Trauma-Informed Leadership & Reflective Supervision Training

Practical training for community, healthcare, and social service teams across Ontario. True Ally helps supervisors and frontline professionals put trauma-informed principles into everyday decisions, conversations, and team practices. Sessions are interactive, grounded in real work, and tailored to your organization.

Workshops for leaders and teams

Leading Social Work Teams

For managers and supervisors navigating complex cases, competing demands, and staff support. Explore how to lead with clarity, set expectations, and make space for sound professional judgment.

Upcoming public workshop: Sharlene Gumbs will present “Leading Social Work Teams: Balancing Psychological Safety and Accountability” through OASW in collaboration with Wilfrid Laurier University on February 12, 2027, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ET. View details and registration.

Reflective Supervision in Practice

Build supervision conversations that strengthen critical thinking, accountability, and staff wellbeing. Participants practise questions and structures they can use with their teams.

Trauma-Informed Change Management

Support teams through uncertainty and transition. Learn practical ways to communicate, invite input, respond to strain, and maintain direction when work is changing.

Communication, Boundaries & Professional Sustainability

Strengthen everyday communication and boundaries in high-demand settings, with practical approaches that support effective and sustainable work.

How we work

Choose a focused workshop or a series with opportunities to apply the learning between sessions. Training can be delivered virtually or in person and adapted to your team, setting, and goals. We can also discuss training alongside reflective supervision or broader consulting support.

Sharlene Gumbs, MSW, RSW, is True Ally’s Founder and Principal. She brings experience in social work practice, leadership, facilitation, and organizational support across mental health, healthcare, and community services.

Let’s plan training for your team

Tell us who the training is for, the challenge your team is facing, and your preferred timing. Email hello@trueally.ca to discuss a tailored session and request a proposal.