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This was not trauma-informed, and it wasn’t culturally safe or diversity-friendly.

We can do better. Message us to find out more about how to develop your trauma-informed leadership style.

They are extraordinarily resilient, dealing daily with the sorts of situations that make others crumble. But they were all sent to a resiliency program. Training implies deficit. These are experts sent to a program so far beneath their level that it created even more division btw staff & management

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Again, just last week, we heard another story of a compulsory workplace resilience program gone wrong. This time it came from a person working in one of the most stressful and at times distressing industries we can imagine. 🧵

That’s why our number one recommendation is to find a good mentor.

Our experts in implementation science have experience using theories, models and frameworks in the healthcare, policing, not-for-profit and education sectors.

Let us know how we can help with your next project.

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One question we get asked all the time is “how do I find out more about implementation science?”

Well, there are some great resources out there, but we know it can be difficult working out which theories, models, frameworks and strategies to choose for each individual project.
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Speak with us about how we can help you to use implementation science to avoid project pitfalls.

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People who’ve survived the most traumatic events are already the most resilient. They don’t need training to teach them how to survive. They need spaces where they’re not in survival mode.

What if we focused on creating workplaces where people don’t need to be quite so resilient?

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So much leadership training focuses on resilience.

The theory makes sense on the surface: if we can make people more resilient they’ll recover faster from traumatic events and get back to work.

The irony? 🧵

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Rather than singling out individuals, modern trauma-informed approaches utilise universal strategies that create a strong and safe psychological scaffold.

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Today is a perfect opportunity to start thinking about what’s next. Modern trauma-informed approaches focus on creating workplaces where the physical environment, organisational climate, work roles, policies and procedures all work towards building a sense of psychological safety.
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In the lead up to World Mental Health Day today we’ve been reflecting on all the conversations we’ve had in the past month about what constitutes real trauma-informed leadership.

Although we hope you enjoy your mental health week cupcake it’s time we move beyond awareness raising
#mentalhealth 🧵

Belongingness was also associated with higher mental wellbeing and lower levels of depression and anxiety symptoms, particularly in young people aged 16-25.

This week is a good opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate your accomplishments, both big and small, with friends, family and colleagues.

Dr Fisher identified that having a frequent sense of accomplishment was very strongly associated with mental wellbeing in both youth and middle-aged adults. It was also associated with lower levels of depression and anxiety symptoms, particularly in adults in their 40s and 50s.

Image shows a group of people working together around a table. They look happy. Text reads: How frequently you experience a sense of accomplishment is strongly associated with your level of mental wellbeing. Fisher et al., 2023.

Happy mental health week 2025!

This year’s mental health week theme of “connect for mental health” resonates strongly with us.

It reflects @oliviafisher.bsky.social's research on the importance of belongingness and accomplishment for good mental health. link.springer.com/article/10.1...

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Maybe we can help.

Let’s talk about how trauma-informed leadership coaching can help you to create a work environment that feels comfortable and safe, both for your team members and for you.
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Research shows psychological safety is strongly related to job satisfaction, performance & employee wellbeing.
Trauma-informed leaders build the safety of their teams, enabling creativity and innovation. We can provide you with tools & insight to develop your trauma-informed leadership style.

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At Reflexa Consulting we equip organisations with the knowledge, framework and tools to be able to effectively implement trauma-informed practices.
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Image reads: "Without the requisite knowledge and skills to understand the impacts of trauma and adequately support those who may be impacted, repeat exposure to traumatic experiences may lead to a disconnection from professional values and compromise safety and wellbeing." Queensland Trauma Strategy 2024-2029.

In 2024 the Queensland Mental Health Commission published the Queensland Trauma Strategy 2024-2029.

The first of its kind, the Strategy outlined the responsibility of all workplaces to be trauma-informed. They stressed the importance of upskilling leaders to be able to support their staff
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Have you ever worked in an environment where you felt constantly on edge?

At the end of the day, most of us want to go home from work with the satisfaction of a job well done

#traumainformedleadership enables this by creating environments where staff feel safe enough to thrive
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Caitlin Donahoo is a health services researcher, business leader, trainer, and project manager.

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Dr Olivia Fisher is a mental health expert, author, health services researcher, lecturer, mentor, and implementation scientist.

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Our partners have a combined four decades of experience in the health sector.

Together they are passionate about improving quality of life and health outcomes through better designed systems and trauma-informed leadership.

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Our training and mentoring focuses on how leaders and organisations can create that sense of safety through universal measures, as well as effectively responding to traumatic incidents when they arise.

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Modern approaches to trauma management focus on creating a sense of safety where people can get on with their lives without feeling under threat. Psychological safety is a top predictor of high-performing teams.

For most people, exposure to a traumatic experience does not lead to a mental illness, but many will experience long-term impacts that they may not recognise as being trauma related.

Image reads: Myth. Trauma is something that happens to an unlucky minority. Fact. Most people have experienced trauma and many have long-term impacts.

Trauma is the norm.

Most Australians have been exposed to major floods, cyclones, bushfires or major storms. Nearly two-thirds of Australians have experienced childhood maltreatment, including more than 40% who are exposed to domestic violence.

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We need evidence-based approaches that view trauma as the norm, not something that happens to an unlucky few. Using universal measures tailored to an organisation's individual context benefits everyone, and means that people who have experienced trauma are not singled out. #traumainformed

Image reads: Trauma-informed leadership. Trauma-informed leaders create environments where their team feel safe enough to thrive. We provide tailored mentoring, training and resources to support business leaders from all sectors to develop authentic trauma-informed workplaces.

All organisations need trauma-informed leadership, not just those traditionally considered high-risk.

At Reflexa Consulting our experts in trauma, implementation science and co-design are uniquely positioned to help organisations develop tailored, sustainable interventions.

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