Very few people will make it through life without experiencing trauma and loss. As leaders. it is imperative that we keep this in mind when we design programs, create initiatives, and especially when we interact with students and staff in our schools. This seminar will provide novice and veteran educational leaders with the tools and mindset needed to create a safe and efficient school site culture that fosters academic success and wellness for all. Participants will gain a greater understanding of the ways that trauma and loss impact our work and our outlook on life, and how simple, mindful habits can help us overcome the barriers that our built-in filters and schemas create. We will address ways to manage conflict and challenging conversations, and how to build an emotionally safe culture at the same time.