Priya S

Weekly huddles and the repair scripts changed our evenings. Fewer repeat arguments, more honest check-ins, and my kids now name feelings without melting down. It’s practical, short, and it actually stuck for our family.

Marcus

As an operations manager, the one-word check-ins and feedback framework smoothed tense meetings. Projects move faster, fewer misunderstandings, and my team says work feels calmer without losing standards. SEL made accountability easier, not softer.

Carmen

Steady in the Storm gave me something to do in the moment. The reset steps and language for repair helped my foster son feel safe enough to talk. Fewer blow-ups, quicker recovery, more trust.
 

 

Steady in the Storm: limited access

A Guide for Trauma-Responsive Caregiving

Course Overview
Steady in the Storm equips caregivers with the skills and strategies to support children through trauma-related challenges. With step-by-step methods and real-world examples, this course strengthens a caregiver’s ability to provide stability, empathy, and resilience-building support.

Who It’s For

  • Foster parents, kinship caregivers, and adoptive parents

  • Child welfare professionals and youth program staff

  • Anyone caring for a child impacted by trauma

How It Works

  • Independent Study: Caregivers work through lessons and strategies at their own pace.

  • Weekly Group Sessions: Optional meetups for sharing experiences, roleplaying scenarios, and gaining peer support.

What’s Included

  • Digital version of the Steady in the Storm guide

  • Printable caregiver tools and resource sheets

  • Trauma-informed conversation strategies

  • Resilience-building activities for children

Course Outcome
By the end, caregivers will feel confident applying trauma-responsive practices that foster trust, safety, and emotional growth in children.

Trustwork Series: Steady in the Storm

  1. Introduction

    3 lessons
    1. General Disclaimer
    2. A Clinical and Personal Reflection
    3. Introduction to Steady in the Storm
  2. Week 1 - PART I: THE STORM ISN’T WHO THEY ARE

    4 lessons
    1. Chapter 1: What’s in Your Cup?
    2. Chapter1 Quiz: What Trauma Really Looks Like
    3. Chapter 2: Sponges and Spills
    4. Chapter 2 Quiz: Sponges and Spills
  3. Week 2 - PART I: THE STORM ISN’T WHO THEY ARE II

    4 lessons
    1. Chapter 3: You’re Allowed to Be Angry
    2. Chapter 3 Quiz: You’re Allowed to Be Angry
    3. Chapter 4: Who’s Driving the Car?
    4. Chapter 4 Quiz – Recognizing Trauma Responses
  4. Week 3 - PART II: WHAT TO DO IN THE MOMENT

    4 lessons
    1. Chapter 5: The Respect Reset
    2. Why It Feels Personal (Even When It Isn’t)
    3. Chapter 6: Don’t Let the Old Stuff Write the New Story
    4. Interrupting Generational Patterns with Awareness, Not Perfection
  5. Week 4 - PART II: WHAT TO DO IN THE MOMENT II

    4 lessons
    1. Chapter 7: How to Be Heard (Even When They Shut Down)
    2. Communicating Through Emotional Armor
    3. Chapter 8: Apologizing Doesn’t Make You Weak
    4. Why Accountability Builds Trust Faster Than Authority
  6. Week 5 - PART III: THE LONG GAME OF TRUST

    4 lessons
    1. Chapter 9: It’s Not Just Attitude, It’s Overload
    2. Understanding the Signs of Emotional Flooding and Sensory Shutdown
    3. Chapter 10: Staying Present When You Wanna Dip
    4. How to Stay Regulated During Difficult Moments
  7. Week 6 - PART III: THE LONG GAME OF TRUST II

    4 lessons
    1. Chapter 11: When They Hurt You and You Can’t Say It
    2. Making Room for Your Own Grief and Powerlessness
    3. Chapter 12: Forgiveness Isn’t Fake
    4. Letting Go Without Pretending It Didn’t Happen
  8. Week 7 - PART III: THE LONG GAME OF TRUST III

    3 lessons
    1. Chapter 13: Boundaries Aren’t Drama
    2. Chapter 14: Healing Isn’t a Solo Sport
    3. How to Set Limits Without Guilt, Chaos, or Shutdowns
  9. Week 8 - PART III: THE LONG GAME OF TRUST IV

    2 lessons
    1. Chapter 15: You’re the Author Now
    2. Loving Them Well, Even if You’re Only in One Chapter of Their Story
  10. Final Words:

    2 lessons
    1. The Story Continues, Together
    2. Appendix: Tools + Resources

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