Trauma Stewardship

Trauma Stewardship (2009) explores how witnessing trauma affects caregivers, and offers a framework for maintaining well-being while doing challenging work. It provides practical ways to process trauma exposure at personal, organizational, and societal levels while remaining present to the suffering of others. 

• Mental health professionals and social workers wanting to stay engaged
• Nonprofit organizers and community leaders on the front lines of trauma
• Anyone looking for ways to engage with trauma without feeling overwhelmed

Laura van Dernoot Lipsky is a trauma social worker and organizational consultant who has worked extensively with survivors of violence, environmental disaster, and human rights violations. She founded the Trauma Stewardship Institute and travels internationally, training organizations in trauma-informed practices and sustainable service.

Connie Burk serves as executive director of the Northwest Network of Bisexual, Trans, Lesbian and Gay Survivors of Abuse. She has over two decades’ experience in violence prevention and community organizing, and consults nationally on trauma-informed approaches to advocacy and organizational development.