TRUST Works.

Trauma-informed skills for relational resilience


TRUST stands for: Trauma-informed Relational Upskilling & Systems Transformation 


 TRUST Works is a comprehensive approach to building trust from the inside out, through trauma-informed strategies, relational skill-building, and systems-level transformation. 


 This on-demand, self-paced training system guides you through the personal, relational, and applied dimensions of building high trust in your work and life with alignment, confidence, and impact. 


 TRUST works because it's rooted in neuroscience, resilience, integration, and humanity. 

You care deeply. 

About people.  About the world.  About doing things differently than the way they’ve always been done.


  • You’re tired of watching people talk about “belonging” and “safety” without the tools to make it real.
  • You want your actions to match your values…even in hard or messy situations.
  • You want to help shift the culture where you work or live, without burning out or doing it alone.
  • You want to skillfully restore trust when conflict or challenges arise. 
  • You want to confidently know how to put people AND profit first. 

You’re looking for something that feels real, rooted, and ready to use.

Me too. 


I have felt the heat of burn out from working in low trust systems. 


I have felt the ache of fractured trust in personal and professional relationships. 


I feel the concern over the ever present trust crisis we are existing in right now. 


And I hold immense hope. 


Because I have also felt the power and possibilities within high trust environments, relationships, and cultures.

I'm your trainer-Katie Kurtz

I have been learning, practicing, and teaching trauma-informed care for over 15 years. 


Here's what most professional development training miss: it ignores the fundamental neuroscience of how stress and resilience actually lives in the body and shapes every interaction, decision, and relationship.


I created TRUST (Trauma-Informed Relational Upskilling & Systems Transformation) as a practical, livable framework to center trust—the foundational force that shapes our relationships, workplaces, and systems.


To date, I’ve trained thousands of people around the world in applying everday strategies to build trust.


What I know for sure is that TRUST works. 

TRUST Works creates sustainable change in 3 steps: 

TRUST Yourself

Develop personal alignment with the TRUST Principles to build a foundation to guide behavior, decision making and shape culture. 


Part 1 Training Overview:


  • Module 1:The Most Important Type of TRUST
  • Module 2: Define Your Guiding Principles 
  • Module 3: Know Your Lens of Influence
  • Module 4: How You Trust & How Others Trust You
  • Module 5: TRUST Principles
  • Module 6: Create Your Principle Pause

TRUST the Process

Identify the TRUST Strategies 

to help you move from 

internal alignment to external application.


Part 2 Training Overview:


  • Module 1:  Strategy #1: Recognize
  • Module 2: Strategy #2: Regulate
  • Module 3:  Strategy #3: Reconnect
  • Module 4: Strategy #4: Realign
  • Module 5: Strategy #5: Resist
  • Module 6:  Strategy #6: Resource

TRUST in Action

Upskill using the TRUST skillset to build and sustain high trust relationships and environments at work and in life.


Part 3 Training Overview:


  • Module 1: Upskill Self-Awareness
  • Module 2: Upskill Capacity Building
  • Module 3: Upskill Communications
  • Module 4: Upskill Relationship Building
  • Module 5: Upskill Adaptability
  • Module 6: Upskill Critical Thinking
  • Module 7: Upskill Restorative Practice
  • Module 8: Upskill Collaboration


3 sequential parts with 4 hours of videos with self assessments, vignettes and interactive workbooks to go at your own pace.

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What's inside TRUST Works: 

This is a self-paced, on-demand virtual training for you to move at a pace that works for you, your neurodiversity, and your life. 


You can move through the modules with each one unlocking after you completed the previous module with a post self-assessment to help integrate what you learn. 


 You are encouraged to move through this training in a way that will maximize your ability to synthesize and apply what you learn into your every day life. 


 No need for perfection, all or nothing thinking, self-judgment, or guilt-because TRUST starts within.


 Here's what's included: 

Subject matter expertise from an internationally recognized and multiple award winning subject matter expert

20 modules of video-based learning (closed captioning & transcripts included) 

Interactive workbooks with reflection and implementation activities

Scenario vignette videos for real-life application

Self-assessments to help integrate what you learn

Examples and suggestions on what TRUST looks like IRL

Build, restore and sustain high trust without sacrificing your integrity, boundaries, or profits.

