Continuing Education
Overview
Continuing Education (CE) is vital for mental health practitioners to stay informed about the latest research, innovative therapeutic techniques, and evolving industry best practices. These courses empower professionals to expand their expertise, refine clinical skills, and provide exceptional support to clients. Covering diverse topics—from emerging mental health trends and advanced therapeutic approaches to ethics and cultural competency—CE programs not only help practitioners meet licensing requirements but also foster personal and professional growth. Ultimately, CE enhances client outcomes and enriches therapeutic practice, ensuring practitioners remain at the forefront of their field.
On Course Completion
Upon successful completion of the modules, you will receive certificates of attendance from the entity that conducted the course.
Upcoming Modules and Workshops
Art of Dying: Starts November 7th, 2025
This course offers an in-depth exploration of the complex dimensions of death and dying, providing students with a deeper understanding of the psychological, social, and cultural aspects of this universal experience. Key topics include the concept and process of dying, the subjective meaning of death, integrating the reality of death into life, and the role of rituals and ancient wisdom in supporting the dying process. Designed for therapeutic professionals, the course equips participants with the knowledge and skills to address death-related challenges in therapy, facilitate end-of-life planning, incorporate meaningful rituals, navigate death anxiety and denial, and promote conscious dying. Students will also learn compassionate approaches to support non-communicative patients, plan inspiring funerals, guide clients through mourning, and foster hope and healing after loss.
Course Instructor
Capital Knowledge
EMDR Training for Trauma Therapists: November 20-22 & January 29-31
The Foundation Series provides comprehensive training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. This intensive 6-day program, delivered over two weekends, equips licensed clinicians with the essential knowledge and skills to safely and effectively implement EMDR therapy with appropriate client populations.
*This program is not affiliated with EMDRIA and does not lead to any credits or certifications through EMDRIA
Who Should Attend?
This series is designed for licensed mental health professionals who:
– Have 3+ years of clinical practice OR hold an advanced diploma in trauma therapy
– Possess foundational knowledge of trauma and nervous system responses
– Are committed to integrating evidence-based trauma treatment into their practice
– Seek to expand their therapeutic toolkit with proven interventions
Appropriate for: LPCs, LCSWs, Psychologists, Marriage and Family Therapists, and other licensed mental health professionals
Program Structure
Two Weekends (6 days total):
Weekend 1: Core EMDR Protocol
- Thursday, November 20
9:00AM to 5:00PM - Friday, November 21
9:00AM to 5:00PM - Saturday, November 22
9:00AM to 5:00PM
4-6 Week Practice Period: Peer Practice between weekends
Weekend 2: Application & Mastery
- Thursday, January 29
9:00AM to 5:00PM - Friday, January 30
9:00AM to 5:00PM - Saturday, January 31
9:00AM to 5:00PM
What You'll Learn
Weekend 1: The EMDR Protocol
Day 1 – Thursday: Foundations & Preparation
– EMDR foundations and Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) theory
– Memory networks: adaptive vs. maladaptive
– Polyvagal Theory and nervous system education
– Phase 1: Client history and treatment planning
– Assessment for EMDR readiness and contraindications
– Phase 2: Preparation (Part 1) – Client education and bilateral stimulation
Day 2 – Friday: Resourcing & Assessment
– Phase 2: Preparation (Part 2) – Comprehensive resourcing techniques
– Calm/safe place development
– Containment exercises
– Breathing and regulation techniques
– Phase 3: Assessment and target identification
– The 7 elements: Image, NC, PC, VOC, emotions, SUDS, body sensation
Day 3 – Saturday: Processing & Integration
– Phase 4: Desensitization and reprocessing
– Phase 5: Installation of positive cognitions
– Phase 6: Body scan
– Phase 7: Closure techniques
– Phase 8: Re-evaluation
– Full protocol review and practice
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Between Weekends: Peer Practice
Participants engage in supervised peer practice sessions to:
– Refine skills with hands-on experience
– Process personal material in a safe, structured environment
– Build confidence before Weekend 2
– Develop questions for advanced training
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Weekend 2: Application & Mastery
Day 4 – Thursday: Clinical Decision-Making
– Integration of practice experiences
– When to use EMDR (and when NOT to)
– Dual attention and window of tolerance
– Troubleshooting common processing challenges
– Common mistakes clinicians make (and how to avoid them)
Day 5 – Friday: Advanced Targeting & Adaptations
– Float-back technique for identifying feeder memories
– Affect bridge for connecting present symptoms to past events
– Modifications for different populations and presentations
– EMD vs. EMDr vs. EMDR: Choosing the right approach
– Fractionated processing techniques
Day 6 – Saturday: Integration & Professional Practice
– Complex case consultation
– Live demonstration of complete EMDR session
– Self-care for EMDR therapists
– Ethics and professional considerations
– Building your EMDR practice
– Overview of advanced training opportunities
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this series, participants will be able to:
Knowledge & Theory
✓ Explain the Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) model and its role in EMDR therapy
✓ Describe how traumatic memories are stored differently than adaptive memories
