Certified in Team Awareness for Workplace Wellness (Level 2/Master Level) in 2024. To date, Amy has facilitated approximately 20 sessions to 200 individuals in various organizational settings. She works as the Community Engagement & Training Coordinator with the Herkimer County Prevention Council, a program of Catholic Charities of Herkimer County, NY, working with individuals across the lifespan in the substance use field. Her training experience covers substance use prevention, recovery, overall well-being, and cultural competency.

"I love these trainings because they not only create a space and time for individuals to self-reflect and reaffirm their strengths and values, but allow them the opportunity to be vulnerable with themselves and those they work with. Life can be challenging, and these trainings remind us to take time to care for our well-being — and provide knowledge and tools so individuals feel better equipped to navigate their overall health and wellness."

Certified in Team Awareness for Workplace Wellness (Level 2/Master Level) in 2024. Julie has delivered 25 training sessions to over 500 participants and currently trains in the Central NY region.

"I have been a trainer for more than 30 years, most of that time in the world of addiction prevention. As we emerged from COVID, the adult workforce became a priority in the overall wellness of our communities. We learned that employers were deeply concerned about the mental health and wellbeing of the workforce — and that they didn't have adequate, accessible, effective responses. We've been able to offer trainings all over the region, and the feedback and data show we're really making a difference."

Fun fact: Julie is a musician and has been involved in everything from Fiddler on the Roof to Handel's Messiah.

Nancy trains virtually and lives in Massachusetts. She works as a Wellness Professional in sales and in support of speaking engagements.

Why did you take this course?

"When I attended the WWCMA Annual Conference in 2019, I participated in Joel's seminar and was excited to learn more. The conference focused on Resilience and I wanted to be involved in bringing more skills to others."

What value does it have for you?

"At the time of the training, I was processing my own stress and wanted to improve my coping skills. My caretaking responsibilities were about to ramp up, and I also wanted to provide skills to others in the 'sandwich generation,' managing the care of their children and their parents."

Sue works as a Medical Writer at Lehigh Valley Health Network Office of Research and Innovation and is founder of Duck Sauce Life, LLC, a writing and editing company specializing in life story facilitation and manuscript preparation.

Why did you take this course?

"One can never know enough about the human condition. Resilience is a fascinating topic that requires deep personal work and a willingness to hold space for self and others. Dr. Joel Bennett's facilitation style encourages introspection and connection, and OWLS programming sends participants away with useful tools and techniques for immediate implementation. I took this course as much for my own growth as for finding ways to support others in my roles as writer, teacher, colleague, friend, and mother."

What value does it have for you?

"I appreciate the fully customizable copy of the Resilience & Thriving facilitator materials, along with Dr. Bennett's book, Raw Coping Power. But by far, the most valuable outcome is having blazed a trail to Joel himself, who reminds us that thriving is about what happens along the way."

Candy works as a Prevention Services Director and took the Resilience & Thriving certificate training to increase prevention training offerings to her community partners.

What value does it have for you?

"This program is easily understood by all levels of staff and very timely. The feedback I have received has been very favorable — participants appreciated a training that didn't take a lot of time out of busy schedules, made them more aware of their stress and unhealthy coping, and encouraged supporting each other. This has been a great way for teams to take time to learn about and from each other."

Tracy works as a Lecturer and University Supervisor at Binghamton University and as an Early Intervention Specialist. She took this course to share the information with educators and others in the community who work with children.

What value does it have for you?

"We often speak about self-care for educators, and I appreciate how this course is preventative and action-focused. It is crucial that we support our workforce as much as we support our students — this workshop helps people recognize their own needs and then work to effectively deal with stress."

Carolyn is the owner of Edenic Labor, offering complimentary consultation sessions, personal coaching, group coaching, and workshops on a variety of workplace wellness topics. Edenic Labor is committed to the restoration of people through dignified labor — building plans, systems, and organizations that support caregivers across life sectors.

