STEP
The Stress & Trauma Education Program
Transform your approach to these very human challenges
Developed by leading clinical psychologists and Harvard Medical School instructors.
Experienced facilitators bring tools to life through engaging, interactive sessions.
Grounded in proven, evidence-based strategies.
Join the dozens of organizations nationwide experiencing the transformative power of STEP.
Bring STEP To Your Team
Duration & Schedule
In-person, hybrid, or all-virtual sessions.
6 hours of training - can be delivered all at once or over multiple sessions.
Attendees
Suitable for a minimum of 6 participants.
Scales to any size organization.
Costs & Discounts
Competitive pricing with custom quotes.
Discounts available for non-profits.
Materials & Facilitator
Comprehensive training materials provided.
Led by one or more expert facilitators providing hands-on guidance.
Customization
Tailored content to meet your team's specific needs.
Flexible delivery methods and pacing.
Peer Facilitator
Integrate the learning more deeply into your team.
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Testimonials
“I could not start the weekend without letting you know how wonderful today’s STEP presentation was received. My email is saturated with social workers who attended virtually and in-person about how much they appreciated your work.”
Tina Puccio - Director, United Federation of Teachers
“STEP was a wonderful opportunity. I would repeat this training again without hesitation.”
Mary Pat O’Leary - Senior Planning & Development Specialist, City of Seattle
“STEP is well scaffolded, easy to digest, and has easy to implement tools. Even those that have done this work can benefit greatly from the way this material is laid out and the re-focus.”
Channing Dr. Samantha Armstrong Ash - Dean of Students, Eastern Washington University
Why STEP Works
At CTSE, we don’t just offer mental health trainings, we deliver programs rooted in proven frameworks and informed by decades of behavioral science. Each module draws on evidence-based practices that have been shown to reduce stress, improve emotional regulation, and foster resilient communities.
Proven Interventions
Our trainings uses methods drawn from psychology and behavioral health with tools proven effective in clinical, workplace, and community settings.
Practical Application
We focus on real-word relevance by turning theory into actionable skills your team will actually use.
Trauma-Informed
Our approach prioritizes emotional safety and inclusivity, recognizing and responding to the impact of trauma on individuals and groups.
Ongoing Evaluation
We continuously improve our trainings using participant feedback and outcome tracking to ensure lasting impact and value over time.
When it comes to supporting your team’s productivity and resilience, you deserve more than a checkbox solution. STEP is grounded in what works: real interventions, real results, and real care. If you're ready to bring lasting change to your organization, we're here to help.
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LEAP
The Learning, Engagement, and Action Program
LEAP is a series of focused trainings designed to help teams tackle the real-life challenges that slow progress. From conflict resolution and active listening to bias, grief, and disaster recovery, each session is built to spark insight and strengthen relationships.
Whether you're supporting caregivers, leading a board, or navigating uncertainty, LEAP offers immediately usable tools and guidance.
1. Conflict Resolution
2 HRS
Participants will learn the most common reasons conflict occurs, be given powerful tools for resolving conflict, and have the opportunity to practice addressing conflict with peers.
2. Disaster Recovery: Healing & Hope
3 HRS
This training is important for any individual or community impacted by a disaster and will be tailored to the specific needs of your group. Suitable for the aftermath of a violent crime, natural disaster, accident, or traumatic event.
3. Key to Connection: Active Listening
2 HRS
Listening is the key to connection and understanding and yet we’re only getting worse at it. This training covers why active listening is essential for reducing stress, building healthy relationships, and increasing productivity.
4. Embracing Uncertainty
2 HRS
Uncertainty has become the norm and not everyone is equipped to handle change with ease, especially in teams. This fun training is focused on building more connected, effective, and resilient teams through gaining comfort with uncertainty.
5. Bias, Prejudice & Discrimination
3 HRS
This training takes a fresh evidence-based and non-judgmental approach to understanding bias, prejudice, and discrimination. Participants will gain tools to identify their own biases and prejudices and address them.
6. Foundational Tools for Connection
2 HRS
The perfect training for any organization or group that focuses on the foundation of healthy relationships. Your participants will leave better connected to one another and ready to build healthier connections in all aspects of their lives.
7. Identifying Misinformation
3 HRS
Did I get it right? Why are our brains often attracted to misinformation? This training offers opportunities for participants to test their ability to sort between fact and fiction and leaves them with tools to identify and avoid it.
8. Building a Healthy Board of Directors
2 HRS
The perfect training for any nonprofit board of directors, old or new. It covers relationship basics, conflict resolution skill, and opportunities to deepen interpersonal relationships.
9. Supporting Caregiving Professionals
2 HRS
Helping the Helpers: Burnout and stress are real for nurses, doctors, teachers, and all those in caregiving professions. This training takes a fresh look at self-care and covers essential tools caregivers need to stay healthy.
10. Navigating Loss: Effective Grieving
3 HRS
Participants will learn why grieving is necessary and important and gain powerful tools to successfully manage both first and second-hand grief.
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Consultation
Not sure where to start? Let’s build the right path together.
When your needs don’t fit neatly into a box, we’re here to co-create the right approach. Our consultation services are designed to meet you where you are.
Are you…
Navigating a sensitive workplace challenge?
Planning an organizational shift?
Responding to an emerging concern?
There’s no harm in chatting
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Still considering options, or are you ready to start building a solution for your team?
We’re ready to work with you.
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Direct Contact
(401)-330-0442
info@ctseprograms.org