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Composure in the Courtroom
Composure in the Courtroom is a training designed for legal professionals to strengthen resilience, reduce secondary trauma, and improve the quality of justice through nervous system regulation and trauma-informed practice. It explains how chronic exposure to high-stress and traumatic material affects the nervous system, decision-making, and empathy, and offers simple, science-based tools to stay grounded and effective under pressure. The session introduces trauma-informed care principles tailored for attorneys and judges, emphasizing clear communication, regulated leadership, and humane courtroom practices. At its core, this training reinforces that regulating your own nervous system isn’t just self-care—it’s a professional responsibility that directly influences fairness, ethics, and the experience of everyone in the courtroom.
Meredith Evans, LMFT, is a seasoned mental health leader, therapist, and currently the Director of Clinical Services at Hope Haven Counseling & Support Center, an extension of Casa de Esperanza. Born and raised in the Yuba-Sutter area, she has dedicated over two decades to advancing trauma-informed services, strengthening family systems, and championing equitable access to mental health care for survivors of violence and abuse. Previous experience includes developing and leading the Behavioral Health program at Peach Tree Healthcare, managing Forensics and Psychiatric Emergency Services at Sutter-Yuba Behavioral Health, and a mental health clinician at River Oak Center for Children.
Meredith leads with clarity, compassion, and a forward-thinking approach to program design and clinical excellence. She has trained and mentored clinicians, shaped organizational policy, and built collaborative initiatives designed to improve outcomes for children, families, and communities. Her expertise spans trauma-informed practices, leadership development, CalAIM implementation, and community-based clinical care. Meredith recently graduated from the California Healthcare Foundation’s Leadership Program as a member of cohort 2023.
Known for her warmth, humor, and ability to make complex topics accessible and real, Meredith brings a grounded, relational presence to every room she enters. She is committed to transforming systems, empowering professionals, and ensuring every individual has access to the support they need to heal and thrive.
MCLE: This meeting qualifies for 0.75 hours of specialty MCLE, Competence Issues.
Cost: $20 per person for lunch.
Please RSVP to mpoulos@suttercourts.com, by 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.