✓ Articulate the neurobiological basis of trauma and EMDR’s mechanism of action
✓ Apply Polyvagal Theory concepts to understand client nervous system states
✓ Differentiate between state change and trait change in trauma recovery
Assessment & Case Formulation
✓ Conduct comprehensive trauma-informed history taking for EMDR readiness
✓ Identify absolute and relative contraindications for EMDR therapy
✓ Assess client capacity for dual attention awareness
✓ Recognize signs of structural dissociation vs. normal dissociative responses
✓ Use float-back and affect bridge techniques to identify feeder memories
✓ Develop appropriate target sequence plans using the 3-prong approach
✓ Determine when EMDR is appropriate vs. when other interventions are needed
Clinical Skills – The 8 Phases
✓ Gather relevant clinical information and formulate EMDR treatment plans
✓ Educate clients about EMDR and establish informed consent
✓ Teach and implement bilateral stimulation (eye movements, tactile, auditory)
✓ Guide clients through resource development and installation
✓ Elicit clear and effective negative and positive cognitions
✓ Conduct complete target assessment using all 7 elements
✓ Facilitate bilateral stimulation during desensitization with appropriate pacing
✓ Follow the client’s associative processing without over-directing
✓ Install positive cognitions to strengthen adaptive beliefs
✓ Guide clients through body scans to identify and clear residual disturbance
✓ Close incomplete sessions safely using grounding and containment
✓ Re-evaluate progress and adjust treatment planning in subsequent sessions
Advanced Clinical Decision-Making
✓ Recognize when clients are outside their window of tolerance
✓ Maintain client dual attention awareness throughout processing
✓ Identify looping and implement cognitive interweave when appropriate
✓ Respond effectively to abreactions and high distress during processing
✓ Recognize and manage dissociative responses during sessions
✓ Choose between EMD, EMDr, or full EMDR based on clinical presentation
✓ Use fractionated processing to break overwhelming targets into manageable pieces
Population-Specific Adaptations
✓ Modify the EMDR protocol for different populations (children, adolescents, older adults, high dissociation, limited affect tolerance)
✓ Adapt approach based on trauma type (single-incident, multiple incidents, developmental/chronic trauma)
✓ Integrate cultural considerations into EMDR practice
Troubleshooting & Problem-Solving
✓ Identify and avoid common clinician mistakes across all 8 phases
✓ Troubleshoot stuck processing and implement appropriate interventions
✓ Manage unexpected client responses during reprocessing
✓ Recognize when to return to Phase 2 for additional stabilization
✓ Determine when consultation or referral is necessary
Professional Practice
✓ Maintain appropriate ethical boundaries and scope of practice with EMDR
✓ Document EMDR sessions appropriately for clinical and legal purposes
✓ Implement self-care strategies to prevent vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue
✓ Use co-regulation and personal nervous system awareness during sessions
✓ Develop a plan for ongoing consultation, supervision, and continuing education
✓ Build an EMDR practice starting with appropriate cases and gradually increasing complexity
Competency Level Upon Completion
Participants will be prepared to:
– Conduct EMDR therapy with single-incident trauma presentations
– Work with clients who have good affect tolerance and dual attention capacity
– Practice with appropriate case selection while building experience
– Seek regular consultation for the first 10-15 cases
– Recognize when cases exceed foundation-level training and require advanced training or specialized consultation
Teaching Methods
This experiential training combines:
– Didactic instruction on theory and protocols
– Live demonstrations by instructor
– Hands-on practice in triads (therapist, client, observer roles)
– Peer processing for personal and professional growth
– Group consultation and problem-solving
– Real-time feedback and coaching
What's Included
– 6 full days of instruction (42+ contact hours)
– Comprehensive training manual
– Protocol worksheets and clinical tools
– Resource handouts
– Access to peer practice support
– Certificate of completion
– Post-training consultation recommendations
Recommended Next Steps
After completing the Foundation Series:
– Complete 10-15 EMDR cases with consultation
– Join an EMDR consultation group
– Pursue advanced training based on clinical population and interests
Continue Your EMDR Education
Advanced Training Series Available:
Recent Trauma Series – Master protocols for acute trauma and crisis intervention (REP, R-TEP, PRECI)
Complex Trauma Series – Develop skills for working with developmental trauma, dissociation, and complex presentations
Attachment & Early Trauma Series – Learn to work with implicit memory, preverbal trauma, and attachment repair
Parts Work & Internal Systems Series – Integrate IFS, ego state therapy, and structural dissociation with EMDR
Somatic & Body-Based Series – Master embodiment techniques, nervous system regulation, and the NEST framework
Specialized Populations Series – Adapt EMDR for grief, eating disorders, addictions, and medical trauma
Investment
- Members: BD450
- Non-Members: BD500
- Members who have attended previous EMDR workshop: BD300
*Limited seats to ensure personalized attention and practice opportunities
**Does not include local tax
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Cancellation Policy
All deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Withdrawal is permitted up to two weeks before course start date.
Course Instructor
Capital Knowledge
Breathwork for Transformation: January 9-10, 2026
Learn how to use breathwork to create change and transformation in your life and the life of your clients.
