Bye Bye Survival Mode
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About this course
You see, hear, and endure things most people couldn't even imagine. You carry invisible burdens—the struggle, pain, and trauma you witness. You're a trauma-exposed professional, and this course was made for you. This is not just another stress management class. It's a trauma-informed, evidence-based course created by someone who has worked with thousands of professionals like you and understands your unique path to wellbeing. The curriculum was developed for those who serve, help, support, care for, save and protect: social workers, nurses and other healthcare professionals, first responders, court personnel, mental health professionals, and anyone else whose job exposes them to the suffering of others. You'll learn how stress and trauma affect your brain and body and you'll discover powerful personal practices to help you manage stress, regulate your nervous system, heal, and thrive. But you won't just learn about these practices, you'll learn how to master them, and how to design a plan to effortlessly integrate them into your daily life. Say goodbye to survival mode. Start walking toward a happier, healthier life today.
You Will Learn:
What You Might Be Carrying
Take an honest look at the weight of the work.
How it Afffects You
Learn the impact of stress and trauma on your brain and body—and your life.
What You Can Do About It
Discover resources, tools, habits, and practices successfully used by your peers.
Meet Your Instructor
Hello. I'm Kim Colegrove, author and founder of Pause First Academy. Over the years, I've taught thousands of trauma-exposed professionals how to better manage stress and rebuild inner strength so they can live, work, and retire healthfully. I've taught these stress reduction strategies across the U.S. and internationally. Past corporate clients include Garmin International, United Way, Department of Veterans Affairs, The National Court Reporters Association, and others. After losing my husband to suicide, less than three months after he retired from a 30-year law enforcement career, I turned my full attention to people in helping professions. Since then, I've worked with countless agencies and organizations in public safety, corrections, healthcare, and social services. In this course, we will take a deep dive into the impact of stress and trauma, and we'll focus on self-awareness and powerful personal practices like self-regulation, breathing techniques, and meditation. I've been meditating for nearly 50 years, teaching for almost 20. My specialty is teaching this evidence-based practice to beginners and skeptics. Importantly, I'm not just going to tell you about these practices, I'm going to show you how to use them, and help you design a doable self-care plan to integrate these healthy habits into your day. I welcome you to join me on this empowering, life-changing, transformational journey. P.S. I have a 4-hour, in-person version of this course. Agencies and organizations can contact: [email protected] to inquire.
Course Curriculum Overview
1. Course Introduction | A message from your instructor 2. Understanding Stress and Trauma 3. Assess and Address Your Stress 4. Resilience: How to rebuild inner strength 5. Real Self-Care and Powerful Personal Practices 6. Moving Forward: Your personalized wellbeing plan 7. Relaxation Audio, Breathing Exercises, and Guided Meditations 8. All Digital Downloads from This Course
Is this course right for you?
If you can relate to any of the following statements, this course was built for you: 👉 Your job exposes you to the pain, trauma, and suffering of others 👉 You feel exhausted, overwhelmed, or numb, but you keep pushing through 👉 You are a Type-A personality, workaholic, perfectionist, or high-achieving go-getter 👉 You're running out of compassion 👉 You sometimes wish you could quit your job, but you feel trapped 👉 You want real tools, not fluff—tools that are backed by science and taught by someone who gets it 👉 You are interested in, curious about, or at least open to considering meditation and mindfulness
What You Get When You Enroll
✨ Lifetime access. Review and repeat the course as many times as you'd like ⏱️ Self-paced modules you can complete on your own time, at your own pace 📝 Downloadable, printable workbook (optional) to help you work through the course 💬 Access to the members community—a place to ask questions and get support 📚 Deep dives into trauma science, ACEs, and nervous system regulation 🧭 Peersource Directory. A comprehensive list of tools your fellow trauma-exposed professionals swear by 🧭 Warrior Resource List. A robust resource directory specifically curated for TEPs 🖨️ Multiple downloadable PDFs to support your learning and progress 🌀 Guided breathing techniques 😌 Meditation & Mindfulness information, education, and instruction 🎧 Relaxation audio and guided meditations 📱 Get the app! Access your course anytime, from any device
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You show up for others. Now it's time to show up for yourself. Take a deep breath and say yes to a happier, healthier future.