What value does it have for you?

"We now have the tools to support our clients in self-assessing their unique and collective responses to specific stressors in the work environment, to make a greater impact on their overall well-being, and to repurpose stress for thriving, reimagine their labor, and advocate for change in their work environments."

Christina works as the Tioga County Coordinator for Prevention Services (CASA-Trinity, Inc.), serves as Project Director of the Tioga County Allies in Substance Abuse Prevention (ASAP) Coalition, and is a certified Baptiste Power Vinyasa Yoga Instructor.

What value does it have for you?

"One of my personal and professional goals is to help create positive and supportive environments for people to live, work, and raise children in. This course has helped me assess my own thriving and resilience as well as facilitate others in learning more about themselves and how they can choose to thrive at home, at work, and in the community."

Cynthia works as a Certified Holistic Health and Wellness Coach, delivering presentations on wellness topics related to diet, healthy lifestyle, and overall self-care for individuals and groups.

What value does it have for you?

"I can't say enough about how fantastic the Resilience Facilitator Training is. I have delivered the training to various groups and it has clearly made a significant impact — participants consistently gave the training the highest ratings, with 100 percent recommending it to others. The slide deck, facilitator notes, workbook, and handouts made me feel very prepared, and the training can be tailored to many different groups — from one 90-minute session to a more intensive series over several weeks. I hear comments such as 'I know my early warning signs for stress better now' and 'I am more aware when I am using unhealthy coping strategies.'"

Laura works as a Well-Being Coordinator and Health Coach, and took the course to add to the Employee Health & Well-Being program offerings at the University of Delaware.

What value does it have for you?

"This course has provided me with a unique and impactful way to view and talk about stress with our employees, and a new perspective on how to lead workshops that are educational and engaging. Personally, this course has changed my life — since attending the training and facilitating it, I have experienced a significant reduction in the severity of my anxiety and have learned to be more kind to myself."

Michael is an inspirational keynote speaker, author, Master Trainer, and Founder & CEO of Michael K. Jackson International, a professional speaking and resilience training firm. He is based in Maryland and speaks and trains globally.

What value does it have for you?

"I'd been sharing my resilience story in my 'Power of a P.L.A.N.' keynotes and workshops as a means of inspiring, empowering, and equipping purpose-driven business leaders around the world. As a result of Dr. Bennett's Facilitator and Coach courses, I'm now better equipped with additional tools in my resilience toolkit to facilitate not only my own thriving, but that of my clients as well."

After serving the regional construction industry for 40 years, John partnered with Washington University researchers to study and implement safety programs — moving over time toward viewing mental health as a vital safety factor and taking a Total Worker Health approach. With the construction sector ranking near the top for both opioid abuse and suicide, John's OWLS training has benefited contractors and construction workers alike in dealing with stress and building resilience on and off the job site.

Laurie works as a trainer of mental health coaches and faculty at an online university, and has trained hundreds of health professionals to deliver evidence-based treatment in hospital, health department, military, and university settings. She incorporates Resilience tools into follow-up coaching as part of relapse prevention, helped initiate a Resilience Community of Practice in June 2020, and — as an avid ballroom dancer and instructor — is exploring the application of resilience tools utilizing body awareness.

Brittany works as a Health & Wellbeing Consultant at Borislow Insurance. She took the course to help empower her community — clients, colleagues, and friends — to make their mental health a priority and realize that life happens for us, not to us.

What value does it have for you?

"My passion for empowering others stems from my personal struggle of learning to live with and ultimately overcome both depression and anxiety. With the right tools and support you can cope, build resiliency, and thrive — and show up for ourselves and the world in the most healthy, productive, and compassionate way possible."

Kelly works as a Director of Wellness Services, routinely supporting employers and employees in stressful industries.

Why did you take this course?

