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Teaching, 
Training, 
and Consulting

I partner with organizations, schools, healthcare systems, tribal communities, nonprofits, businesses, and professional teams to deliver engaging, evidence-informed education that inspires learning, strengthens practice, and creates meaningful change.

My presentations combine current research, practical application, and real-world experience to make complex topics accessible, relevant, and immediately useful. Whether speaking to a small leadership team or a large conference audience, I strive to create learning experiences that are interactive, thought-provoking, and grounded in both science and the realities of the communities being served.

 

I have experience presenting to mental health professionals, victim service providers, educators, healthcare professionals, tribal organizations, community leaders, and multidisciplinary teams. Every training is tailored to the unique needs, goals, and cultural context of the audience.

Services include:

  • Conference keynote presentations

  • Breakout sessions and workshops

  • Staff development and professional training

  • Leadership development

  • Organizational consultation

  • Trauma-informed systems consultation

  • Program development and curriculum consultation

  • Panel discussions and community education

 

Common presentation topics include:

  • Trauma-Informed Care

  • The Neurobiology of Trauma and Resilience

  • Domestic Violence and Coercive Control

  • Historical and Generational Trauma

  • Youth Mental Health

  • Anxiety and Depression

  • Nervous System Regulation

  • Compassion Fatigue, Burnout, and Secondary Trauma

  • Ethics and Professional Boundaries

  • Crisis Response and De-escalation

  • Culturally Responsive Practice

  • Leadership, Well-Being, and Sustainable Helping

  • Customized topics developed to meet your organization's needs

 

If you're planning a conference, staff training, retreat, or community event, I'd be honored to work with you to develop a presentation that is engaging, practical, and meaningful for your audience. Please reach out to discuss your goals, audience, and event details.

Upcoming Teaching and Training

  • From Harm to Healing: Trauma-Informed Responses to Domestic Violence (Two-Part Webinar Series)
    National Indian Health Board | July 2026

  • Sustainable Leadership: Self-Care, Burnout Prevention, and Healthy Boundaries
    Leadership Retreat | July 2026

  • Commencement Keynote Address
    Lower Brule Community College Graduation Ceremony | August 2026

  • The Cost of Carrying Everything: Nervous System Stress, Leadership Pressure, and Identity in Indigenous Communities
    29th Annual Tribal Leaders Summit, United Tribes Technical College | September 2026

 

Past Teaching and Training Experience

  • Inherited Wounds and Generational Trauma Healing
    H.O.P.E. Retreat | March 2026

  • Understanding Youth Anxiety: Tools for Support and Resilience
    Lakota Nations Education Conference | December 2025

  • Unpacking Youth Depression: Recognizing Signs and Building Strength
    Lakota Nations Education Conference | December 2025

  • Trauma-Informed Care in Birthwork Practice
    Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies – Montana Coalition Birth Worker Education Series | September 2025

  • Ethics and Boundaries in Trauma-Informed Victim Services
    South Dakota Advanced Victim Assistance Academy | 2025

  • Crisis Management: Skills for Safety, Stability, and Support
    South Dakota Advanced Victim Assistance Academy | 2025

  • Mindful Living: Navigating Your Brain-Body Harmony
    H.O.P.E. Retreat | August 2024

  • From Surviving to Thriving: Healing Trauma with Somatic Approaches
    Indian Country Conference: Offering Hope to Victims in the Spirit of Justice | August 2024

  • Strength in Self-Care: Empowering Resilience for Helpers and Healers
    Sexual Violence Institute | July 2024

 

Higher Education Teaching

Adjunct Instructor
Lower Brule Community College | 2015–2018

  • Health and Wellness

  • Tribal Government and Politics

Contact
Email: whitneynordvold@gmail.com

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