Many people decide to go on a fitness journey as part of their trauma or mental health recovery. Strengthening our core, connecting with our body through Yoga or relieving underlying distress through boxing are just some examples of how people "take back" their story through fitness. This is why making sure your team can provide a trauma-informed training experience that not only challenges but nurtures' well-being is paramount. As a licensed therapist, Juliet teaches trainers & coaches tips & tricks to fostering an empowering, motivating atmosphere that is also conducive to someone's mental health. Some techniques / concepts she teaches include:

1. How to offer sensitive, hands-on assistance

2. How to best motivate people, according to the research.

3. What respecting boundaries looks like as a fitness coach

4. How to challenge implicit biases about health using the HAES model of health.

5. How to create a culture of safety in your studio

6. How to get people to push themselves without hurting themselves

7. How the "body keeps the score" and why exercise helps settle the score.

In today's landscape, "burnout" is a common term, but understanding its true impact is crucial. How can you safeguard your employees from its detrimental effects? Juliet offers in-depth workshops and training sessions designed to cultivate organizational cultures that prioritize employee well-being and sustained engagement. Through these sessions, participants gain invaluable skills in self-advocacy, boundary-setting, expectation management, effective communication, and fostering community — all vital components in mitigating burnout. Such skills thrive within environments where individuals feel secure enough to prioritize their own welfare.

Whether you're leading a sorority, a club, or a philanthropic organization, the power of community is undeniable. Yet, within these close-knit circles, conflicts can arise, mimicking the dynamics of family. Juliet offers tailored training, consultation, and workshops to communities seeking to deepen their connections, facilitate authentic dialogue, and establish enduring traditions. With Juliet's guidance, you'll learn the art of mentorship, techniques for strengthening sisterhood, and strategies for cultivating safe, empowering environments where every member can flourish

Juliet's rich and varied background includes impactful roles in refugee aid, international private practice, expatriate life in the Netherlands, and extensive work as a therapist, touching the lives of thousands. Her passion lies in empowering fellow therapists to chart their own distinct journeys and embrace unconventional paths. Juliet offers engaging talks, interactive Q&A sessions, and personalized consultations tailored to aspiring clinicians, sharing insights and guidance to help them navigate their professional evolution with confidence and purpose.

Juliet is also well-equipped to deliver engaging lectures to aspiring counselors, covering a diverse array of topics such as Internal Family Systems Therapy, trauma-informed practices, innovative approaches to couples therapy, and the crucial aspect of counselor self-care. With her wealth of experience and expertise, Juliet offers invaluable insights and practical wisdom to support counselors-in-training on their journey towards professional excellence and personal well-being.