"These employees are very committed to the purpose of their work, but need support. As a Facilitator of the Resilience and Thriving Course, I can offer tools that help them excel and stay in positions that mean so much to them. Our lives and stress are always changing, but the path to resilience and thriving is always there."

Julia is the Health Management Program Specialist at Health New England in Springfield, MA. With a background in Applied Exercise Science and an ACSM exercise physiologist certification, she develops wellness initiatives for municipalities, community centers, corporate fitness, health plans, and hospital environments.

What value does it have for you?

"Living healthfully is a journey. What I love about the Resilience and Thriving course is that it goes beyond education and provides real tools and resources to spark behavior change — enabling people to take action steps to be strong and live through stress and trials with purpose."

Roger was certified in Team Readiness in 2010 and trains in Maine and nationally.

Amber is self-employed as an independent contractor in Iowa. She chose this course as a unique opportunity to engage with a new, evidence-based program in the state — staying ahead of trends in the field and contributing to practices grounded in the latest research.

What value does it have for you?

"This course has provided significant value professionally and personally. The evidence-based approach and new insights have improved my decision-making, resiliency, and problem-solving, translating into more effective communication and better management in both professional and personal contexts."

Lauren works as the Assistant Director for Clinton Substance Abuse Council. She took the course as part of a statewide grant strategy addressing excessive adult alcohol misuse and alcohol-involved deaths in adults aged 45+.

What value does it have for you?

"This course addresses behavioral risks associated with substance use among employees and how it affects them personally. It has been shown effective in reducing problem drinking and encouraging employees to get help if they need it. It truly can create a positive ripple effect in our community."

Christine works as a Prevention Supervisor at Prairie Ridge Integrated Behavioral Healthcare and took this course for a statewide grant strategy addressing adult alcohol misuse.

What value does it have for you?

"The training is an amazing tool for any adult — a reminder to use healthy coping and stress management skills and to be a better listener, while putting more positivity out into the world. I believe this training will have a positive impact on our communities."

Michael holds the position of Certified Prevention Specialist at Prairie Ridge, an integrated behavioral health organization in Mason City, Iowa. As Coordinator for the Partnership for Success to Prevent Alcohol Misuse (PFS-PAM), he is dedicated to reducing substance misuse in Cerro Gordo County. Michael is also an experienced educator skilled in teaching on public disability benefits, known for simplifying complex topics into accessible and engaging instruction.

Penny works as a Health Promotion Associate coordinating Drug Free Communities and Community Partnership Tobacco Use Prevention and Control grants at Cerro Gordo County Department of Public Health.

What value does it have for you?

"This is a favorite method to teach. Walking with people through the process, seeing and feeling their 'aha' moments, and watching them apply Dr. Bennett's techniques is amazing. Giving people applicable, simple approaches they can implement in any setting brings a sense of comfort and relief — not only to those who take the training, but to everyone in their relationship circles. It's a win-win!"

Meg works as the Director of Healthy Cultures at TiER1 Performance, which dedicates resources to improving mental health in the workplace, including pro bono initiatives like the "Start the Conversation" toolkit.

What value does it have for you?

"This course provided a valuable framework for reflecting on current life stressors and coping habits, and for intentionally strengthening skills to build greater resiliency and thrive. The impact this can have personally, and by modeling these behaviors within families, teams, and organizations, is tremendous."

Dr. Ellen Burts-Cooper is the senior managing partner of Improve Consulting and Training Group, providing personal and professional development training, coaching, and consultation. She has been a facilitator for over 20 years, with a focus on wellness since 2014.

Why did you take this course?

"I wanted the knowledge and expertise to help clients facing the physical, mental, and emotional consequences of long-term work-related stress. Managing wellness and preventing long-term stress is critical to a comprehensive approach for the clients I serve."

Jessica works as a Training and Development Partner. The Resilience and Thriving training appealed to her while pursuing her master's degree in Health and Wellness Management.

What value does it have for you?

