Racial harm in the workplace often goes unaddressed because leaders frame it as "perception" rather than reality. In this essential episode for coaches, diversity practitioners, and inclusive leaders, we explore how to support Black clients experiencing racial trauma through embodied, trauma-informed coaching practices.

What You'll Learn:

• Why senior leaders fail to address everyday racial harm and how this impacts Black professionals
• The Terri Tools framework: five practical coaching strategies for supporting clients through racial trauma
• How to create psychologically safe coaching containers where Black clients feel seen and believed
• The role of EMDR therapy in processing racial trauma and when to refer clients out
• Somatic and body-centered practices for nervous system regulation after experiencing racial harm
• Strategic documentation and protection planning for clients facing workplace discrimination
• Loving-kindness meditation as a self-compassion practice for rebuilding worthiness

Key Topics Covered:

• Racial trauma and its impact on the body, mind, and nervous system
• Trauma-informed coaching for BIPOC professionals
• Workplace racial harm and microaggressions
• EMDR therapy for racial trauma processing
• Somatic coaching practices and embodied awareness
• Ethical coaching boundaries and therapeutic referrals
• Organizational gaslighting and systemic racism

This episode moves beyond intentions to focus on impact, offering coaches concrete tools to support clients navigating racial harm while honouring both the client's experience and the coach's ethical boundaries.

Perfect for: Executive coaches, leadership coaches, DEI practitioners, inclusive leadership specialists, neurodiversity coaches, HR professionals, Therapist and anyone supporting professionals in workspaces.

Connect with Terri:

https://terridonohue.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/terridonohuecoaching/

Podcast Disclaimer

Bio:

Terri Donohue is a passionate and ICF/PCC-certified Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) coach specializing in Neurodiversity Life and Leadership. With 23 years of experience in the entertainment industry, where she earned an Emmy nomination, Terri brings a unique blend of creative expertise and a deep commitment to empowering others. She works with and prefers to align herself with ours, which values honesty, personal development, fairness, and connection. Terri is a coaches coach who also enjoys supporting therapist as well.

Contact Information for California EMDR Therapist:

PAMELA J. WARREN, THERAPY:

https://www.pamwarrentherapy.com/