- Understanding the Autonomic Nervous System states through the lens of Polyvagal Theory and its relationship to presenting symptoms to clients
- Physiology of breath, and how it relates to the ANS
- Breathwork fundamentals: bring it all together
- Applications of breathwork in the therapy room
This course is designed for mental health professionals who want to gain more in-depth knowledge of the use of breathwork in the therapy room. The course will cover theories and practices, information & experiences.
Course Instructor
Capital Knowledge
Attachment in Action: February 20-21, 2026
This course offers a deep dive into attachment theory and its application in clinical practice, providing students with the tools and knowledge to integrate these concepts into their therapeutic work. Students will explore the evolution of attachment theory, its foundational principles, and key classifications, including secure, dismissing, and preoccupied attachment styles. The course also examines how unresolved trauma influences attachment patterns and relationships.
Designed to enhance clinical skills, this course equips participants to use attachment theory as a framework for fostering secure connections in therapy. Students will gain insights into the therapist’s role in promoting secure attachments, facilitating mourning processes, and navigating attachment-related challenges such as borderline presentations. Additionally, the course introduces the Crittenden Dynamic Maturational Model and emphasizes using self-awareness and the therapeutic relationship as tools for healing and growth.
Course Instructor
Linda Cundy Psychotherapy
Trauma in the Body - A Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Perspective on Embodying Trauma Recovery: April 2-4, 2026
Clinicians can learn to tap into the wisdom of the body to help their clients heal from trauma. Sensorimotor Psychotherapy is based on current research on neurobiology and trauma and the technique is used to address both traumatic and non-traumatic attachment related issues incorporating the wisdom of the body.
During the various stages of the work, through embedded relational mindfulness, we integrate the emotional, cognitive, and bodily processes to achieve adaptive strategies for self-regulation with respect to traumatic experience, and for relationship in daily life. The work seeks to increase the emotional repertoire of the individual for healthier attachment relationships, and more functional daily living.
Course Instructor
Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute
Untangling Shame: A Sensorimotor Perspective: April 17-18, 2026
Understanding Love & Relationships: May 15-16, 2026
The objective of this course is to explore the complexities of love and relationships, offering a nuanced exploration of the challenges and dynamics that shape romantic connections. Students will engage with critical topics such as love, desire, infidelity, betrayal, shame, forgiveness, and the unique role therapists play in couple therapy.
With a focus on infidelity, toxic and narcissistic relationships, and the impact of parenthood, the course aims to deepen students’ understanding of relational dynamics. Participants will gain the knowledge and skills needed to support clients in navigating the emotional and psychological challenges of romantic relationships, fostering healing and growth in the face of adversity.
Course Instructor
Capital Knowledge
Understanding Sex & Sexuality: June 12-13, 2026
The objective of this course is to explore various topics including desire, myths and facts about sex and sexuality, communication, sexual differences, and the impact of conflict, trauma, and societal influences on sexual relationships.
Course Instructor
Capital Knowledge
Ethical Dilemmas
Ethical guidelines for therapists were once clear-cut: no gifts, no dual relationships, and no contact outside sessions. However, the rise of digital communication and evolving professional norms have introduced complex questions about boundaries in modern practice. How should therapists navigate interactions via email, texting, and social media? Is it ethical to Google clients before the first session?
This course dives into the ethical challenges unique to contemporary therapy. Through thought-provoking discussions and case studies, participants will explore real-world dilemmas and share diverse perspectives in both small and large group settings. By fostering collaboration and consultation, the course emphasizes a practical, consultative approach to managing ethical issues in today’s therapy landscape.
Course Instructor
Mary Jo Barrett
Virginia Satir Counselling Model for Individuals, Couples, and Families - Level 1
This course offers an in-depth exploration of Virginia Satir’s Family Therapy approach, providing students with a solid foundation in its core principles and techniques. Key topics include Satir’s meta-goals, communication model, coping stances, and the dynamics of the family learning triad. Students will also learn how to transform rigid family rules into effective guidelines, map individuals and family systems, and apply the seven essential ingredients of all interactions to foster congruence. The course covers practical tools such as sculpting for family reconstruction and strategies for navigating chaos during periods of change. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to effectively integrate Satir’s transformative model into their therapeutic practice with families.
Course Instructor
Patt Bragg
Patt Bragg
Virginia Satir Counselling Model for Individuals, Couples, and Families - Level 3
This course offers an in-depth exploration of Virginia Satir’s Family Therapy approach, providing students with a solid foundation in its core principles and techniques. Key topics include Satir’s meta-goals, communication model, coping stances, and the dynamics of the family learning triad. Students will also learn how to transform rigid family rules into effective guidelines, map individuals and family systems, and apply the seven essential ingredients of all interactions to foster congruence. The course covers practical tools such as sculpting for family reconstruction and strategies for navigating chaos during periods of change. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to effectively integrate Satir’s transformative model into their therapeutic practice with families.
