Trauma-Informed Coaching, Consultation,
and Training

Learn to ride
the waves of change.

Kristina Silvestry, MA, NCC, LPC, ACS, CCTP, RYT-500 owner of Grounded Buoyancy a consultation organization helping people and businesses become trauma-informed. Kristina also owns Peace of Mind Yoga, Counseling, and Wellness Center in NJ.

A path may not always align with expectations.

Within the twists and turns lies an opportunity for growth. Grounded Buoyancy, with a foundation built on Trauma-Informed, Anti-Oppression, Compassion, and Empowerment principles, supports schools, businesses, and individuals on this transformative journey. I work to empower people to discover inherent strength and navigate challenges with compassion. Together, we create a future filled with hope, determination, and boundless possibilities tailored to your unique needs and aspirations.

Strike a chord?

Cultivating a path forward defined by motivation and empowerment is a journey we embark on together, whether you represent a school, a business, or an individual seeking transformation.

Grounded Buoyancy provides comprehensive support to businesses, schools, and individuals seeking to move forward on their unique paths. We begin by understanding your specific needs, goals, and challenges. Through in-depth consultations and assessments, we identify the areas where growth and transformation are most vital.

Once the foundation is established, we develop tailored strategies, drawing from our expertise in Trauma-Informed care, Anti-Oppression, Compassion, and Empowerment principles. These strategies encompass practical skills, interactive learning, continuous support, and measurable outcomes. Our holistic approach ensures that you or your organization not only navigate the journey forward with resilience but also thrive along the way.

  • Customized solutions to address unique needs.

  • Engaging, hands-on methods for practical application.

  • Ongoing guidance and resource availability.

  • Focus on achieving measurable improvements in well-being and productivity.

Hey, I’m Kristina
& I’m so glad you’re here.

For individuals, your presence here marks the beginning of a transformative journey toward personal growth and empowerment. I am committed to guiding you toward a path of resilience, compassion, and measurable progress, ensuring you thrive personally and professionally.

For companies and schools, your decision to collaborate with me signifies your dedication to enhancing the well-being and effectiveness of your organization. I am excited to work together, customize strategies, and provide the support needed to foster a culture of empowerment, inclusivity, and continuous growth within your institution.

I’m a Certified Trauma Professional Coach and Consultant, Entrepreneur, Licensed Therapist, and Trauma-Focused Yoga Instructor

I believe that people possess the fortitude and resilience to skillfully navigate life's challenges, gaining wisdom with each step.

The Grounded Buoyancy experience.

Specializing in coaching, consultation wellness, and training, here to help you achieve transformation and growth in all aspects of life. Coaching and consulting with me isn’t just about sitting and talking. I focus on developing practical skills that can be applied to everyday situations, whether in personal growth, enhancing business operations, or enriching educational environments.

WHY WE’RE UNIQUE

  • Holistic & Hands-On Approach

  • Tailored Strategies

  • Practical Skill Development

  • Continuous Support & Resources

  • Meaningful & Enduring Impacts

We embrace a holistic and hands-on approach at Grounded Buoyancy. This means we engage in experiential learning methods that resonate with your unique needs and integrate seamlessly into your daily life. We focus on providing an immersive and supportive experience that makes a difference.

We understand that every individual, business, and educational environment is different. We create customized strategies that address your specific challenges and goals. Whether you’re an individual looking to improve personal well-being, a business aiming to enhance operations, or a school seeking effective training programs, our services are designed to meet your unique needs.

Our approach emphasizes practical skill development that you can apply in real-life situations. From personal growth exercises to business strategies and educational tools, our methods are crafted to have a tangible, positive impact on your daily experiences.

Transformation is an ongoing journey. That’s why we provide constant support and a wealth of resources to ensure you keep growing and succeeding long after our sessions. You’ll have access to follow-up sessions, comprehensive resources, and unwavering encouragement to keep you on track.

The Grounded Buoyancy experience is about creating meaningful and lasting impacts. By focusing on practical applications and continuous support, we help you achieve enduring improvements in well-being, efficiency, and overall satisfaction in your personal and professional life.

OUR APPROACH

The Why Behind What I Do

At Grounded Buoyancy, my methods are deeply rooted in core values designed to provide comprehensive, compassionate, and impactful services across all sectors. My approach goes beyond essential dialogue, incorporating hands-on, experiential learning methods that resonate with your unique needs. Here’s how it works:

The Principles Behind My Methods:

  • Trauma-Informed: Embracing a trauma-informed approach means recognizing the widespread impact of trauma and understanding potential paths for recovery. This value emphasizes creating stable, safe, and respectful environments in individual coaching, organizational structures, and educational settings. Just as being grounded fosters resilience and healing, it helps anchor clients, organizations, and schools amidst life’s challenges, supporting the well-being of students and staff alike.