"This course provides our employees with tools to build resilience and allows us to problem-solve as a group. With employees all over the country, it provides an interactive platform where they can network and learn tips from colleagues. Personally, this course has helped me grow as a facilitator and get to know our employees better, which helps me better support them."

Dana has worked in employee fitness and wellness for over a decade helping individuals change their behavior. She is a National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach and Certified Mindful Change Coach specializing in health and wellness, resilience and mindset, and stress management. Dana Bender Wellness also provides virtual yoga and fitness instruction, supporting busy professionals, individuals who want to reduce rumination and anxiety, and women incorporating more self-care into their routines.

What value does it have for you?

"I found the course extremely valuable — the content applies across various contexts, and participants leave with concrete ways to use the information in their work and personal life."

Janelle is an Independent Health Coach and Certified Wellness Practitioner with Soulistic Well-Being LLC, holding credentials in strength training, physical therapy assistance, and wellness coaching, with a Health and Wellness Coaching Certificate from UW-Stevens Point and the National Wellness Institute (NBHWC-approved).

Why did you take this course?

"I saw a need for training others how to identify stressors, learn effective coping skills, and build resilience to become their best self holistically. The Facilitator course provided professionalized language, assessments, and training to help workplaces of all sizes manage stress and thrive; the Coaching course gave me tools to help clients build healthy, sustainable habits through SMART goals and co-created action plans."

What value does it have for you?

"By utilizing the tools of resilience, we can approach life with a growth mindset and purpose. I suffered a career-ending knee injury and developed PTSD, CRPS, and generalized anxiety — all of it is now part of my story of resilience and thriving, and I can empathize and help others walk through their own journeys."

Cathy works as a Visiting Instructor at Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI), where one of her courses is Stress Prevention and Management.

What value does it have for you?

"I love the activities and discussions in the program. They've allowed me to draw students out more, resulting in richer discussion in class — and helped me better understand the students' needs so we focus on what's important to them."

Sandy is self-employed as a transformational change leader for businesses and individuals seeking to reach their full potential. Retired from the healthcare industry — where she served as an improvement coach, quality analyst, and manager for patient- and family-centered care — Sandy is a sojourner trainer for Journey of Facilitation and Collaboration, facilitates workshops and retreats promoting compassion, vitality, and self-awareness, is certified through the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi, and holds a master's degree in Human Resource Management.

Liana joined the Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce in 2013 as a project coordinator for the Small Business Development Center, and later coordinated IHCC's collaboration with the Illinois Latino Family Commission around the Affordable Care Act. As director of the Substance Free Workplace (SFW) program, she promotes healthy work environments that support healthy, engaged employees who actively contribute to business growth and success.

Joanne is an instructor at BGSU, teaching courses in Health Promotion, Public Health, and Human Development & Family Studies for the past 17 years. She is a Certified Health Education Specialist and certified trainer for the American Institute for Preventive Medicine, and serves as quarter-time Executive Director for the American Academy of Health Behavior (AAHB).

"I have provided Team Awareness Training for the County Road Commission, Quad Graphics (a multinational printing company), and many nonprofits. The outcomes from the training were positive and created awareness and policy in all the venues I have facilitated."

Kaylee works as a Health Strategist at Hylant.

What value does it have for you?

"The course provided me with a breadth of knowledge and tools I've started using in my daily work — understanding the perspectives, factors, and strategies to consider when implementing a wellness program. I've become a more confident leader in guiding our clients through thoughtful and impactful wellbeing initiatives because of this course."

Maddison took the course to grow as a leader and understand more about creating organizational impact through well-being initiatives.

What value does it have for you?

"The certification helped me understand how to leverage my strengths and skills to influence and lead others through organizational change."

Stacy works as the Health & Well-being Nurse at AriensCo. She initially reached out to Joel for guidance on developing a team of Well-being Champions — and ended up recruiting seven others to join her on a journey of self-discovery and the creation of an amazing team of Well-being Leaders.

