Entries by Kathleen

TeamTech: 30 Years of Trauma-Informed Practices

For more than 30 years, TeamTech has partnered with organizations, primarily nonprofit and governmental, to help grow their capacity and leadership strength.

From the very beginning, we’ve done this through strategic planning and implementation – top to bottom – using all voices. For the past 25 years, we’ve utilized our innovative leadership curriculum, Everyone A Leader®, which teaches how to lead at all levels in a facilitative style grounded in trauma-informed principles.

The Importance of Self-Care and Keeping Your Resilience Cup Full

When I first heard “Take time for self-care,” I immediately thought, “Seriously, have you seen my schedule? Do you have any idea of the responsibilities I carry?” The idea of self-care has been preached for years – especially to women – from legitimate medical sources to unrealistic (and sometimes harmful) wellness marketing. And while most everyone recognizes its importance; it can feel more like an unjustifiable luxury than a necessity.

Introducing Remarkably Resilient®

Remarkably Resilient® workshops, presentations and keynotes are anchored by the experiences of three sisters who survived a childhood of incest and abuse. The story of the three Harnish sisters offers participants an opportunity to explore the healing role that individuals and communities can play for people recovering from childhood trauma.

Sara

I just finished reading the book. It’s amazing. I found it hard to read and at the same time hard to put down. I cried. I reflected. I was inspired. It was so thought-provoking, I thought about my own childhood, and where my resilience came from. I thought about the homeless people I see every day and […]

Judi

I purchased your book this week.  I am halfway through it.  I am so moved by your story.  I can relate to sections of each sisters’ story and how each responded.  I want to say Thank You to each one of you.  I believe that when we are vulnerable enough to share our stories, others […]

Audrey

Kathleen, I wanted to thank you and your sisters for your incredible presentation at the conference last week. You each shared so powerfully and I was honored to be in the space with you all. The way you outlined the presentation was so impactful and you did an amazing job highlighting the different ways that […]

Peggy

Hi Kathleen, I wanted to reach out after attending you and your sister’s workshop today at the Mental Health KC Conference. I want to express my sincerest gratitude to all of you. Thank you . . . for being vulnerable. for being brave and sharing your story. for your insights so that we can recognize […]