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Adrienne Wise

LPC
Emotional Wellness & Trauma Expert
Wise Choice Counseling and Consulting Services, LLC
Country or state 
United States (Washington D.C (District of Columbia))
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Global
City 
Washington, DC
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Languages 
English
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Bio

Adrienne Wise is a highly sought-after international keynoter, emotional wellness expert, and trauma-informed care specialist. She is widely regarded as one of the most influential voices in motivational speaking today. With over 15 years of professional experience in the behavioral health industry, Adrienne is now on a mission to impact audiences and train individuals, corporations, and organizations worldwide on how to eradicate stigma and build resilience, compassion, and mentally and emotionally healthy workplaces and environments.

Adrienne’s extensive expertise has earned her invitations to speak on major platforms across the United States. Her exceptional skills have allowed her to deliver presentations to some of the most prominent corporate organizations in the industry. She has delivered dynamic live and virtual keynote speeches for large audiences, including Total Praise Radio and Shawn Fair’s Leadership Experience Tour in Detroit, Michigan.

Adrienne is a compelling thought leader, visionary, and transformational speaker dedicated to supporting the personal and professional empowerment of women and young girls around the world. In line with her relentless passion for helping women succeed, Adrienne founded Wise Choice Counseling and Consulting Services, a global company that provides individual, corporate, and organizational leaders opportunities to build courage, confidence, and connections through workshops, resources, education, and coaching. Through sharing her personal struggles, Adrienne challenges her clients to embrace their next level to create the best version of themselves. She mentors passionately, guiding her clients with results-proven strategies that promote mental wellness, self-love, and self-worth.

Recognized as a well-known fixture in her community, Adrienne is an active board member, volunteer, and leader with Love You More, Inc., a non-profit organization in Prince George’s County, MD, whose mission is to promote women's empowerment within the community. She is an inspirational figure whose advocacy work for women and young girls has earned her several awards, honors, and recognition for her leadership, dedication, and contributions to her community and the next generation. Her work has been featured on prominent media platforms such as ABC, NBC, FOX, and CBS, talk shows, radio, and podcasts, and in leading newspapers and magazines, including Tap-In Magazine, Voyage Baltimore, among others.

Current position (1)

Emotional Wellness & Trauma Expert

Wise Choice Counseling and Consulting Services, LLC

Degrees (2)
Psychology
George Mason University
2001 to 2005
Community Counseling
Marymount University
2006 to 2009

Presentations

Presentations (2)
Resilient, Compassionate, Trauma-Informed Leadership

Adrienne delivers a thought-provoking presentation on trauma-informed care that educates, engages, and empowers the audience. She addresses how corporate leaders can build trauma-informed organizations that create safe, caring, inclusive environments for all employees. She helps organizations learn to adopt several trauma-informed strategies to help people overcome the effects of trauma, ranging from organizational changes in the culture and atmosphere of a corporate setting to the full adoption of practices to address the trauma of employees at all levels of the organization. Her presentation also addresses the importance of hiring a workforce that embodies the values of trauma-informed care and provides the foundational steps organizations can take to fully adopt a trauma-informed approach.

From Resignation to Retention

Adrienne strives to help leaders understand the harsh reality of staff quitting their jobs is rarely due to pay or job advancement. It is often due to employees feeling undervalued or a lack of respect in their place of work. This captivating presentation aims to walk you through the pitfalls of this "workplace pandemic" to rebuilding a workforce that feels valued simply because you treated them as "persons" first.

Workshops (12)
Compassion Fatigue- Absolutely NOT!
90 minutes
(View workshop agenda)

Many of us were led to the field of helping others because of our passion to help and make a difference. We did not know our passion of helping could lead to a complicated balance between caring for others and ourselves. Or choosing which is important for that matter. This training will not only help us truly understand what compassion fatigue is but will also help us unpack how we got here. Knowing where it all started is the recipe for solutions for prevention!

Time to Take Care of "You"
1 hour
(View workshop agenda)

This training is about self-care and the importance of ensuring you understand what it truly means and that you have the tools needed to make this happen. The key to success is learning to fill your own cup, before you can pour into others!

Trauma-Informed Care 101
2 hours
(View workshop agenda)

Builds an understanding of the trauma-informed care approach which follows six core principles. Leadership will first understand what trauma is, the interpersonal triggers of trauma and then its impact on the work environment and how to support their staff.

Mastering the Art of Self-Care
90 minutes
(View workshop agenda)

Leadership will learn how to truly practice the art form of self-care and have a deeper understanding of how self-care intertwines with everything they do, especially while at work. The unique tools and strategies learned will improve their overall wellbeing, which increases their attentiveness, renewed interest in trying something new, and builds resilience through change.

 Understanding, Addressing, and Preventing Compassion Fatigue
90 minutes
(View workshop agenda)

Helping professionals work lives is often a complicated balance between caring for others and themselves. Or sometimes feeling there must be a choice to do one or the other. This training will not only help leaders truly understand what compassion fatigue is but will unpack how they got here and or to help prevent their staff from this experience. Knowing where it all started is the recipe for solutions for prevention.

