Trauma-Informed Support Training Program

This 5-hour, online self-paced training equips helpers, educators, and community leaders with the tools to understand trauma, recognize its effects, and provide compassionate, informed support—rooted in neuroscience, safety, and connection.

What’s Included

In-Depth, Evidence-Based Curriculum

40+ video and written lessons based on the latest science around trauma-informed care, nervous system regulation, and relational support strategies.

Learn on Your Schedule

Approximately 5–7 hours total. Designed for flexibility. Pause and return anytime. Access Everything Anytime, Keep Forever. Revisit the content as many times as you like.

Certificate of Completion

Earn a certificate—no prior experience needed. Ideal for those seeking practical, professional-level, trauma-informed skills.

What You’ll Learn

  • The neuroscience of trauma—how it affects both the brain and the body. And how the brain heals.

  • How to understand stress responses through the psychology of trauma

  • How to offer support that doesn’t retraumatize, but fosters safety and trust

  • Actionable tools to expand someone’s “window of tolerance” and promote healing

Join thousands of learners from over 60 countries who’ve completed 4C Mental Health trainings—rated 4.9/5 stars for relevance to real-life situations, helpfulness of the material, and confidence in applying the skills.

This powerful training is designed to help you understand the roots of trauma and how to support others in meaningful, nonjudgmental ways. Whether you’re a friend, teacher, caregiver, aspiring professional, or even on your own healing journey and ready to give back, this course builds your confidence and capacity to help.

Trauma can affect anyone—and its ripple effects show up in behavior, relationships, and health. But healing happens in safe, informed relationships.

“Trauma is everywhere—and yet most people don’t feel prepared to respond. You don’t have to be a therapist to make a difference. With the right tools, anyone can help create safety, connection, and healing in their community.”

— Lara Gregorio, LCSW. Founder, 4C

FAQs

  • 4C Mental Health is an online platform that provides practical, science-backed mental health skills and training. Built by experts and based on proven techniques from CBT, DBT, and other clinical models, our approach puts these skills directly in your hands—conveniently and with continuous support.

  • This training is for anyone who wants to better understand trauma and support others with compassion, clarity, and confidence.

    Whether you're a:

    • Teacher, coach, or youth mentor

    • Peer supporter or caregiver

    • Community leader or volunteer

    • Health worker or mental health advocate

    • Or simply someone who shows up for others in hard moments

    …this course gives you practical tools rooted in evidence, not credentials. No prior experience is needed—just a desire to be a safe, steady presence in a world that needs more of them.

  • This training is intentionally designed to fill a gap that many formal systems have overlooked: equipping everyday people with accessible, high-impact tools to support others—whether or not they work in clinical roles.

    While this course is not currently credentialed or accredited for formal continuing education units (CEUs), it is grounded in best practices from SAMHSA, WHO, and other leading trauma-informed care frameworks.

    Upon completion, you’ll receive a certificate of completion that can be added to your resume, linkedin, or shared with employers or volunteer programs.

  • Yes—for now, this full training is being offered 100% free. There’s no catch, no hidden fees, and you’ll receive your certificate upon completion.

    We’ve made it free as part of our mission to expand access to trauma-informed tools and grow a global network of everyday helpers.

    This may not always be the case. We will begin charging for access in the future. Right now, you’re getting full access to this impactful course—at no cost—during our open access period.

    So, if it’s something you’ve been wanting to learn, now is the time.

  • When you join this training, you’ll also get free, unlimited access to the 4C online community—a global space where learners and helpers connect, share support, and grow together.

    The 4C Community is our free, online space for connection, reflection, and support.

    Inside, you’ll find:

    • Weekly prompts and reflections

    • Coping tools and guided practices

    • Stories of hope from around the world

    • A supportive network of people learning and growing together

    Whether you're here to heal, help others, or both—this is a space to stay grounded, inspired, and never alone.