What value does it have for you?

"Our team includes individuals from the assembly line, safety, recruiting, orientation, and HR. Joel and his team do an incredible job of teaching content, providing tools, and connecting with individuals. The group and individual coaching sessions were invaluable for my personal growth — and we've begun scaling and spreading this work, creating a team of Well-being Champions!"

Jessica works as the Wellness Manager for St. Elizabeth Healthcare and is the owner of Fit Life with Jessica, LLC, providing health coaching and personal training services.

What value does it have for you?

"My professional goal is to help others learn the skills for resilience and thriving at work and home. I want to facilitate an environment of psychological safety through these workshops to deepen our positive culture of well-being."

Frann spent 25 years as an educator — athletic coach, teacher, school counselor, assistant principal, principal, and assistant superintendent. In 2022 she retired from public education and opened FLUX Coaching and Consulting. Frann has extensive experience fostering leadership in others and believes the foundation of strong leadership is personal wellness. Her coaching focuses on the well-being of the whole person, and her team trainings foster relationships that enhance organizational wellness.

Amanda works as the Director of Public Affairs for the Colorado Physician Health Program, and took the course to assist the medical community of Colorado in their pursuit of medical staff wellbeing — and thus, safer patient care.

What value does it have for you?

"I am better equipped to meet medical facilities where they are — approaching the difficult conversations of how well their medical staff is, what wellbeing efforts are needed, and where their greatest limitations lie, with a humble approach. I'm excited to join medical staffs in their quest for the healthiest staff!"

Meri took this course to have a research- and results-proven workshop to run with her attorney colleagues in Montana. Her mission is to eliminate chronic stress for the legal profession — she runs a family law firm focused on collaboration and a consulting business, Forza Consulting, working with attorneys and law firms on workplace wellbeing.

What value does it have for you?

"The resilience and thriving curriculum has given me an effective and concrete way to introduce wellbeing concepts to my colleagues. The workshop fosters great conversation and helps us gain insight into our sources of stress and what we can do community-wide to reduce chronic stress."

Sabrina is a nationally certified health, wellness, resilience, and motivational coach offering transformative coaching for individuals, couples, families, and teams. Drawing on academic preparation in psychology and 30 years of experience, Sabrina builds extraordinary trust with clients, fostering stillness, groundedness, and harmony, and engendering flexibility, adaptability, coherence, and stability.

Why did you take this course?

"Trauma often causes illness of the body, mind, and soul. Resilience skills provide an effective method to heal the effects of trauma that can be learned by any person who is willing — meaning the person who wants to heal from trauma has it within their control to do so."

Dan is a clinical psychologist licensed in Georgia and Oregon who has worked in behavioral health since 1980 — over 20 years as a direct healthcare provider, 20 years in managed behavioral healthcare management, and since 2016 in the disability insurance industry, focusing on disability prevention, stay-at-work, return-to-work, and health management integration.

What value does it have for you?

"Resilience training is not a panacea — it doesn't replace appropriate treatment or fix a toxic company culture. Still, learning how to identify and address stress before it becomes overwhelming is a skill for everyone. In my opinion, the Resilience to Thriving course is an essential skill for every behavioral health professional."

Karen is a Holistic Health Coach, author, and speaker, and President/Owner of Dr. Karen Wolfe, Inc.

What value does it have for you?

"The power of this workshop is having participants reflect on ideas that create a mind shift from upper limits to new possibilities to thrive in their life. Participants love the workbook and have told me they return to it after the workshop to reinforce the learning and behavior change."

Susan is a Certified Ergonomic Assessment Specialist who specializes in employee compliance in ergonomics and wellness, and hosts the radio talk show "Investing in the Future: Creating Wealth Through Health." As a certified facilitator of the Raw Coping Power module of Team Awareness, she helps employees recognize the signs, sources, and triggers of their stress, learn the SEC (stress–evaluate–cope) model, and make healthier choices — leading to improved engagement, focus, health, and work relationships, and reduced absenteeism and health-risk behaviors.

