Reducing Stress, Improving Communication

(1.5 Continuing Education Credits Available)

Stress is everywhere.

Teams feel it.
Leaders feel it.
Communities feel it.

And when stress rises, communication often breaks down—misunderstandings increase, collaboration becomes harder, and people feel more disconnected.

But stress doesn’t have to derail relationships or teams.

When people understand how stress works and have tools to respond to it, communication improves and connection grows.

The Basics: Reducing Stress, Improving Communication introduces a practical framework that helps individuals and teams understand stress, strengthen communication, and build more supportive environments.

This training provides the shared language and tools needed to reduce stress and increase collaboration across teams and communities.

What You’ll Gain

Understand Stress

Learn how stress impacts the brain, body, and behavior—and why people respond the way they do.

Improve Communication

Develop practical strategies that reduce misunderstandings and help conversations stay productive, even during challenging moments.

Strengthen Connection

Build a shared language for resilience that helps teams work better together and support the people they serve.

Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:

• Describe how stress affects thinking, behavior, and communication
• Recognize common stress responses in themselves and others
• Explain how stress impacts our capacity to problem solve and collaborate
• Apply simple strategies to reduce stress and improve communication
• Use shared language and tools to strengthen teamwork and connection

This training is ideal for:

• Leaders and supervisors
• Human service professionals
• Educators and school staff
• Healthcare workers
• Community organizations
• Anyone who wants stronger communication and healthier teams

No prior training is required.

Continuing Education Credits

1.5 Continuing Education Credits Available

The Institute on Violence, Abuse and Trauma (IVAT) is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. IVAT maintains responsibility for this continuing education program and its content.

The California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) accepts APA continuing education credit for license renewal for LCSWs, LMFTs, LPCCs, and LEPs.

APA approval satisfies requirements for different disciplines in many states; however, requirements vary. Please check with your state credentialing board.

IVAT is also approved to provide continuing education for:

• Nurses – California Board of Registered Nurses (CEP #13737)
• Attorneys – State Bar of California (MCLE Provider #11600)
• Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselors – CCAPP (Provider #IS-03-499-02263)

Ready to Build Stronger Communication and Reduce Stress?

Become part of the Resilience Learning Community and deepen your skills.

Terms:

$120 / Year

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What's Included?

Access to Community Learning Portal
Personalized Member Profile
Monthly Community Check-in
Access to the "Trauma-Informed Approach: Three Myths Busted” Webinar
Resilience-Building Training
Community Calendar
"The Basics On Demand” Training + CEUs
Access to past training workshops
Community Direct Messaging
and much more...