Date: May 14, 2026
Time: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm ET / 8:00 am – 10:00 am PT
Format:   Live interactive training offered via Zoom

Presented by: Laura Garder, MA LPC (See Bio)

You must attend the entire live training and complete an evaluation to be eligible for CE credits. If you seek only psychology credits, the evaluation is optional, and you can remain anonymous.

Online Training Description:

A 2023 Safer Society survey found that up to 80% of professionals working in sexual abuse prevention reported symptoms of burnout. Many of these professionals engage in self-care practices, most often outside of the workplace. While such strategies are undoubtedly beneficial, there is value in strengthening one’s capacities to manage stress in real time—especially during those moments when the emotional demands of this work are most keenly felt.

Ms. Lauren Garder is very familiar with the stressors inherent in abuse-prevention work. Drawing on her experience in domestic violence and fatality review, she offers this introduction to CE-CERT out of a continuing commitment to supporting the wellbeing of professionals in this field.

CE-CERT (Components for Enhancing Career Experience and Reducing Trauma) was originally developed by Brian C. Miller, PhD. It provides a framework of concrete skills and practices designed to reduce job-related stress and enhance the satisfaction of helping work. The goal of CE-CERT is not merely to survive one’s vocation, but to find it deeply rewarding and sustainable.

CE-CERT emphasizes conscious engagement in five key areas:

• Experiential engagement
• Conscious narrative
• Parasympathetic recovery
• Reducing rumination
• Reducing emotional labor

Evidence-informed and widely implemented, CE-CERT has been embraced across diverse professional settings where individuals work closely with clients experiencing trauma.

As a result of this training, participants will be able to:

1) Explain the effects of exposure to workplace stress and client trauma
2) Describe five real-time skill areas for coping with stress
3) Explain genuine feelings to others in a constructive manner
4) Identify physical activities that reduce real-time stress experiences

Interactive Follow-Up Meeting

Attendees are invited to join an open discussion 15 minutes following the end of the training, where you can engage with fellow attendees by turning on your camera and microphone. This is an opportunity to share your experiences and contribute to a meaningful exchange of ideas. Time will be allocated to address questions or insights from the training. Please note that attendance is optional and will not affect your eligibility for a training certificate.

We can refund your training fee up to 24 hours prior to the start of the training.

To view all training details and review our list of frequently asked questions, please click here to visit the promotional page.