"I delivered Team Awareness to about 300 staff members (including managers) of the Grand Ronde Tribal Government and have assisted Dr. Bennett in training-of-trainers and with the Native Learning Center. Team Awareness is a beneficial training for all workers at all levels — for their career, their work environment, and their personal lives. The stress management and tolerance modules especially have allowed me to look at situations in new and helpful ways. Highly recommended."

Michele is an Industrial/Organizational Psychologist and Consultant, and founder/owner of BridgeWell Consulting, LLC, which specializes in organizational design and well-being strategy. She is currently working on her Sports Psychology certification. Michele started her practice to help workplaces bridge organizational design and well-being strategy — providing not only the tools, but the environment required for the best employee well-being outcomes.

What value does it have for you?

"The brain fascinates me — particularly how impactful our thoughts are to our physiological responses. Participating in a workshop that addresses the basic responses to stress and how to reframe our thinking to elicit a new, more thoughtful response was exciting! This new response moves us from surviving to thriving!"

Dianna is an independent health coach and professional wellness trainer with the AZ Department of Health Services for the Healthy AZ Worksites Program, and is becoming certified to facilitate Chronic Disease Self-Management programs with Dignity Health. After 25+ years in clinical and leadership roles in healthcare, she is committed to living a life of thriving — and wants that for others.

What value does it have for you?

"Once aware of the innate way our brains respond to stress as a function of survival, it was empowering to participate in a workshop that focuses on retraining our brains to react and respond so it leads to thriving versus surviving."

Amy works as the Human Resources Generalist for Solari Crisis & Human Services. Mental health is a passion of hers — "when people do not know their limits, and how to handle those limits, it can lead to much bigger struggles in life."

What value does it have for you?

"Resilience to Thriving is very similar to my path in life — the value is endless. Taking this course encouraged me to write my resilience story, which I had planned to do for years, and reminded me that helping others is still very close to my heart. I realize the importance of recognizing your own stressors and handling them in ways that lead to a thriving lifestyle, and I'm thrilled to share these concepts with others."

Lisa works as the Employee Wellness & Engagement Coordinator for the City of Chandler and is pursuing her Wellness Coaching Certification. After 20+ years in a NYC hospital — through 9/11 and COVID — she became acutely aware of how individuals and groups react and respond to stress, and took this course to learn the concepts behind growth and change so she can support others in their life experiences.

What value does it have for you?

"After years of 'de-stressing,' it was wonderful to partake in a workshop that focuses on the neuroplasticity of our brains to retrain how we react and respond to stress. This workshop breaks it all down, and Dr. Bennett and team have enabled us to discover both individual and team ways to use and grow these skills with friends, families, and colleagues."

Laura works as the Health Promotion Manager at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma, creating programming to positively impact the wellbeing and wholeness of the Airmen she serves.

What value do the courses have for you?

"I've taken purposeful actions to create a lasting wellbeing ripple effect — using the Wellbeing Leadership and Humble Inquiry tools to ask the right questions, have more meaningful conversations, and empower others to do the same. The Resilience & Thriving tools engage the Airmen who attend — I love seeing the moment they truly understand how their stressors, coping style, and lifestyle factors can work together to move them from coping to thriving!"

Dr. Bezner serves as a National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach and as a professor at Texas State University, where she helps lead the employee wellness program.

What value does it have for you?

"The resilience training program provides tangible skills you can teach people to reframe stress and thrive. I've delivered the training for students, faculty, and healthcare providers, and it has been well received in all settings. So much of what people experience as 'stress' is under their control, even though it doesn't feel that way."

Courtney's career began in the beverage industry with Republic National Distributing Company in 2003, moving through sales and spirits management before earning a bachelor's degree in Human Resources and Organizational Development and rising to HR Director supporting corporate and nationwide teams. She is an advocate for organizational behavior and culture, an Ambassador for the American Heart Association, a Certified Worksite Wellness Specialist, and a facilitator of Raw Coping Power, with certifications from DDI Global and the Center for Creative Leadership.

