Ready to make a difference?

S.T.A.R.T. here.

Learn trauma-informed mindfulness tools you can use right away — for yourself and the people you show up for every day.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Mindful S.T.A.R.T. (Stress, Trauma, and Anxiety Response Training) is a foundational course for anyone ready to better understand how stress and trauma live in the body and what to do about it. Whether you're supporting others professionally or simply want to take better care of yourself, this training gives you practical, research-backed tools rooted in trauma-informed mindfulness.

What To Expect

This is a 12-hour, hands-on workshop — not just a lecture. You'll leave with real knowledge and tools you can start using right away. By the end of this training, you'll have a grounded understanding of:

How your nervous system responds to stress, trauma, and anxiety
The difference between stress, trauma, and anxiety — and how they're connected
Mindful strategies for self-regulation and emotional management
The latest research in trauma-informed care
What it truly means to be trauma-informed
How to keep growing and support your community long after the weekend ends

WHO IS THIS FOR

This training was built for people who show up for others — professionally or personally. If any of these sound like you, you're in the right place:

Educators
Community Organizers
HR Professionals
Yoga & Wellness Practitioners
Mental Health Professionals
First Responders
Law Enforcement
Essential Workers
Military Service Members & Veterans

Not sure if this is for you? Reach out — we'd love to help you figure it out.

Sample Workshop Schedule:

FRIDAY • 5:00–8:00 PM
A grounding evening to open the weekend. We explore the stress + trauma response, begin foundational emotional fitness practices, and close with an embodied Awareness Breathwork session.

SATURDAY • 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
A full training day focused on emotional mapping, relational leadership, and practical skills you can use immediately. Includes a midday lunch break at 12:30 PM, applied practice labs, and embodied integration work.

SUNDAY • 10:00 AM–3:00 PM
A restorative and community-centered closing day. We deepen into leadership tools, practice facilitation, and group integration. Includes optional morning tea/coffee and a closing soundbath.

GRADUATION • 3:15–4:00 PM
Certificate ceremony, community circle, and final reflections.