What Is a Trauma-Informed Workplace, and Why Do I Need One?
Over 50% of adults in the United States experienced some form of childhood trauma. Employees with significant trauma histories are at increased risk of a variety of mental and physical health disorders that can interfere with overall productivity. This session will discuss long-term consequences of childhood trauma and how they can affect work performance, what a trauma-informed workplace is, and ways that employers can create environments that support staff with trauma backgrounds without having knowledge of who has been affected.
Nicole B. Washington
Dr. Nicole Washington is a board-certified psychiatrist and Chief Medical Officer of Elocin Psychiatric Services, a practice that focuses on the mental health needs of physicians and other high performers with mental health disorders who are typically not seeking treatment due to stigma or busy schedules. Through her practice, the Amazon best-selling book, From Introspection to Action: The High-Level Professional’s 28 Day Journey to Improving Mental Health, and a recently launched podcast, The C-Suite Confidant, she hopes to break down some of the barriers to receiving treatment that this population faces as well as engage listeners in topics relevant to the busy professional. She is a sought after speaker on a variety of mental health topics and enjoys working with corporate leadership on organizational behavioral health initiatives to create environments that are supportive of the mental well-being of their employees in order to maximize productivity and decrease turnover.
Donna L. Hamilton, MD
Corporate Well-being Strategist, Bestselling Author, and Holistic Wellness Speaker Donna L. Hamilton, MD, is among the countries most innovative health and well-being leaders. She travels internationally, teaching practical strategies and tips about becoming healthier in a way that addresses your unique needs. She’s on a mission to help everyone live the healthy, satisfying lives they’re meant to lead.
A dynamic speaker and media figure, Dr. Hamilton is a thought leader in health and well-being. She put away her white coat and stethoscope, moved beyond her thriving career as a board certified pediatrician and now helps driven professionals move from stuck to unstoppable with her trainings and coaching programs. Her corporate well-being work supports organizations striving to create positive, productive, healthy workplaces where people enjoy working.
During her career as a board certified community pediatrician, Dr. Hamilton quickly learned the key to achieving optimal health in children: optimize the health of the adults in their lives. She frequently saw external factors such as stress, environment, and relationships impact not only her patients’ health but also their caregivers. Addressing these psychosocial issues often played a major role in her patients’ ability to become healthier. She now passionately works to help adults improve their personal well-being by addressing similar factors.
Dr. Hamilton received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Virginia, a Master of Science degree from Rutgers University , a Doctorate of Medicine degree from Thomas Jefferson University and completed her pediatric residency at the University of Minnesota. She was board certified in pediatrics throughout her clinical career.
Dr. Hamilton is CEO and Chief Wellness Officer of Manifest Excellence, LLC. Her work has supported many organizations including some on the Fortune 100 list. She is a four time #1 best-selling author, and has been featured in numerous media outlets including ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, NPR, Fortune, Investors Business Daily, Inc.com, American Express Open, MSNBC.com, More Magazine, Ladies Home Journal, Jet, and Self magazine.
For more information, or to book Dr. Hamilton for speaking engagements, visit www.ManifestExcellence.com.