Create safety from the inside out.
Workshops and courses to help you build emotional regulation, interoceptive awareness, grounding, and trauma-informed design skills.
Whether you’re a designer, researcher, or individual seeking to work and live with more calm and presence, these experiences help you reconnect with your body and strengthen your inner foundation for sustainable growth.
Upcoming workshops
Intro to Nervous System Regulation
Live Online (will be recorded)
Our bodies hold the story of how safe we feel. Maybe you have heard about the Autonomic Nervous System, but don’t know what it is. In this introductory workshop, you’ll learn how trauma and stress affect the nervous system and explore simple somatic tools to help your body return to a sense of steadiness and connection. You will also learn some tools to regulate your nervous system.
Nurture Connection to Body through Gentle Movements
Live Online (will be recorded)
Join this trauma-informed, gentle movement workshop to increase awareness and connection to your body. Oftentimes, we live in a busy mind and lose connection to our body and its sensations. Or perhaps, you have experienced trauma and learned to disconnect from your body. In this workshop, you will learn about the mind-body connection and explore your inner world through gentle movements.
Trauma-informed Design Basics
Live Online (will be recorded)
This workshop covers the introduction of Trauma-Informed Design, based on the trauma-informed care principles. If you are curious about Trauma-Informed Design but unsure where to start, this is the perfect place. You’ll learn the definition and types of trauma, potential impact on projects, and some regulation skills for yourself to stay grounded. You will also have exercises to apply the learning to your own team and project environment.
Empowering you to stay grounded in emotionally demanding work.
You care deeply about your work and the people you serve. Whether you’re a designer, researcher, or individual in another high-demand role, engaging with complex topics or vulnerable populations can be emotionally taxing. Without strategies to manage stress and prevent burnout, even the most skilled professionals risk fatigue, uncertainty, and reduced effectiveness.
What you gain
Through our workshops and courses, you will:
Develop emotional regulation and resilience to sustain energy and focus
Build self-awareness and interoceptive skills to stay grounded during challenging work
Learn trauma-informed approaches to professional interactions and engagement with sensitive topics
Apply practical tools through hands-on exercises and reflective practice
Who this is for
Service Designers, UX Researchers, Design Researchers, Civic Leaders, Community Managers, Program Managers, and other Changemakers working on high-stakes or sensitive projects
Professionals in high-demand roles outside of design who want to strengthen resilience and wellbeing
Individuals seeking practical skills to navigate emotionally complex situations
What to expect
Hitomi’s courses and workshops integrate principles from psychology, somatic education, and trauma-aware practice:
Educational and informative learning modules
Interactive modules with practical exercises
Guidance on managing emotional responses in real-world work contexts
Opportunities to reflect, practice, and integrate skills in a safe learning environment