Most of us are operating inside systems (workplaces, families, communities) that weren’t built to prioritize trust. 


And we’re paying the price-physically, emotionally, and professionally. 


Everything rises and falls on trust. 


It’s what makes everything else possible. And when you learn how to build, repair, and sustain it—you change what’s possible in your world. 

TRUST Works because trust actually works. 

This isn't just training— it's transformation.

TRUST is an advanced trauma-informed approach focused on helping you upskill your relational skills to center trust.


You'll move from intention to action, from performance to presence, and from disconnection to cultures where people can truly trust.


You don’t have to: 

Do it perfectly

Have a leadership title 

Keep waiting for someone else to go first 

Give more than you have

Burn out trying to fix what’s broken alone 


You Can: 

Lead with authenticity, not armor 

Show up with clarity, calm, and confidence 

Know how to name what’s not working

  Repair what’s been broken—without shame or blame 

Be someone who can be trusted—with what you say, do, and lead


When you practice TRUST, you create a ripple effect that transforms the culture of where you work and live.


Who is using TRUST:


"Katie is a true pioneer who is at the forefront of trauma-informed care. 

She has innovative solutions that honor humanity’s core needs and desires." 

-Timothy Frie

In 3 Steps you will become a TRUST Builder who:

Integrates TRUST Works into your personal and professional interactions.

Demonstrates applied understanding of how systems and environments impact trust, stress, and behavior.

Actively utilizes tools and strategies that foster safety, belonging, and relational accountability.

Shows up with clarity, confidence, and trust in yourself to navigate the complexity of human relationships without second guessing yourself.

Creates environments for safety and belonging to grow and thrive, allowing people to be vulnerable, take risks, and contribute authentically. 

Promotes cognitive and emotional energy without the burnout from defending, armoring, or self­-protection.

Seen as a credible and trustworthy person to work with because of your Certificate of Competency in TRUST Works.

This approach is real, relational, and rooted in humanity; not surface-level tips or performative change.

You won’t find vague theory or concepts that lack action.  What you will find are grounded, flexible tools you can use immediately in your day-to-day life.


TRUST Works may not be the right fit if: 


You believe “people just need to toughen up” 

You prefer traditional power-over dynamics instead of mutuality 

You don’t see the value in exploring how systems impact everything

You’re unwilling to sit with discomfort, nuance, or growth

You’re more focused on looking like you care than actually practicing care

You don't hold hope that things can look, feel and BE better


Be a TRUST Builder

The TRUST Works Certificate of Competency will make you stand out in your field with credibility, confidence, and  integrity. 

A Certificate of Competency is a formal recognition that an individual has successfully developed and demonstrated the skills, knowledge, and practical ability required in a specific area of practice. 

A Certificate of Competency will be awarded to all participants who successfully complete the TRUST Works training, self-assessment, and pledge to integrate into everyday practice. 

Why It Matters:


  • It shows you're not just learning; you’re practicing. 
  • It signals to others that you take trust and relational care seriously. 
  • It helps build your credibility in people-focused roles and values-aligned work. 
  • It represents your capacity to contribute to culture change, not just content knowledge.

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    On demand, self-paced online training on a private learning portal

    20 recorded training modules developed through an inclusive & neurodiversity affirming lens

    Interactive workbooks & vignette videos for real life application

    Certificate of Competency upon completion of the training & self-assessment

    Bonus resources and access to course content updates

    Makes you eligible to move forward towards advance certifications and train the trainer programs

    Here what others have to say:

    "I cannot recommend Katie enough. I have hired her multiple times to train my team and students. She makes everything incredibly accessible ." -Shirin Eskandani


    "Katie expertly weaves terms with concepts, all while leaving space for questions and reflection. She has set the bar for all future trainings!”- Allison K.


    “Katie is truly a world-class teacher in my eyes. It was an incredible opportunity to share Katie's work with the students in my group program.” -Sammie Fleming
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      Have more questions? Reach out: hello@katie-kurtz.com

      • Q: What supporting materials will help me integrate the content?
        A: Even though this training is self-paced, I’ve built in lots of support to help you actively integrate.

