Build a shared foundation in the Trait-Based Model, then develop your specialty in Recovery or Prevention. One $499 enrollment includes both specialties. Earn each specialty certification by completing its training requirements.
$499 per person · Recovery and Prevention included · Online and self-paced
Developed and taught by Dr. Jason Roop
Founder and Executive Director Center for Trait-Based Transformation
The credentialEKU facilitator certificate
The formatOnline, self-paced learning
The applicationPractical group facilitation
The investment$499 for both specialties
For people who support people
Build the skills you bring to others.
For professionals developing their own practice and organizations investing in behavioral health workforce development, education, and community programs.
Treatment and recovery professionals
Peer support staff
Prevention coordinators
Educators
Youth-serving organizations
Community program leaders
What you will learn
From understanding traits to facilitating growth.
Training begins with approximately 20 shared foundation lessons, followed by specialty modules. The Recovery training develops these practical skills:
01
Understand the model
Explain the Trait-Based Model of Recovery and recognize balanced and shadow expressions of traits.
02
Guide reflection
Use Trait-Based language to explore behavior, identity, and growth without judgment or labeling.
03
Use assessments responsibly
Administer and interpret Trait-Based assessments within your role, scope, and ethical boundaries.
04
Lead structured groups
Organize sessions, guide discussion, and bring participant guides and workbook activities into practice.
05
Navigate difficult moments
Respond to resistance, discuss relapse narratives, and support psychological safety in the group.
06
Carry the model into practice
Maintain fidelity to the model, document learning, and use outcomes tracking to inform implementation.
Explore the 12-module Recovery course
Foundations of the Trait-Based Model of Recovery
Trait Identification and the Tree of Traits
Self-Leadership and Internal Regulation
Health, Balance, and Embodied Practice
Relational Skills, Boundaries, and Conflict Navigation
Leadership Through Traits
Identity, Shame, and Professional Development
Work, Purpose, and Archetypal Expression
Integration and Strength for the Journey
Foundations of Trait-Based Facilitation
Applied Facilitation Skills
Fidelity, Integrity, and Organizational Implementation
Professional development with purpose
A university certificate. Skills for everyday practice.
Start from Strength is the public experience powered by the Trait-Based Model.
A certificate from EKU
Earn an EKU certificate and a Trait-Based Facilitator certificate upon successful completion of the training requirements.
Learn to guide reflection, structure sessions, and use the model responsibly. Facilitator approval is earned through successful completion of training requirements.
10 CE hours with Recovery
The Recovery specialty is approved by NAADAC for 10 continuing education (CE) hours upon successful completion. Prevention offers specialty certification without CE hours.
CTBT is NAADAC Approved Education Provider #327207, Tier A and Distance Learning Organization. Approval is valid through November 30, 2027. This provider approval is distinct from the EKU-issued certificate.
One foundation. More ways to serve.
One enrollment. Recovery and Prevention.
Begin with the specialty that fits your work. Recovery and Prevention are included in one $499 enrollment. Complete each specialty’s requirements to earn its certification.
$499 per person, one enrollment
A shared foundation and both specialty training options, with no additional specialty enrollment fee.
EKU and Trait-Based Facilitator certificates upon successful completion
Required digital materials and your own participant access
Available now · Included
Recovery
Prepare to facilitate Trait-Based groups in treatment, recovery, and community settings.
Recovery facilitator training
Certification upon completion of Recovery requirements
10 continuing education (CE) hours approved by NAADAC
Available now · Included
Prevention
Prepare to facilitate Trait-Based prevention experiences for young people and communities.
Prevention facilitator training
Certification upon completion of Prevention requirements
No continuing education (CE) hours
Completing both specialties awards 10 CE hours total through Recovery. Leadership is a separate EKU certificate offering.
Physical materials are purchased separately unless expressly included in an organizational package.
From enrollment to completion
Your path to certification.
Build your foundation
Begin with approximately 20 core lessons in the Trait-Based Model.
Develop your specialties
Begin with Recovery or Prevention. Complete the training and assessments for each specialty you want to earn.
Earn your certificates
Earn your EKU certificate and Trait-Based Facilitator certificate upon successful completion. Additional included specialties build on the same foundation.
For organizations
Invest in the people who carry the work.
Build a shared understanding of the Trait-Based Model across your team. Prepare staff to lead groups, use materials consistently, and support participants with care.
Can someone participate without facilitator training?
Yes. Individuals may explore Recovery or Prevention independently. Participant digital access is $45 per person, per pathway, with lifetime digital access. Recovery and Prevention participant access are separate purchases. Participant access does not confer facilitator approval.
Who needs facilitator training?
Anyone delivering Start from Strength groups needs to be a trained, approved facilitator in the specialty they deliver. Approval is earned by successfully completing the required training. Enrollment or payment alone does not grant approval.
What does the $499 facilitator enrollment include?
One $499 enrollment includes the shared Trait-Based foundation and specialty training in Recovery and Prevention, required digital course materials, and your own participant access. Successful completion earns an EKU certificate and a Trait-Based Facilitator certificate. Physical materials are purchased separately unless expressly included in an organizational package.
Can I earn both specialty certifications for $499?
Yes. Complete the shared foundation once, then complete the required training and assessments for each specialty you want to earn. Recovery and Prevention are both included in the same $499 enrollment, with no additional specialty enrollment fee. You can begin with one specialty and return for another without repeating the foundation.
What is included in an organizational license?
Organizational licenses include a specified number of facilitator training enrollments, with quantities varying by package. Each training enrollment includes Recovery and Prevention specialty training. We will confirm your included training places, participant access, materials, and EKU certificate arrangements when discussing your organization’s needs.
How is training delivered?
Training is online and self-paced. Begin with the shared foundation, then complete the modules, reflection activities, and required assessments for each specialty you pursue. Contact us if you need help planning training around your schedule.
Which specialties award continuing education (CE) hours?
Successful completion of the Recovery training requirements awards 10 continuing education (CE) hours approved by NAADAC. Prevention does not award CE hours. Completing both specialties therefore awards 10 CE hours total. CTBT is NAADAC Approved Education Provider #327207, Tier A and Distance Learning Organization, with approval through November 30, 2027. Confirm acceptance with your licensing or certification board.
Is Leadership included?
Leadership is a separate EKU certificate offering and is not included in this facilitator enrollment.
Start with your next step
Develop your skills. Prepare to guide others.
Build your foundation. Earn your specialties. Recovery and Prevention are included in one $499 enrollment.
