STRONG Transitions™
Trauma-Conscious Leadership Training for Behavioral Health Teams
Behavioral health and community health teams perform intense emotional work. But without proper leadership tools, even strong teams can fall into survival mode:
Micromanaging instead of trusting
Burnout and compassion fatigue that lead to turnover
Lost connection with high-performing women veterans and staff
Programs that limp along instead of thriving
STRONG Transitions™:
Leadership That Heals, Not Hurts
STRONG Transitions™ is an interactive training that equips your team with the S.T.R.O.N.G. Leadership Model. This trauma-conscious, evidence-informed framework helps leaders build trust, reduce burnout, and sustain resilient teams.
Working With Us is Simple
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Schedule a Leadership Strategy Session
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Host a STRONG Transitions™ workshop (virtual or in-person)
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Watch your team lead with clarity and confidence
Grounded in Science. Designed for Real-World Teams. STRONG Transitions™ draws on decades of research in trauma and leadership:
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Trauma-Informed Care
According to SAMHSA, practical trauma-informed approaches are built on six key principles: safety, trust, empowerment, peer support, collaboration, and cultural humility. STRONG Transitions™ integrates these pillars into practical leadership practices, helping community health organizations, FQHCs, and CCBHCs create environments where both staff and clients can thrive.
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Compassion Fatigue & Burnout
Research by Charles Figley (1995) and Christina Maslach (1981) demonstrates how professionals in helping roles experience emotional exhaustion and compassion fatigue, leading to decreased effectiveness and higher turnover. STRONG Transitions™ directly addresses these risks by equipping leaders with tools to manage stress and sustain resilience.
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Psychological Safety
Research has shown that teams with high levels of psychological safety — where members feel safe to speak openly, make mistakes, and share ideas — consistently outperform under pressure. STRONG Transitions™ builds leadership practices that foster this kind of open, trust-based environment.
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Resilience & Stress Science
Studies on allostatic load by Bruce McEwen and research on polyvagal theory highlight how chronic stress shapes our nervous system and impairs decision-making. STRONG Transitions™ helps leaders recognize these patterns and develop strategies to make clear, confident decisions even in high-stress environments.
Your team deserves more than survival mode. With our program, your leaders gain the skills and confidence to create healthier workplaces and stronger programs. Don’t wait for burnout to cost you another great staff member.
After STRONG Transitions™, your team will:
Recognize trauma responses in leadership behavior
Lead with clarity instead of micromanagement
Reduce compassion fatigue and build staff resilience
Retain women veterans and other high-performing leaders
Strengthen program outcomes and community trust