Why GRIT?
Adversity enters all of our lives. Whether it’s the COVID-19 pandemic, a natural disaster, or a traumatic event in your life, you’re not alone.
The Lyda Hill Institute for Human Resilience developed GRIT courses and additional programs for anyone who wants to learn how to be a positive influence and promote resilience within their community. Depending on your sphere of influence, there are five GRIT courses to grow your resilience, become a GRIT Coach, and help others in your community live a more resilient life.
Peer Support & Trauma Training Programs
If you would like to build a peer support program for your organization, or learn about the symptoms, impact, and treatment of trauma, you can learn about the Peer Support program and Trauma Training program below.
Peer Support:
- Peer Supporter Certification
- Oversight and Supervision of Peer Supporters
- Annual Training to Maintain Certification
- Posttraumatic Stress Prevention Class for Employees
Click here to access Peer Support Programs
Trauma Training:
- Foundational Training: Gain a basic understanding of the symptoms and impact of trauma
- Advanced Training: Further your knowledge of general and special population trauma
Global Reach of the GRIT Program
(Locations of GRIT Coaches Trained as of June 2022)
Testimonials
"I was able to reach out to my community partners during a meeting last week. Our last couple of meetings had been canceled due to COVID and I was able to arrange a zoom meeting. I organized a check in with everyone and they all spoke about that their agencies were doing related to COVID to help their clients, consumers, patients, etc. I spoke about the importance of taking care of ourselves, that we cannot continue to help others if we aren't taking care of ourselves. I was able to share the information about GRIT training with them."
"I feel like I was able to connect with a peer and a staff member. While the meeting remained professional, I feel like I connected with them in a more personal or meaningful way. It wasn't all about "work", it was about how they are doing."
"I had one conversation with an 11 year old girl. I am a physician. She has been my patient for many years. She and her mother came to [the] clinic for an asthma follow up appointment and with COVID questions. I asked her about "worry" or anxiety in her life and she said "yes." We had a conversation. I gave the mother GRIT info and we discussed other resources. ALSO, at my office we have offered our employees (about 30 people) TIME "ON THE CLOCK" to do 5-6 hours of GRIT training and shared the website info with them."
Latrina’s Story
When the COVID-19 pandemic struck, Latrina was faced with numerous challenges, which led to significant stress as she adapted to the “new normal.” When she heard about the GRIT program, she signed up and got her GRIT on. The rest is history...