Course Instructor
Patt Bragg
Patt Bragg
Art of Dying
This course offers an in-depth exploration of the complex dimensions of death and dying, providing students with a deeper understanding of the psychological, social, and cultural aspects of this universal experience. Key topics include the concept and process of dying, the subjective meaning of death, integrating the reality of death into life, and the role of rituals and ancient wisdom in supporting the dying process. Designed for therapeutic professionals, the course equips participants with the knowledge and skills to address death-related challenges in therapy, facilitate end-of-life planning, incorporate meaningful rituals, navigate death anxiety and denial, and promote conscious dying. Students will also learn compassionate approaches to support non-communicative patients, plan inspiring funerals, guide clients through mourning, and foster hope and healing after loss.
Course Instructor
Eman Nooruddin
Capital Knowledge
Breathwork for Transformation
The Treatment-Resistant Depression (Sensorimotor) Course offers mental health practitioners specialized tools and insights to address depression that remains unresolved through traditional methods. This course introduces the sensorimotor approach—an innovative, mind-body therapeutic framework designed to foster deep healing and transformation.
Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the complex factors contributing to treatment-resistant depression, including unresolved trauma, somatic symptoms, and the role of the body in emotional health. By exploring the sensorimotor approach, they will learn to identify and address these challenges, promoting greater well-being and resilience in their clients.
Combining theoretical knowledge, case studies, and hands-on exercises, this course equips practitioners with practical skills to integrate sensorimotor techniques into therapy. Participants will learn to engage the body in the therapeutic process, regulate physiological imbalances, and support emotional regulation and recovery.
Topics covered include embodied mindfulness, somatic tracking, grounding techniques, and working with non-verbal trauma expressions. The course also examines the influence of attachment and relational dynamics in depression, providing actionable strategies to address these critical areas effectively.
Course Instructor
Tony Buckley
Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute
Attachment in Action
This course offers a deep dive into attachment theory and its application in clinical practice, providing students with the tools and knowledge to integrate these concepts into their therapeutic work. Students will explore the evolution of attachment theory, its foundational principles, and key classifications, including secure, dismissing, and preoccupied attachment styles. The course also examines how unresolved trauma influences attachment patterns and relationships.
Designed to enhance clinical skills, this course equips participants to use attachment theory as a framework for fostering secure connections in therapy. Students will gain insights into the therapist’s role in promoting secure attachments, facilitating mourning processes, and navigating attachment-related challenges such as borderline presentations. Additionally, the course introduces the Crittenden Dynamic Maturational Model and emphasizes using self-awareness and the therapeutic relationship as tools for healing and growth.
Course Instructor
Linda Cundy
Linda Cundy Psychotherapy
Trauma in the Body - A Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Perspective on Embodying Trauma Recovery
Clinicians can learn to tap into the wisdom of the body to help their clients heal from trauma. Sensorimotor Psychotherapy is based on current research on neurobiology and trauma and the technique is used to address both traumatic and non-traumatic attachment related issues incorporating the wisdom of the body.
During the various stages of the work, through embedded relational mindfulness, we integrate the emotional, cognitive, and bodily processes to achieve adaptive strategies for self-regulation with respect to traumatic experience, and for relationship in daily life. The work seeks to increase the emotional repertoire of the individual for healthier attachment relationships, and more functional daily living.
Course Instructor
Tony Buckley
Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute
Untangling Shame
Course Description Coming Soon!
Course Instructor
Tony Buckley
Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute
Understanding Love & Relationships
The objective of this course is to explore the complexities of love and relationships, offering a nuanced exploration of the challenges and dynamics that shape romantic connections. Students will engage with critical topics such as love, desire, infidelity, betrayal, shame, forgiveness, and the unique role therapists play in couple therapy.
With a focus on infidelity, toxic and narcissistic relationships, and the impact of parenthood, the course aims to deepen students’ understanding of relational dynamics. Participants will gain the knowledge and skills needed to support clients in navigating the emotional and psychological challenges of romantic relationships, fostering healing and growth in the face of adversity.
Course Instructor
Eman Nooruddin
Capital Knowledge
Understanding Sex & Sexuality
The objective of this course is to explore various topics including desire, myths and facts about sex and sexuality, communication, sexual differences, and the impact of conflict, trauma, and societal influences on sexual relationships.
Course Instructor
Eman Nooruddin
Capital Knowledge
All Available Modules
Various Therapy Modalities
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) provides a powerful alternative to traditional mindfulness approaches for clients who may not connect with Eastern philosophy or meditation practices. This evidence-based approach harnesses contemplative practice while promoting concrete, measurable change.
In this course, you will:
– Learn specific ACT strategies and tools to integrate into your clinical practice
– Develop skills to help clients build psychological flexibility and mindful awareness
– Master techniques for addressing experiential avoidance and cognitive fusion
– Implement practical interventions that combine mindfulness with values-driven action
– Apply ACT principles across a wide range of clinical presentations
Becoming Solution Focused in Therapy
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy requires practitioners to master the deceptively simple process of asking targeted questions that shift focus from problems to solutions. This approach makes therapy briefer and more efficient while increasing effectiveness across various presentations.
