Overview
A multi-modal program combining instructor-led training with hands-on, experiential practice over six months.
From Our CEO: Program Intro
Experiential Learning Kits: What You Get
Overview
A multi-modal program combining instructor-led training with hands-on, experiential practice over six months.
From Our CEO: Program Intro
Experiential Learning Kits: What You Get
Start
DAY 1
Kickoff Seminar
Learn the CBt Framework
Participants engage in an interactive, instructor-led kickoff seminar introducing the core Cognitive Behavioral training (CBt) framework and practical application exercises.
Learn why our brains are susceptible to automatic errors
Explore how unhelpful thought patterns (like all-or-nothing thinking and catastrophizing) impact your performance and decision-making
Apply cognitive restructuring techniques to real-world examples
Waypoint Kit 001
shortly after seminar
Begin Your Practice
Observe Your Thought Process
Keep your multi-tool pen and CBt Guidebook handy whenever you can. In Waypoint 001, map your interior terrain and chart your path to a more balanced and helpful perspective.
Establish daily cognitive check-in routine and identify personal stress patterns
Practice thought-challenging techniques in low-pressure situations
Build cognitive self-awareness to prepare for higher-stakes scenarios
Waypoint Kit 002
+60 DAYS
Catch
Orient Your Mental Terrain
Create a personalized time capsule to help challenge your unhelpful thought patterns, celebrate your accomplishments, and imagine future possibilities.
Reframe current stressors within broader life context and past experiences
Apply decision-making frameworks to reduce cognitive bias under uncertainty
Strengthen long-term motivation and purpose-connection
Waypoint Kit 003
+120 days
check
Decide How To Move Forward
Create a balanced wellness goal, track your progress in your Guidebook, and apply your CBt tools to stay on track.
Establish sustainable cognitive readiness habits and integrate tools into daily routines
Recognize and celebrate incremental progress toward wellness goals
Build peer accountability and shared commitment to cognitive fitness
Waypoint Kit 004
+180 Days
Change
Take Action By Changing Unhelpful Thoughts
Gather with trusted others or take time on your own to reflect around the fire. In Waypoint 004, practice the skills you've learned, share your progress with peers, and make a plan to maintain your mental readiness.
Consolidate your tools into a simple, sustainable process
Create a plan to continue your progress
Reflect on your progress and clarify continued goals with a campfire conversation
The Result: Operational Readiness
Participants complete the journey with practical cognitive tools, shared language for team communication, and sustained confidence managing stress and decision-making under pressure.
96%
Improved psychological literacy
95%
Better able to support team during challenges
84%
Completed at least one kit activity with others
Enhance Your Team’s Experience
Customized options for support and integration:
Expert Led Waypoint Check-ins
Program Evaluation Support
Supplemental Leadership Guide
The Result: Operational Readiness
Participants complete the journey with practical cognitive tools, shared language for team communication, and sustained confidence managing stress and decision-making under pressure.
96%
Improved psychological literacy
95%
Better able to support team during challenges
84%
Completed at least one kit activity with others
The Result: Operational Readiness
Participants complete the journey with practical cognitive tools, shared language for team communication, and sustained confidence managing stress and decision-making under pressure.
96%
Improved psychological literacy
95%
Better able to support team during challenges
74%
Completed at least one kit activity with others
Designed For
This structured mental readiness program is designed for high-performing teams. Select your environment:
A service-disabled veteran-owned business.
For us, it’s not just a cause—it’s personal. We’re committed to winning this battle against suicide, for everyone who depends on us.
Help your team take command of their mental health.
Schedule a consultation with our CEO, CDR Matthew Brown, USNR, to equip your team with the tools they need to thrive.
Ready for Organizational Rollout?
We’ve eliminated the contracting hurdles for military partners, and we offer a simple acquisition path for businesses, first responder agencies, and universities. It’s never been easier to equip your organization, uniformed or civilian, with Chimney Trail’s mission-ready mental health solutions.