Facilitating Progress
and Positive Change
At Silver Linings International, we partner with nonprofits, government agencies, and community organizations to strengthen leadership, culture, and workforce effectiveness through trauma-informed and Appreciative Inquiry approaches. As EQ-i 2.0 certified instructors and leadership coaches, we help organizations develop emotionally intelligent leaders and use EQ data to support hiring, team development, and retention.
Across all of our work, we prioritize psychological safety, meaningful engagement, and practical application. Our interactive, strengths-based approach ensures that individuals and teams leave with tools they can immediately use to improve communication, decision-making, and collaboration.
At Silver Linings International, we do more than deliver training. We help organizations create environments where people feel supported, connected, and equipped to do their best work.
What Sets Us Apart
Our work is designed to support the whole organization. We offer modular services that can stand alone or build on each other, including training, leadership coaching, facilitation, strategic planning, and program evaluation. Whether you are building trauma-informed supervision practices, strengthening emotional intelligence, or guiding organizational change, we meet you where you are and help you move forward with clarity and intention.
Join Us In Building A Better Future
Are you ready to foster resilience, empathy, and a growth mindset in your organization? Our approach equips you with the tools to drive both personal and professional transformation, helping you thrive in today’s ever-evolving world.
Hear from founder Debra Cady, LCSW, on this podcast and learn how psychological safety can transform your workplace!
Learn & Grow
Your Silver Linings International learning experience is grounded in positive psychology, Appreciative Inquiry, and Trauma-Informed Principles. With interactive and engaging classes to shift your thinking and prepare you for action, these 3 key components will help you reach your goals:
Experience:
Learn new knowledge and skills in a variety of ways, from live virtual lectures and interactive exercises to worksheets and resources that you can use in the future.
Practice:
Demonstrating your knowledge is a critical part of learning. Silver Linings International’s courses and workshops provide space to practice, assess, discuss, and work with coaches.
Application:
Immediately apply your new learning to your job. Our courses integrate practical application while building upon skill sets so you can be comfortable and confident in implementing what you learn to use it sustainably as you grow in your career.
Who We Work With
Debra Cady CEO LCSW
Debra Cady is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a certified Appreciative Inquiry facilitator. She has over 30 years of experience in facilitating strength-based, positive change for individuals and organizations. She is a national expert in the area of Transition Age Youth (TAY) (16-26yrs) with mental health challenges, with a vision to help people find the silver lining in their lives and for the people they serve. Debra is an adaptive, creative, and compassionate leader, coach, consultant, and trainer. She has presented her work at numerous national, state, and local workshops and webinars, including the International Foster Care Conference. She is passionate about helping communities plan and implement practices and policies that improve the lives of youth and young adults with mental health challenges.
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At Silver Linings International, we are dedicated to cultivating a transformative and empowering environment. We integrate trauma-informed practices, positive psychology, and appreciative inquiry into every facet of our organization, fostering a culture of psychological safety, growth, and well-being. Our mission is to empower individuals and organizations to thrive by recognizing and leveraging their unique strengths. Through fostering a culture of positivity, collaboration, and continuous learning, we aim to contribute to the well-being and success of our clients.