 John Maxwell DISC Personality Indicator Assessment
4 hours
(View workshop agenda)
 Developing Effective Leadership Skills
90 minutes
(View workshop agenda)

Leadership skill development is a process that involves enhancing and honing the abilities and qualities necessary to effectively lead and inspire others. It encompasses a range of skills, including communication, decision-making, problem-solving, adaptability, and emotional intelligence. This training will cultivate these attributes and acquire the knowledge and tools needed to lead with confidence and competence.

 Reflective Supervision and Managing Difficult Conversations
2 hours
(View workshop agenda)

Reflective Supervision is a philosophical approach to supervision and or check-ins between supervisors and staff. This approach pairs nicely with trauma-informed care as it focuses on the relationship, employee growth, and the power of staff becoming solvers of their own challenges. This assists greatly with the improvement of employee morale, increase in productivity, and even job longevity for both the staff and supervisors.

 Verbal De-escalation Through a Trauma- Informed Lens
4 hours
(View workshop agenda)

Verbal de-escalation is a skillset that many people lack, especially those who have unresolved trauma. Having the right tools to prevent and or verbally de-escalate situations creates a much safer work environment both emotionally and physically. However, it is the management of difficult conversations that often helps prevent a situation from needing to be de-escalated. Anything from delivering an unfavorable performance evaluation to sharing the news of budget cuts needs proper planning and preparation.

 Mental Health First-Aid
2 hours
(View workshop agenda)

Mental health first aid training is an educational program designed to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to provide initial support to someone struggling with mental health challenges. It aims to increase mental health literacy and reduce stigma associated with mental illness. Substance abuse is an integral part of mental health first aid, as it addresses the co-occurrence of mental health issues and substance use disorders. The training provides participants with an understanding of the signs, symptoms, and risk factors associated with substance abuse, as well as strategies to offer support and connect individuals to appropriate resources. By incorporating substance abuse into mental health first aid, it ensures a comprehensive approach to addressing mental health concerns in a holistic manner.

 Building Resiliency
2 hours
(View workshop agenda)

Building resilience training is a program designed to help individuals develop the skills and mindset needed to effectively cope with and bounce back from adversity. It provides practical tools and strategies to enhance emotional well-being, adaptability, and problem-solving abilities. The training focuses on cultivating resilience by fostering self-awareness, promoting positive thinking patterns, and building strong social support networks. Participants learn techniques to manage stress, regulate emotions, and develop a growth mindset, allowing them to navigate challenges more effectively. By strengthening resilience, individuals are better equipped to face life's ups and downs, maintain mental well-being, and thrive in the face of adversity.

Mastering Motivational Interviewing
2 hours
(View workshop agenda)

Mastering motivational interviewing training is a specialized program that equips individuals with the skills to effectively engage and motivate others towards positive behavioral change. The training provides a deep understanding of the principles and techniques of motivational interviewing, a person-centered approach that elicits and strengthens an individual's own motivation for change. Participants learn how to create a collaborative and empathetic environment, actively listen, and ask open-ended questions to explore ambivalence and resistance. Through interactive exercises and role-plays, individuals develop the ability to build rapport, evoke intrinsic motivation, and guide individuals towards setting achievable goals. The training enhances professionals' ability to support others in making lasting changes in various domains, such as health, addiction, and personal development. By mastering motivational interviewing, participants become skilled facilitators of change, empowering individuals to discover their own motivation and make positive life choices.

Past talks (2)
Dare to Dream Big
SpeakerCon 2023
Arlington, VA.
November 1, 2023
Building Resilient, Compassionate, Trauma-Informed Leaders
Passion. Purpose, and Peace Summit
Virtual
April 13, 2023
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Self- Care Isn't Just For Adults
Self- Care Isn't Just For Adults
Adrienne Wise Speaks at the Leadership Experience Tour
Trauma-Informed Care Leadership
Hidden Gems: Meet Adrienne Wise of Wise Choice Counseling and Consulting Services - VoyageBaltimore Magazine | Baltimore's Most Inspiring Stories

Books & Articles (2)

Canvas Rebel Magazine
Bold Journey Magazine

Expertise (12)

Leadership
Health & Well-being
PR & Communications
Healthcare
Business
Trauma-Informed Care Leadership Compassion Fatigue Prevention Self-Care and Balance Reflective Leadership Reflective Supervision Verbal De-escalation Strategies managing difficult conversations

Clients

Community of Hope
Early Stages (DC Public Schools)
DC Public Library
United Methodist Family Services
Adolescent Family and Growth Center (now merged with Youth For Tomorrow)
Love You More Inc.

Awards & certifications (2)

Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP)
Evergreen Certifications
2022
Verbal De-escalation with Trauma Trainer
Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)
2022

Reviews

Testimonials (2)
  • I heard Adrienne speak at the Leadership Experience Tour in Troy MI she was engaging and educated the audience on how trauma is like velcro. Adrienne was practical throughout her presentation which allowed us all to be engaged. Adrienne has been awarded a contract from our organization to walk alongside our team and partners to help us become more aware of trauma.
    Donald Lea
    Verified
  • In a world that is ever evolving where leaders need empathy, compassion and need to be trauma informed, after hearing Adrienne speak, she is the clear and obvious choice. She delivers keynotes and services that transforms managers to human leaders. I can't thank her enough.
    Shayla Atkins, CEO The Atkins IMPACT, Global DE&I Firm
    Verified
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