Curious about trauma-informed writing?
You want to understand this movement — to see if this is the future of your life, your work, and your words. But you can't find a reliable source who can offer guidance for you as a writer.
We're bringing you answers.
Join us for...
Beyond Awareness: The Trauma-Informed Approach to Writing
This interactive workshop clarifies the trauma-informed approach to writing, why it’s important, and how you can begin using a trauma-informed lens as a writer.
Workshop Details
This workshop will be held live via Zoom,
February 28, 2023
2:00 - 3:30pm Eastern
(available as a replay)
Should you write about your pain?
The short answer is yes.
But trauma-informed writing means asking deeper questions that take into consideration the reader, your story, and YOU. This workshop will help you understand trauma, re-traumatization, triggers, and whether or not your story is ready to go public.
Testimonial:
Trauma-informed understanding has helped me transition from a paradigm of “What’s wrong with me?" to “What happened to me?” It's helped me understand myself better and relate to others better, further affirming my identity and purpose on this journey of life.
Alok G., Trauma-informed advocate
Once you enroll
Once enrolled, you’ll have access to the Zoom link for our live training. Be sure to download the reflection worksheet to get you thinking before the workshop. If the workshop raises a question, submit it in the chat during the live training. Can’t be there live or you’d prefer to ask your question privately? Submit your question and Michelle, our workshop trainer, will answer you directly after the workshop recording is posted for replay.
During the live workshop
We hope you can join us live for the 1.5 hour workshop! Come curious and open, ready to learn and take notes, and at the end, ask your question live. Submitted questions will be answered live (unless privately submitted), if time permits. ALL questions that are not answered live will be answered by Michelle through email.
After the workshop
You'll have unlimited access to the replay, so you can review and continue to absorb this timely content at your own pace. You’ll also receive access to worksheets and links that further your understanding of trauma-informed writing and the trauma-informed movement. With your new trauma-informed lens, you’ll be ready to create writing that cares for your reader, your story, and YOU.
Your workshop leader
Michelle Stiffler, certified trauma specialist
Michelle Stiffler is a Certified Trauma Specialist, Arizona’s ACEs Consortium trainer, and co-host of Arizona’s Trauma-Informed Faith Coalition podcast. Her trauma understanding was shaped by eight years of nonprofit work, during which time she helped create the trauma-informed language for Arizona’s first trauma-informed, faith-based organization.
Her work has been published with Fathom, (in)courage, Guideposts, and others, as well as the Women’s Devotional Bible in The Message (2024). Michelle is a married mother of four (plus two sons-in-law), a proud Mimi, and a Barre instructor. She writes about adversity, responsive faith, and whole person formation at www.onemoretruth.com.
Your workshop host
Ann Kroeker, Writing Coach
Writing Coach Ann Kroeker leverages over 25 years of writing and editing experience in the publishing industry to equip her clients to reach their writing goals. She loves bringing quality training to writers to speak to specific issues and challenges.
As a writing coach, she celebrates client successes, such as acceptance into prestigious MFA programs, signed agent and book contracts, articles and essays placed in national publications, and the launch of their own freelance writing businesses. What she's proudest of is her clients' growth, impact, and healing.
Ann coauthored On Being a Writer: 12 Simple Habits for a Writing Life that Lasts, and authored Not So Fast: Slow-Down Solutions for Frenzied Families and The Contemplative Mom.
Note:
We are awarding a limited number of scholarships, so if price is keeping you from being part of this workshop, please fill out this simple, two-question form to apply. Your information will be kept confidential.
Testimonial:
Michelle's presentations are well thought out with a cadence and structure that's easy to follow. She presents with clarity, keeping the content simple yet impactful. Participants know how to take their next steps with confidence!
Theresa B., Program Coordinator
What's inside?
- THE LIVE WORKSHOP LINK TO "BEYOND AWARENESS"
- A WORKSHEET TO GET YOU THINKING BEFORE THE WORKSHOP
- OPPORTUNITY TO SUBMIT A QUESTION IF YOU CAN’T ATTEND LIVE
Plus...
