RfR in the Workplace 

Workplace Program: R.I.S.E.
R.I.S.E. stands for Resilience, Inclusion, Safety, and Empowerment, forming the core of our approach to creating trauma-responsive workplaces.

The R.I.S.E. program empowers organizations to embed trauma-informed practices that promote resilience, inclusion, and safety while supporting both employees and survivors of trauma. This comprehensive framework addresses key areas such as trauma-informed leadership, workplace policies, and the creation of supportive, harassment-free environments.

Key Components:

• Consulting for Trauma-Responsive Organizational & Policy Development: We guide organizations in developing trauma-responsive programs, protocols, and policies for lasting change.
• Trauma-Responsive Mind-Body Wellness (TRMBW™) & SEL Educational Workshops: Customized training and workshops equip workplace mentors and leaders with the skills to foster trauma-informed practices.
• Prevention, Leadership, & Intervention Services: Services designed to support leaders and staff in preventing trauma and maintaining a safe, supportive workplace.
• Awareness & Response Training: Educating staff on recognizing and responding to trauma while building a culture of awareness and empathy.
• Framework & Policy Development: Implementation of trauma-responsive frameworks, policies, and protocols for sustainable change.
• Ongoing Support via Rituals for Recovery Online Membership Portal: Continued access to resources, best practices, and community support through our membership platform.

Workplace Program: L.E.A.D. Initiative
The L.E.A.D. Initiative—standing for Leadership, Empathy, Advocacy, and Development—is designed specifically for workplace leaders aiming to foster trauma-responsive leadership. This program enhances leadership competencies, advocates for trauma-informed policies, and creates a culture of empathy and understanding within organizations.

Key Components:

• Leadership Development: Building trauma-responsive decision-making and communication skills.
• Empathy Training: Equipping leaders to effectively practice empathy in their roles.
• Advocacy Skills: Training leaders to champion trauma-informed practices and policies.
• Organizational Development: Supporting the implementation of trauma-responsive initiatives that enhance workplace culture and employee well-being.

Leading in Trauma-Responsive Workplaces (TRW) and Communities (TRC)

Becoming a Trauma-Responsive Workplace (TRW) involves transforming organizational culture, policies, and practices to prioritize the physical and psychological safety of employees. This approach aims to reduce stress, burnout, and re-traumatization while fostering resilience and recovery within the workforce. Implementing a trauma-responsive strategy requires systemic change at various organizational levels, aligning with the five principles of trauma-informed care. These principles guide leadership, workforce development, policy-making, and overall employee well-being.

Trauma-Responsive Workplaces (TRW) is the cornerstone of Rituals for Recovery’s vision to revolutionize wellness in the workplace. Through consulting, leadership training, and prevention programs, we challenge traditional models, fostering empathy and understanding regarding the impacts of trauma and systemic oppression. Our programs are designed to disrupt the status quo, providing a comprehensive approach to trauma-responsive leadership and care.

Interested in learning more about how to become a Trauma-Responsive Workplace (TRW) and a leader in Trauma-Responsive Communities (TRC)? Let’s start the conversation today!

By offering both the R.I.S.E. program and the L.E.A.D. Initiative, organizations can choose a comprehensive approach to embed trauma-informed practices throughout their culture or focus specifically on developing empathetic and informed leadership.

RfR in Schools

Trauma Responsive Schools (TRS) is Rituals for Recovery's comprehensive model for providing training, prevention, and intervention services in educational institutions, including private and public elementary and high schools, colleges, and universities. 

TRS aligns with our current efforts to ignite and sustain a community-wide movement to combat complex trauma and eliminate the stigma and suffering that result from it, aiming to reduce Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and end all forms of violence affecting at-risk young people, their families, and their direct service providers.

To create a cultural shift in which abuse and violence are not tolerated, RfR tailors proven and successful strategies—including individual and group support, public education, workforce training, community organizing, advocacy, youth leadership development, and expertise in trauma-informed and responsive care—to our school communities. The overarching vision of Trauma Responsive Schools is to improve school climate across public primary, secondary, and post-secondary settings. This is achieved by realigning and integrating school-based responses to reflect a coordinated, holistic, and replicable approach, particularly inclusive of the needs of individuals who have experienced trauma. Our approach recognizes the pervasiveness of trauma, addresses systems of oppression, violence, and mental health challenges, facilitates healing, supports optimal well-being, and prevents re-traumatization.

The main components of TRS include:

• Consulting for Trauma Responsive School Programming and Change Management
• Awareness and Response Training: For school-site faculty and staff
• Prevention and Trauma Responsive Framework Implementation: Protocol and policy development
• Rituals for Recovery Student Clubs
• Prevention, Leadership, and Intervention Services for Youth
• Trauma Responsive Mind-Body Wellness (TRMBW™) & SEL Educational Workshops: Leadership training for students, educators, parents, and caregivers
• Continued Support through Rituals for Recovery Online Membership Portal
• TRS G.R.O.W. Program: Nurturing Trauma-Responsive Learning SpacesT
  The G.R.O.W. program focuses on building resilience and well-being through trauma-informed practices and outreach.

Want to learn how we can work together to get funding for implementing a TRS model within your academic institute?