Introducing Level 1 of the TIL Impact Framework™ Certification Series
Trauma-Informed Leadership: Foundations for Real-World Impact
Self-paced. Research-backed. Rooted in real-world leadership.
Course Summary
Burnout. Turnover. Disconnection. These aren’t just workplace challenges—they’re signals of distress. Today’s leaders must do more than manage people. They must understand them.
This Level 1 course introduces the TIL Impact Framework™, equipping you with the knowledge and tools to lead with emotional intelligence, clarity, and resilience. Whether you're a frontline supervisor, HR professional, or executive, this training will change how you see leadership—and how your people experience it.
You’ll Learn How To:
- Understand how trauma and stress impact performance, communication, and trust
- Build emotionally intelligent, relational, and authentic leadership skills
- Recognize signs of burnout and distress before they escalate
- Shift from performance-only to people-first leadership
- Apply trauma-informed strategies to real workplace challenges
- Begin transforming your leadership legacy from reactive to restorative
What’s Included:
- 6 Self-Paced Modules
- Engaging Video Lessons (40%)
- Research-Based Readings (30%)
- Reflective Exercises + Real-World Scenarios (30%)
- Downloadable Workbook & Quick-Reference Poster
- Digital Certification Badge + Printable Certificate
- Lifetime Access + Option to Continue with Level 2
Who It’s For:
- Managers, Supervisors, and Team Leads
- HR Professionals, Coaches, and DEI Practitioners
- Nonprofit and Government Leaders
- Educators, First Responders, and Care-Centered Professionals
- Anyone ready to lead with compassion and clarity
Certification Earned:
Certified Trauma-Informed Leader – Level 1
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Course Curriculum Preview
Trauma-Informed Leadership – Level 1 Workbook
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Module 1: Why Trauma-Informed Leadership Matters
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- Objective: Understand why trauma-informed leadership is essential in today’s workplace.
- Lesson 1.1: Video - The Crisis in Today's Workplace (1:42)
- Lesson 1.2: Video - The Role of Leadership in Shaping Culture (1:30)
- Lesson 1.3: The Leadership Imperative in a Time of Burnout
- Activity 1: Self-Assessment: Your Current Leadership Style & Growth Areas; Reflection Prompts; Action Plan
- Module 1 Reflection Questions
- Module 1 Quiz
Module 2: Understanding Trauma in the Workplace
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- Objective: Define trauma, identify workplace stressors, and understand how trauma manifests in teams.
- Lesson 2.1: Video - What Is Trauma and Why Should Leaders Care? (1:20)
- Lesson 2.2: Video - How Trauma Shows Up at Work (0:58)
- Lesson 2.3: Trauma Isn’t Just ‘Out There’: How Stress Impacts the Workplace
- Activity 2: Scenario Reflection: “What’s Happening Here?”
- Module 2 Reflection Questions
- Module 2 Quiz
Module 3: The Neuroscience of Trauma
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- Objective: Learn how trauma impacts the brain and behavior to inform leadership approaches.
- Lesson 3.1: Video - What the Brain Does Under Threat (1:19)
- Lesson 3.2: Video - Why Trauma Changes the Way We Lead and Follow (1:04)
- Lesson 3.3: Trauma, the Brain, and Leadership: A Neurobiological Primer
- Activity 3: Brain-Behavior Reflection Journal
- Module 3 Reflection Questions
- Module 3 Quiz
Module 4: The Attributes of a Trauma-Informed Leader
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- Objective: Identify the four core attributes that shape trauma-informed leadership.
- Lesson 4.1: Video - Who You Are Is How You Lead (0:54)
- Lesson 4.2: Video - Practicing the Four Attributes in Real Life (0:45)
- Lesson 4.3: The Four Attributes of a Trauma-Informed Leader
- Activity 4: Attribute Self-Inventory & Personal Growth Plan
- Module 4 Reflection Questions
- Module 4 Quiz
Module 5: The Behaviors of a Trauma-Informed Leader
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- Objective: Learn how trauma-informed leaders translate their values into actions.
- Lesson 5.1: Video - Behavior is Leadership in Motion (0:57)
- Lesson 5.2: Video - Bringing the Four Behaviors to Life (0:54)
- Lesson 5.3 The Four Core Behaviors of Trauma-Informed Leadership
- Activity 5: Behavior-in-Action Case Study
- Module 5 Reflection Questions
- Module 5 Quiz
Module 6: Applying the TIL Impact Framework™
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- Objective: Bring together key learnings and apply them to a leadership challenge.
- Lesson 6.1: Video - Integrating What You’ve Learned (0:57)
- Lesson 6.2 Video - You Are the Culture (1:06)
- Lesson 6.3: Bringing Trauma-Informed Leadership to Life
- Activity 6: 30-Day TIL Action Plan
- Module 6 Reflection Questions
- Module 6 Quiz
Course Wrap-Up
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