Training & Consultation for Meaningful Change

Building on Dr. Stephanie S. Covington’s pioneering work, the Covington Training Institute provides evidence-based training and consultation to help organizations promote healing, equity, and empowerment. We support agencies and professionals with staff development, curriculum training, and guidance for implementing system-wide change in behavioral health, addiction treatment, and criminal justice settings.

Trauma- and Gender-Responsive Training Programs

The Covington Training Institute is the sole provider of training on Dr. Stephanie S. Covington’s gender-responsive, trauma-informed, and trauma-specific curricula. Developed through decades of research and practice, these programs address the unique needs of women, men, girls, boys, and gender-diverse individuals, particularly those seeking support for trauma, substance use, and relationship challenges.

Training Formats

We provide flexible training options for individuals, agencies, and systems.

  • Open-enrollment virtual training offered throughout the year at a per-person rate.
  • Customized onsite or virtual curriculum training aligned with your organization’s goals and population.
  • Facilitator training and professional development to ensure effective implementation and long-term sustainability.

Evidence-Based Curricula

Our curricula provide healing, recovery, and personal growth across diverse populations and settings.

Workshops and Special Topic Presentations

In addition to curriculum-based training, we offer workshops, seminars, and refresher courses for behavioral health professionals, including those working with underserved and justice-involved populations. These sessions focus on practical tools and real-world applications, and can be tailored to your organization’s needs.

Sample topics include:

Consultation and Implementation Support

The Covington Training Institute provides expert consultation to public agencies, nonprofit organizations, and institutions seeking to develop or improve trauma- and gender-responsive policies and practices. Our services include needs assessments, strategic planning, staff development, and ongoing implementation support to promote sustainable, organization-wide change.

  • The training was presented well. I enjoyed the breakout groups the most because it gave me an opportunity to practice and apply the concepts.                                                                                                                             

     - Margaret H.

  • Presenters were knowledgeable and presented current up to date new material on a topic that is not covered frequently.                                                                                                                      

     - Robin W.

  • The trauma informed training has impacted my profession by my awareness of the trauma's the inmates may have gone through in their lives. This helps me understand certain behaviors and were it may be coming form. Especially working in a prison this training has been very helpful with my interaction with the inmates.                                                                                                                      

     - A.L.

  • It has made me more aware of the impact that trauma brings and how it effects behavior. My understanding will help me serve the population that we currently work with by developing treatment plans that will help them through early stages of recovery.                                                                                                                      

     - C.G.

  • I’m convinced that implementing a Trauma-Informed approach in the criminal justice system is essential if we expect to address issues as weighty as recidivism and rehabilitation. [Dr. Covington] illustrated so well that when trauma is experienced, every experience and behavior that follows is colored through the lens of that trauma.  I believe it is vital for clinicians to practice a trauma-informed approach in order to prevent re-traumatization and to plan appropriate treatment interventions, as well.                                                                                                                      

     - S.A.

  • I shared some things in this group.  I felt comfortable.  Always left with a smile….It was helpful and calming.                                                                                                                             

     - Group Participant

  • I learned coping skills of how not to take my past trauma out on people…I learned great ways and coping skills for healthy relationships, or how to end a negative relationships…also to treat yourself how you would like others to treat you.

     - Group Participant

    Training, consulting, and programming for public agencies, organizations, and institutions.

    1201 Camino Del Mar, Suite 204, Del Mar, CA 92014  •  858.454.8528  
    The Covington Training Institute is proud to be a women-owned organization dedicated to advancing healing-centered, equity-driven systems of care.

    © Stephanie S. Covington, PhD, LCSW