P.A.U.S.E. TRAINING
Building Resilience Through Understanding, Connection, and Healing
Life’s challenges can impact how young people and families think, feel, and respond to the world around them. P.A.U.S.E. Training is a trauma-informed program designed to help youth and families develop healthy coping skills, emotional regulation strategies, and resilience for navigating life’s experiences.
Created by Joanna Curry-Sartori, LMFT, of Self Leadership Collaborative, the P.A.U.S.E. curriculum provides practical tools and strategies that strengthen emotional well-being, improve interpersonal relationships, and empower individuals to respond to challenges with greater confidence and self-awareness.
Through education, reflection, and skill-building, participants learn how to better understand emotions, manage stress, and cultivate healthier connections with themselves and others.
What is P.A.U.S.E.?
P.A.U.S.E. is a trauma-informed framework that equips youth and families with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate adversity, build resilience, and promote emotional wellness.
The program recognizes that experiences and environments shape how individuals respond to stress and relationships. By understanding these influences, participants gain tools that support healing, growth, and long-term well-being.
What Participants Will Learn
Emotional Regulation
Develop practical techniques for understanding and managing emotions in healthy and productive ways.
Coping Skills
Learn strategies for responding to stress, anxiety, and challenging situations with greater confidence and resilience.
Self-Awareness
Increase understanding of thoughts, emotions, and behaviors to make more intentional choices.
Healthy Relationships
Strengthen communication, empathy, and interpersonal skills that support positive relationships at home, school, and in the community.
Resilience Building
Cultivate the ability to adapt, recover, and thrive in the face of life’s challenges.
Our Approach
Pause
Create space to recognize emotions, reactions, and experiences without judgment.
Understand
Explore how trauma, stress, and life experiences influence behavior, emotions, and relationships.
Apply
Practice evidence-informed strategies that support emotional regulation and healthy coping.
Strengthen
Build resilience, confidence, and interpersonal skills that promote long-term well-being.
Empower
Encourage youth and families to use their strengths and skills to navigate challenges and create positive outcomes.
Who Should Participate?
P.A.U.S.E. Training is designed for:
- Youth and adolescents
- Parents and caregivers
- Families seeking stronger communication and connection
- Educators and youth-serving professionals
- Community organizations and support groups
- Anyone interested in strengthening emotional wellness and resilience
The curriculum is accessible, engaging, and designed to meet participants where they are in their personal growth journey.
The Impact
P.A.U.S.E. Training helps participants develop the skills needed to manage emotions, build healthy relationships, and respond effectively to challenges. By strengthening emotional well-being and resilience, youth and families are better equipped to thrive at home, in school, and throughout the community.
Through trauma-informed learning and practical application, participants gain tools that create lasting positive change for themselves and those around them.
About the Curriculum
P.A.U.S.E. Training was created by Joanna Curry-Sartori, LMFT, founder of Self Leadership Collaborative. The curriculum combines trauma-informed principles with practical strategies that help individuals strengthen emotional intelligence, resilience, and interpersonal effectiveness.
Join a P.A.U.S.E. Training
Every individual has the capacity to grow, heal, and thrive. P.A.U.S.E. Training provides the tools, support, and understanding needed to build resilience and strengthen emotional well-being.
Together, we can create healthier individuals, stronger families, and more connected communities.
Get Started
Contact the Clark County Equity Coalition to learn about upcoming P.A.U.S.E. Training sessions and opportunities.