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Helping those who help others lead with connection.

Faith-aligned training and support to strengthen your team’s capacity for safe, trauma-informed, connection-centred ministry.

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Connection is at the heart of personal and community transformation.

And it's at the heart of your mission. 

 Ministry isn’t about doing more, it’s about doing what truly matters: 

Helping people encounter safety, healing, and hope.

But in a world full of programs, pressure, and rising complexity, even the most committed leaders can feel stretched thin, unsure how to respond to people's needs, and stuck in patterns that limit impact.

Lasting transformation flows from trust, relationship, and a culture where people feel safe — and that starts with connected leaders.

I help churches, ministries, and community organisations cultivate trauma-informed, biblically grounded ways of leading that strengthen your team so you can strengthen your mission.

How we can work together

Trauma-Informed Ministry Workshops

Practical, faith-aligned workshops to help your team navigate complex needs with confidence. 

These sessions draw on evidence-based, trauma-informed approaches and are tailored to your ministry or organisation’s context.

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TBRI® Caregiver Training

Support children and families through the evidence-based Trust-Based Relational Intervention® Caregiver Training.

As a TBRI® Practitioner, I deliver training for churches, community organisation, or schools, seeking to strengthen the way they respond to the complex needs of vulnerable children and families.

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Community Development Support

Training and coaching to help your team adopt a biblical, relational response to poverty. 

As a Chalmers Ambassador, I support ministries to move from “doing for” to “walking with” through practical, asset-based frameworks.

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"Beyond her technical skills, Leonie is passionate about our mission and vision. Her positive attitude, strong work ethic, and collaborative spirit make her a valuable asset to our team. She motivates and inspires those around her. We are grateful for Leonie’s contributions to Mother’s Heart’s success."

Chhom Sarith, Mother’s Heart Organization, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

"I have worked alongside Leonie with a number of international projects and seen Leonie respectfully and humbly connect with teams, respond with compassion and provide trauma-informed strategies attuned to the unique needs of each team. I have observed how teams trust her authentic relational training approach."

Michelle Grant, Counsellor, Consultant, Supervisor

Free Trauma-Informed Ministry

Reflection Tool

A practical guide to help you explore where trauma-informed principles are (or aren’t) shaping your team culture and practice. Perfect for leaders who want to build safety, trust, and deeper connection. 

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Hi, I’m Leonie.

I'm a TBRI® Practitioner, Chalmers Ambassador, and faith-based trainer and consultant passionate about helping leaders cultivate safe, connected communities.

With nearly two decades of experience across local and international ministry and community development work, I equip leaders with practical, biblically aligned strategies that strengthen relationships, support wellbeing, and help lead to lasting impact.

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