Trauma research is an incredible portal into the human experience - how we operate, what we need, how we heal and what it takes to be healthy & inspired - at work, at home and everywhere in between.
We have data right now in a way we haven’t had in the past: brain science, extensive research, patient studies from clinicians and mental heath practitioners, social media platforms that allow people to share their stories - all of this ground-breaking information with the power to transform pain.
My work is an amalgamation of the above resources, shaped into conversational, interactive and people-centered trainings that communicate the data, tell the stories of decades of research and connect with our shared experiences of striving for happier, healthier and more connected lives.
About Courtney
Headshot of Courtney, brown hair, white skin, cat-eye glasses, looking directly at the camera with her chin on her hand, against a light blue background.
Courtney Suddes (pronounced /suh-dis/) is a seasoned trainer & facilitator, committed to embodying & teaching inclusive, antiracist & trauma-informed communication skills.
Courtney’s background includes: equity & trauma-informed practices, non-violent communication, mediation, civil rights law, inner child work, Internal Family Systems (IFS) coaching, restorative justice practices, executive coaching & adult education.
Courtney focuses on trauma education as a springboard for inclusive practices, increased empathy, and improved communication at work, home and everywhere in between. She works with her blind therapy dog Bailey, bringing his calming presence to communities and sharing the joy of adopting dogs with disabilities.
She is based in the US. Her services are available internationally, in English.
Influences & Acknowledgements
Courtney’s work & knowledge base is heavily informed & influenced by the abolitionist - humanist - equity & trauma-informed work / teachings / mentorship / friendship / accountability of countless leaders in the field, Black women especially.
The benefit of brain science now available regarding trauma cannot be overstated. For centuries Survivors have been reporting what science is just now catching up to & validating.
Trauma-informed therapists, practitioners & advocates are invaluable resources to the growth & healing that comes from being believed and supported.
And an acknowledgement to those who are willing to do this work, which means facing scary corners of your minds, bodies & past, withstanding discomfort, challenging established systems, receiving criticism & correction from those who have been harmed, listening without defensiveness, managing triggers, and finding ways to love yourself through your own pain.
Certifications & Credentials
Associate Certified Coach (ACC), International Coaching Federation, 500+ client hours
Engagement Coach Training, ACSTH Pathway, Anne Arundel Community College, 71 hours
Science of Well-Being, Yale University, Dr. Laurie Santos, 20 course hours
The Body Speaks: Embodied Healing in Working with Trauma, 7.5 course hours
Coaching for Self-Leadership: An Introduction to Internal Family Systems (IFS), 9 course hours
Restorative Justice Training, Resolutions Northwest, 8 training hours
Mediation & Conflict Resolution 40-hour certificate, Anne Arundel Community College
Teaching Certificate, Adult Education, Cambridge University (CELTA)
Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy, Providence College
