The Secondary & Vicarious Trauma Training Series was designed to support leaders—particularly those in Title IX and support roles—who are navigating the emotional weight of trauma-informed work.
Hosted by Edquity-Minded Consulting and sponsored by Ohio Department of Higher Education, this series created space for leaders to better understand trauma, recognize its impact on their work, and develop strategies to sustain themselves while supporting others.
This page preserves key information, session topics, and the purpose behind the experience.
Please note: Full session recordings, live discussions, engagement tools, and participant materials are not publicly available. This archive reflects the structure and impact of the series, not the full training access.
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Secondary & Vicarious Trauma Training Series
About
This training series was created for Ohio professionals who are often expected to hold space for others—while rarely being given space themselves.
Participants included leaders and practitioners working in:
- Title IX and civil rights
- student conduct and care
- higher education administration
- trauma-informed response roles
The series focused on helping participants:
- understand the neurological and relational impact of trauma
- recognize signs of secondary trauma and burnout
- develop strategies for sustainability and boundary-setting
- lead with awareness, care, and accountability
This was not just about understanding trauma.
It was about understanding the cost of carrying it.
Facilitators
- Dr. Emily Petkus, LCPC — Clinical Psychologist
- Dr. Tamekia Scott — Founder, Edquity-Minded Consulting; Former Title IX Coordinator
Training Series Overview
The series included a combination of on-demand and live sessions designed to provide both foundational knowledge and applied learning.
Participants engaged in:
- webinar-style training sessions
- live interactive discussions
- real-world case applications
- guided reflection and engagement opportunities
Supporting materials and resources were provided throughout the experience to deepen learning and application.
Session Topics
Details
Session 1: The Impact of Trauma on Survivors
An overview of the neurological response to trauma and how it shapes behavior, memory, and decision-making.
Session 2: Managing Secondary Trauma and Professional Burnout
Tools and strategies to identify and navigate the emotional and psychological impact of trauma exposure in professional roles.
Session 3: The Impact of Trauma on Interpersonal Relationships
Exploration of how trauma—both direct and vicarious—affects relationships and communication, with strategies to reduce relational strain.
Session 4: Trauma and Marginalized Communities
Understanding how trauma uniquely impacts people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and other marginalized communities, including considerations for equitable support.
Session 5: A Title IX Coordinator’s Lived Experience with Burnout (Live Session)
A real-world case study and role-play experience highlighting burnout, recovery, and coping strategies within Title IX work.
Session 6: Live Q&A and Community Dialogue
An interactive session focused on participant questions, shared challenges, and continued learning and connection.
Experience Highlights
- Trauma-informed leadership development grounded in real-world practice
- Integration of clinical insight and leadership application
- Live and on-demand learning experiences for accessibility and flexibility
- Interactive engagement through discussion, polling, and case-based learning
- Community-building opportunities among professionals in high-impact roles
- Curated resources and materials to support continued growth and sustainability
What Was Included in the Experience
Participants received:
- Access to structured training sessions
- Opportunities for live engagement and dialogue
- Case-based learning and applied reflection
- Supporting documentation and curated resources
- Opportunities for connection and community-building
A Note from Dr. Tamekia Scott
This work was created for leaders who are often navigating the weight of other people’s experiences—while still being expected to lead, decide, and show up fully.
Secondary and vicarious trauma are real.
And so is the expectation to keep going.
This series was designed to name that reality, create space for it, and offer a different way to lead within it.
Bring This Work to Your Organization
This training series is one example of how Edquity-Minded Consulting partners with organizations to support leaders navigating complex, high-responsibility work.
For teams in Title IX, high-stakes, and other trauma-informed roles, leadership is not just about performance—it’s about sustainability, decision-making under pressure, and navigating the emotional weight of the work.
Through our organizational partnerships, we support leaders in:
- strengthening decision-making and clarity in high-stakes environments
- addressing burnout, overextension, and emotional fatigue
- building confidence while holding accountability and care
- integrating trauma-informed and equity-centered leadership practices
Our leadership development approach goes beyond one-time training.
We work with organizations to create experiences that support both how leaders think and how they lead.
Engagements may include:
- multi-session leadership development series
- customized training experiences for teams
- leadership assessments and debriefs
- facilitated discussions and applied case-based learning
This work is designed to align leadership development with the real conditions your teams are navigating—so they can lead effectively without carrying it alone.
Because leadership development should not just prepare people to do the work—it should support them in sustaining themselves while doing it.
If your organization is looking to invest in leadership development that reflects the realities of your teams’ work: