Poverty & Trauma Learning Journey

We understand that some like to take their learning journey alone. For you, we have created a video training series that can be implemented as a self-directed study or group facilitation. They are great for onboarding new staff, board members, and volunteers. They can support the common understanding of key concepts in poverty- and trauma-informed practice and systems change. 

The format lends itself to being implemented in a group setting as well. Facilitators can incorporate videos into a training and facilitate discussion reflections with the group. This can be used in staff, team, committee, and board meetings or in volunteer trainings. 

These trainings are delivered as video‑guided, activity‑based workshops designed to shift mental models, deepen understanding of trauma and poverty, and strengthen poverty- and trauma-informed systems change efforts across sectors. The structure blends short instructional videos with facilitated reflection, hands‑on activities, and group discussion to ensure participants learn not just what trauma and poverty are, but how to respond with compassion, clarity, and confidence.

Each training in the series will take approximately 90 minutes (1.5 hours) to complete. When facilitated in a group setting, they can take approximately 2 hours, depending on the group size. Facilitation guides will assist individuals interested in implementing the training with staff, volunteers, board members, clients, and stakeholders.