Trauma-Informed Strength Training as a Complementary Approach to Healing Trauma, Anxiety, and Depression

Friday, February 20, 2026  | 12:00 - 1:00 PM

Zoom | 1 CE

Program Description:

This training provides an overview of Trauma-Informed Weightlifting (TIWL) and its clinical relevance within mental health, particularly for trauma-impacted populations. Participants will explore how trauma manifests in the body and how these somatic patterns can affect an individual’s ability to engage in traditional exercise. The program also introduces movement strategies and interventions that support regulation and healing. Grounded in the neuroscience of how movement influences mood and nervous system function, attendees will develop a framework for helping clients understand their bodies, advocate for their needs, and collaborate effectively with wellness practitioners.

Level of Instruction:

Introductory

Learning Objectives: 

1. Describe the core principles of Trauma-Informed Weightlifting (TIWL) and explain its relevance to trauma-focused mental health practice.

2. Identify and describe the ways that trauma manifests in the body and discuss how these manifestations may affect engagement in traditional exercise settings.

3. Explain the basic neuroscience underlying how movement influences mood and nervous system regulation in trauma-impacted clients.

4. Apply trauma-informed principles to movement-based scenarios and evaluate which adaptations promote regulation, autonomy, and client-centered pacing.

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NHPA prices workshops by CE credit hour: 
$25.00 per CE for members; $35.00 per CE for non-members 

Paying with a check: 
Checks must be received within one week of the event. If payment has not been received, registrant will still have option to pay online with a credit card up until the day before the program. If an invoice remains open on the day of the event, the registrant will not be allowed to attend.

Cancellation policy: 
Refunds, minus a 10% cancellation fee, will be issued for all cancellations received two weeks prior to the start of the course. No refunds or vouchers will be made thereafter. No-shows are not refunded.

Attendance policy:
Full attendance is required to obtain CEs per NHPA policy. No partial credit will be given. Those who attend the workshop and complete the evaluation form will receive 1 continuing education credit. Please note that APA CE rules require that we only give credit to those who attend the entire workshop. Those arriving after the scheduled start time or leaving before the workshop is completed will not receive CE credits. 

Registrations are Transferable: 
Registrants can transfer an event confirmation to another individual. The NHPA office must be notified of the transfer at least 24 hours prior to the event. 

This program is sponsored by the New Hampshire Psychological Association. NHPA is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. NHPA maintains responsibility for this program and its content.