Self-paced OR LIVE course

The Basics

A foundation for creating a shared language. Learn how to take control of stress — before it takes control of you — with self-paced videos and interactive exercises you can do on your own time.

What you’ll gain

Practical tools you can use the same day.

For over seven years we’ve helped thousands of people change how they live, work, and connect. Better communication isn’t just talk — it’s how we change a culture.

Reduce stress

Understand the “why” behind stress and learn concrete tools to manage it — increasing collaboration across teams and with clients.

Strengthen communication

Stronger techniques to break down barriers in your teams and communities, so people understand one another and work better together.

Build connection

Develop a deeper connection with your team and community through a shared language for resilience and trauma-informed practice.

Reducing stress, improving communication

“I’m feeling stressed, and so is everyone else. But what can I actually do about it?”

We hear it all the time. Here’s our answer: learn the “why” behind stress and how to manage it. Is it that simple? Kind of — but the problem is that most people have never been given the right tools to deal with stress.

Whether you want to improve your own leadership skills, enhance onboarding, provide ongoing workforce development, or build a trauma-informed culture, this course can help. By giving you a shared language and framework to reduce stress, you’ll break down barriers and create a more connected, effective team.

The program consists of two all-day, in-person workshops with opportunities to role-play, reflect, and practice.

The Basics · Train-the-Trainer

Become a trainer of The Basics for your own organization.

Offered in a train-the-trainer format to build the capacity of your internal leaders. Participants develop the skills and knowledge to train others on the key concepts of The Basics — and to create a trauma-informed learning environment.

*Participation in The Basics is a prerequisite for the train-the-trainer program.

Not sure where to start?

We’ll help you find the right entry point.

Book a free 30-minute consultation and we’ll talk through whether The Basics, a custom cohort, or a deeper engagement fits your team best.