The Health & Wellness Coach Learning Center

Essential Skills for a Trauma-Informed Coaching Practice

NBHWC CEA-000178-1

Why does “trauma-informed practice” sound intimidating, and what does it really mean for our work as coaches? Navigating cultural awareness, trauma, and power dynamics can feel overwhelming, but these essential skills are at the core of building trust and safety in our coaching relationships.

We’re excited to bring you a class led by an experienced coach and educator, Megan Hadley, who shares real-world stories and practical tools for integrating trauma-informed and culturally aware approaches into your sessions. You’ll explore actionable strategies—like inviting client choice, using inclusive language, and honoring personal boundaries—that foster authentic connection and support meaningful transformation.

Through a mix of foundational concepts, interactive exercises, and case studies, this session creates space for you to reflect on your own practice while learning how to navigate sensitive topics with confidence and care. By focusing on continuous learning, self-awareness, and community support, you’ll walk away ready to implement trauma-informed skills that deepen trust, empower clients, and strengthen your coaching impact.

What You'll Learn...

• Identify key concepts, definitions, and frameworks for trauma informed and culturally humble coaching practices.

• Apply practical strategies for creating psychologically safe and inclusive coaching environments.

• Examine effective methods for addressing power dynamics and client agency within coaching sessions.

• Integrate actionable trauma informed and culturally aware techniques into your professional coaching practice.

About the Facilitator

Megan Hadley, MA, NBC-HWC

Megan Hadley, MA, NBC-HWC is the Founder of Harvest Health and Wellbeing LLC, which supports artists, activists, and academics in recovering from burnout through mindfulness- and nature-based approaches to healing. Since 2019, Megan has provided wellbeing-related coaching and consulting services in Minneapolis, MN and virtually nationwide. She has a graduate degree from the University of Minnesota in Integrative Health and Wellbeing Coaching and a graduate minor in Health Equity through the School of Public Health at UMN.

Megan has coached for health systems, local nonprofits, academic institutions, regional clinics, nationwide practices, and international corporate organizations in addition to taking on private practice clients. Additionally, Megan is a mindfulness instructor trained in facilitating Enhanced Stress Resilience Training (ESRT) at a research level for wellbeing initiatives for healthcare providers. She also is trained in racial justice facilitation through YWCA, and Qigong through Spring Forest Qigong. Megan is the Operations Manager at Wellspired Co., supporting curriculum development and member experience for board-certified coaches seeking professional development and marketing support.

What's Included:

• 90-minute On-Demand Coaching Skill Clinic Class - Essential Skills for a Trauma-Informed Coaching Practice

• Certificate of Completion & 1 CEU (NBHWC) after completing & receiving a passing score for the class quiz.

• BONUS - Reflection worksheet

• BONUS - Lifetime class access to the training & resources

How to Access This Training:

Once you complete the checkout process, you will receive an email to your inbox within a few minutes with instructions on how to access your training. All our trainings are located inside Wellspired's Student Learning Portal. If it is your first time purchasing a course or training from us, you will receive instructions on how to log into the Learning Portal and set your password.

How to Get Your CEUs (Approved for 1 CEU through NBHWC):

Once you watch the class video, complete the quiz located in Wellspired Student Learning Portal. Upon passing the quiz, a certificate of completion will be emailed to you within 15 minutes.