Service Description

Managing high-need clients can be physically, emotionally, and mentally demanding. Without proper support, workers risk absorbing stress, leading to burnout and decreased effectiveness in their roles. The STRONG Program is designed to equip participants with the tools needed to maintain their own well-being, reduce stress and tension while providing effective care. By integrating healthy boundaries, self-care practices, trauma informed care and evidence-based coping strategies, this Program helps participants build resilience, regulate their nervous systems and manage stress more effectively. Through a combination of body-based (Somatic) coping strategies including Tension & Trauma Releasing Exercises (TRE®), Polyvagal Theory, and trauma-informed approaches, participants will learn to nurture their physical, emotional, mental health and wellbeing. This foundation enables them to navigate challenges with greater ease and sustain their ability to support high-need clients over the long term. This 6 week course is designed to support staff in managing stress, regulating their nervous system, and effectively working with high-needs clients while integrating Trauma Release Exercises (TRE®) and other self-regulation tools. Also available online