will explore trauma’s classifications, the Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE) framework, and the brain science behind trauma, including its impact on the stress response system and behavior. Through dynamic discussions and exercises, attendees will gain insight into the neurobiological underpinnings of trauma and its influence on decision-making and relationships.

The program emphasizes trauma-informed practices, compassionate leadership, and resilience-building. Participants will learn actionable strategies to foster trust, empathy, and psychological safety in diverse settings, while engaging with topics such as cultural sensitivity, ethical practice, and conflict resolution. The course concludes with a focus on personal wellness and strength-based approaches, offering tools like somatic awareness and reflective journaling to support both personal and professional growth. By the end, participants will be prepared to cultivate healing, resilience, and compassionate leadership in their organizations.



Who is this training for?
This course is ideal for Business and 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 Business and HR professionals committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of their employees and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.

Pricing

CPHRNS members use code HR250 when registering