Trauma-Informed Resilience Speaker, Trainer, and Coach

• International Coaching Federation (ICF) ACC Certified Life Coach

• “Dare to Lead” Certified Trainer

• Former Director of Trauma Prevention and Resilience Development for the State of Vermont

• Registered Instructor and Sponsor at Northern Lights at CCV, the hub of the professional development system for early childhood and afterschool professionals in Vermont

• Experienced Chaplain in pastoral and palliative care at Level 1 Trauma Center hospital

• 30+ years, of professional experience in trauma-related human services work

• Experience includes non-profits, state and federal government agencies, politicians and legislatures (state and national).

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) Coach

• VISIONS Inc. Guidelines for Effective Cross-Cultural Dialogue expert

• Expertise in the fundamentals of inclusivity

• Professional and personal experience with systemic oppression

• Lesbian, Abenaki, mother, and dog lover.

Kwai Kwai Nid8bak ~ Greetings friends!

I started Watersong Consulting because I know what it is like to burnout while working to help others.

I worked in human services and government agencies for 30 years along-side, and on-behalf-of, survivors of violence and abuse, the unhoused, the food-insecure, and those living with the effects of childhood trauma, generational trauma, economic injustice, and systemic racism. Working with people who are trauma exposed can activate our own trauma responses, amplify our stress responses, and ultimately lead to burnout.

I know. I’ve been there.

I worked as a state-wide director, a non-profit director, a community organizer, a policy lobbyist, and an individual advocate. It was completely fulfilling and at times completely exhausting. Fortunately, along the way I learned how to use my own expertise in trauma prevention to build a more resilient professional and personal life.

My journey led me here ~ to the honor of supporting you and your team in the amazing work that you do for so many.

I have spent thousands of hours consulting, presenting, and training on trauma responsiveness, burn-out prevention and resilience development for individuals, groups and leaders in human services organizations, government agencies, and businesses. My expertise in trauma prevention and intervention, diversity and inclusion for organizations, change management, reflective inquiry, effective communication, policy change and advocacy informs all of the work I do for you as a coach, a trainer, and a speaker.

Centered in the latest research on the neurobiology of trauma and toxic stress, my work with you is grounded in my committment to compassion, the certainty that vulnerability is a strength, and the deep belief that every human is worthy of respect, safety, and dignity.

Let’s start your journey to resilience together!

Auburn

B.A., M.Div., ICF ACC Certified Coach