Safety, Consent, and Boundaries in Trauma Work
A seminar for therapists, coaches, and healers
Every practitioner has had the experience of a client saying “yes” on the outside while their body quietly says “no.”
The breath changes.. Their eyes become glazed. Hesitations interrupt their speech. They’re a little too happy with everything you do.
These moments are easy to miss, especially when we’re focused on applying a technique or guiding a process. But they’re also some of the most important signals we’ll ever get. They tell us whether safety is present—or slipping away.
Learning to recognize and respond to these subtle cues is what separates trauma-informed practice from well-meaning practice.
That’s the focus of this seminar.
In this 75-minute session, we’re getting into:
How to recognize minimal cues and subtle communication
Why consent is not a one-time agreement but a living, ongoing practice
How working with clients’ subtle communication heals boundary violations
Common ways retraumatization happens, often unintentionally
Live demonstrations so you can see these principles in action
David Bedrick, JD, Dipl. PW has spent more than 30 years teaching, counseling, and writing about trauma, shame, and cultural healing. He is the author of four books, a longtime contributor to Psychology Today, and a teacher of practitioners across the U.S. and internationally.
About his fourth book, The Unshaming Way ( North Atlantic Books, 2024) Gabor Mate wrote, '“In this astute work, David Bedrick provides a deep investigation of shame, the most debilitating of our mind states, and offers a workable, practice-based, and accessible path to divesting ourselves from it.” David’s 5th book will also be published by North Atlantic Books and available early in 2026.
Known for his compassionate, unshaming approach, David helps practitioners see the wisdom inside wounds and learn skills that protect clients from harm. Read more here.
Who this is for
This seminar is designed for people who hold space for others:
Therapists and counselors
Coaches and facilitators
Bodyworkers, healers, and spiritual guides
You don’t need to be a trauma specialist. You just need to be committed to meeting people with integrity, dignity, and care.
Safety, Consent, and Boundaries in Trauma Work
What Past Students Are Saying…
“Holy F, David! This is incredibly helpful.”
“Thank you David. I am already unshaming myself.”
“Shame is one of those topics we need to talk about in a new way and David’s approach is profound and direct.”
“David, this is first time I’ve heard you or your ideas, wow…this is life changing and work changing for me. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.”
“Thank you David, this unshamed view of things is going to change me forever!”
“David creates a very safe container to do this work.”
“David’s program is truly paradigm shifting. It has been a life-changing experience to learn from him. He has the gift of direct transmission.”
“I’m already moved to tears. I know that it will be another puzzle piece for my own integration and unfolding, as well as for my work with clients.