Chuck helped develop Team Resilience for OWLS and conducted all trainings for the YIW grant.

What value has it had for you?

"Now that I am a counselor, my knowledge of both programs has been invaluable while working with individuals with substance abuse issues and their family members — and anyone dealing with excessive stress or communication challenges."

Duane was certified in Team Awareness in 2004 and trains in Texas.

Carroll works as a Psychologist for the Mecklenburg County Department of Social Services, Clinical and Contractual Services Division. The course fits the department's goal of becoming a Trauma Responsive Organization and its work as a leading DSS/Trauma Informed Learning Community.

What value does it have for you?

"Our tenacity to bounce back in the face of sometimes unimaginable situations is what gives us our power as human beings. Resiliency is the other side of the trauma coin."

Amore' works as a Public Health Educator at the Mecklenburg County Public Health Department (MCPH), one of three Public Health Educators of the Community Engagement Program within the MCPH Office of Health Equity. She trained through MCPH's ReCAST program (Resiliency in Communities After Stress and Trauma).

What value does it have for you?

"This course empowers people — it has shown me that you can transmute stress into something more positive. People can utilize stress to create healthier lifestyle habits and learn more about themselves. To me this course is about so much more than just coping with stress; it gives you a different perspective on how to live life and handle challenges."

Carla is a Certified Trauma Informed Advocate, TEDx speaker, award-winning author, and proud boy mom. As a keynote speaker, she provides workshops that support communities in becoming trauma-informed and practicing self-care, drawing on her memoir "Journey to the Son" and companion works including "My Big Notebook," "The Compassionate Companion," and "My Epic Flow." Carla is a team member on a PCORI research study with Duke, UCLA, and Brown focusing on youth presenting with suicidal ideation at the emergency department, and serves as Board Chair of the Black Youth Wellness Initiative. She earned an M.S. in HR management from The American University, an M.S. in organizational development from Johns Hopkins, and a B.A. in sociology from Indiana University.

Jaramial is a Public Health Educator at Mecklenburg County Public Health Department in Charlotte, NC. He took the course to equip those in his community who may never have been taught what resiliency and healthy coping skills look like.

What value does it have for you?

"This information is so important to share, especially in underserved populations. Connecting resiliency with the capability to acknowledge stress is crucial — as is recognizing stressors and developing healthy coping skills to thrive. The importance of knowing your set point has not been taught in a typical educational atmosphere, so something we may have tolerated for a long period can be unhealthy simply because we were never taught to recognize it."

Lisa works as a Program Manager and Lead Facilitator in the Health Performance and Strategies Department of AdventHealth, facilitating health and well-being programs to companies outside the AdventHealth organization.

What value does it have for you?

"This course provided me with a different perspective on resilience. The content allows participants to identify their stress and their response, and provides an opportunity to set goals and intentions that will ultimately change behaviors. Participants will appreciate the holistic approach to transform stress and ultimately thrive!"

Michele works as a speaker and professional development trainer, and is a Grief Recovery Method Specialist.

What value does it have for you?

"The approach with Resilience and Thriving is unique in helping people recognize they have inherent skills to grow in resilience — and to see the link between lifestyle factors, stress, and coping style. It is a practical, holistic, strength-based body of learning, and my participants immediately implement their learning for success!"

Cassandra works as a Certified Wellness Coach. Her journey has focused on identifying stress factors — especially the intangible ones we don't see — and relieving stress in a positive way.

What value does it have for you?

"For me, it was the clarity around early and later warning signs that brought value. We never know what another person is going through, and stopping to evaluate the reality of a situation can bring a different perspective. We need to be aware of the signs not only for ourselves but for those around us, too."

