TIWL Training Academy

Welcome to our on-demand video library for coaches, clinicians, and lifters to explore the principles of trauma-informed weightlifting.

Self-Paced Learning

Intro + Foundations Bundle

75 Minutes (Intro) + 15hrs (Foundations) | Self Paced | 100% Online Jumpstart your journey in Trauma-Informed Weightlifting (TIWL) with this all-in-one bundle, combining the Intro to TIWL and the Foundations course. Learn the core principles of trauma-informed care, movement-based healing, and how strength training can support resilience and empowerment. Through foundational theory, case studies, and practical tools, you’ll gain the knowledge to create safer, more supportive spaces for trauma-impacted individuals

$269.00 USD

Intro to TIWL

75 Minutes | 100% Online | Self-Paced This low-cost and accessible introductory program is designed for anyone interested in learning more about the who we are, what we do, the impact of trauma, and benefits of Trauma Informed Weight Lifting. This program is appropriate for all professions.

$49.00 USD

Self Paced Foundations of Trauma Informed Weight Lifting

15 Hours | 1.5 NASM CEU's | 100% Online Healing and strength don’t have to wait for the next cohort. With TIWL’s Self-Paced Foundations Training, you’ll gain the essential frameworks of trauma-informed coaching — at your own pace, on your own schedule.

$249.00 USD

Self Paced Foundations in TIWL Bundle

17 hrs | Self Paced | 100% Online Level up your Trauma-Informed Weightlifting (TIWL) practice with our Foundations Bundle, which includes the full Foundations course plus two insightful videos: Strength Training as Trauma Care and TIWL as an Adjunctive Intervention for Adolescents. This bundle provides a comprehensive look at how strength training can be applied as a healing-centered, trauma-informed practice for both adults and youth. Through case studies, research insights, and practical tools, you’ll learn to foster resilience, self-trust, and build capacity in your clients or community.

$298.00 USD

Add On Trainings

TIWL - An Adjunctive Intervention for PTSD in Youth: Research Findings

60 minutes | Self Paced | 100% Online Discover how Trauma-Informed Weight Lifting (TIWL) is being used as an embodiment-based intervention to support adolescents with complex trauma. This presentation highlights a groundbreaking pilot study demonstrating how weightlifting can reduce posttraumatic stress symptoms and build resilience in residential treatment settings. Gain practical insights into innovative approaches for integrating trauma-informed care into youth mental health support. Facilitator: Elizabeth Lee, MA

$29.00 USD

Strength Training as Trauma Care: Exploring TIWL Case Studies

50 min | Self Paced | 100% Online Join us for an immersive session on Trauma-Informed Weight Lifting, where we highlight real-world case studies that show how this embodied practice can transform fitness spaces into havens for healing and resilience. Rooted in the latest neuroscience, physiology, and trauma research, these examples demonstrate how weight lifting can serve as a powerful intervention for trauma-impacted individuals and communities. Through detailed case study analysis, you’ll see the tangible impact of trauma-informed practices—from supporting personal healing to fostering stronger, more inclusive communities.

$29.00 USD

Youth PTSD Research + Case Studies Bundle

1 hr 45 minutes | Self Paced | 100% Online Explore the transformative power of Trauma-Informed Weight Lifting (TIWL) in this bundle, featuring two in-depth sessions that showcase real-world case studies and research. In the first session, join Elizabeth Lee, MA, as she presents a groundbreaking pilot study demonstrating how TIWL can reduce posttraumatic stress symptoms and build resilience among adolescents in residential treatment settings. The second session highlights additional case studies showing how trauma-informed weightlifting can turn fitness spaces into healing-centered environments for individuals and communities. Through detailed analysis and practical insights, you’ll learn how weightlifting can support emotional regulation, self-trust, and psychological well-being, making it a powerful tool for personal and community resilience.

$49.00 USD

Learn More About Our Live Courses

Foundations in TIWL

This 15-hour training is best suited for individuals beginning to explore the relationship between trauma and weight lifting and who are curious about how to incorporate its principles into their practice and have the availability to attend two live trainings dates in addition to completing at-home materials.

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TIWL Certificate

In this 8-week program, participants gain the knowledge and skills necessary to facilitate TIWL sessions as an adjunctive treatment for complex trauma and PTSD in their communities. NASM & ACE approved. Participants must commit to one weekly live session in addition to completion of at-home materials.

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TIWL For Mental Health Professionals

December 9th & 11th 2026. This specialty training introduces mental health providers to Trauma Informed Weight Lifting (TIWL) as a clinical and community-based intervention. Participants will explore the intersections of embodiment, trauma recovery, and strength training, learning how weight lifting can be integrated into healing processes.

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