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Mental Health, Inclusivity & Self-Care Training for Wedding Professionals

Weddings are joyful celebrations, yet they can also involve stress, grief, anxiety, and complex interpersonal dynamics. Wedding professionals are often on the frontlines, witnessing these human experiences as couples navigate one of life’s most meaningful moments.

This training equips professionals to recognize emotional challenges, respond empathetically, and create culturally safe, inclusive, and supportive experiences, while maintaining personal well-being.

By participating, organizations can help shift the wedding industry toward human-centered practices, fostering care for both couples and the professionals who accompany them.

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What you’ll learn

  • Two women at a wedding, one in a white wedding dress holding a bouquet, and the other in black clothes with colorful braids, smiling and looking at each other, standing in front of a green house with floral decorations.

    Module 1: Decolonizing Practice & Reflective Awareness


    Examine how colonial histories, systemic norms, and personal biases influence wedding practices and interactions. Learn strategies to create culturally safe, inclusive, and empowering experiences while reflecting on how your own perspective shapes professional interactions.

  • A woman with curly dark hair takes notes at a decorated banquet table with floral centerpieces, glasses, and place settings in a formal event space.

    Module 2: Intersectionality & Inclusive Experiences

    Learn approaches that ensure everyone involved feels seen, respected, and valued, building on the reflective work from Module 1.

  • A woman sitting on a white couch with a worried expression, holding her head with one hand, surrounded by crumpled papers.

    Module 3: Recognizing & Supporting Couples’ Mental Health

    Learn to recognize signs of stress, anxiety, and overwhelm in the couples you work alongside. Explore practical strategies to respond with empathy, provide grounding and validation, and create supportive experiences that help couples navigate the emotional demands of wedding planning.

  • A woman with a big, curly afro hairstyle, wearing glasses, hoop earrings, a striped blouse, and multiple necklaces, smiling warmly in a well-lit indoor setting.

    Module 4: Supporting Couples Through Grief During Wedding Planning

    Weddings can coincide with moments of loss. This module explores how to notice grief, respond with empathy, and hold space so couples feel supported during emotional moments while celebrating life milestones.

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    Module 5: Recognizing & Responding to Intimate Partner Violence (IPV)

    Learn to identify subtle signs of power imbalances or controlling behaviors. Develop skills to approach sensitively and connect couples with resources safely and respectfully, without overstepping your role.

  • A woman in a wedding gown sitting on a sofa, holding her head in her hands, looking distressed or upset.

    Module 6: Trauma-Informed Practice for Wedding Professionals

    Understand how past experiences and trauma can influence couples’ responses during wedding planning and ceremonies. Learn strategies to create emotionally safe and supportive environments, recognize potential triggers, and respond in ways that help couples feel comfortable and empowered on their special day.

  • A woman in a white blazer is sitting at a glass desk in front of large windows, smiling while writing in a notebook next to her open laptop and decorative plants.

    Module 7: Self-Care, Burnout & Sustainable Practices for Wedding Professionals

    Wedding planning can be emotionally and physically demanding. This module helps professionals recognize signs of burnout and compassion fatigue, and equips them with strategies to maintain energy, set boundaries, and practice sustainable wellness while supporting couples throughout the planning process and the wedding day. goes here

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Meet your instructor

Anansia Leslie-Bailey

Founder of I Do Therapy | Psychotherapist & Marriage and Family Expert

This training is unlike any other. comprehensive, practical, and designed to empower wedding professionals. It equips you to recognize mental health needs in both yourself and the couples you work with, enhances the client experience, and helps grow your business with confidence and care

Transform Your Wedding Services