WordHaven Educational Services

“Our agency has been on a journey to be trauma informed and equitable in all aspects and we hired CJ to assist us with deepening our work in public health. CJ was intentional in combining Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) and equity principles knowing this is a priority for us and provided a safe place for us during our strategic planning process to explore our perceptions of what equity means to us - through facilitating exercises and valuable discussions. We found benefits personally as well as professionally. We look forward to working with CJ again in the future.”

- Katy Pruitt, Trauma Informed Care Coordinator,
Sheboygan County Health and Human Services

Core Belief

  • Human beings who feel seen, safe, respected, valued, and celebrated are the ones who will thrive.

Need a training and/or a retreat planned? As a professionally trained teambuilder, writing instructor, English Teacher, and equity consultant, I will work with you to create the type of experience you need for you and your team.

Credibility

  • Educational Degrees:

    • Bachelor of Arts in Communication from the University of Massachusetts

    • Communication Arts and Literature teaching license from Augsburg University

    • Master of Arts in Education from Augsburg University

  • Awards

    • 2018/2019 Minnesota State Teacher of the Year

    • 2018 Honoree for Minnesota [Person] Breaking Barriers

    • 2019 Minnesota Lynx Women’s Spotlight Selection for Leader and Innovator in Arts and Education

    • 2019 Minnesota Women’s Press Favorite Leader in Education 

Services Provided

Trainings/Retreats

  • Staff/Group Retreats (tailor-made to meet your needs)

  • Writing sessions (to process and discuss whatever topics you want)

  • TeamBuilding/Community Building/Group Facilitation (topics and goals can be tailor-made)

  • One on one and/or small group consulting/training (variety of topics including, but not limited to, Equity 2.0, trauma-informed teaching, cultural competency, increasing inclusivity/belonging, classroom management, creating/building Gender Sexuality Alliances (GSAs) and affinity groups, policy changes, supporting a diverse culture, etc.)

  • Curriculum writing support: voice & choice, diverse, personalized, self-paced, online, etc.

  • Restorative Practice and/or Circle Keeping support

Speaking/Training

  • Equity 2.0 Support Group

    • This facilitated group not only supports the individual needs of the participants, it also helps folks learn how to more effectively meet the needs of others. Participants will talk about their experiences, get support, ask questions, discuss relevant topics, and increase their Equity 2.0 skills.

  • Equity 2.0 Advocacy (UnKeynote)

    • Human beings who feel seen, safe, respected, valued, and celebrated are the ones who will thrive. Kelly D. Holstine will discuss the difference between Equality vs. Equity 2.0, share personal stories, and give concrete strategies on how to increase Equity 2.0 Advocacy. This needs-based UnKeynote is rooted in Equity 2.0; participants will help determine what topics are discussed and will have multiple opportunities to reflect and grow.

Contact CJ: words@wordhaven-bookhouse.com

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