Online Course — Self-Paced

Know Exactly What to Do When a Child Reaches a Breaking Point.

RESPOND™ is the only trauma response framework built on lived experience and a PhD in Psychology — giving foster parents, teachers, social workers, and caregivers real-time skills, not just theory.

9 Core Modules 4 Bonus Lessons PDF Workbook Included Certificate of Completion Lifetime Access

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By Dr. Danisha Keating, PhD · Former Foster Youth · 12+ Years in Education

About the Course

What Is RESPOND™?

RESPOND™: Real-Time Trauma Response Training is a practical, trauma-informed course designed to help caregivers, parents, educators, social workers, and other professionals respond effectively during moments of stress, escalation, and crisis.

Rather than focusing only on what trauma is, RESPOND™ teaches adults what to do in real time. Participants learn how trauma impacts the brain and body, how to recognize early warning signs of escalation, evaluate safety concerns, regulate emotions, respond with both compassion and accountability, and repair relationships after difficult moments.

Built from both lived experience and professional expertise, RESPOND™ provides a clear, step-by-step framework that helps adults move from reacting to responding — creating safer, more supportive environments for children, youth, and families impacted by trauma.

What People Are Saying

Real Skills. Real Confidence.

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Dr. Keating does not just give you theory — she gives you a plan. I finally feel like I know what to do when my foster son escalates instead of just reacting and hoping for the best.

— Foster Parent, Southern California

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I have been in education for over 15 years and this is the first training that actually made me feel seen as a caregiver and not just talked at. The RESPOND framework is something I use every single week in my classroom.

— Elementary School Teacher

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As a social worker, I deal with trauma every day — but no one ever trained me on how to respond in the moment. Dr. Keating’s expertise and lived experience come through in every module. This is not just theory. It works.

— Licensed Social Worker

Is This For You?

Read This Honestly.

This IS for you if…

You are a foster parent and want to feel competent — not just kind — in a crisis.
You are a teacher and want to know what to do when a student dysregulates.
You are a social worker handling complex cases and need a clear response framework.
You are a biological parent raising a child who has experienced trauma.
You are a caregiver, mentor, or family member who wants to be the safe adult in a child's life.
You are willing to do the work — to learn, to practice, and to grow.

This is NOT for you if…

You want to "tolerate" the behavior instead of understanding what's underneath it.
You're looking for a checklist that requires zero personal accountability.
You want a quick fix without practicing the skills.
You believe trauma is something children should just "get over."
You won't show up to actually do the modules.

The Framework

R · E · S · P · O · N · D

Seven steps. One framework. Used in real moments by adults who can't afford to freeze.

Recognize

Evaluate

Stabilize

Protect

Orient

Navigate

Debrief

Inside the Course

9 Modules. Real-Life Scenarios.

Self-paced, on-demand video lessons designed so you can apply the skills the same day.

MODULE 01

Foundations of Trauma

What trauma is, how it shows up in children, and why behavior is communication — not defiance.

MODULE 02

The Nervous System in Crisis

Fight, flight, freeze, fawn. Reading the body before you read the behavior.

MODULE 03

R — Recognize

Spotting the early signals before the breaking point. Patterns, triggers, and the language of dysregulation.

MODULE 04

E — Evaluate

Reading the moment without making it about you. Quick-assessment tools for live situations.

MODULE 05

S — Stabilize · P — Protect

Co-regulation, grounding techniques, and how to keep a child (and yourself) safe in the storm.

MODULE 06

O — Orient · N — Navigate

Bringing a child back to the present and helping them name what they need next.

MODULE 07

D — Debrief

What you do after matters as much as what you did during. Repair, reconnection, and reflection.

MODULE 08

Real-Life Scenarios

Case studies from foster homes, classrooms, and agency settings. Watch RESPOND™ applied in real moments.

MODULE 09

Building Your Practice

Habits, scripts, and self-care so RESPOND™ becomes who you are — not just something you learned.

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Bonus Materials Included

Enrollees receive a printable PDF workbook and four additional bonus modules at no extra cost.

Bonus PDF Workbook

Printable worksheets, scripts, and reflection prompts for every module.

Bonus 1: Secondary Trauma

For caregivers and professionals — how to protect yourself from carrying everyone else's storm.

Bonus 2: De-Escalation Scripts

Word-for-word phrases that calm rather than escalate, ready to use today.

Bonus 3: When the Adult Breaks

What to do when you're the one dysregulated. Repair after rupture.

Bonus 4: Team Implementation

For schools, agencies, and homes — how to align everyone on the same response.

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Have questions? Email Dr. Keating directly at info@danishakeating.com.

All course sales are final. Due to the digital, instant-access nature of the curriculum, no refunds are issued once a purchase is made.

Quick Answers

RESPOND™ FAQ

How long do I have access to the course?

You have lifetime access. Once you enroll, the course is yours to revisit any time on any device. You can re-watch modules, redo scenarios, and refresh skills as often as you need.

How long does it take to complete?

The course content is approximately 4 hours total. It's fully self-paced — complete it in one sitting or return to modules whenever it fits your schedule. With lifetime access, you can revisit any module as often as you need.

Is RESPOND™ CEU eligible?

RESPOND™ provides a certificate of completion. Some agencies and licensing boards accept it for professional development credit — contact your specific board to confirm. For organization-level CEU partnerships, please email info@danishakeating.com.

What platform is the course hosted on?

RESPOND™ is delivered through Dr. Keating's secure online learning portal. After enrollment, you'll receive credentials and a direct login link. Works on any modern browser, desktop or mobile.

Who is this course for?

Foster parents, biological parents raising children with trauma histories, teachers, school counselors, social workers, child welfare staff, mentors, and any caregiver who wants real-time response skills instead of theory.

What's the refund policy?

All course sales are final. Because the curriculum is digital and delivered instantly upon purchase, no refunds are issued once payment is made. Please review the course details carefully before enrolling.

How do I log back in?

Go directly to portal.html and enter your course password. If you’ve lost your password, email info@danishakeating.com.