  • Anti-Oppression: I am committed to promoting equity and inclusivity in all interactions and strategies, embodying the principle of buoyancy. This means providing spaces that lift and support individual clients above personal biases and societal barriers, adopting business practices that elevate the entire organization, and ensuring schools foster environments where diversity and equity thrive, transcending systemic inequalities.

  • Compassion: Cultivating an empathetic understanding rooted in a grounded perspective forms the foundation of all my interactions. In coaching, this involves deeply empathizing with individual experiences. Consulting is about guiding businesses to develop empathetic leadership and a compassionate culture. For schools, it translates to creating empathetic educational environments that nurture students’ and educators’ emotional and mental well-being.

  • Empowerment: My focus is on enabling individuals, organizations, and schools to realize and utilize their inherent strengths, combining the stability of being grounded with the uplifting nature of buoyancy. For individuals, this means fostering personal growth on a firm foundation. It involves equipping teams and leaders to innovate and lead effectively for businesses. In schools, empowerment entails providing educators and administrative staff with tools and insights to foster an enriching, supportive educational environment.

How it Works:

  • Tailored Strategies: I create customized strategies to address your specific challenges and goals. Whether you seek personal growth, business enhancement, or educational improvement, my services are designed to meet your unique needs.

  • Practical Skill Development: My methods focus on practical skill development that you can apply in real-life situations. From personal growth exercises to business strategies and educational tools, my approach is crafted to have a tangible, positive impact on your daily experiences.

  • Continuous Support and Resources: Transformation is an ongoing journey. I provide constant support and a wealth of resources to ensure you keep growing and succeeding long after our sessions. You’ll have access to follow-up sessions, comprehensive resources, and unwavering encouragement to keep you on track.

  • Meaningful and Enduring Impacts: My goal is to create meaningful and lasting impacts. By focusing on practical applications and continuous support, I help you achieve enduring improvements in well-being, efficiency, and overall satisfaction in your personal and professional life.

What You Get Out of It:

  • Personal Growth: Enhanced self-awareness, resilience, and practical skills for everyday life.

  • Business Enhancement: Improved operational efficiency, empathetic leadership, and a compassionate corporate culture.

  • Educational Improvement: Supportive, inclusive, and empowering environments for students and staff.

Ready to embark on your journey of transformation and growth with Grounded Buoyancy?
Let’s get started today!

Coaching

At Grounded Buoyancy, I specialize in personalized trauma-informed coaching that fosters practical skills, resilience, and personal growth grounded in empathy and compassion.

Consultation/Wellness

I offer tailored guidance to businesses and schools, addressing staff burnout and sustainable success while drawing from experience with prominent organizations.

Trainings

As an approved educational provider, I provide comprehensive training including trauma-informed care, anti-oppression, interpersonal violence, and more, focusing on interactive learning and practical application for resilience and inclusivity.

HOW I WORK

I believe that finding the appropriate fit is important.

Complimentary Consultation
Schedule a free 15-minute consultation with no obligation. During this session, we'll discuss your needs and objectives. We'll determine if my services are the right fit for you.

Alignment Check
If our conversation aligns with your needs and objectives:

    • We will schedule your initial coaching or consultation session.

    • This marks the beginning of our journey toward achieving your goals.


Ongoing Support

Together, we'll create a personalized plan to support your growth and success. Regular sessions to track progress and make adjustments as needed. Continuous guidance to help you stay on track and achieve your goals.

Finding the appropriate fit is important, and I'm committed to ensuring that my services meet your needs and objectives. Let's start this journey together!

Some of our favorite clients.

YOU CAN’T STOP THE WAVES…

but you can learn to surf.

"People are incredible in their ability to endure and overcome challenges. We're all doing our very best, and the journey back to oneself is a beautiful process of resilience and growth."

“Oh, you’re an angel! Thank you so much Kris! I really can’t thank you enough! Love you!”

“I appreciate you! You played a big role and me being able to make it this far.”

“Thank you for all that you have done for me. I don’t know where I would be without you. You can never ever retire!”

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“I realized that I don't have to be perfect. All I have to do is show up and enjoy the messy, imperfect, and beautiful journey of my life."

Kerry Washington