Professional development
that changes practice.
Resiliency Technologies, Inc. has been developing award-winning courses for licensed counselors, educators, and school professionals for over 20 years. Built on the same evidence base that powers the Sharpen system, our courses are developed alongside national researchers and feature documentary film testimony from clinicians and individuals in recovery.
Licensing available for districts, institutions, and organizations. Group and enterprise pricing on request — contact us to discuss your team's needs.
Each course includes a downloadable training certificate indicating hours completed.
Through national researchers and professionals in childhood trauma, learn about the impacts of trauma — including adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) — and how stress impacts the developing brain. The course outlines practical resources and skills for managing stress and improving overall well-being. Participants also receive access to programs suitable for teens ages 14 and up.
Resiliency Technologies, Inc. has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7243. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Resiliency Technologies, Inc. is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
Implemented in Resilient Schools initiatives since 2013, this course is appropriate for any educator or school professional looking to deepen their understanding of trauma-informed best practices around resiliency, stress management, and mindfulness. Participants receive the full 5MM curriculum in PDF format with mindfulness scripts for children, youth, and young adult learners. Recommended companion to Overcoming Adversity.
Resiliency Technologies, Inc. has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7243. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Resiliency Technologies, Inc. is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
Developed over 15 years with researchers in disordered eating prevention. Participants learn about the six types of eating disorders, with a focus on female athlete triad syndrome, binge eating disorder, and weight stigma reduction. Includes plug-and-play programs for teens ages 14 and up and a focus on athlete health.
Developed over five years through a national suicide prevention initiative led by suicidologists. Provides a comprehensive framework for prevention and postvention — covering risk and protective factors, safe screening, and a district-wide rollout that integrates educators, parents, and students. Participants learn directly from national experts and receive access to strength-based programs for youth.
An evidence-based overview of mental health literacy and the public health prevention models that frame Sharpen's approach — covering primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention. Participants experience direct testimony about stigma and the barriers that prevent people from discussing mental health. Ideal for school and campus professionals implementing a prevention program.
Sharpen is honored to collaborate with Timothy D. Brewerton, MD on this five-part training on Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID). The course begins with an actual therapy session in which Dr. Brewerton discovers that a patient who came to him for depression and binge eating in fact suffered from DID and a history of extensive trauma. Participants view archival video clips taken across years of treatment, observing the dissociative process, the presence of identified alters, and ultimately Sylvia's full integration. CME/CNEs offered through Galen Mental Health (APA and ACCME approved).
Research-backed results
from real implementations.
The following data come from peer-reviewed research and program evaluations conducted by independent academic researchers at VCOM, VNS Health, and Spartanburg Regional — not internal marketing surveys. Three courses, three populations, three bodies of evidence.
In a pre/post study of 54 VCOM medical students across three class years (OMS I–III), participants completed a version of Sharpen's mental health literacy curriculum adapted for medical student resilience. The paired t-test found a statistically significant increase in MHL Scale scores (p < 0.0001) with a very large effect size (Cohen's d = 1.41). Improvements were consistent across class year, gender, and race — suggesting broad applicability regardless of background. This is the same evidence base that powers the SMHL course available on this page.
Note: Study conducted at VCOM-Carolinas with a medical student population. Effect sizes may vary across other professional contexts.
Deployed to healthcare workers since 2022 through a customized Sharpen app with nine evidence-based suicide prevention courses, the program produced statistically significant improvements in provider confidence across suicide risk assessment, safety planning, crisis intervention, and resource connection — assessed using a framework aligned with the Gatekeeper Self-Efficacy Scale. Low confidence was completely eliminated post-training. The Opening Minds Scale (OMS-HC) showed stigma scores improving from 43 (moderately stigmatizing) to 39 (less stigmatizing). 95% of participants recommended the training to others. The program has been implemented across social workers, nurses, case managers, and mental health professionals.
In a pre/post study submitted to the Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, community health workers, nurses, and mental health providers who completed the SEDAP-Community training showed a significant increase in confidence in the recognition and management of eating disorders (mean increase of 3.90 ± 3.14 points; p = 0.0078, Wilcoxon Signed Rank test). Delivered through a train-the-trainer model using Sharpen's platform, the training was designed to address a documented gap: fewer than 12% of surveyed physicians feel comfortable treating eating disorders, and over 500 residency programs offer no rotation focused on EDs. Three community sessions were held in Spartanburg, SC, led by VCOM medical students and residents. Funded by VCOM seed grant and the Spartanburg Regional Foundation.
Note: Quantitative analysis based on n=11 who completed both surveys. Results are preliminary pending expanded replication. Manuscript submitted for peer review (Smith et al., 2025). Additional unevaluated program data from earlier SEDAP implementations are currently in analysis — this page will be updated as findings are published.
Foundational publication: Anderson, Holody, Flynn & Hussa-Farrell (2017) · “An exploratory evaluation of the feasibility, acceptability, and efficacy of the mental fitness disordered eating program in schools” · Eating Disorders, 25(3):230–245 · PMID 28441121 · DOI: 10.1080/10640266.2017.1289793
What practitioners
are saying.
“As a pediatric psychologist and the developer of a mental health screening instrument for children, I know the important role Sharpen's professional development system plays in increasing safety and awareness in our school community. It is critical that all educators and school professionals are trained in mental health literacy and prepared to understand the warning signs of a child in need of assistance.”
“The Sharpen professional development programs for school counselors have connected us to many resources to better support students struggling with mental disorders. As Chief Academic Officer, I know it is crucial that we have a dynamic partner like Sharpen who we can trust to bring cutting-edge and safe programs into our schools.”
Presented at
leading conferences.
Sharpen's research and programs have been presented at national psychiatric, behavioral medicine, school behavioral health, and trauma conferences — providing independent academic validation of the evidence base behind our courses.
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Browse the full course catalog above or contact us to discuss licensing for your district, institution, or organization. All courses include a downloadable training certificate.