Session Overview - Why It Matters
Stress and unprocessed trauma don’t just live in our stories—they show up in pricing, negotiations, hiring, and conflict. If you’ve ever second-guessed a bid, avoided a tough conversation, or over-promised under pressure, this hour is for you.
What You’ll Take Away
- Spot the patterns: Recognize how stress/trauma can drive money, contract, and staffing decisions.
- Respond, don’t react: Quick grounding tools to stay calm in negotiations and crises.
- Lead safer teams: Simple habits that build psychological safety and improve performance.
- Decide with clarity: Create a personal “decision map” for high-stakes moments.
Who Should Attend
Entrepreneurs, managers, and team leads who want healthier decision-making, steadier leadership, and more resilient operations.
Format & Access
- 60-minute virtual workshop + live Q&A (cameras welcome).
- Cost: Free (registration required).
- Access: Zoom link emailed two hours before the workshop.
About The Facilitators
Dr. Allison “Alli” Morton and Dr. Erika Franta Bretscher are licensed psychologists and assistant professors at UNMC’s Munroe-Meyer Institute. They co-lead NOE’s monthly Thrive Track (Sept–Apr), translating research into practical tools entrepreneurs can use under real-world pressure.
- Dr. Morton specializes in evidence-based care for trauma and resilience and practices in integrated behavioral health (Texas Tech PhD; UAMS internship; UNMC/MMI fellowship).
- Dr. Franta Bretscher directs School Strategy within MMI Psychology and brings deep experience in comprehensive school mental health systems, multidisciplinary consultation, and integrated care (UNL PhD; Travis County Juvenile Probation internship; UNMC/MMI postdoc).
Save your seat now—space is limited.
