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Effective training is essential for your company’s success, health, and safety. CTI focuses on your most valuable asset – your employees.  Charteris Foundation was established in 1992 as a 501(c)(3) non-profit. Ten years later the Charteris Training Institute (CTI) was added to facilitate our ability to offer training in a number of areas.

Dr. Charles Litman and Dr. Tim Klerekoper not only have education and training in each area, they also have extensive experience working with law enforcement, first responders, and businesses. Both have the qualities, experience, and education to make each training class uniquely valuable and applicable for the people we teach.

The Mission of CTI has always been to assist those we teach mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. Their goal is to equip their students to effectively deal with issues like stress, PTSD, grief and loss, and crisis intervention. Our classes prepare employees to deal effectively with what they face on a daily basis and do so with a holistic approach. We believe that preparing them for what they encounter is not only essential for their overall wellbeing, but also makes them a vital asset for your company as well.

Our unique modular approach means you can build a one, two, or three-day training class with the topics you feel are most needed for your organization.

Please email or call us for more information. We look forward to working with you!

WHO WE TEACH

Our unique modular approach means you can build a training class with the topics you feel are most needed for your company.

Business

At CTI, we believe that a company’s greatest asset is its employees.
With challenges facing today businesses: economic uncertainty, talent acquisition/retention, and…

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First Responders

Today’s law enforcement departments face a number of challenges. Our state-of-the-art classes deal with a number of issues that address the health of the department and it’s personnel.

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Health Providers

In today’s ever-changing environment, CTI focuses on one of the most important factors … the health and welfare of health provider employees. Our classes provide vital information to challenge, encourage, and uplift hospital and clinic staff.

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Hospitality

With the number of challenges facing the hospitality industry including labor shortages, rising costs, and changing guest expectations, loyal and effective employees are a hotels greatest asset. CTI classes are designed…

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School

At CTI we focus on the health and welfare of teaching professionals and management, preparing them to deal with both personal issues and the knowledge to recognize challenges that their students face as well.

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Security

We focus on two distinct areas: first, we work with companies to make sure their security plans are in place and operational. We also work with security firms, insuring that their employees are trained personally and professionally to deal with the issues they face.

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Dr. Charles M. Litman,

Ph.D., MFT, ATS, CISM, TFT, CAMF

Dr. Chuck served as Sergeant for the Los Angeles Police Department. He earned a Ph.D in Clinical Psychology and has been a private practice therapist, consultant and instructor for over thirty years.
"Dr. Charles Litman's professionalism and expertise as an engaging passionate teacher and mental health provider is exemplary. He consistently demonstrates high standards of excellence from hig passion and deep interest, demanding self and others in his areas of expertise."

Dr. Timothy J. Klerekoper,

B.A., D.C.S., M.A.C.M, D.Min., D.D., B.C.E.T.S., TFT

Dr. Tim retired as a Major in 2024 having served police fire, Sheriffs, and Federal depatments for the past thirty- three years as a chaplain and counselor. He has taught a number of organizations and departments. "Dr. Tim is a phenomenal instructor. He is engaging, entertaining, and a subject matter expert. His depth of knowledge of the subjects that he teaches is evident and he has a way of bring the material to life making it easily

Dr. Charles M. Litman,

Ph.D., MFT, ATS, CISM, TFT, CAMF

Dr. Chuck served as Sergeant for the Los Angeles Police Department. He earned a Ph.D in Clinical Psychology and has been a private practice therapist, consultant and instructor for over thirty years.
"Dr. Charles Litman's professionalism and expertise as an engaging passionate teacher and mental health provider is exemplary. He consistently demonstrates high standards of excellence from hig passion and deep interest, demanding self and others in his areas of expertise."

Meet your instructors

Both of our instructors have over 70 years of combined teaching, instructing, counseling, and business experience. Coming from unique backgrounds and perspectives, they’ve teamed up to provide not only state-of-the-art materials, but the wisdom of successful careers across several fields.

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We would be privileged to connect with you! Simply fill out the contact form. You can also call us at 352-673-2202. Office Hours: 9:00-5:00 EST.

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