The Mission

CTSE is non-profit organization dedicated to helping address stress and trauma, and the issues that cause them, through evidence-based training programs & consultation.

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Our Training Programs

Build overall resilience

The STEP Course

Interactive • Proven• Transformative

STEP (Stress & Trauma Education Program) is an immersive training which builds resilience, reduces burnout, and improves organizational health. Grounded in evidence-based practices and tailored for real-world results, STEP equips your staff with practical tools to navigate stress, conflict, and trauma as a team.

A Single, Comprehensive Program
Custom Fit for Your Industry and Team Size
Measurable Impacts on Efficiency and Retention
Equitable Pricing for Nonprofits

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Target specific topics

The LEAP Series

Relevant • Empowering • Flexible

LEAP (Learning & Engagement Action Program) is a growing series of standalone training experiences designed to target the specific challenges preventing your team from thriving. With 10+ flexible modules and counting, LEAP meets you where you are and builds from there.

A La Carte - Choose any Combination of Workshops
Short and High Impact - Easy to Schedule
Ideal for Staff Meetings, Retreats, or Onboarding
Topics like: Bias, Loss, Decision-Making, and More

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For deeper integration

Consultation

Trauma-Informed • Solutions

We also offer tailored guidance to meet the specific needs of your team, organization, or community. Whether you're addressing secondary trauma, navigating the effects of racism in the workplace, or responding to a critical incident, we partner with you to develop compassionate, practical, and lasting solutions.

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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.”

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

Why Our Trainings 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. Our trainings are 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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