        Inside the modules, you’ll find:
        -Interactive workbooks
        -Scenarios vignette videos
        -Self-assessments
        -Suggestions on what it looks like IRL
        -Reflection prompts
        -Implementation activities
      • Q: What does the training entail?
        A: The training is a self-paced, on-demand virtual training that you access with a personalized private login on our virtual learning platform.

        You will begin with an orientation session and then move through the modules with each one unlocking after you completed the previous module.

        The interactive workbooks include how to start implementing what you learn, while you learn it.

        You are encouraged to move through this training in a way that will maximize your ability to synthesize and apply what you learn into your every day life.

        No need for perfection, all or nothing thinking, self-judgment, or guilt.
      • How does this training program support neurodiverse learners?
        The entire training, user experience, and design has been crafted through a trauma-informed, accessibility and inclusion, and neurodiversity affirming lens as well as going through regular peer review and feedback loops.

        All videos come with closed captioning and transcripts.

        Although I cannot meet each person's individual needs, I strive to regularly update with feedback and ensure that you are offer options to adapt as needed to learn in the most supportive way for YOU.
      • Q: What is TRUST™ built on?
        A: TRUST Works™ is a trauma-informed framework, grounded in neuroscience, and honors the communities who’ve long led the way. It utilizes a comprehensive, integrative, advanced interpretation of trauma-informed care.

        It is informed by the NEAR Sciences (neuroscience, epigenetics, ACES, and resilience), restorative This approach recognizes that trust is not a "one-size-fits-all" concept. It is deeply influenced by power, identity, history, and systems.

        TRUST™ is the proprietary interpretation and model that I've created and used over the last 15+years from helping individuals and organizations make meaningful changes to their cultures. However, TRUST Works™ doesn’t claim to invent this work—it stewards and builds on it, acknowledging its roots, and commits to doing it with integrity.
      • Q: Is this training just for people in leadership roles at their organizations?
        A: First, I would say that leadership isn’t reserved for people in the C-suite. True leadership is self-leadership.

        But no. This framework can have an impact for anyone looking to integrate trauma-informed skills and actively build higher levels of trust into their work and relationships.
      • Q: Will I be certified after I complete the training?
        A: Everyone who completes the training is eligible for a Certificate of Competency.

        The process entails completing and receiving a 80% in the post self-assessments and submitting your TRUST™ in action plan for integrating this work with integrity and fidelity.

        Once completed and approved, you will receive a certificate PDF and digital badge to show others you have successfully completed and demonstrated competence as a TRUST™ builder.

        You can proudly display this credential on your resume, LinkedIn profile, website, etc.

        *Please note: completion of TRUST Works is the pre-requisite for all future advanced certifications and train the trainer programs.
      • What is the refund policy?
        Due to the nature of this being a virtual training, no refunds will be offered.

        This training has been carefully designed with YOU at the center of mind. I have woven together my 15+ years experience as a licensed professional who specializes in trauma-informed care practices to curate this training for you.

        If you have any concerns or extenuating circumstances, please contact me once you are enrolled.
      • Do you offer Continuing Education credits?
        At this time, I am not able to offer continuing education credits that would meet the needs of a global student population. However, I do have an outline you can attempt to submit to your state board for approval (this has been successful for many national and state boards in the US). Please contact me, I am happy to provide what you may need to submit for credits.
      • I already consider myself trauma-informed, how is this different?
        As a trauma-informed leader, you know that this is an ongoing practice and evolution.

        TRUST Works is an advanced interpretation of the traditional trauma-informed care model. It goes beyond theory and focuses on everyday application.

        Participants who engage in TRUST report feeling more confident in their ability to integrate this approach into their work and life.
      • How long does the training take?
        The training doesn't have a specific number of hours as it is designed for the user to go at a pace that is best for your brain, body, and life.

        Each person will take their own time and spend more time on some areas and less on others.

        With that said, overall for the training to be complete in its entirety with focus on reflections and application activities, and time for integration, it is about 40 hours.

        **Please remember that trauma-informed care isn't just about the time spent learning but also about the time spent practicing, integrating and growing.