Stephany works as a Health Promotion Manager and Fitwel Ambassador. Because of her own journey of becoming resilient and learning to thrive in the face of adversity, she knows how important tools and skills are to success.

What value does it have for you?

"I work daily with employers and employees where mental health issues and stress are leading causes of presenteeism, absenteeism, low morale, and lost productivity. As a Facilitator, I teach tried-and-true techniques that help participants face and thrive through stressful events at work and at home. It gives me great joy to return to a worksite and hear an employee tell me how a tool has positively impacted their life — even better when they've taught it to a spouse or child."

Trinity has over 20 years of human resources experience, primarily in the public sector, and is currently the HR Manager for a county government, certified with the Public Sector Human Resource Association since 2006. Her life motto — "Bloom Where You're Planted" — is based on the scientific model of how humans deal with stress, the flourishing flower.

From participants:

"Trinity's calm demeanor, with a touch of comedic relief, compels the audience to lean in with attentiveness and full engagement. Those tips will withstand the test of time, and I continually practice some of them to this day. Hands down, Trinity Faucett is one of the best presenters I have encountered." — Rosalind M. Cross, Executive Director of Workforce Development & WIOA Programs

April has delivered both training programs to county employees with very positive ratings. Working for Washington County, Tennessee since 1994, she has developed programs and projects to create better working environments — rewriting county policies, establishing an effective Employee Assistance Program, and collaborating with the Safety Director on new policies, procedures, and addiction programs for employees.

DeeAnna is a Certified Substance Abuse Prevention Consultant trained in Team Readiness, Team Awareness, and Stress Management, which she has delivered to businesses, nonprofits, and governmental organizations. She has delivered Team Readiness mini-modules with the NC National Guard, where soldiers discuss coping skills, deployment and reintegration challenges, and supporting each other in positively coping with stress. Surveys indicate most soldiers found Team Readiness a benefit to their own health and wellness.

LaTasha is a Substance Abuse Prevention Program Director for a community nonprofit, certified to implement Team Awareness and trained to implement Team Readiness. She thoroughly enjoys implementing the modules and thinks the Stress Management module is a must for everyone!

Eirásmin is a bilingual (English/Spanish) Board Certified Health Coach and Wellness Strategist, owner of Back to Life's Basics, and founder/CEO of the Wellness for Growth Foundation. She teaches workshops on holistic wellness, nutrition, stress management, and energy management, culturally adapting presentations for diverse audiences.

"As a certified trainer of Raw Coping Power, I can attest to its effectiveness. Participant outcomes show improved confidence to evaluate life's stressors, greater recognition that healthy coping is a choice, greater ability to recognize when coping isn't working, and more knowledge on how and where to get help."

Paul was certified in Stress Management in 2011 and trains in Georgia.

"I have provided Team Awareness training in two local restaurants. Because of the training, both places are now drug-free workplaces and have established new policies with employees."

Carie works as the Director of Operations at the Addiction Prevention Coalition, a nonprofit focused on addiction prevention through awareness and education. The EHC course provided the framework and tools for the coalition's Prevention Partners Seminars — inspiring and practical, delivered through the lens of wellness.

What value does it have for you?

"I love the underlying concept of mindfulness and taking back ownership over our health. We use these trainings with adults in the workplace, in education settings, and in community meetings — and have tailored them for students with fun, competitive games. Our pre- and post-testing evaluations show our goals are being reached."

Terri-Ann works as an Executive & Leadership Coach with leaders globally. "As a 17+ year entrepreneur and leader, I know the long-term effects of stress and its ability to hinder your growth professionally. Resilience is a trait that I believe ALL leaders can encompass on their path to greatness."

What value does it have for you?

"Leaders and entrepreneurs experience an unprecedented amount of overwhelm and stress. When working with these individuals on their professional development, it matters to me to focus on assisting them from the inside out. Thus, resilience is a necessity."

Zdenka is certified in Raw Coping Power.