At Kindred Way, we believe in empowering the helpers to find balance, healing, and resilience. Through workshops, retreats, sharing circles, and peer support groups, we offer a community-driven approach to addressing burnout, moral injury, and the unique challenges faced by those dedicated to serving others.

  • 2025 Keynote & Motivationals

    Kayla 'Bird' Kressler offers powerful keynote addresses and motivational speaking engagements designed to inspire and uplift professional helpers across various sectors. Drawing from her lived experience and clinical expertise, Bird creates transformative experiences that emphasize the importance of self-care, community support, and resilience in the face of trauma, burnout, and moral injury

  • For First Responders

    -Explore how vicarious trauma affects first responders and develop practical strategies for managing emotional and psychological impact.

    -Identify compassion fatigue and burnout in first responders and explore preventive measures for maintaining long-term health and effectiveness.

    -Equip first responders with tools to recognize and address PTSD and mental health challenges within themselves and their teams.

    -Offer mental health support tools and recovery strategies to help first responders navigate the emotional impact of their work.

    -Develop skills for having tough but compassionate conversations with colleagues, patients, and the public.

  • For Educators & Teachers

    -Learn to identify and address compassion fatigue and moral injury experienced by educators when facing systemic pressures and the emotional toll of working with at-risk students.

    -Understand the profound emotional impact of teaching students living in poverty, addiction, and resource insecurity, and learn strategies to cope with the emotional burden of vicarious trauma.

    -Address the realities of teacher burnout and explore practical strategies to prevent emotional and physical exhaustion in a high-stress work environment.

    -Explore strategies for advocating for your own wellness in an often-overlooked and under-resourced teaching environment.