Strive. Achieve. Success. 

CRAFT is a mental health and wellness consulting firm that provides tailored training and consulting services to college and university Student Affairs staff and faculty so they can assist and support their student body with successfully navigating the college experience. We use trauma-informed interventions and have a student-centered approach.

College Retention & Achievement Following Trauma (CRAFT)

What colleges are saying…

  • CRAFT has been instrumental in leading the California State University (CSU) Trauma-Informed Training for 23 campuses, particularly those who work directly with former foster youth. Dr. Lenz-Rashid's trainings equip staff with the skills needed to create supportive environments that promote the well-being of the students they serve.

    Ana Aguayo

    CSU Chancellor’s Office

  • “It was fantastic and fun.. I want to express my gratitude for your informative and motivating training.”

    Zenaida Cruz, LMFT

    Clinical Coordinator of Counseling Services

    Fresno State Student Health & Counseling Center

  • “I have been to many trauma-informed trainings before and this training was informative and engaging....it is beneficial for all general staff who come into contact with students.”

    Student Affairs Staff

    Sacramento State University

What we do…

  • Trainings on student mental health needs and trauma-informed care for staff & faculty

  • Consulting and technical assistance services for Student Affairs programs serving students with a history of foster care, mental health needs, and basic needs (low incomes and/or marginally-housed students)

Meet the founder

Dr. Sonja Lenz-Rashid, LCSW, is a distinguished Chair and Professor of Social Work at San Francisco State University. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 27 years of experience in higher education and mental/behavioral health.

Specializing in serving vulnerable and at-risk college students, transitional-aged youth, and adolescents, Dr. Lenz-Rashid’s extensive expertise spans trauma-informed care and mental health interventions and services.

  • Sought-after university Student Affairs trainer for campus staff

  • Clinical trainer at numerous large urban non-profits that serve children and youth being served by the foster care, juvenile justice, public education, and behavioral health systems

  • Clinical supervisor of direct-service mental health staff

  • Consultant with universities, school districts, government agencies, and non-profit agencies on effective service delivery and data collection.

  • Co-founded and launched a successful *university support program for students who have experienced childhood trauma. 

    (*outcomes of these students far exceed the general population of students, at the campus and nationwide. This comprehensive program has been replicated throughout California, and throughout the country)

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