Laura van Dernoot Lipsky

Founder & Director of The Trauma Stewardship Institute; Author of "Trauma Stewardship" & "The Age of Overwhelm"; Pioneer in the Field of Trauma Exposure

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Laura van Dernoot Lipsky Biography

Laura van Dernoot Lipsky is an accomplished author, pioneer in the field of trauma exposure, and the founder and director of The Trauma Stewardship Institute. With a career spanning over three decades, Lipsky has dedicated her life to working directly with trauma survivors, providing them with tools and insights essential for trauma stewardship. Her books, "Trauma Stewardship" and "The Age of Overwhelm," delve deep into her extensive experience and offer practical advice for those dealing with trauma.

Through The Trauma Stewardship Institute, Lipsky provides keynote speeches, experiential workshops, and direct consultations. Her influence has led to significant changes in self-care routines within teams, such as at Facebook. Lipsky's workshops are appreciated as being enlightening and practical, providing necessary tools for individuals to take care of themselves while doing essential work caring for others or the planet.

In addition to her work with the institute, Lipsky offers organizational consulting across various sectors including nonprofit, for-profit, local, state, federal, and national organizations. She also extends her expertise in disaster response, assisting those affected by natural disasters or human tragedies, addressing their needs for compassion and care. This wide range of involvement speaks to Lipsky's comprehensive understanding of trauma stewardship and her commitment to sharing this knowledge with others.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 07/10/2025.

Laura van Dernoot Lipsky Speaking Topics

  • Transforming Trauma

    Laura delivers inspiring, research-based keynotes that resonate with audiences across professional disciplines and life circumstances.

    When you engage Laura as a speaker, you receive more than a presentation or training—you experience clarity, connection, and the reassurance that your audience’s challenges are understood. Drawing on decades of experience, Laura combines evidence-based research, cultural insight, and thoughtful humor to make complex and difficult topics both accessible and impactful.

    Whether you represent a nonprofit organization, community initiative, or global corporation, Laura offers a compelling perspective on the cumulative toll of overwhelm and trauma—and practical strategies to move forward with greater steadiness, sustainability, and purpose.

    Engaging, relatable delivery: Laura’s storytelling style—infused with cultural references, wit, and warmth—helps your audience connect quickly and stay engaged.

    Clear, actionable takeaways: She tailors each talk to meet your group where they are, so you’re hearing exactly what you need in a way that resonates.

    Grounded in purpose and change: You’ll leave the session with language, insight, and next steps—ready to implement meaningful change in your life, organization, community, or industry.

    Some topics she has expertise in: Recognizing and responding to decision-fatigue and cognitive overload Trainings on intergenerational trauma Sessions on how to overcome overwhelm and transform trauma Structural Supremacy and Systemic Oppression Burnout

    All programs are customized and tailored to your needs.

  • Decision Fatigue and Cognitive Overload

    Laura delivers inspiring, research-based keynotes that resonate with audiences across professional disciplines and life circumstances.

    When you engage Laura as a speaker, you receive more than a presentation or training—you experience clarity, connection, and the reassurance that your audience’s challenges are understood. Drawing on decades of experience, Laura combines evidence-based research, cultural insight, and thoughtful humor to make complex and difficult topics both accessible and impactful.

    Whether you represent a nonprofit organization, community initiative, or global corporation, Laura offers a compelling perspective on the cumulative toll of overwhelm and trauma—and practical strategies to move forward with greater steadiness, sustainability, and purpose.

    Engaging, relatable delivery: Laura’s storytelling style—infused with cultural references, wit, and warmth—helps your audience connect quickly and stay engaged.

    Clear, actionable takeaways: She tailors each talk to meet your group where they are, so you’re hearing exactly what you need in a way that resonates.

    Grounded in purpose and change: You’ll leave the session with language, insight, and next steps—ready to implement meaningful change in your life, organization, community, or industry.

    Some topics she has expertise in: Recognizing and responding to decision-fatigue and cognitive overload Trainings on intergenerational trauma Sessions on how to overcome overwhelm and transform trauma Structural Supremacy and Systemic Oppression Burnout

    All programs are customized and tailored to your needs.

  • Burnout

    Laura delivers inspiring, research-based keynotes that resonate with audiences across professional disciplines and life circumstances.

    When you engage Laura as a speaker, you receive more than a presentation or training—you experience clarity, connection, and the reassurance that your audience’s challenges are understood. Drawing on decades of experience, Laura combines evidence-based research, cultural insight, and thoughtful humor to make complex and difficult topics both accessible and impactful.

    Whether you represent a nonprofit organization, community initiative, or global corporation, Laura offers a compelling perspective on the cumulative toll of overwhelm and trauma—and practical strategies to move forward with greater steadiness, sustainability, and purpose.

    Engaging, relatable delivery: Laura’s storytelling style—infused with cultural references, wit, and warmth—helps your audience connect quickly and stay engaged.

