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THE TRAUMA-TO-TRIUMPH
TRANSFORMATION MODEL™
Developed through 20+ years of research and practice, Dr. Barnes' groundbreaking framework has transformed hundreds of organizations and thousands of individuals. This evidence-based model addresses both immediate trauma response and long-term systemic change.
THE FOUR PILLARS
Name Your Trauma
Acknowledge and understand the impact
Reclaim Your Power
Develop agency and choice
Set Boundaries
Create protective structures
Celebrate Small Wins
Build sustainable progress
EVIDENCE-BASED SOLUTIONS
FOR INSTITUTIONAL TRANSFORMATION
FOR UNIVERSITIES
Trauma-Informed Campus Culture
Build psychologically safe campus environments that improve student retention, reduce mental health crises, and foster inclusive excellence.
FOR CORPORATIONS
Resilient Leadership Development
Transform workplace culture through the proven Trauma-to-Triumph Framework that reduces turnover and increases engagement and innovation.
FOR HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS
Clinician Wellbeing Excellence
Address healthcare worker trauma and burnout while improving patient outcomes through comprehensive resilience strategies and support systems.
PROVEN EXPERTISE
20+ years transforming
trauma into triumph
PUBLISHED AUTHOR
Author of 5+ books on
trauma and resilience
LEGISLATIVE IMPACT
Co-architect of "Mel's Law"
(New York State legislation)
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
PhD in Theology | Pursuing PhD in Advanced Human Behavior | Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award
PUBLISHED EXPERTISE
& RECOGNITION
RECENT PUBLICATIONS
- •"Grieving to Heal: The Shadow Boarding Experience" (2022)
- •"The Recondition: A Guide to Loving Yourself Through the Trauma" (2022)
- •Co-author, "Triumph in the Trenches" anthology series
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
- •Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award
- •Black Excellence Award
- •Marquis Emerging Leader in Mental Health Services
- •Featured: Brooklyn Eagle, Today's Purpose Woman Magazine
TRIUMPH IN THE TRENCHES
VOLUME 2
Navigating Success for Black Professionals - Written by 20+ Triumphant Anthologists
Triumph in the Trenches V2
Navigating Success for Black Professionals
A powerful anthology featuring insights from 20+ triumphant contributors, offering practical strategies and inspiring stories for Black professionals navigating corporate environments and entrepreneurial ventures.