Your employees carry

invisible weight.

Your leaders
need to see it.

The AWARE Program equips leaders to recognize, respond to, and reduce the impact of trauma in the workplace — before it costs your organization.

Designed by an HR executive with 10+ years leading teams at Walmart, Rose Acres Farms, and Estep & Company — combined with frontline expertise in trauma, crisis intervention, and survivor advocacy.

AWARE PROGRAM TRAUMA-INFORMED BUSINESS LEADERSHIP

10+

Years of experience in trauma & HR

As seen on

83%

of U.S. workers suffer from work-related stress

$300B+

lost annually to absenteeism, turnover & lost productivity

1 in 4

employees has experienced workplace trauma, harassment or domestic violence

Source: American Institute of Stress | CDC | SHRM

THE CHALLENGE

Most organizations are unprepared for what their people carry

Leaders interact daily with employees experiencing stress, trauma, grief, and

invisible adversity — yet most have never been trained to recognize or respond

to it effectively.

Without the right tools, even well-intentioned leaders misread trauma responses as performance problems — creating more harm, higher turnover, and greater legal exposure. The result is a cycle that costs everyone.

↑ High Turnover

Replacing an employee costs 50–200% of their annual salary. Unsafe cultures drive top talent out.

↓ Lost Productivity

Trauma-affected employees cost 30–50% more in lost output, errors, and absenteeism.

⚖ Legal Risk

Ignoring psychosocial risk factors exposes your organization to harassment and liability claims.

↓ Low Morale

Secondary trauma spreads — when one person suffers unaddressed, entire teams feel it.

Reactive Leadership

Without proper tools, leaders misread trauma responses as
performance problems

Absenteeism & Burnout

Chronic stress leads to frequent sick days, medical claims, and
burnout

THE SOLUTION

Introducing the AWARE Program

THE AWARE Framework

A

Awareness

Developing awareness of human behavior, stress indicators &
psychosocial risks in the workplace

W

Workplace

Understanding how trauma & adverse experiences affect employee wellbeing, behavior & performance

A

Assess Risk

Recognizing warning signs related to domestic violence, harassment & exploitation

R

Respond Safely

Learning to respond ethically & responsibly without overstepping professional boundaries

E

Empower

Building cultures of psychological safety, resilience, and sustainable leadership

8-Week Curriculum

An 8-week Trauma-Informed Workplace Protection & Leadership Program
designed for corporations, nonprofits, and government organizations.

01

Introduction to Trauma-Informed Leadership

AWARE Model Framework & Psychosocial Safety

02

Stress, the Nervous System & the Workplace

Recognizing trauma responses vs. performance issues

03

Psychosocial Risk Assessment

Identifying & addressing organizational risk factors

04

Domestic Violence & Workplace Impact

Recognition, response protocols & resources

05

Safe Communication & Boundaries

Ethical conversations & referral pathways

06

Building Psychological Safety

Culture architecture & team trust frameworks

07

Crisis Response & De-escalation

Practical tools for high-stakes situations

08

Sustaining a Trauma-Informed Culture

Leadership action plans & organizational integration

WHY IT MATTERS

What your organization gains

AWARE is not just training — it is a strategic investment in your people, your culture, and your bottom line. Organizations that lead with awareness don't just avoid problems. They build the kind of workplaces people never want to leave.

Reduce Turnover

Employees who feel psychologically safe stay longer. Lower turnover translates to significant cost savings across every level of your organization.

Boost Productivity

Leaders who understand trauma responses manage teams more effectively — reducing friction and driving measurable improvements.

Reduce Legal Risk

Proactive psychosocial training reduces liability from harassment, discrimination & unsafe workplace claims before they escalate.

Improve Wellbeing

Healthier employees mean fewer sick days,
lower healthcare costs, and a workforce that brings their full capacity to work every day.

Strengthen Culture

Build a workplace reputation that attracts top talent, earns employee loyalty, and makes your organization a place people want to stay.

Meet Compliance

Stay ahead of growing regulatory expectations around workplace mental health, psychosocial safety, and employee protection standards.

DELIVERY OPTIONS

Flexible formats for every organization

AWARE adapts to how your team works — whether in person, online, or a
combination of both.

IN-PERSON

Live sessions delivered directly at your organization's location for maximum engagement and team cohesion.

Ideal for teams of 10–50 participants
90 minutes per session · 8 weeks
Certificate of completion awarded
Available in English & Spanish

VIRTUAL

Online delivery via Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or your preferred platform — accessible for remote and hybridteams.

Accessible for remote & hybrid teams
Same curriculum, full engagement
Certificate of completion awarded
Available in English & Spanish

HYBRID

A flexible combination of in-person and virtual sessions, fully customized to your team's schedule and location needs.

Fully customized to your needs
Mix of live & virtual modules
Certificate of completion awarded
Available in English & Spanish

THE INVESTMENT

The ROI of Trauma - Informed Leadership

50%

reduction in turnover

when psychological safety is prioritized

25%

increase in productivity

in trauma-informed workplace environments

$4

ROI for every $1

invested in workplace mental health programs

This is not an expense — it is an investment.

Organizations that invest in trauma-informed leadership build safer, more productive, and more resilient teams. They attract

better talent, reduce costly turnover, minimize legal exposure, and create workplace cultures where people — and performance

— thrive.

YOUR FACILITATOR

Why Sorrels Consulting?

Irina Sorrels brings something most workplace trainers simply don't have experience on both sides of the table.

She has managed HR for over 1,000 employees at Walmart, Rose Acres Farms — the second largest egg producer in the United States — and Estep & Company. And she has spent years on the frontline, working directly with survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, and human trafficking.

AWARE was built from real decisions, real people, and real consequences at the intersection of corporate HR and frontline trauma work.

That combination is rare. And it's exactly why AWARE works.

Business Administrator & HR Executive

B.S. in Business Administration · 10+ years managing HR for 800-1,000+ employees at Walmart, Estep & Company, and Rose Acre Farms

Founder — Tu Refugio Seguro & Her Academy

Community organization & mentor training program · 80+ mentors certified nationally & internationally

Neurocoach & Certified Trainer

Psychotherapist· Specialized in trauma-informed practices, neuroscience-based coaching and leadership development

Award-Winning Media Authority

Prevention Educator Award 2020 · Featured on Telemundo & Univision · Amazon Bestselling Author · Speaker on trauma & leadership

"I have sat across from survivors in crisis, managed HR for over 1,000 employees at some of the largest companies in the country, and built organizations from the ground up. AWARE was born from all of that — because every workplace deserves leadership that truly sees its people."
— Irina Sorrels, Founder · Sorrels Consulting"

GET STARTED

Ready to lead differently?

Schedule a free 30-minute discovery call to learn how AWARE can be customized for your team — or request a full proposal for your organization.

No commitment required — just a conversation to explore if AWARE is right for your team

Customized proposals available for organizations of any size

Bilingual delivery — English and Spanish

Group & organizational pricing available upon request

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