We help people who help people.
We help leaders in high-stress, trauma-facing fields turn overwhelmed, turnover-prone teams into steady, high-performing staff who stay—and stay effective.
Our Staff Sustainability System™ is a proven way to strengthen the entire organization by building consistent, regulated teams who deliver high-quality care in the most demanding environments.
What are the Five Ives™?
Burnout doesn’t just happen overnight — and recovery doesn’t either.
That’s why we created the Five Ives™ Framework: our proprietary research-backed model that maps the journey from crisis to sustainability in five stages.
This progression gives leaders a roadmap to know when and how to implement strategies — avoiding the trap of one-off initiatives that don’t stick.
It’s not about adding “one more thing.” The Five Ives™ help organizations know what will actually work in the moment they’re in.
Who Thrives With the Staff Sustainability System™?
- Are you in a high-stress, trauma-facing field?
Healthcare, education, child welfare, behavioral health, public safety, homelessness services, crisis response, or any role where staff regularly absorb others’ stress. - Do you have a budget for workforce wellbeing, training, or professional development?
You don’t need a massive budget—just a dedicated line for staff sustainability, training, mental health, coaching, or organizational improvement. - Do you have leadership support for change?
Someone at the top must be willing to make decisions, approve investment, and reinforce expectations. (If you're looking for individual supports, checkout our podcast or on-demand courses.) - Do you want to reduce turnover, burnout, and chronic overwhelm?
If stability and consistency matter to your mission, you’re in the right place. - Do your staff routinely absorb emotional, behavioral, or crisis-level stress?
If their nervous systems are carrying the weight of the work, our model fits. - Do you want measurable, practical outcomes—not inspirational fluff?
If you want real change you can track, we align well.
Ready to explore your options?
We get you. We understand the ins and outs of serving every day. How tired you are. How much work you put in. How much you care for those you serve. We see you. And we would love to be able to help you help people.
"Does it feel like everyone has been struggling since 2020? Would you like to better serve your employees and those you serve by providing a trauma-safe environment and care or create a more peaceful culture? Five Ives is what you have been looking for.
Becky Dobbins
Founder, Lighted Pathway
Meet Our Experts
Jessica Doering, PhD
Co-Founder, Five Ives
Dr. Jessica Doering is a trauma care strategist who helps high-stress, trauma-facing organizations stabilize their workforce and strengthen the quality of community care. With more than a decade spent on the frontlines serving vulnerable populations, she brings a rare combination of clinical insight, systems thinking, and practical leadership expertise.
Lauren Spigelmyer, M.Ed.
Co-Founder, Five Ives
Lauren is a trauma and behavior specialist who helps trauma-facing organizations build stable, regulated, high-performing teams. With more than a decade of experience supporting individuals impacted by trauma—and the leaders who care for them—she brings deep expertise in frontline realities, organizational systems, and practical, trauma-informed implementation.
Proof this isn’t just “one more training”
Hear from teams who used Five Ives to reduce burnout, increase stability, and improve day-to-day care:
"I liked your words to guide us through basic trauma informed practice: Grace and high expectations. Brilliant. I just don’t see this being taught anywhere."
"So glad to have these resources during the most traumatic times of our lives. I learned so much and cannot thank you enough!"
"You nailed this training. Resonant with the work, dialed into our biggest struggles."
"This information can be applied in any setting. It will help me to support my employees after a traumatic event has occurred."
Ready to stabilize your staff and strengthen your quality of care?
Let’s take the next step toward regulated, steady, sustainable teams.
