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CULTIVATING 
HEALTHY,
TRAUMA-INFORMED CAMPUSES
FROM
THE INSIDE OUT

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Erin Sherard and Jamie De La Mora specialize in training academic administration, faculty, staff, parents, and students on trauma-informed practices, trauma-responsive solutions, Adverse Childhood Experiences, toxic stress, the neuroscience of learning, building resiliency and intrinsic motivation, the power of positive relationships, and the importance of empathy. 


With over 15 years of experience, Erin and Jamie are empathetic, engaging, knowledgeable, and impactful speakers. Their customized content is grounded in the works of Dr. Gabor Maté, Dr. Bruce Perry, Dr. Karyn Purvis, Dr. Nadine Burke-Harris, Dr. Daniel Siegel and Dr. Charles Fay. Relationship and Attachment Theory provide the conceptual framework for Erin and Jamie's services.  

ERIN SHERARD
ED.D, PPS

Keynote Speaker
Trainer
Facilitator

Erin is an invigorating speaker that provides staff with simple, tangible tools to cultivate a healthy, inclusive, trauma-informed and trauma-responsive culture. Erin trains up culture catalysts so you can create the space necessary for the positive shifts required in today's academic environment. With a customized approach for any demographic, Erin Sherard delivers contagious enthusiasm, effective trauma-informed strategies for staff and students, and a student-centered culture shift.

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JAMIE DE LA MORA
M.S., PPS

Speaker
Trainer
Facilitator

Jamie is a vibrant speaker that delivers content with passion.  She strives to meet people where they are, while providing awareness around trauma-informed practices and trauma-responsive solutions to improve wellness in our everyday lives.  Jamie makes information accessible to any type of demographic and leaves her audience feeling empowered with tools for confidence and success.

 

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Learn to Read

Simple Relationship-Based Tools for Classroom Management

Erin and Jamie facilitate educator trainings on a variety of classroom management topics that promote equitable, trauma-responsive teaching and learning. Topics include reaching resistant learners, building intrinsic motivation, healthy communication strategies for frustrated parents, understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences, the neuroscience of trauma-informed learning, self-care for educators, tips for minimizing power struggles, and more!

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Strategies for Becoming Trauma-Informed Culture Catalysts

Packed with practical and useful skills, staff gain a trauma-informed, empathetic, and strategic mindset with a desire to put their knowledge to action. Topics include building intrinsic motivation, elevating healthy education and business environments, the neuroscience of learning amidst a global pandemic, stress management, how to avoid burnout, navigating difficult conversations, and more!

High School Friends

Giving Students the Tools They Need to Thrive

We teach students simple and effective strategies to help them cope with life's ups and downs. With a focus on stress management and self-regulation, we provide group instruction on the inner workings of the mind, calming our nervous system through creativity and movement, along with grounding and breathing techniques. Our goal is to help empower students by building the skills needed for increasing resilience and overcoming adversity.

Services

We provide synchronous in-person instruction and fully remote online sessions for the following:

Keynote Speaking Engagements

Full or Half Day Training

Workshops and Community Events

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

"Erin has a way of making everyone instantaneously engaged and hungry for more. The skills she shared were simple, and easy to use. The best part... they work! Outstanding motivational speaker on resiliency, trauma, healthy attachment relationships, and the power of empathy."   

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FREE RESOURCES

Available for Download

ICEBERG OF BEHAVIORS

This visual serves as a reminder for us to look under the surface when trying to understand the root of behaviors we see.

THE BENEFITS OF TIME-IN

These are some helpful reminders on why responding in a trauma-responsive manner can make all the difference.

THE POWER OF POSITIVE LANGUAGE

Here is a great example on how to increase our odds for success with the strategic use of language.

CONTACT US

Placentia, CA 92870, USA

949-351-5022

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