Soft Skills For Strength Coaches: A Continuing Ed Course

This is a continuing education course ran by Natalie Smith, CPT, Certified Powerlifting Coach, Trauma-Informed Weightlifting Practitioner & the cofounder of Gym Space Equity.

"As a coach, and now helping run @gymspaceequity for over a year - my greatest passion is helping people feel empowered through lifting & the power that elicits in their lives.

I’m on a mission to make that as accessible & impactful as possible - and that starts with US, as fitness professionals."

DETAILS:

-Date: 07/11/2025 from 11 AM-1 PM

-Hosted at Me Fitness Studios PDX

-$50 (with sliding scale options available)

This workshop will contain:

• Overview: How Trauma, Identity, and Personal Barriers show up in the gym
• Values: Mental-health-based + Inclusivity practices in Coaching (and unlearning mainstream fitness ideals)
• Tools: Integrating Trauma-Informed Practices in Coaching (cueing, somatic techniques, regulation, and more!)
• Discussion: Navigating Difficult Client Experiences + Managing your Capacity

So, whether you are:

-new to the fitness space & eager to learn

-an experienced coach who wants to expand your skillset & share experiences

-looking to deepen your impact in your clients’ lives

-seeking ways to make your practice more equitable + inclusive

-wanting to gain more tools to support your clients through various experiences

-just here to share space with fellow practitioners in a community-based environment,

I would love to have you!

-Coach Nat

Info: -Overview: How Trauma, Identity, and Personal Barriers show up in the gym for clients - and how it impacts our work

-Values: Mental-health-based + Inclusivity practices in Coaching (and unlearning mainstream fitness ideals - with specific recommendations provided)

-INTERACTIVE TOOLS: Integrating Trauma-Informed Practices in Coaching (cueing, somatic techniques, regulation, and more!) - including client case studies & group sharing!

-Discussion: Navigating Difficult Client Experiences + Managing your Capacity (open-ended dialogue + sharing resources) - Refreshments + Recap at the end!

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