Welcome to Trauma Informed Austin
We train professionals how to BE with someone’s trauma,
in a way that’s healing to the individual
and meaningful to the provider
Offering customized workshops and trainings on the neurobiology of trauma, co-regulation techniques, and strategies to prevent burnout, we equip you to foster resilience within the potent work you do.
Join us to transform compassionate understanding into effective and sustainable action.
Meet the Founder
Marika Alderink brings hands-on experience in trauma-informed care to Trauma Informed Austin. With a background in working with vulnerable communities and a deeply holistic approach, Marika's work is at the intersection of science and somatic practices. She loves supporting the helpers that make a positive impact on the world, and creating gentler spaces for trauma survivors.
Marika's passion is to support mission-driven work, ensuring that dedication to service doesn't come at the cost of well-being.
Marika.Alderink@gmail.com
Onsite Workshops
We offer specialized training programs tailored to meet the needs of those on the front lines of mission-driven work.
three day workshops
Four-hour Workshops
Our flagship program combines
1 day of educational lectures and experiences
1 day of practical drills and demonstrations
1 day of role-play simulations with trained medical therapeutic actors, providing in-depth training and personalized feedback on your application of trauma-informed practices.
Ideal for teams ranging from nonprofits to medical providers, looking for a solid foundation in trauma-informed care. Customized educational content and experiential exercises, informed by your team’s needs and the needs within the communities you serve.
Book an exploratory call to see which format is the right fit for your team
Real world Application
Why Trauma Informed Austin?
Evidence-Based Approach
Our curriculum is grounded in the latest research on trauma, its effects, and body-mind safety techniques based in science, ensuring you receive education that is both relevant and reliable.
Practical Skills for Real-World Application
We focus on embodied techniques that support a stable and grounded nervous system, emphasizing inspired practice and reducing the risk of burnout and vicarious trauma.
Customizable Content
We listen to the needs of your organization and tailor our training to meet your team where they’re at, ensuring relevance, applicability, and a felt sense of support.
Our Approach:
What are simulation days?
The unique design of our three day workshops includes a day of simulated experiences based on real-life events your team encounters.
Simulations are facilitated by our highly trained medical therapeutic actors who offer valuable feedback on how your team is applying trauma informed practices and psycho-social skills.
This way we ensure that not only is the knowledge sound, but it is embedded in the muscle memory.
Client Feedback
"Marika brilliantly highlights the patient voice in the care of patients that have experienced sexual assault. She teaches in a manner that is clear and easy to understand with content that is applicable to the individuals we care for every day."
Chelsea Knutson, RN, A/C- SANE Forensic Outreach Program Manager
Collaborating with Marika expanded my teaching ideology in a profound way, and reset my thinking about what was possible to give our students before releasing them to precept with patients.
Jenny Black, SAFE Alliance Director of Forensic Nursing
The info provided at the (TX IAFN) conference was unbelievably helpful to provide not only trauma informed care but the language that is so important for our patients to hear, vital info for forensic nurses that they had maybe never seen or heard before.
Paula Marks, TX- International Association of Forensic Nurses Conference Coordinator 2021
Trauma Informed Austin
Services
- One-day, 4 hour trainings
- 3 day trainings
- Consultations
Contact
If you are ready to transform your impact, we can’t wait to hear from you!