Trauma Competent Clinician® Training & Presentations

Transforming Clinical Practice through Evidence-Based Expertise

Grounded in the pioneering qualitative research and the Trauma Competent Clinician® model developed by Dr. Paige, this training series delivers the specialized competencies required for ethical, evidence-based trauma care.

Trauma Competent Clinician® Training & Presentations

Transforming Clinical Practice through Evidence-Based Expertise

Grounded in the pioneering qualitative research and the Trauma Competent Clinician® model developed by Dr. Paige, this training series delivers the specialized competencies required for ethical, evidence-based trauma care.

Presentations for Healthcare & Clinical Audiences

All presentations are customized to your organization’s specific goals and clinical setting.

Foundational Competencies

Knowledge

  • Neurobiological Impact: Core trauma theory and the effects of traumatic stress.
  • Typology & Diagnosis: Understanding trauma types, prevalence, and related diagnoses.
  • Informed vs. Focused: Differentiating trauma-informed care from trauma-focused treatment.
  • Clinical Frameworks: Evidence-based models for trauma-competent practice.

Skills

  • Clinical Strategy: Trauma-sensitive assessment, case conceptualization, and planning.
  • Intervention: Applying trauma-focused techniques within bounds of clinical competency.
  • Ethical Decision-Making: Navigating challenges in trauma-informed settings.
  • Provider Sustainability: Maintaining grounding practices that support counselor wellbeing.

Attitudinal Conditions

  • Cultural Lens: Cultivating trauma-informed clinical and organizational culture.
  • Reflective Practice: Developing self-awareness and professional clinical growth.
  • Resilience: Proactively addressing secondary stress, burnout, and vicarious trauma.

Ready to elevate your team’s clinical competency?

All presentations are customized to your organization’s goals and audience.

Specialized Training Modules

Preventing Clinician Burnout
Sustainable Wellness for Healthcare Teams
  • Risk factors unique to clinical and hospital environments.
  • Evidence-based self-care for frontline staff.
  • Retention-focused cultures of wellness.
Trauma-Informed Leadership
Building Resilient Clinical Organizations
  • Managing the impact of secondary trauma on healthcare teams.
  • Leadership strategies aligned with trauma-informed standards.
  • Fostering psychological safety in high-pressure settings.
Mental Health Equity
Supporting Diverse Patient Populations
  • Addressing disparities in underserved communities.
  • Integrating cultural humility into daily clinical practice.
  • Practical frameworks for equitable, inclusive care.
Ethics & Boundaries
Clinical and Supervisory Practice
  • Ethical decision-making in complex healthcare settings.
  • Healthy professional boundaries across multidisciplinary teams.
  • Navigating confidentiality and collaborative care.

Testimonials

“Dr. Paige is very humble, but her knowledge and ability is very hard to find. She has a rare gift and can help the brain to heal painlessly.”

– Catherine M.

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