Speaking

Who?

I am a physician, corporate consultant, and internationally recognized subject matter expert in trauma-informed care (TIC).

What?

I create evidence-based platforms to help professionals reduce burnout and build resilience using trauma-informed practices. 

Why?

I believe that TIC is a compassion-based framework with practical applications to strengthen relationships, promote wellbeing, foster healing, and boost engagement.

Speaking Topics:

Trauma-Informed Clinical Care

Discover how to speak and behave in a manner that enhances patient safety, autonomy, and trust during in-person and telehealth appointments. Review specific examples of trauma-informed communication and physical examinations that can transform medical encounters for both patients and clinical staff.

Organizational Burnout and Well-Being

Uncover simple strategies that will help to mitigate burnout and cultivate resilience within your organization. Understand the basis for workplace stress, and apply the world-renowned four Rs and six principles of trauma-informed care to bring individuals and teams into healthy collaboration for optimal productivity.

Trauma-Informed Leadership

Apply trauma-informed care as a framework for effective leadership in daily workplace operations and in the aftermath of difficult events. Establish an environment that supports workforce well-being through operational practices that also enhance retention and engagement.

Invited Presentations:

Now piloting a trauma-informed leadership program at Corewell Health.

Testimonials:

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    “Dr. Elisseou was excellent. Her energy, positivity, lightness around this serious topic was on point. She role modeled ‘how’ to behave in our day-to-day lives to help people around us, trauma or not.”

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    “When this lecture was finished, I heard myself say out loud, Wow! How great was that!”

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    “Her dedication to creating a more compassionate and empathetic healthcare system combined with her upbeat presentation style resonated strongly with the audience.”

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    “Dr. Elisseou did an excellent job of presenting solutions to an everyday problem.”

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    “Everyone, in every position within the healthcare system should listen to this. It has made such a difference in my life and hopefully my patients.”

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    “You have helped me beyond measure to be a better employee and person.”