Trauma Informed Leadership: Creating Safe & Resilient Workplace

Trauma-Informed Leadership: Creating a Safe & Resilient Workplace is a transformative 90-minute seminar designed for leaders who aspire to foster supportive, empathetic, and high-performing workplace cultures. In today’s demanding and ever-evolving work environments, employees often face personal, organisational, and systemic stressors that can significantly impact their well-being and productivity. By adopting trauma-informed leadership principles, organisations can address these challenges while unlocking the full potential of their teams.

This seminar offers an in-depth exploration of how trauma affects individuals and workplace dynamics. Participants will gain a thorough understanding of the types and impacts of trauma, including its emotional, cognitive, and behavioural effects on employees. Through a dynamic and engaging format, the session delves into the neuroscience of stress and highlights how workplace culture can either exacerbate or mitigate these effects.

At the core of the seminar are the five key principles of trauma-informed leadership: safety, trustworthiness, peer support, collaboration, and cultural humility. Participants will learn practical strategies to foster psychological safety, improve communication, and promote resilience within their teams. The session also emphasises the importance of cultural responsiveness, recognising diversity, and creating inclusive practices that empower all employees.

Through real-world examples, interactive discussions, and actionable insights, this seminar equips leaders with the tools to recognise signs of distress, provide appropriate support, and navigate organisational stressors such as change and conflict with empathy. Participants will leave with a clear understanding of how trauma-informed practices can enhance employee engagement, retention, and organisational performance.

By the end of this session, leaders will be empowered to create workplace environments that prioritise safety and well-being, enabling employees to thrive both personally and professionally. Join us for this essential seminar and take the first step towards transforming your leadership approach and building a resilient, inclusive workplace culture.

A bit about Annemarie Menne:

Annemarie Menne is a Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years of experience providing psychological therapy to clients of all ages and backgrounds. Passionate about supporting individuals to live life to their fullest potential, Annemarie specialises in helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, stress-related concerns, and the effects of psychological trauma, including childhood trauma and complex PTSD.

Known for her warm and caring approach, Annemarie tailors evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness to meet her clients’ unique needs. She views her clients as the true experts in their lives, fostering a collaborative and empowering therapeutic environment.

Annemarie holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Psychology and a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology from Flinders University, Adelaide. She has worked in various roles, including child protection, government positions, and private practice, before founding AM Clinical Psychology. Previously, she was the co-Director at Neaves & Menne Clinical Psychology.

Registered with the Psychology Board of Australia (PBA) and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), Annemarie is also a full member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS). Her clients benefit from higher Medicare rebates under a Mental Health Care Plan referral, reflecting her commitment to making quality care accessible.

Through her expertise and compassionate leadership, Annemarie creates spaces for healing and resilience, empowering clients to overcome challenges and thrive.