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Build trauma-informed skills that make a difference.

Our courses turn real-world experience into powerful, practical learning for today’s professionals.

OUR MISSION

Trauma-informed. Research-backed. Accessible.

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What makes us different
Trauma-informed care begins with building safety, evolves into trust, fosters compassion, and culminates in courageous leadership. Our courses empower professionals to lead with these values at the core. Each module is:

Flexible: Learn at your own pace with interactive, bite-sized lessons.
Applicable: Gain tools and strategies you can use immediately in your work.
Credible: Earn CEUs while learning from experts with decades of experience.

The Path to Trauma-Informed Practices

Trauma-informed care is a journey that grows through interconnected steps:

1. Safety

Learn how to create environments where individuals feel physically and emotionally secure.

2. Trust

Build consistent, reliable relationships that foster openness and collaboration.

3. Compassion

Develop the empathy and understanding needed to support others effectively.

4. Courage

Lead with boldness to advocate for systemic change and inspire resilience in others.
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These principles transform workplaces and communities, creating spaces where individuals thrive.

Ready to Lead with Courage and Compassion?

Explore our courses and start your journey toward becoming a trauma-informed leader today.

Why Trauma-Informed Practices Matter

Transform Workplaces. Change Lives

Unaddressed trauma impacts how individuals learn, work, and connect. Trauma-informed practices aren’t just “nice to have”—they’re essential for creating lasting change in:

Education

Build classroom environments where every child feels seen and supported.

Social Work

Foster trust and healing with individuals and families in crisis.

Healthcare

Deliver care that considers the whole person—body, mind, and experience.

HR & Leadership

Develop compassionate policies and workplaces that empower teams.

Mental Health

Deepen connections and improve outcomes for clients.

What Makes HannaHow Different?

Experence Backed by Decades of Expertise

HannaHow is an extension of Hanna Center, which has over 75 years of experience working with high-trauma individuals and communities. Our courses distill this legacy into actionable training for today’s professionals.

  • Learn from real-world practitioners.
  • Access cutting-edge research and best practices.
  • Join a growing community of trauma-informed leaders.
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Ready to Lead with Courage and Compassion?

Explore our courses and start your journey toward becoming a trauma-informed leader today.

The People Behind the Practice

Our team of curriculum builders, experts, and facilitators are frontline experts, researchers, and practitioners who live the work. Their lived experience, clinical insight, and commitment to healing-centered care ensure every course is grounded, relevant, and ready to use.

Marissa La Brecque

Vice President

Dr. Sita-Marie Pillay

Psychologist

Raul Arzate

Program Coordinator

Recommended

 “I left feeling informed and equipped with strategies.”

Student

Early Childhood Educator

Brilliant Course

“I have worked in the area of trauma informed care for 15 years and there are things that I learned in this online training. It is also created in a way that keeps things interesting. Five stars!”

T. Kelley, LMFT

Therapist

Very Helpful

“You were able to make it fun while sharing your knowledge and expertise with us.”

Student

Early Childhood Educator

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