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Meet Jenny Hughes, PhD
Trauma Psychologist, Educator, Community Builder
Expertise in Trauma Therapy: Jenny Hughes in the Spotlight
Jenny Hughes, PhD, is an award-winning Trauma Psychologist, Author, and Founder of The BRAVE Trauma Therapist Collective.
She partners with trauma-exposed organizations to strengthen clinician sustainability by addressing vicarious trauma and secondary traumatic stress as normal occupational realities and build practical, team-based supports that leaders and clinicians can use in real time.
Jenny holds multiple academic appointments as an Assistant Professor of Psychology and practices EMDR, Brainspotting, and Cognitive Processing Therapy for trauma and PTSD.
Speaker and Trainer on Vicarious Trauma, Resilience, and Clinician Burnout
She is author of The PTSD Recovery Workbook and The Triggers to Glimmers Vicarious Resilience Workbook and Journal and is recognized for her work on vicarious trauma, secondary traumatic stress, and vicarious resilience.
Her work focuses on helping teams not only reduce cumulative strain, but also recognize and reinforce vicarious resilience in ways that become part of supervision, leadership routines, and everyday culture.
Vicarious Trauma and Clinician Burnout Training for Behavioral Health and Healthcare Teams
Many organizations are already doing meaningful work to support clinicians through trauma-exposed care.
And still, vicarious trauma, secondary traumatic stress, and cumulative strain build over time, even in strong environments.
High turnover rates means each clinician lost can cost $54,000 or more in recruitment, training, and lost productivity.
And that doesn’t include the ripple effects of team strain, longer waitlists, and lower quality of care.
The BRAVE Method was built to close this gap and help teams move from awareness to implementation through shared language, practical tools, and repeatable support practices
The BRAVE Method Training Options
Core Training
A practical, skills-based training for leaders and clinicians together.
Teams learn The BRAVE Method (Name It, Tame It, Reframe It) and leave with shared language and repeatable support practices they can use immediately
Strong focus on actionable vicarious resilience skills.
Half-Day (3–4 hours) | $2,500
Leadership Enhancement
Starts with the Core Training, then shifts into leadership and implementation to embed The BRAVE Method into supervision, leadership routines, and team norms.
Includes six months of ongoing support with measurement-informed check-ins and troubleshooting along the way.
Full Day + 6 Months of Support | $7,500
“Yet another exceptional presentation & speaker, so knowledgeable about today’s times. Just so impressed!.” - TraumaTALKS Conference Attendee
“Yet another exceptional presentation & speaker, so knowledgeable about today’s times. Just so impressed!.” - TraumaTALKS Conference Attendee
“A heartfelt THANK YOU to Jenny for helping my team nurturing more resilience.” -Cristina Benki, PhD, Pediatric Psychologist and Assistant Clinical Professor
“A heartfelt THANK YOU to Jenny for helping my team nurturing more resilience.” -Cristina Benki, PhD, Pediatric Psychologist and Assistant Clinical Professor
"I would definitely recommend Jenny Hughes and BRAVE Providers." - PractiSage Therapist Collective
"I would definitely recommend Jenny Hughes and BRAVE Providers." - PractiSage Therapist Collective
Jenny is perfect for your next
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Increase accessibility for your attendees and schedule an online workshop with Jenny Hughes. We can tailor the content to exactly what you need!
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In-person events are a powerful way to learn and grow together. Whether it's a large conference or small group, bringing Jenny Hughes, PhD to your in-person training will be sure to meet your goals.
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Jenny Hughes and BRAVE Providers, LLC can apply for and offer CE credits or we can provide all the information you need as a CE provider hosting the training. It's a win-win either way!
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If you host a podcast or you're looking for an expert on radio or TV, please reach out! Jenny Hughes has been featured in numerous media outlets, pre-recorded and live, to discuss anything from trauma and PTSD to vicarious trauma and resilience.
Organizations Partnering with Jenny
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“Jenny is an absolute gem. She is able to break down complicated topics and deliver them with ease. She is approachable, authentic, and warm and so passionate about creating safe spaces for trauma clinicians to support one another. ”
-Florida Counseling Association
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Inviting Jenny as a speaker for our Diversity CE training was such a positive experience that we have invited her back to do a full day workshop! She was responsive and communicative during the planning stage and presented a great workshop that got positive feedback. Can't wait for the next one!
-Houston Psychological Association
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"We are so grateful to Jenny for helping us in our mission to educate professionals who serve children to promote prevention, recovery, and resilience in children who have experienced trauma. I sincerely appreciate you taking the time to share your knowledge and expertise with our audience. The positive feedback we received shows your presentation was a true highlight of the conference."
-The Chester Street Foundation and TraumaTALKS Annual Conference
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“I loved Jenny's authenticity in her approach, especially the personal stories that she shared. I think her vulnerability opened a window for members of my team to allow themselves to be vulnerable too. Her approach to building community through mutual respect and vulnerability is a masterful skill when just getting to know a new group of people. ”
-Cristina Benki, PhD, Pediatric Psychologist and Assistant Clinical Professor
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“Jenny is a great presenter. She shared useful information on Resilient Grieving and Vicarious Resilience and led us in a helpful guided imagery experience. The training was so relevant to my practice, I just wish it could have been longer!”
-TPN.health, The Trusted Provider Network
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