Trauma affects individuals, families, teams, organizations and society as a whole. Many of the problems we see in our society now stem from trauma because trauma is at the base of all human experience and shapes how we interact in the wider world. 

The ESPOIR mission extends beyond just trauma treatment and into education and empowerment because we understand the adverse impact of trauma across generations as well as the power of trauma healing in transforming the lived experience and social reality we are exposed to. 

That’s why we offer also offer a range of services re: building trauma awareness and mental health education. Our aim is to bridge the gap between education and embodiment in all spaces and to de-pathologize trauma and de-shame mental illness so that people have the space they need to heal and truly flourish

SOMATIC EXPERIENCING® PRACTITIONER TRAININGS

Our Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner Trainings are offered in collaboration with Somatic Experiencing® International (SEI) and taught by SEI's only Caribbean Faculty, Jamaican-born Francine Kelley

Basic Foundations in SE Certificate Workshop

A one-day Certificate Training that provides Caribbean practitioners the opportunity to learn foundational SE skills in order to support their clients in healing from the damaging effects of trauma specific to our Caribbean context. 

SE Practitioner Training Certificate Program

The Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner Certificate is a Certificate in Somatic Therapy awarded by SEI. This 3-year certificate program is for individuals seeking to work with trauma physiology and build an internationally recognized career as Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner (SEP).

TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS

Trauma-Informed Care Certificate (for parents & partners)

The Basics of Mental Health & Trauma-informed Care Certificate Training is a one-day certificate workshop that teaches parents and partners the basics of mental health & trauma-informed care so they know how to support and care for their loved ones in the face of adversity, trauma and mental illness.

Trauma-Informed Care Certificate (for practitioners)

Basics of Somatic Therapy & Trauma-informed Care Certificate Training is a one-day certificate workshop that teaches educators, healthcare providers and other caregivers the basics of mental health & trauma-informed care so they can better support and care for the humans in their care without causing more harm.

TRAUMA-INFORMED LEADERSHIP 

Trauma-Informed Leadership Certificate

The Basics of Workplace Wellness & Trauma-informed Leadership Certificate Training is a 2-day certificate workshop designed to help corporate leaders be more sensitive and responsive to the needs of the humans who form their organizations and create workspaces that create more wholeness and integration in individuals and systems and promote high performance and productivity without causing more harm

TRAUMA-INFORMED SCHOOLS & CLASSROOMS

Trauma-Informed Schools & Classrooms Certificate 

The Basics of Trauma-informed Schools & Classrooms Certificate Training is a one-day certificate workshop that supports educators, school administrators and other stakeholders in creating trauma-responsive learning environments for students.

Trauma-Informed Childcare Certificate 

Basics of Somatic Therapy & Trauma-informed Childcare Certificate Training is a one-day certificate workshop for early childhood practitioners and caregivers who work with young children to learn how they can better support and care for the tiny humans in their care without causing developmental trauma.