Building resilient communities
through trauma-informed change.

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Trusted by 80+ communities internationally

What is trauma informed change?

Trauma-informed change prioritizes creating environments that are safe, supportive, and empowering for individuals who have experienced trauma.

What does it mean to be a trauma informed leader?

Recognize the far-reaching impacts of trauma

Promote healing & resilience through safe, supportive environments

Resist causing harm through re-traumatization

Understand how trauma affects behaviors, relationships & overall wellbeing

Build systems that are responsive to the needs of trauma survivors

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Mindful Mondays are hosted virtually on the second Monday of each month. These free networking events catalyze intentional conversations to build community as we engage in trauma-informed discussions.

Healing Organizational Trauma

Increases employee satisfaction & retention rates

Reduces & eliminates communication silos

Creates greater diversity, equity, and inclusion

Results in healthier employees & lower healthcare costs

Improves collaboration & builds stronger teams

Expands feelings of mutual respect & loyalty

Healing Personal Trauma

Develops healthy coping strategies

Increases focus and performance

Increases creativity, confidence, and problem-solving skills

Advances emotional regulation skills

Improves physical & mental health

Builds stronger & healthier relationships

“The magnitude of young people's exposure to overwhelming stress is so great and such a threat to national well-being that the issue must be addressed as a major public health concern.”

-Dr. Sandra L. Bloom

"Becoming trauma-informed is a journey that lasts a lifetime."

Meet Shen

Our Founder and Lead Strategist

Shenandoah Chefalo is a sought-after speaker, award-winning author, and expert trauma-informed specialist with over 20 years of leadership consulting experience with governmental, public, and private organizations.

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Being overworked, overwhelmed, and burnt out is normal—but it's not what's best for us.

Whether you, or the team you lead, is running on empty, there’s a
way to rest and recharge that will last for years to come.

Our signature method of trauma-informed coaching was developed by Shenandoah Chefalo, who survived childhood abuse and neglect before and during her placement in the broken foster care system.

Through her own healing journey, traditional education, and experiential learning, Shen developed a system of organizational change that is effective, impactful, and sustainable.