In this course, you will:
– Learn the core principles and techniques of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
– Master the art of crafting questions that elicit solutions rather than problems
– Develop skills for identifying client strengths and resources
– Understand how to establish meaningful goals and track progress
– Learn techniques for amplifying client successes and exceptions to problems
– Practice methods for maintaining a future-oriented, possibility-focused stance
Brainspotting: The Brain-Body Based Therapy for Treating Trauma
Brainspotting is a powerful, focused treatment method that works by identifying, processing and releasing core neurophysiological sources of emotional and body pain. Trauma overwhelms the brain’s processing capacity, leaving unprocessed experiences frozen in time.
In this course, you will:
– Learn the fundamental principles and techniques of Brainspotting
– Understand how visual field positions connect to neurological activity
– Develop skills to help clients process disturbing material more gently and deeply
– Master techniques for identifying and working with relevant brain-body connections
– Practice methods for releasing trapped trauma through focused visual awareness
– Integrate Brainspotting techniques with your existing therapeutic approach
CPT (Cognitive Processing Therapy)
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) is an evidence-based approach for treating trauma that helps clients understand and recover from traumatic experiences. This structured intervention addresses distress, avoidance, and negative beliefs related to trauma.
In this course, you will:
– Learn session-by-session instructions, scripts, and materials for implementing CPT
– Master cognitive restructuring skills to help clients overcome “stuck” thinking patterns
– Develop techniques for using structure and consistency to empower clients
– Understand methods to help clients release shame, guilt, and self-blame related to trauma
– Practice skills for addressing avoidance behaviors and emotional numbing
– Learn strategies for measuring and documenting client progress throughout treatment
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills Training: Introduction
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness principles to help clients develop effective emotional regulation and interpersonal skills. This introduction provides a foundation in the core components of DBT Skills Training.
In this course, you will:
– Learn the fundamental principles and structure of DBT skills training
– Understand the four core skills modules: Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness
– Develop techniques for teaching DBT skills in individual and group settings
– Master methods for helping clients integrate skills into daily life
– Learn strategies for addressing common challenges in skills training
– Understand the evidence base and applications for various clinical populations
Dissociation Focused Therapy
Disconnection from self during traumatic experiences serves as a survival strategy that allows victims to disown what is happening. This workshop explores how to help clients discover and reintegrate split-off younger selves through somatic experience and internal attachment.
In this course, you will:
– Understand the mechanisms and adaptive functions of dissociation
– Learn to recognize the clinical manifestations of dissociative processes
– Develop skills for creating safety for exploration of dissociated aspects
– Master techniques for fostering internal attachment to disowned parts
– Learn approaches for using somatic experience to bridge disconnected states
– Understand how to help clients develop internal coherence and compassion
– Practice methods for supporting integration without overwhelming the system
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a powerful psychotherapeutic approach for treating trauma and various psychological conditions. This method utilizes bilateral stimulation to facilitate the reprocessing of distressing memories and promote healing.
In this course, you will:
– Understand the theoretical foundations and neurobiological mechanisms of EMDR
– Master the eight-phase EMDR protocol from assessment through reevaluation
– Learn techniques for client preparation, target identification, and desensitization
– Develop skills for installing positive cognitions and conducting body scan assessments
– Practice methods for ensuring client safety and stability throughout the process
– Learn adaptations for working with complex trauma and comorbid conditions
– Explore the latest research findings and advancements in EMDR therapy
Emotionally Focused Therapy: Introduction
Developed by Dr. Sue Johnson, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is a highly effective method for transforming distressed relationships by focusing on emotions and attachment dynamics. This evidence-based approach helps create secure emotional bonds.
In this course, you will:
– Learn the principles and techniques of Emotionally Focused Therapy
– Understand attachment patterns and their influence on relationship dynamics
– Develop skills for identifying and working with core emotions
– Master techniques for de-escalating negative interaction cycles
– Learn approaches for facilitating emotional responsiveness between partners
– Understand how to address attachment injuries and create corrective experiences
– Practice the stages and steps of the EFT process
Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS)
The empirically validated Internal Family Systems (IFS) model provides a compassionate, non-pathologizing approach to understanding the human psyche. This model recognizes the natural multiplicity of the mind and offers powerful tools for healing wounded parts of the internal system.
In this course, you will:
– Understand the conceptual foundations and key principles of the IFS model
– Learn to identify and work with different parts of the internal system
– Develop techniques for accessing Self energy and Self leadership
– Master methods for unburdening parts carrying trauma and pain
– Learn strategies for addressing protective parts with compassion and respect
– Practice IFS techniques through demonstrations and experiential exercises
– Understand applications across various clinical presentations
Narrative Therapy: Helping Clients Rewrite Disempowering Stories
The stories people tell themselves have profound implications for their identity and possibilities. Narrative therapy helps clients reauthor their stories within broader contexts, revealing deeper truths about their lives beyond stories of personal deficit.