    Clear, actionable takeaways: She tailors each talk to meet your group where they are, so you’re hearing exactly what you need in a way that resonates.

    Grounded in purpose and change: You’ll leave the session with language, insight, and next steps—ready to implement meaningful change in your life, organization, community, or industry.

    Some topics she has expertise in: Recognizing and responding to decision-fatigue and cognitive overload Trainings on intergenerational trauma Sessions on how to overcome overwhelm and transform trauma Structural Supremacy and Systemic Oppression Burnout

    All programs are customized and tailored to your needs.

  • Structural Supremacy and Systemic Oppression

    Laura delivers inspiring, research-based keynotes that resonate with audiences across professional disciplines and life circumstances.

    When you engage Laura as a speaker, you receive more than a presentation or training—you experience clarity, connection, and the reassurance that your audience’s challenges are understood. Drawing on decades of experience, Laura combines evidence-based research, cultural insight, and thoughtful humor to make complex and difficult topics both accessible and impactful.

    Whether you represent a nonprofit organization, community initiative, or global corporation, Laura offers a compelling perspective on the cumulative toll of overwhelm and trauma—and practical strategies to move forward with greater steadiness, sustainability, and purpose.

    Engaging, relatable delivery: Laura’s storytelling style—infused with cultural references, wit, and warmth—helps your audience connect quickly and stay engaged.

    Clear, actionable takeaways: She tailors each talk to meet your group where they are, so you’re hearing exactly what you need in a way that resonates.

    Grounded in purpose and change: You’ll leave the session with language, insight, and next steps—ready to implement meaningful change in your life, organization, community, or industry.

    Some topics she has expertise in: Recognizing and responding to decision-fatigue and cognitive overload Trainings on intergenerational trauma Sessions on how to overcome overwhelm and transform trauma Structural Supremacy and Systemic Oppression Burnout

    All programs are customized and tailored to your needs.

  • Overcoming Overwhelm

    Laura delivers inspiring, research-based keynotes that resonate with audiences across professional disciplines and life circumstances.

    When you engage Laura as a speaker, you receive more than a presentation or training—you experience clarity, connection, and the reassurance that your audience’s challenges are understood. Drawing on decades of experience, Laura combines evidence-based research, cultural insight, and thoughtful humor to make complex and difficult topics both accessible and impactful.

    Whether you represent a nonprofit organization, community initiative, or global corporation, Laura offers a compelling perspective on the cumulative toll of overwhelm and trauma—and practical strategies to move forward with greater steadiness, sustainability, and purpose.

    Engaging, relatable delivery: Laura’s storytelling style—infused with cultural references, wit, and warmth—helps your audience connect quickly and stay engaged.

    Clear, actionable takeaways: She tailors each talk to meet your group where they are, so you’re hearing exactly what you need in a way that resonates.

    Grounded in purpose and change: You’ll leave the session with language, insight, and next steps—ready to implement meaningful change in your life, organization, community, or industry.

    Some topics she has expertise in: Recognizing and responding to decision-fatigue and cognitive overload Trainings on intergenerational trauma Sessions on how to overcome overwhelm and transform trauma Structural Supremacy and Systemic Oppression Burnout

    All programs are customized and tailored to your needs.

Laura van Dernoot Lipsky Videos

  • Gilead HIV: 2017 USCA—REFUEL with Laura van Dernoot Lipsky
    Laura van Dernoot Lipsky, Founder and Director of the Trauma Stewardship Institute, explains why sustaining the movement to end the HIV epidemic...
  • Doug Baldwin & Laura van Dernoot Lipsky In Conversation
    Laura van Dernoot Lipsky. They discuss trauma overwhelm bearing witness mental health and life.
  • Trauma Stewardship: Navigating trauma and overwhelm
    Dr. Keith Edwards talks with Laura van Dernoot Lipsky author of Trauma Stewardship and The Age of Overwhelm.

Laura van Dernoot Lipsky Books

  • The Age of Overwhelm: Strategies for the Long Haul (16pt Large Print Edition)
    The Age of Overwhelm: Strategies for the Long Haul (16pt Large Print Edition)
  • Trauma Stewardship: An Everyday Guide to Caring for Self While Caring for Others
    Trauma Stewardship: An Everyday Guide to Caring for Self While Caring for Others

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Laura van Dernoot Lipsky is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Transforming Trauma , Decision Fatigue and Cognitive Overload , Burnout, Structural Supremacy and Systemic Oppression and Overcoming Overwhelm. The estimated speaking fee range to book Laura van Dernoot Lipsky for your event is $30,000 - $50,000. Laura van Dernoot Lipsky generally travels from and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Dr. 1Drea Pennington Wasio, Kati Morton, Camishe Nunley, Kelley Gunter and Mildred Muhammad. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Laura van Dernoot Lipsky for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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