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Matty Berryessa, Executive Director of Serendipity Center, shares his journey from a difficult upbringing to leading a therapeutic school for students with complex needs. Drawing parallels between supporting students and staff, he implements trauma-informed practices focused on emotional safety, trust, and predictability. Despite resource constraints, Matty maintains boundaries between work and home life while advocating for sustainable mission-driven work that prevents vulnerable students from falling through the cracks.
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AYS Leaders should apply trauma-informed principles to workplace management, recognizing that adults are “better rehearsed kids” who perform best in environments with safety, predictability, and trust. Setting personal boundaries is essential