Trauma Informed Coaching is the practice of understanding the presence of trauma in a coach-client relationship, and how to use it as a guide for resilience and solution forward resolution. It works the same as regular coaching with the addition of knowledge and tools for what to work on when moral injuries hold back progress. The depth of information and skill to ‘hold’ this space for deeper coaching work is what gives Trauma Informed Coaching its nuance and strength. Trauma Informed Coaches have training in client regulation, brain-body connection, behavioural reaction, different types of trauma, leading causes and their subsequent symptoms. They have learned the proper channels for referral and the growing relationship between clinical professional, therapist, and coach. To become an ICF Trauma Informed Coach, one must have authenticity, strong values, and beliefs that are not limiting or suppressing towards working in this area. They will have learned methods to help ‘ground’ the nervous system, discard shame and guilt through powerful questions, and recognize and promote wellness as it starts to develop.

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