Consulting
Kristen Terry equips organizations that bear witness to human suffering with science-driven, trauma-informed staff care, consultation and debriefing services. Trauma-informed staff care and training is essential for the long term health and retention of employees. Kristen is passionate about providing ballast to professionals who serve on the frontlines and giving them the specialized support they need and deserve, but too often don’t get.
Consulting Clients
Charity: Water, a non-profit organization bringing clean and safe drinking water to people in developing countries (New York City, NY).
Carnegie Mellon University, a private research university studying ways to reduce sex trafficking online (Pittsburgh, PA).
International Justice Mission, IJM’s mission is to protect people in poverty from violence by rescuing victims, bringing criminals to justice, restoring survivors to safety and strength, and helping local law enforcement build a safe future that lasts (Washington, DC).
The Network Group, Inc, an intelligence-driven, counter-human trafficking organization committed to disrupting and dismantling human trafficking operations (Northern Virginia).
The Human Trafficking Institute, a global organization that exists to decimate modern slavery at its source by empowering police and prosecutors to stop traffickers. (Washington, DC)
Restoration Immigration Legal Aid, an organization that holistically supports immigrants by providing excellent, pro bono immigration legal assistance to those who are most vulnerable and who have the fewest resources (Arlington, VA).
Family Survivor Network, an organization supporting the mental, emotional, and physical health of individuals, families and communities impacted by violence (Baltimore, MD).
Calvin University’s Prison Ministry Initiative, provides a Christian liberal arts education to incarcerated individuals at the Richard A. Handlon Correctional Facility in Ionia, MI.
Consulting Services
Confidential, Individual Consultations
Individual and/or Group Debriefs following a critical incident
Trauma-informed Team Trainings
Pre-and Post-Deployment Debriefs
Trauma-informed Onboarding of new employees, interns and volunteers
Policy Development: Organizational Best-Practice for Exposure to Graphic Content and Planned Exposure to Graphic Content (for new employees and interns)
Testimonial for Services
“Kristen Terry is an invaluable part of the core strength of our organization. Kristen’s services are embedded in our benefits package, our employee onboarding process, our operational rhythm, and even our annual staff retreat. Our work requires deep and routine exposure to some of the evils of mankind. Kristen is the one who stands guard over our team’s emotional wellbeing, helping us build and sustain balance, resilience, and healthy work habits, so that we can keep doing what we do effectively.”
— Patrick Fleming, Chief Operating Officer at The Network, an intelligence-driven, counter-human trafficking research organization focused on disrupting the human trafficking business model.
Speaking
Fall Retreat Speaker
Restoration Anglican Church, Arlington, VA
Washington Community Fellowship, Washington DC
Women's Retreat Speaker
Restoration Anglican Church , Arlington, VA
Preaching
Markey Church, Roscommon, MI
Speaking
Resonate Global Mission-Stategic Planning Retreat for European Missions Team , Biezenmortel, Netherlands Annual Child Abuse
Au Sable Environmental Institute, Mancelona, MI
Matthew 25 Gathering: Anglican Justice and Mercy Contending for Shalom, Arlington, VA
Prevention and Education Council Spring Conference, Petoskey, MI
Connecting Women in Business (CWIB), Petoskey, MI