Second Victim Support Program for Perinatal Care Teams
Provider Wellness Workshops for Well-Supported Teams
Host a customized, somatic-based workshop for your perinatal provider team of doulas, midwives, lactation specialists, nurses, doctors, therapists.
Upcoming Public Events
In addition to private workshops, you can also find Rachael speaking and educating at the following upcoming events.
Want to discuss your upcoming event?
Inquire about speaking opportunities.
Thrive Doula
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National Mothers Week
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Ohio State University 988 Training Series
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Bridging the Birthing Gap(TM) Sumit
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The Inside Space Chiropractic Studio
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EMBER(TM)
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The Public Child Welfare Conference
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Head Start Conference
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Thrive Doula • National Mothers Week • Ohio State University 988 Training Series • Bridging the Birthing Gap(TM) Sumit • The Inside Space Chiropractic Studio • EMBER(TM) • The Public Child Welfare Conference • Head Start Conference •
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The Weight of Birth Work Doesn’t Stop When Your Providers Clock Out
Perinatal care work is both incredibly rewarding and challenging. Supporting mothers and fathers through what could be the best or worst moments of their lives is not for the faint of heart. The physical and mental stress on your team can add up, even when things appear to be going well. Providing therapeutic support to your organization’s second victim support program eases the toll that difficult cases put on your providers.
Your team may be ready for a wellness workshop if they are:
✓ Struggling with sleep, anxiety, or burnout
✓ Experiencing a number of acute patients or negative birth outcomes
✓ Short-staffed for weeks at a time
✓ Feeling frantic, with an always-go pace that never lets up
Host a Provider Wellness Workshop to Provide
the Nervous System Relief Your Team Needs
A space to process, not just push through
Tools to recognize activation before it turns into burnout
Better presence with patients
Meet Your Somatic Workshop Host, Who Leads With the Body, Not Just the Mind
Honorable Mention, Schwartz Center for Compassionate Healthcare Winner
Hi, I’m Rachael Bardnell, a Licensed Independent Social Worker and Perinatal Mental Health–Certified clinician, currently in training in Somatic Experiencing. Most debriefs and wellness support focus on talking through what happened. My workshops start with the body instead, helping your team recognize and release stress before it turns into burnout.
I provide staff support at a children’s hospital and also work directly with parents through The Whole Parent Collective, so I understand both the providers' wellbeing and the families you’re caring for. Whether it’s after a hard case or just time to check in, I’ll meet your team where they are.
Our Wellness Workshops Are for Hospitals, Practices, and Small Perinatal Teams Alike
If you have a smaller perinatal provider practice without access to a large corporate EAP, our group workshops are built for your team. We support a wide range of organizations and birth centers in the perinatal space, such as:
Lactation specialists
Doulas
Midwives
Nurses
Therapists
Doctors
And more
We Create a Provider Wellness Workshop Customized to Your Team
Every team is different, so every workshop is, too. After a conversation about what your team is carrying right now, we’ll curate a workshop that fits, and can always come back and offer something different next time.
Common group activities include:
Debrief support after a difficult case
Sensory or nervous-system-based decompression activities
Trauma informed yoga exercises
Education supporting team wellbeing
Care That Comes to You, On Your Team’s Schedule
Connect
Schedule a free consultation to talk through what your team is carrying right now.
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Step 1:
Create
Together, we’ll curate the right topics and wellness activities for your team’s needs.
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Gather
I come to your space and lead the workshop, with the option to return as an ongoing, as-needed resource.
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Individual follow-up sessions are also available for anyone on your team who wants additional one-on-one support.
“A Space to Pause, Decompress, and Reconnect”
“Rachael created a thoughtful, supportive space for our team to pause, decompress, and navigate the stress that often accompanies demanding work. Her workshops offered practical strategies that helped team members manage stress while strengthening connection and mutual support. Her calm, compassionate and collaborative approach was especially valuable during periods of change and uncertainty, helping us feel more grounded and prepared to move forward together. The time she spent with our team was both meaningful and impactful.”
—Patrick M. McKelvey, MS, LPCC-S, NCC
Frequently Asked Questions About Provider Wellness Workshops
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A second victim is someone in a healthcare or helping profession who experiences psychological distress after a traumatic patient care event. This can look like anxiety, fear, troubling memories, intrusive thoughts, or even wondering if you're still fit for this work. If any of that sounds familiar, let's talk. Learn more about second victim syndrome here.
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Every workshop is customized to your team’s size, location, and needs. Schedule a free consultation and we’ll put together a plan that fits your budget and goals.
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Both. We can create workshops as often as your team needs, whether that’s a single second victim support program session after a traumatic case, or an ongoing, proactive resource your team can call on regularly. Schedule a consultation to discuss what cadence makes sense for your group.
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Yes. Alongside group workshops, individual follow-up sessions are available for anyone who wants additional support. Your team member can be referred to meet with Rachael directly.
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Yes. Trauma informed yoga in Columbus, Ohio is one of the workshop options available to your team, alongside debrief support and sensory-based decompression activities. Rachael is certified in trauma informed yoga by EMBER™ (Embodied, Mindfulness-Based Emotional Resilience).
Support Your Team the Way They Support Everyone Else
Explore hosting a Provider Wellness Workshop to give your team the same care they give every patient.