Annual Conference

CRI's 2026 Annual Conference

The Road Ahead: New Frontiers in Resilience

This two-day virtual conference will be held live over Zoom on June 24 & 25 from 8:30 am – 2:00 pm Pacific Time.

Join the Community Resilience Initiative and innovators in trauma-informed practices as we chart new territory in building individual- and community-level resilience.

This year’s conference has four primary tracks:

  1. Educator
  2. Social Services
  3. Wellness
  4. Research

 

The CRI Annual conference is eligible for clock hours and continuing education units through OSPI and Gonzaga University.

Live Training Calendar

This course is eligible for 7 Clock Hours through OSPI or .7 CEUs through Gonzaga University.
 
Please inquire with your instructor(s) for more information prior to beginning your course.

Train the Trainer: Foundations of Resilience

Live Webinar

This 2-session course will be held live over Zoom from 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM Pacific Time, on May 27th & 28th.

The Train the Trainer: Foundations of Resilience course is designed for participants who have completed Foundations of Resilience and are ready to lead this work within their own organizations and communities.

This course builds on foundational knowledge by focusing on trauma-informed teaching strategies.  Participants will deepen their understanding of how to effectively deliver resilience-based content using teaching principles focusing on safety, engagement, regulation, and connection. Emphasis is placed on modeling regulation strategies, fostering psychological safety in learning environments, and adapting delivery to meet diverse participant needs.

Throughout the course, trainers will review and strengthen their mastery of core material while developing skills to tailor content to specific organizational contexts. Participants will learn strategies for adapting messaging to varied audiences, facilitating meaningful discussion, navigating resistance, and maintaining fidelity to the resilience framework while allowing for flexibility and responsiveness.

By the end of this course, participants will be prepared to confidently deliver trauma-informed resilience training that reflects best practices in adult education, honors individual and organizational needs, and strengthens sustainable, resilience-centered culture change.

This course is eligible for 5 Clock Hours through OSPI or .5 CEUs through Gonzaga University.
 
Please inquire with your instructor(s) for more information prior to beginning your course.

Foundations of Resilience

Live Webinar

This 2-session course will be held live over Zoom from 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM Pacific Time, on July 21 & 22.

Build a strong, practical foundation in trauma-informed care and resilience through CRI’s KISS framework—Knowledge, Insight, Strategies, and Structure. This course bridges theory and real-world application, equipping you with evidence-based resilience strategies you can apply immediately.

You will explore the foundational NEAR Sciences—Neuroscience, Epigenetics, ACE Studies, and Resilience—while deepening your understanding of the vital connection between knowledge and insight. Through this lens, you will learn core practices that strengthen your capacity to support others through effective self-regulation and co-regulation.

At its core, this course empowers you to confidently recognize and respond to trauma—even when an individual’s history is unknown—while fostering resilience, safety, and meaningful connection in every interaction.

WA State Clock Hours are available for these sessions.

This course is eligible for 6 Clock Hours through OSPI or .6 CEUs through Gonzaga University.
 
Please inquire with your instructor(s) for more information prior to beginning your course.

Summer Learning Series for Educators

Live Webinar

This 6-session course will be held live over Zoom in Thursdays on July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 & August 6 from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Pacific Time.

Would you like to increase your understanding of student behavior? Do you want strategies to be more Trauma Responsive? Are you interested in connecting with other educators to increase your capacity for responding with empathy?

Join us for a 6-week series for Educators. Each session will provide you with innovative information and strategies. CRI’s instructors will lead you to examine brain research, strategies for regulation, connection with staff, families and students, as well as structures that will enhance your learning environment.

This series is designed for administrators, teachers, paraeducators and other support staff who wish to build their capacity for supporting individuals impacted by Adverse Experiences (ACEs). You will have opportunities to engage with instructors and others in the educational field.

Weekly Schedule:

  • July 2 – Session 1: The Science Behind Behaviors
  • July 9 – Session 2: Creating Resilient Spaces
  • July 16 – Session 3: Regulation Strategies
  • July 23 – Session 4: De-escalation
  • July 30 – Session 5: Connecting with Caregivers
  • August 6 – Session 6: Policies and Practices
This course is eligible for 6 Clock Hours through OSPI or .6 CEUs through Gonzaga University.
 
Please inquire with your instructor(s) for more information prior to beginning your course.

Summer Learning Series for Educators

Live Webinar

This 3-session course will be held live over Zoom on Tuesday-Thursday, August 18, 19 & 20 from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Pacific Time.

Would you like to increase your understanding of student behavior? Do you want strategies to be more Trauma Responsive? Are you interested in connecting with other educators to increase your capacity for responding with empathy?

Join us for a 3-day series for Educators. Each session will provide you with innovative information and strategies. CRI’s instructors will lead you to examine brain research, strategies for regulation, connection with staff, families and students, as well as structures that will enhance your learning environment.

This series is designed for administrators, teachers, paraeducators and other support staff who wish to build their capacity for supporting individuals impacted by Adverse Experiences (ACEs). You will have opportunities to engage with instructors and others in the educational field.

Daily Schedule:

  • August 18: The Science Behind Behaviors & Creating Resilient Spaces
  • August 19: Regulation Strategies & De-escalation
  • August 20: Connecting with Caregivers & Policies and Practices

This course is eligible for three 3 Clock Hours through OSPI.

Please inquire with your instructor(s) for more information prior to beginning your course.

Trauma-Responsive Interactions for Paraeducators

Live Webinar

This single-session course will be held live over Zoom from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Pacific Time, on Wednesday, September 2.
 
This course is designed to equip paraeducators with practical knowledge and strategies to better understand and respond to student behavior through a trauma-responsive lens. Participants will explore the NEAR Sciences—Neuroscience, Epigenetics, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), and Resilience—to deepen their understanding of what drives behavior beyond what is visible in the classroom.
 
Through guided learning and real-world application, participants will examine the crisis cycle and behavior spectrum, gaining tools to recognize early warning signs and apply effective de-escalation strategies. The course also emphasizes proactive, prevention-focused approaches, supporting paraeducators in creating safe, predictable, and supportive learning environments.
 
By the end of the course, participants will be better prepared to respond to student needs with empathy, consistency, and skill—strengthening relationships and fostering resilience for both students and themselves.

Customized Training

Any Topic, On Your Schedule

Not finding what you are looking for on our Live Training Calendar?  CRI can create training based on your organization’s needs. We have a number of experts ready to assist!
 
We also provide consultation to support your resiliency journey or to help you implement trauma-informed principles into your organization’s structure, policies, or procedures. Simply reach out to CRI to learn more!

Community Resilience Initiative is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.

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