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Humans Being Human Consulting
Inviting & Supporting Individuals, Families and Treatment Teams to move from a place of being trauma curious, to trauma informed & ultimately trauma responsive through educating, modeling & coaching utilizing relational-based support that is wise, practical & intentional.In our direct service model, we aim to focus more on the whole system, the whole family, & growing connections to & for the focus person versus cycles of blame & scarcity. With felt-safety at our center, we utilize strategy, heart, & human-ness as we lead all in a practice of "showing up" and healing!
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What We Do
We help care teams move from “trauma curious” to truly trauma responsive.Humans Being Human Consulting offers training, coaching, and facilitation for professionals and organizations working with people impacted by trauma, developmental differences, systems involvement, and high-stress environments.Our approach is relational, practical, and deeply rooted in resilience. Whether it’s a single staff training or long-term support, we meet teams where they are, and help them get where they want to go.
About the Founder
Meet Danae Riggs
Danae is a Certified Trauma Consultant, Resilience Worker, and facilitator with 17+ years of experience across education, behavioral health, and community care systems. She’s known for leading engaging, grounded training sessions that blend story, neuroscience, and hands-on practice.Her work centers safety, regulation, and connection- not just in theory, but in how she shows up.
How We Support You
✔ Trauma-Responsive Training (virtual or in person)
✔ Resilience Workshops & Retreats
✔ Staff Coaching & Burnout Support
✔ Biographical Timeline Facilitation
✔ Custom Curriculum Design
✔ Consultation for Leadership & Culture Change
✔ Holistic support sessions focused on regulation and connectionServices are available as one-time sessions or in series, and are always tailored to your team’s needs.*We are located in Cincinnati, OH (virtual & in-person options available)
What People Say
“Danae did an amazing job and kept my attention the whole time. She has definitely changed my outlook on trauma and behaviors that I see in my classroom and at home with my own children. I have already thought of ways I could handle certain situations that are occurring.”
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“I left the session feeling more grounded. It was like a nervous system reset. I felt ready to go back to work with a better mindset.”
“Danae’s presence was very grounding. She was very clear and gave examples and offered a calm approach to thinking through things.”
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“I appreciated how Danae embodied what she was teaching and didn’t just read off slides. She made it feel real and personal.”
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“I’ve done a lot of trainings and usually they’re just okay, but this one really made me feel seen and like I wasn’t just another participant.”
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“Danae held space for our group in a way I haven’t experienced before. It didn’t feel like a performance—it felt like she was with us.”