In this course, you will:
– Learn to help clients re-evaluate and revise negative identity conclusions
– Master techniques for externalizing problems and identifying unique outcomes
– Develop skills in crafting therapeutic questions that contextualize problems
– Learn methods for therapeutic letter writing to alter limiting narratives
– Practice strategies for helping clients remember empowering storylines
– Understand how cultural narratives influence personal stories
– Learn approaches for documenting and reinforcing preferred narratives
Schema Therapy
Schema Therapy is a highly effective, evidence-based approach that expands traditional cognitive behavioral therapy by integrating attachment theory, psychodynamic concepts, and emotion-focused therapies. This approach is particularly valuable for challenging and resistant clients.
In this course, you will:
– Understand the theoretical foundations and key concepts of Schema Therapy
– Learn to identify and work with early maladaptive schemas
– Master techniques for addressing schema modes and coping styles
– Develop skills in limited reparenting and emotional needs fulfillment
– Practice experiential techniques for accessing and healing emotional wounds
– Learn methods for breaking negative patterns and developing healthy alternatives
– Understand applications for various clinical presentations including personality disorders
Solution Focused Brief Therapy
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) creates change from the first session by focusing on desired outcomes rather than problems. The Diamond Approach provides a clear roadmap for guiding clients toward their preferred future.
In this course, you will:
– Learn techniques for quickly identifying client-centered desired outcomes
– Master methods for accessing client resources and strengths
– Develop skills for starting and ending sessions in productive ways
– Understand how to focus on a client’s best version of themselves
– Learn strategies for constructing solutions rather than analyzing problems
– Practice SFBT techniques through demonstration and role play
– Discover approaches for measuring progress through solution-oriented metrics
Specialized Treatment Approaches
Anger Management (Helping Clients Navigate Anger)
Unhealthy anger presents unique challenges in therapeutic settings, from resistant clients mandated to therapy to those exhibiting aggressive behaviors during sessions. Effective anger management requires specialized approaches that address both the emotional triggers and behavioral manifestations.
In this course, you will:
– Learn rapid response techniques for managing anger in the moment
– Develop strategies to build engagement with resistant and avoidant clients
– Master a 4-session approach to improve impulse control and self-regulation
– Acquire group work strategies that reinforce skill acquisition
– Implement tools that help clients communicate anger without aggression
– Practice tactful methods for introducing clinical homework to resistant clients
Art of Dying
Understanding death and dying is an essential aspect of providing comprehensive therapeutic support. This course explores the multifaceted dimensions of death as a universal human experience, examining psychological, social, and cultural perspectives that inform end-of-life care.
In this course, you will:
– Develop a deeper understanding of death concepts, dying processes, and subjective meaning
– Learn approaches for integrating death awareness into therapeutic practice
– Explore the significance of rituals and ancient wisdom in navigating the dying process
– Acquire skills for addressing death-related issues in clinical settings
– Master techniques for facilitating end-of-life planning with clients and families
– Learn methods for exploring death anxiety and denial with compassion
– Develop strategies for supporting the mourning process and fostering healing after loss
Beyond the Borderline Label
This course dismantles the bias against clients with borderline personality disorder diagnosis by recognizing their behaviors as strategies for survival, self-management, and attachment. The focus is on creating transformative therapeutic relationships.
In this course, you will:
– Understand the developmental and neurobiological factors in borderline presentations
– Learn to recognize abandonment fears and emotional dysregulation patterns
– Develop techniques for managing intense therapeutic dynamics
– Master approaches for addressing self-harm and suicidal behaviors
– Learn strategies for establishing and maintaining therapeutic boundaries
– Understand how to work with identity disturbance and emptiness
– Develop skills for fostering mentalization and emotional regulation
Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, and Dysgraphia
Learning disabilities like dyslexia, dyscalculia, and dysgraphia can be challenging to diagnose due to their overlapping and sometimes contradictory symptoms. This course provides assessment tools and treatment approaches that go beyond traditional reading and writing exercises.
In this course, you will:
– Learn to recognize the signs and symptoms of various learning disabilities
– Understand the neurological underpinnings of learning differences
– Develop assessment approaches for identifying specific learning challenges
– Master integrative treatment strategies that develop alternative neural pathways
– Learn techniques for transforming everyday activities into successful interventions
– Understand how to tailor approaches to each client’s unique learning profile
– Develop skills for supporting families and advocating in educational settings
Eliminating Chronic Pain Through Psychotherapy
This course explores the mind-body connection in addressing and alleviating chronic pain. Participants will learn innovative psychotherapeutic approaches that target the underlying psychological factors contributing to persistent pain experiences.
In this course, you will:
– Understand the complex interplay between psychological and physical aspects of pain
– Learn evidence-based techniques for reducing pain through psychological intervention
– Develop skills for assessing the emotional, cognitive, and behavioral factors in chronic pain
– Master various therapeutic modalities including hypnotherapy and ACT for pain management
– Learn techniques for helping clients reconceptualize their relationship with pain
– Understand the neurobiological mechanisms of pain processing and modification
– Develop integrated treatment plans addressing both physical and psychological dimensions
Hypno-birthing
This introductory course provides a comprehensive overview of birth hypnosis, an exciting and effective approach for supporting expectant parents. The training equips practitioners with the knowledge and skills to competently work with HypnoBirthing® couples using hypnosis techniques specifically designed for the birthing process.
