Through guided self reflection, debriefing offers clarity surrounding traumatic incidents and assists in establishing a process for recovering a sense of safety in the aftermath of trauma.

Debriefing is a structured discussion facilitated by a Board Certified Nurse Coach (NC-BC) aimed at framing abnormal and traumatic events into a perspective needed for healing. This includes Single Incident Trauma and Cumulative Care Taking Trauma®.

In this space we co-create an individualized process that has the ability to enhance well-being, foster well-becoming and sustain emotional wellness.

This space provides heart centered compassionate energy through deep intentional listening, reflective questioning and evidenced-based holistic healing modalities.

Debriefing the Front Lines facilitates individual and group sessions that include evidence based conversations, guided self-reflection and interventions (Polyvagal Theory, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Timeline Therapy, Emotional Freedom Technique, somatic and creative practices) to safely and actively engage those experiencing…

Cumulative Care Taking Trauma®

Overexposure of abnormal and traumatic events with no time for

  • Acknowledgment

  • Discussion

  • Processing

  • Recovering (a sense of safety)

that leads to physical, emotional and spiritual suffering.

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Institutional Betrayal

Cumulative Care Taking Trauma® is not only the overexposure, it includes the systemic factors that contribute and perpetuate further trauma resulting in feelings of institutional betrayal within the collective nursing profession.

Institutional betrayal is a concept described by psychologist Jennifer Freyd, referring to "wrongdoings perpetrated by an institution upon individuals dependent on that institution, including failure to prevent or respond supportively to wrongdoings.”

Debriefing Sessions

Debriefing the Front Lines provides support for nurses of all roles, specialties and tenure. From bedside to executive support - everybody in, nobody out. 🤎

Debriefing the Front Lines is skilled in the art of creating a psychologically safe space (as defined by you) and assists our clients in fostering emotional regulation and building nervous system flexibility.

  • Process a critical event/ single incident trauma 

    • Recover a sense safety after a traumatic event 

    • Experience the power of being heard 

    • Discuss a specific topic or challenge

    • Desire 1:1 support as a follow up post CE Workshop

    • Are seeking trauma informed career guidance

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  • Ideal for nurses who wish to 

    • Manage the physical, emotional and spiritual effects of Cumulative Care Taking Trauma® through non-pharmacological holistic healing modalities  

    • Restore a sense of safety and learn nervous system regulation techniques

    • Experience the power of being heard 

    • Develop a meaningful + supportive relationship with a debriefing facilitator + board certified nurse coach to guide you in well becoming

    At a comfortable and consistent pace

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  • Choose from 3 Specialty Packages

    • Ego Death of the ICU Nurse

    • Emotional Freedom Tecnhique Package

    • Timeline Therapy

The debriefing hour invites discovery and the time in between allows for reflection and practice.

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