STEP

Trauma-Informed Training for Teams

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Build Resilience. Reduce Burnout. Boost Communication.

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Developed by leading clinical psychologists and Harvard Medical School instructors.

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Experienced facilitators bring tools to life through engaging, interactive sessions.

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Grounded in proven, evidence-based strategies.

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Join the dozens of organizations nationwide experiencing the transformative power of STEP.

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Bring STEP To Your Team

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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

  • Selected team members get additional training

  • Equips your team with in-house mentors/facilitators

What is the Center for Trauma & Stress Education?

CTSE Tools

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Our programs work because of our evidence-based tools. Learn more and start understanding how to better manage the impacts of stress & trauma on your life.

You’re in Good Company

United Federation of Teachers

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Providence Health

Thrive International

New York City Office of Labor Relations

Volunteers of America

Brown University

U.S. Navy

Eastern Washington University

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Catholic Charities of Eastern Washington

YWCA

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

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Our trainings uses methods drawn from psychology and behavioral health with tools proven effective in clinical, workplace, and community settings.

Practical Application

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We focus on real-word relevance by turning theory into actionable skills your team will actually use.

Trauma-Informed

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Our approach prioritizes emotional safety and inclusivity, recognizing and responding to the impact of trauma on individuals and groups.

Ongoing Evaluation

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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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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

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“STEP was a wonderful opportunity. I would repeat this training again without hesitation.”

Mary Pat O’Leary - Senior Planning & Development Specialist, City of Seattle

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“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.”

Dr. Samantha Armstrong Ash - Dean of Students, Eastern Washington University

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Get Started

Still considering options, or are you ready to start building a solution for your team?

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Direct Contact

(401)-330-0442

info@ctseprograms.org