In this course, you will:
– Understand the mechanics and principles of hypnosis for childbirth
– Learn practical techniques for inducing relaxation and comfort during labor
– Develop skills for teaching expectant parents self-hypnosis methods
– Master approaches for addressing fear and anxiety related to childbirth
– Learn strategies for creating positive birth expectations and experiences
– Understand how to integrate hypnosis with various birthing methods
– Practice guided imagery and suggestion formulation for optimal birthing outcomes
Infertility, Pregnancy Loss, and Reproductive Trauma
This course focuses on the unique challenges of supporting clients through fertility issues, pregnancy loss, and reproductive trauma. The training provides clinicians with specialized knowledge and approaches for addressing the complex psychological and relational impacts of these experiences.
In this course, you will:
– Learn specific therapeutic strategies for working effectively with fertility issues
– Develop skills for providing support through the trauma of pregnancy loss
– Understand ethical dilemmas and legal issues in fertility counseling
– Learn techniques for recognizing and managing countertransference
– Master approaches for supporting clients navigating expanding fertility options
– Develop skills for addressing fertility preservation, surrogacy, and reproductive technology
– Understand the long-term psychological impacts of reproductive challenges and trauma
Introduction to Play Therapy (Creative and Adaptable Interventions)
In today’s fast-paced world, opportunities for imaginative and physical play—critical for cognitive, social, and emotional development—are dramatically decreasing. This interactive workshop explores creative and practical interventions to help reignite imaginations and build emotional resilience in young clients.
In this course, you will:
– Learn innovative strategies for integrating imaginative and physical play into trauma treatment
– Develop practical tools to personalize interventions for each client’s unique needs
– Master techniques for adapting play therapy methods in response to modern technology challenges
– Understand approaches for fostering emotional resilience through dynamic, hands-on activities
– Learn creative attachment-focused interventions for children and families
– Explore methods for creating therapeutic play environments that facilitate healing
– Develop skills for engaging reluctant children through playful approaches
Overcoming Hopelessness: Working with Low- and No-Motivation Clients
The Creative Relational Movement (CRM) approach challenges the assumption that clients must be strongly motivated to change. This workshop provides techniques for engaging clients who feel hopeless about the possibility of improvement.
In this course, you will:
– Learn strategies for engaging clients with minimal motivation for change
– Understand the psychological mechanisms underlying hopelessness and resistance
– Develop creative approaches to spark engagement and possibility
– Master techniques for addressing ambivalence and enhancing motivation
– Learn relational methods that bypass resistance through connection
– Understand how to work with client strengths even when obscured by hopelessness
– Practice methods for instilling hope through small, achievable changes
Psychopharmacology for Therapists: Talking to Your Clients About Medications
Many therapy clients are either taking psychiatric medications or curious about them. This workshop offers a comprehensive introduction to discussing medications as a non-prescriber, covering various approaches and recent advances in the field.
In this course, you will:
– Learn how to tailor therapy approaches based on a client’s medication regimen
– Understand common misunderstandings about psychiatric medications
– Develop skills for discussing what medications can and cannot accomplish
– Learn about lifestyle changes that enhance medication response
– Understand circumstances where medications are most and least effective
– Learn about recent advances including treatments for depression and postpartum depression
– Develop knowledge about medication considerations for substance use disorders
Rethinking ADHD
This course offers fresh perspectives on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), challenging conventional understandings and exploring alternative approaches. The focus is on neurodiversity, executive functioning, and holistic interventions beyond traditional medication.
In this course, you will:
– Examine the latest research and theories surrounding ADHD
– Learn to recognize ADHD manifestations across different age groups and presentations
– Develop a range of behavioral, cognitive, and lifestyle interventions
– Understand how to create supportive environments that accommodate ADHD traits
– Master strategies for enhancing self-regulation, organization, and time management
– Learn approaches for addressing emotional well-being and relationship challenges
– Gain insights into the lived experiences of individuals with ADHD
Suicide and Self Harm: Stopping the Pain
This course provides essential knowledge and practical strategies for understanding, assessing, and intervening in situations involving suicide and self-harm. The focus is on equipping participants with skills to effectively support individuals in crisis.
In this course, you will:
– Understand the complexities, risk factors, and warning signs of suicidal behavior
– Learn evidence-based approaches to suicide prevention and intervention
– Develop skills for compassionate and effective risk assessment
– Master techniques for crisis de-escalation and safety planning
– Learn methods for engaging with resistant or ambivalent clients
– Understand the role of means restriction and environmental safety
– Develop approaches for supporting individuals and communities after suicide attempts
– Learn self-care strategies for clinicians working with suicidal clients
Understanding Addiction
This comprehensive program provides a deep understanding of addiction, its underlying causes, and effective approaches to prevention and treatment. The course examines addiction through biological, psychological, and social perspectives.
