Learning Lab Workshop - Empathy in Action: Trauma-Informed Practices for Career Development Professionals

This 90-minute trauma-informed care workshop for career development professionals would provide practical guidance on supporting clients who may have experienced trauma, whether from personal, systemic, or workplace-related events.

The session would begin by helping participants understand what trauma is, how it manifests in behaviour and communication, and how to recognize potential signs without requiring disclosure. It would then explore strategies for creating psychologically safe and inclusive environments where clients feel respected, heard, and empowered. Participants would learn how to avoid re-traumatization by being mindful of language, boundaries, and potential triggers in the career development process.

Expert Speaker

MC, RP, DCP (in progress)
Psychotherapist, Trauma Specialist, and Adjunct Professor

Nancy Tavares-Jones is a registered psychotherapist and the founder of Life Pathways Psychotherapy. With a background as a Career Development Practitioner, she now specializes in trauma, grief, and identity, and is finalizing her Doctor of Counselling and Psychotherapy at Yorkville University.

Nancy brings over 15 years of experience in the helping professions and is especially passionate about supporting empaths and highly sensitive people through trauma-informed and heart-centred care