ABOUT JANELLE

Healing Behind the Wheel: Navigating Trauma-Informed Traffic Safety is designed for traffic crash survivors working to overcome accident-related trauma. The book introduces the S.A.F.E. Road Recovery Framework alongside practical exercises to help readers manage anxiety, rebuild confidence, and regain a sense of control while driving. It serves as a step-by-step recovery resource for anyone seeking to heal from auto-accident trauma and return safely to the road.

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Civilian Roads, Military Minds: The Hidden Driving Risks that Veterans Carry Home is a training manual designed specifically for combat veterans transitioning back to civilian life. It addresses the unique hazards veterans face when adapting from high-stress military environments to everyday driving situations, helping them recognize and modify instinctive reactions that may not fit civilian road contexts. Through practical strategies, it aims to improve safety, confidence, and driving performance for veterans navigating civilian traffic.

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A trusted traffic-informed speaker

Janelle speaks to a wide spectrum of professionals and communities including:

Law enforcement • Veterans • Military organizations • Healthcare professionals
Driver education • Traffic safety conferences • Community organizations

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They say when you fall off a horse, you should get back on.

But it’s not that easy—especially when the “fall” was a terrifying, traumatic event. I’ve worked with survivors of domestic violence for 25 years, and for many of my clients, the abuse didn’t stop at home—it followed them into their cars. I’ve heard stories of perpetrators forcing victims off the road, chasing them down highways, or using vehicles as tools of intimidation and control. For these survivors, driving again isn’t just about transportation—it’s about reclaiming autonomy, safety, and peace of mind. That’s why this book struck such a chord with me. This book offers a trauma-informed, compassionate framework—called the S.A.F.E. Road Recovery Framework—that I believe can be an invaluable resource for counselors, therapists, and support advocates working with clients who have experienced driving-related trauma.
Nancy Retallick, PhD