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Meet Jenny Hughes, PhD
Trauma Psychologist, Educator, Community Builder
Expertise in Trauma Therapy: Jenny Hughes in the Spotlight
Because Trauma Therapists Deserve to be Cared for Too
Jenny Hughes, PhD, is an award-winning Trauma Psychologist, Author, and Founder of The BRAVE Trauma Therapist Collective.
With over a decade of experience as a trauma psychologist, Jenny Hughes holds multiple academic appointments as an Assistant Professor of Psychology and maintains a successful private practice where she provides EMDR, Brainspotting, and Cognitive Processing Therapy for trauma and PTSD.
As a community builder and educator, Jenny specializes in supporting trauma therapists and other helpers/healers in managing vicarious trauma, compassion fatigue, and secondary traumatic stress.
She is author of two books, The PTSD Recovery Workbook and The Triggers to Glimmers Vicarious Resilience Workbook and Journal.
Recognized as an expert in trauma, PTSD, and vicarious trauma, Jenny is sought after as a speaker and educator for professional organizations, national and international conferences, and for highly tailored trainings and workshops.
Her mission is to be an advocate for trauma therapists and the clients they serve through community support, empowered learning, and fostering vicarious resilience.
Signature Talks
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The Vicarious Trauma Workshop
Learn the difference between vicarious trauma and burnout, understand how vicarious trauma shows up for you, and walk away with an individualized action plan.
Breakouts and workshopping mean tangible benefits that are great for large or small groups! Can be uniquely tailored for any kind of helper, healer, therapist, or medical professional.
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The Vicarious Resilience Workshop
Vicarious Resilience is a powerful, yet little known, benefit of our work. The Triggers to Glimmers Vicarious Resilience Workshop will teach you how to identify, install, and enhance this resource any time!
Breakouts and workshopping mean tangible benefits that are great for large or small groups! Can be uniquely tailored for any kind of helper, healer, therapist, or medical professional.
“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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