To guide women veterans and social service personnel from trauma to healing through Christ-centered care and trauma-informed expertise. Grounded in faith, excellence, authenticity, and dignity, we empower each woman to reclaim her God-given purpose and experience complete restoration of body, mind, and spirit.
Our Mission
Welcome! I'm Kristina Eaton
From the Trenches to Transformation
My journey into trauma-informed coaching didn’t start in a classroom — it began in the trenches. During my years in the Army, I naturally walked alongside soldiers through their darkest moments, helping them process invisible wounds and rediscover their strength. I didn’t realize I was “coaching” then — I just knew that listening without judgment and holding space for healing made a difference.
That calling followed me home. From mentoring family members through trauma to supporting fellow veterans in transition, I learned my greatest gift wasn’t having all the answers — it was creating safe spaces where others could find their own. Every conversation, every breakthrough, every moment of connection taught me one truth: healing happens best in relationship.
Retired U.S. Army veteran with 23+ years of service, certified life coach with over a decade specializing in trauma-informed care, and multi-published author sharing stories of faith, healing, and resilience. My understanding of trauma comes from both lived experience and professional training, allowing me to meet clients exactly where they are with empathy, dignity, and unwavering hope.
The Heart Behind Brave Bloom
As a woman of deep faith, I created Brave Bloom to help women veterans and frontline professionals move beyond trauma and burnout, reclaim their purpose, and bloom again — spiritually, emotionally, and mentally. Having a heart for children, I’m especially passionate about supporting caseworkers who dedicate their lives to placing our communities’ children in safe, loving environments.
The B.L.O.O.M.™ Method wasn’t born from theory alone — it grew from real conversations with real women carrying real pain, and from the belief that we all deserve to flourish beyond what we’ve survived. My own journey from military trauma to personal redemption is the foundation of everything I do.
“Like a well-watered garden, Brave Bloom helps women find strength and hope even in the toughest seasons. With God’s guidance and each other’s support, we grow, heal, and bloom together—rooted in faith and lifted by grace.”
Our Method: The B.L.O.O.M.™ Framework
Healing isn’t about fixing what’s broken — it’s about remembering what’s still whole.
Our signature trauma-informed coaching journey is a high-touch, transformational experience created exclusively for women veterans seeking clarity, confidence, and connection after service. This is for women committed to reaching their highest potential and mastering the elements of trauma recovery.
Through the B.L.O.O.M.™ Method, you’ll heal from the inside out — guided by a proven framework rooted in trauma-informed care, personal resilience, and faith. It incorporates advanced coaching designed to support a transformational transition into purpose.
This Experience is For You If:
You feel disconnected from who you are beyond your service.
Therapy helped, but you’re still looking for practical tools to move forward.
You need community with women who truly understand your journey.
You’re ready to rediscover your God-given identity and purpose.
Why Brave Bloom Is Different
Brave Bloom is more than a coaching program — it’s a sacred space for restoration.
We don’t just teach resilience.
We embody it, live it, and walk it with the women and frontline helpers we serve.
Here’s what makes Brave Bloom different:
Woman Veteran-Led, Trauma-Informed, Faith-Centered
We understand trauma from the inside out. With over two decades of military service and lived experience, our founder leads with compassion, clarity, and Christ-centered care.
We Serve the Ones Who Serve
From women veterans to caseworkers, we support those who carry the weight of others — often silently. Our programs are designed with your emotional labor in mind.
A Proven Framework with Flexibility
Our proprietary B.L.O.O.M.™ Method can be delivered through coaching cohorts, private sessions, resilience retreats, or workplace wellness programming.
Community Rooted in Courage
Healing happens in community. Brave Bloom offers reflective peer spaces, faith-aligned connection, and the sisterhood many women crave — especially after trauma.
My Core ValuesFaith-Based Healing
Your spiritual journey is honored here. Healing happens when we align mind, body, and spirit, trusting that you are fearfully and wonderfully made.
Trauma-Informed Excellence
Every interaction prioritizes your safety, choice, and healing timeline. Professional expertise delivered with genuine heart.
Courageous Authenticity
No masks required. Your real story, real struggles, and real strength are welcomed exactly as they are.
Dignified Empowerment
You're not broken or damaged. You're a woman of worth reclaiming her power and writing her next chapter.
Experience & Qualifications
Kristina Eaton
Founder of Brave Bloom Collective™
Retired U.S. Army Veteran — 23+ years of distinguished service guiding soldiers through high-stress transitions and life challenges.
Certified Life Coach — 10+ years specializing in trauma-informed care and resilience coaching.
Published Author — Six best-selling anthologies plus a memoir-in-progress on faith, healing, and purpose.
Trauma Survivor & Advocate — Personal lived experience navigating and overcoming complex trauma.
Mentor & Facilitator — Supporting women veterans, frontline professionals, and caseworkers in high-pressure roles.
Faith-Rooted Approach — Integrating spiritual, emotional, and mental restoration in every coaching experience.
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Certified Trauma Support Specialist -Arizona Trauma Institute (2025)
Certified Life Coach - Symbiosis Coaching (ICF Accredited (2016)
Professional Development Certificate in Trauma-Informed Care, 2nd Ed. - Indiana University (2025)
This is what’s possible when you don’t heal alone…
Client ReflectionsB.L.O.O.M.™ Method | Woman Veteran
“Working through the B.L.O.O.M.™ Method helped me finally see myself beyond survival mode. Kristina didn’t just create another coaching program — she created a space where women who’ve carried heavy things can lay them down and begin to bloom.”
Composite Client, Social Service Professional
B.L.O.O.M.™ Community| Book Club Community
“Each month’s book was a balm for the parts of me I’d buried. Discussing it with women who understood made all the difference.”
Composite Client, Military Retiree
B.L.O.O.M.™ Method | B.L.O.O.M.™ Community
“I thought my identity ended when I left the military. Brave Bloom showed me that I’m more than what I’ve survived. I’m still growing, still healing, and finally blooming — not for the world, but for myself.”
Composite Client, Army Veteran, OEF/OIF
WHY WORK WITH US?
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Personalized, Trauma-Informed Care
Every experience is tailored to honor your unique story, ensuring emotional safety, compassion, and understanding at every step.
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Faith-Rooted & Strength-Based Approach
Grounded in Christian principles and evidence-based practices, we help you draw strength from both your faith and your lived resilience.
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Identity Restoration & Purpose Discovery
Reconnect with your authentic self and uncover your God-given purpose so you can thrive beyond past experiences.
Ready to begin your healing journey?
Your story matters, and you don't have to navigate it alone. Let's explore how the B.L.O.O.M.™ Method can support your transformation.