Creating Resilience, LLC with Cheryl Step, MS, LPC, NCC, NCSC

Oklahoma Family Network had the incredible opportunity to visit with Cheryl Step MS, LPC, NCC, and NCSC to discuss creating resilience through trauma in our personal and professional roles; and even how each of us can have an impact on those around us.

 

Cheryl has extensive knowledge regarding Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs).  She displays expertise when presenting and training agencies' staff about developmental trauma and its effects on the brains and behaviors of children and family systems. She has experience presenting to large groups and training multiple lessons that build a foundation for trauma-informed care. She also has proficiency in consulting with agency leadership and coaching staff to use researched strategies and interventions to increase resilience. Cheryl brings real world experience and stories to her training from her 17 years of experience working in public schools as a counselor. ​She is certified in Traumatic Stress Studies by The Trauma Center and Trauma Research Center, is certified in ARC (Attachment, Regulation, Competency) Trauma Treatment for Children and Adolescents, and has completed training with Laura Porter and Dr. Rob Anda of ACE Interface to become a NEAR (Neurobiology, Epigenetics, ACEs, Resilience) Science trainer in Oklahoma.  She is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Nationally Board-Certified Counselor and School Counselor.  She holds a master's degree in Counselor Education from Syracuse University. (creatingresilience.org)

 

Creating Resilience, LLC (creatingresilience.org) exists to train groups of individuals to respond and support people with trauma histories and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). Creating Resilience uses trauma-informed strategies to build safe environments, calm and focused behaviors, and increase competency and executive functions. Research shows that the power of one strong adult relationship is the key ingredient in overcoming adversity. Creating Resilience will foster strong relationships.

 

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Below you will find several videos from her YouTube channel emphasizing her work and sharing knowledge.

 

1st video in the Coming Back with Compassion series: 

Awareness:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFCJ17kJCQo&list=PLou3lrYybv9B8NWJACqEL6pLH5wv9sbeU&index=1&t=3s

 

2nd video in the series:  

Adjustment:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_lJI8j0SLs&list=PLou3lrYybv9B8NWJACqEL6pLH5wv9sbeU&index=2&t=66s

 

3rd: 

Action: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aeVYqTzu2QI&list=PLou3lrYybv9B8NWJACqEL6pLH5wv9sbeU&index=3&t=1s

 

 

Cheryl Step, MS, LPC, NCC, NCSC
Trainer/Consultant
Creating Resilience, LLC
creatingresilience.org

405-612-9432
cstep.cr@gmail.com