PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAININGS

Professional Development Trainings by Dr. Jessica S. Lewis

As a licensed psychologist specializing in trauma and health psychology, I offer trauma-informed trainings designed to help professionals deliver care with greater compassion, clarity, and effectiveness. My goal is to equip your team with actionable tools to address trauma, stress, and resilience in practical ways.

Training Topics for Professionals

Equipping Professionals to Provide Trauma-Informed Care

This training empowers professionals to understand the profound effects of trauma and implement trauma-informed practices in their work. Participants will learn how to create safe, supportive environments that promote healing, resilience, and a sense of safety for the individuals they serve.

Promoting Healthcare Provider Wellness

Burnout and compassion fatigue are significant challenges in caregiving professions. This training helps professionals recognize these challenges and equips them with strategies to build resilience, prioritize self-care, and maintain their passion for their work.

Building Resilience and Managing Stress

Stress is a universal experience that impacts individuals differently. This training dives into the psychological and physiological effects of stress, offering practical tools and evidence-based strategies to help professionals manage stress and foster resilience in themselves and those they support.

Integrating Spiritual Coping into Care

This training provides professionals with evidence-based tools to understand and integrate the spiritual beliefs and worldviews of the communities they serve. By acknowledging the importance of spiritual well-being, professionals can provide more holistic and effective care.

Purpose in Life and Its Impact on Health Behaviors and Health Outcomes

This training guides professionals in understanding how to help patients develop meaning of their traumas by discovering their purpose in life, which has been proven to aid in treatment adherence, positive health behaviors, increased resilience, positive well-being, and longer life expectancy.

Who I’ve Worked With

Institute for Trauma-Informed Care at University Health Hospital
The Center of Excellence for Trauma-Informed Care, San Antonio Metro Health
Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University
National Louis University
Primary Care Clinics
Desta Therapy

I’ve also participated in in-person and virtual panels alongside psychiatrists, neurofeedback providers, primary care doctors, and other interdisciplinary experts.