Training design and facilitation · Statewide public-health workforce · State of Michigan

The noticing

Staff working in injury and violence prevention were carrying burnout, secondary trauma, and moral injury: three distinct patterns of strain that often go unnamed or get treated as the same thing. Without shared language, it was harder for staff and leaders to recognize what was happening or decide how to respond together.

The intervention

We designed From Strain to Support, a 75-minute virtual training built around priorities identified by the leadership team: trauma-informed practice, sustainable self-care, and practical ways to recognize and respond to strain.

Delivered to 23 participants on June 8, 2026, the session helped staff distinguish burnout, secondary trauma, and moral injury. Participants then worked in small groups to identify the conditions contributing to each and consider where individuals, teams, and the organization could intervene.

What we created

Training deck, participant workbook, facilitation plan, and report for leadership analyzing themes and recommendations.

Who it was for

Frontline staff and section leaders working in injury and violence prevention across Michigan.