TRAUMA INFORMED WEIGHT LIFTING

Foundations Bundle

17 Hrs | Self-Paced | 100% Online

Trauma-informed practice isn't a mindset.
It's a set of skills you can actually learn.

Level up your Trauma-Informed Weight Lifting (TIWL) practice with the Foundations Bundle: the full Foundations course plus two case-study-driven trainings, Strength Training as Trauma Care and TIWL as an Adjunctive Intervention for Adolescents.

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Why TIWL

Research-backed curriculum (not a wellness trend)
Applicable to adults and adolescents
Built by practitioners still actively teaching and practicing

"The bar doesn't trick you. It meets you exactly where you are."
— Candace Liger, Co-Founder, TIWL

What's Included

Foundations in Trauma Informed Weight Lifting

The full self-paced course, ~15 hours

Strength Training as Trauma Care: Exploring TIWL Case Studies

Real-world case studies grounded in neuroscience, physiology, and trauma research

TIWL as an Adjunctive Intervention for PTSD in Youth

Pilot research on weightlifting as an intervention for adolescents with complex trauma.

Who This Is For

Fitness professionals and bodyworkers who want the clinical framework before they touch client work
Mental health clinicians curious about embodied, movement-based approaches but not ready for a full cohort commitment
Anyone considering the full Certificate Program who wants to understand the framework first — while making clear Foundations is not a prerequisite for the Certificate, just an option for people who want it

What You'll Walk Away With

A working understanding of how trauma shows up physiologically in movement and strength-based settings
Language and tools for fostering resilience and self-trust in clients — grounded in real case studies, not abstractions
A framework for applying trauma-informed principles with both adult and adolescent populations