- POST-WORKSHOP WORKSHEETS AND LINKS TO FURTHER YOUR TRAUMA-INFORMED UNDERSTANDING
- UNLIMITED ACCESS TO THE WORKSHOP REPLAY
- SUPPORTIVE CONTENT FROM THE TRAINER ONCE A MONTH
100% Money Back Guarantee
We're working hard to deliver a quality workshop and sincerely hope you benefit from it. If for some reason this truly does not deliver the value you expect, however, you may request a full refund within 30 days of purchase.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: I’m new to the idea of trauma-informed writing. Is this workshop for me?
A: Yes! This workshop is perfect for you. Definitions and trauma-informed background will be given in this training.
Q: Is this course live or a replay?
A: It's live on Feb 28, 2:00-3:30pm Eastern, and available on-demand as a replay afterwards. If you purchase before the event, you’ll see the Zoom link in the workshop space and be able to join us live and ask questions at the end of the presentation. If you purchase after the event or cannot attend live, you’ll be able to access the replay in this space. Either way, you’ll have the replay and can watch and rewatch it as often as you like.
Q: What are the trainer's credentials?
Michelle is a certified trauma specialist through the Arizona Trauma Institute and a certified trainer for the Arizona ACEs Consortium. She is not a therapist, but she's an expert with credentials and experience.
Q: If I can’t be there for the live workshop, can I submit a question prior to the event that the trainer will answer?
A: If you can’t attend the live workshop, tune in for the replay. Any questions you may have that are not answered during the workshop can be submitted after the live training.
Q: Can I submit a question AFTER the event that the trainer will answer?
A: Yes! You'll find her email inside the workshop space to ask your question.
Q: Will I be able to use this for continuing education credit?
A: No. It's designed to be educational and empowering, but it is not designed as continuing education credit.
Q: What if I don't like it?
A: We've worked hard to deliver a quality workshop at a low cost and offered a number of scholarships because we want to make this as widely available as possible to help writers learn and grow. We sincerely hope you benefit from it. Not every course ends up being what we hope for or expect, though. If you don't like it, feel free to let us know. If for some reason, this truly did not deliver the value you expected, you may request a refund within 30 days of purchase.
Q: I want to work with Ann. Is Ann the trainer or teacher for this?
A: No, I'm not the trainer or teacher for this workshop (but I'm thrilled you want to work with me!). I love to bring in experts to teach on topics I'm not experienced or qualified to teach, and Michelle is amazing. You can watch our podcast interaction on YouTube HERE. and listen to us on the "Ann Kroeker, Writing Coach" podcast.
As for working with me, you can explore all the ways to work with me, both free and paid, on my Everything page. This free course is listed on that page along with one-on-one coaching options, my courses—including my book proposal program (Your Compelling Book Proposal, YCBP), and my platform membership, Your Platform Matters (YPM). You can also listen to my podcast, "Ann Kroeker, Writing Coach."
Q: How long will I have access to this workshop?
A: You'll have access to the workshop indefinitely—for as long as it lives online!
Note:
We are awarding a limited number of scholarships, so if price is keeping you from being part of this workshop, please fill out this simple, two-question form to apply. Your information will be kept confidential.
Testimonial:
Michelle's trauma-informed care trainings are filled with applicable and useful information that I have been able to take back and share with my team. The knowledge that she has is inspiring and has made me think how trauma-informed principles should be practiced. She teaches and imparts information while providing a space of safety and trustworthiness for her audience. I would go to her trainings time and time again!
Lauren B., Volunteer & Outreach Manager
Ready to learn and grow in your understanding of trauma-informed writing?
Still have questions? Let us know!
You have questions about the workshop before diving in? Let us answer them! Your question goes straight to Ann's inbox and will be shared with Michelle, the trainer for Beyond Awareness: The Trauma-Informed Approach to Writing.
If you have questions for Michelle about trauma-informed writing, please save those for the workshop itself (or you can contact her after the live event).