The Construction Industry Needs This. Now.
Join us Virtually May 14th- 15th
Suicide rates in construction are among the highest of any industry. Yet most mental health training is built for offices, not job sites. Building Resilience changes that.
01 — Construction-Specific
Every story, every example, every tool is built for the construction environment — not adapted from a corporate wellness deck.
02 — Trauma-Informed
Grounded in trauma-informed principles, this curriculum meets workers where they are — with empathy, not judgment.
03 — You Do the Training
Once certified, you own the program. Train your teams internally, at scale, on your schedule — no outside facilitator required.
04 — Ongoing Support
You're never on your own. Quarterly community calls, refresher modules, and a supply store keep you equipped and connected.
— PROGRAM CURRICULUM —
Six Modules. Real-World Ready.
A comprehensive Train the Trainer experience that goes far beyond content knowledge — you'll leave ready to facilitate with confidence and impact.
Module 1 — Foundations of Construction Mental Health
Understand the current state of mental health in the construction industry and where the Building Resilience Certification fits within the broader landscape of available resources and training programs.
Topics covered:
• Current industry mental health landscape
• How Building Resilience fits alongside other resources
Module 2 — Using a Trauma-Informed Lens
Distinguish trauma from stress and burnout. Understand how secondary trauma and compassion fatigue show up on the job — and learn to recognize the signs in yourself and the people you lead.
Topics covered:
• Trauma vs. stress vs. burnout
• Secondary trauma and compassion fatigue at work
• Recognizing signs in self and others
Module 3 — The Building Resilience Curriculum
A full walkthrough of the 4-hour certification — covering mental health basics, challenges, substance abuse, suicide prevention, and resilience-building — with guidance on adapting content for field vs. office audiences.
Topics covered:
• Walkthrough of all 4-hour program content
• Key activities, stories, and data points
• How to adapt content for field vs. office audiences
Module 4 — Facilitation & Delivery Skills
Master adult learning principles, engage resistant or skeptical groups, manage difficult conversations, and build psychological safety in the training room — all through a construction-focused lens.
Topics covered:
• Adult learning principles
• Techniques for engaging resistant or skeptical groups
• Construction-focused facilitation strategies
• Managing difficult questions and conversations
• Building psychological safety in training rooms
Module 5 — Implementation Strategies
Integrate resilience training into toolbox talks, safety meetings, and onboarding. Align with company HR and safety objectives and measure impact through surveys, observation, and KPIs.
Topics covered:
• Integrating into toolbox talks, safety meetings, and onboarding
• Aligning with company safety and HR objectives
• Measuring impact: surveys, observation, KPIs
Module 6 — Practice & Certification
Put your skills to work through peer practice sessions with real feedback and a required teaching demonstration. Complete the program as a Wounded Workforce® Certified Building Resilience Trainer.
Topics covered:
• Peer practice sessions with feedback
• Required teaching demonstration
• Certification as a Wounded Workforce® Certified Building Resilience Trainer
— PROGRAM CURRICULUM —
Six Modules. Real-World Ready.
A comprehensive Train the Trainer experience that goes far beyond content knowledge — you'll leave ready to facilitate with confidence and impact.
Module 1 — Foundations of Construction Mental Health
Understand the current state of mental health in the construction industry and where the Building Resilience Certification fits within the broader landscape of available resources and training programs.
Topics covered:
• Current industry mental health landscape
• How Building Resilience fits alongside other resources
Module 2 — Using a Trauma-Informed Lens
Distinguish trauma from stress and burnout. Understand how secondary trauma and compassion fatigue show up on the job — and learn to recognize the signs in yourself and the people you lead.
Topics covered:
• Trauma vs. stress vs. burnout
• Secondary trauma and compassion fatigue at work
• Recognizing signs in self and others
Module 3 — The Building Resilience Curriculum
A full walkthrough of the 4-hour certification — covering mental health basics, challenges, substance abuse, suicide prevention, and resilience-building — with guidance on adapting content for field vs. office audiences.
Topics covered:
• Walkthrough of all 4-hour program content
• Key activities, stories, and data points
• How to adapt content for field vs. office audiences
Module 4 — Facilitation & Delivery Skills
Master adult learning principles, engage resistant or skeptical groups, manage difficult conversations, and build psychological safety in the training room — all through a construction-focused lens.
Topics covered:
• Adult learning principles
• Techniques for engaging resistant or skeptical groups
• Construction-focused facilitation strategies
• Managing difficult questions and conversations
• Building psychological safety in training rooms
Module 5 — Implementation Strategies
Integrate resilience training into toolbox talks, safety meetings, and onboarding. Align with company HR and safety objectives and measure impact through surveys, observation, and KPIs.
Topics covered:
• Integrating into toolbox talks, safety meetings, and onboarding
• Aligning with company safety and HR objectives
• Measuring impact: surveys, observation, KPIs
Module 6 — Practice & Certification
Put your skills to work through peer practice sessions with real feedback and a required teaching demonstration. Complete the program as a Wounded Workforce® Certified Resilience Trainer.
Topics covered:
• Peer practice sessions with feedback
• Required teaching demonstration
• Certification as a Wounded Workforce® Certified Resilience Trainer
— WHAT YOU RECEIVE —
Everything You Need. Ready to Deploy.
Trainers leave with a full toolkit and an ongoing support community — not just a certificate.
Trainer Guide
Detailed facilitator notes and suggested scripts so you can deliver with confidence from day one.
Branded Slide Deck
Field-ready, customizable, available in both English and Spanish. Designed for real job sites.
Communication Templates
Pre-built templates to promote, announce, and follow up on your Building Resilience sessions.
Online Refresher Modules
Stay current with access to Building Resilience refresher content and free updates on program changes.
Quarterly Community Calls
Regular calls with program founder Stephanie and peer trainers from across the industry.
Supply Store Access
Hard hat stickers, participant certificates, handouts, and training tools — all in one place.
Your instructor
Stephanie Lemek is the Founder & CEO of The Wounded Workforce and the Executive Director of the Center for Construction Mental Health. She personally built the Building Resilience Construction Mental Health Certification® and the train-the-trainer program after finding a lack of construction-specific, proactive mental health resources available.
Stephanie spent over a decade in-house as an HR Leader in construction organizations and continues to have a passion for building the people who build our communities.
Certified. Credentialed. Ready to Lead.
Upon completion, you'll earn the Wounded Workforce® Building Certified Resilience Trainer designation — a 3-year certification recognised across the construction industry.
What You'll Receive
• Printed Certificate — official recognition of your certification
• Digital Credential — shareable badge for LinkedIn and email signatures
• Hard Hat Badge — visible commitment right on the job site
• Optional listing in The Wounded Workforce® online trainer directory
Certification Details
Certification length: 3 years
Recertification: Refresher only — not the full program
Code of conduct: Certified trainers agree to adhere to The Wounded Workforce® code of conduct