In this course, you will:
– Explore the multifaceted nature of addiction across substance and behavioral domains
– Understand the neurobiological mechanisms underlying addictive processes
– Learn evidence-based approaches to assessment, intervention, and relapse prevention
– Master motivational interviewing and harm reduction strategies
– Develop skills for working with stages of change and building client motivation
– Learn approaches for addressing co-occurring mental health disorders
– Understand the role of family and community support in recovery
– Explore ethical considerations and cultural dimensions of addiction treatment
Women's Health and Therapy
Women’s bodies undergo numerous physical, hormonal, sexual, and psychological changes throughout life. This comprehensive course equips practitioners with specialized knowledge to address the unique and evolving needs of women at all life stages.
In this course, you will:
– Understand the physiological and psychological transitions from menstruation through menopause
– Learn approaches for addressing women’s health issues in therapeutic contexts
– Develop skills for supporting clients through hormonal changes and their impacts
– Master techniques for addressing body image and sexuality throughout the lifespan
– Learn strategies for supporting women through reproductive decisions and challenges
– Understand how societal expectations and pressures affect women’s mental health
– Develop holistic approaches to supporting women’s wellbeing across different life phases
Working with Autism and Anxiety
High-functioning autism isn’t always easy to spot, but may be a complicating factor when clients with panic, anxiety, or social phobia don’t respond to standard treatments. This workshop examines how people on the spectrum experience anxiety and how to adjust treatment approaches accordingly.
In this course, you will:
– Learn to recognize subtle signs of autism spectrum disorder, particularly in women and adults
– Understand how anxiety manifests differently in individuals with autism
– Develop modifications to standard anxiety treatment protocols for autistic clients
– Master techniques for addressing social anxiety in the context of autism
– Learn strategies for helping clients manage sensory sensitivities and overwhelm
– Understand how to support executive functioning challenges that contribute to anxiety
– Develop approaches for building on autistic strengths while addressing anxiety concerns
Working With OCD
Contemporary understanding of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) emphasizes addressing maintaining factors rather than underlying conflicts. This approach focuses on systematic changes in reactions to disturbing thoughts and anxious arousal.
In this course, you will:
– Learn assessment questions to uncover OCD when hidden by shame
– Recognize subtle OCD forms including disgust, incompleteness, scrupulosity, and intrusive thoughts
– Master the principles of exposure and response prevention
– Develop metacognitive approaches for OCD treatment
– Learn strategies to help clients endure anxiety without performing rituals
– Understand the latest research and evidence-based approaches to OCD
– Learn techniques for addressing family accommodation and system factors
Working with Schizophrenia
This workshop offers an alternative to the dominant medical paradigm of schizophrenia, focusing on accepting and integrating various internal voices rather than eliminating them. The approach recognizes that all people contain multiple voices, including psychotic ones.
In this course, you will:
– Understand schizophrenia through a non-pathologizing, voice-integration framework
– Learn techniques for helping clients develop relationships with their voices
– Develop approaches for working with psychotic processes as meaningful communications
– Master methods for creating safety and holding space for altered states
– Learn strategies for distinguishing between destructive and constructive voice relationships
– Understand how to support clients in finding meaning in their experiences
– Develop skills for collaborating with medical providers while maintaining a holistic approach
Body-Based Interventions
Breath Therapy and Release of Emotional Trauma
The breath serves as a powerful gateway to the autonomic nervous system and emotional regulation. This course examines the intersection of breathwork, neurophysiology, and trauma, offering practical techniques for clinical application.
In this course, you will:
– Understand the autonomic nervous system through the lens of polyvagal theory
– Learn the physiological mechanisms connecting breath patterns to emotional states
– Master fundamental breathwork techniques for clinical applications
– Develop skills for introducing breathwork interventions in therapy sessions
– Practice methods for addressing trauma responses through respiratory regulation
– Learn to recognize and address contraindications for breathwork interventions
Dance as a Tool in Therapy (Dance Engagement)
Embodied therapeutic approaches harness the wisdom of the body to facilitate healing and integration. This experiential workshop explores somatic attunement through expressive dance, movement, and integrative art activities to enhance clinical effectiveness.
In this course, you will:
– Explore movement techniques to enhance presence and self-awareness in clinical work
– Develop skills in kinesthetic empathy to better understand clients’ emotional experiences
– Learn body-mind exercises that integrate into various therapeutic approaches
– Master methods for staying grounded and centered during challenging sessions
– Practice techniques for helping clients connect with embodied wisdom
– Develop strategies for translating nonverbal experiences into cognitive insights
EFT (Tapping)
Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) combines elements of traditional Chinese medicine and psychology to address emotional and physical distress. This gentle but effective approach involves tapping on specific acupressure points while focusing on targeted issues.
In this course, you will:
– Learn the foundational principles and basic tapping sequence of EFT
– Understand how to identify and address emotional blocks and limiting beliefs
– Develop skills for formulating effective setup statements and reminder phrases
– Master techniques for addressing specific emotions, physical sensations, and memories
– Learn methods for measuring progress and testing results
– Understand the scientific research supporting EFT’s effectiveness
– Practice applying EFT for various clinical presentations including anxiety and trauma
Healing Attachment with Psychodrama: Pesso-Boyden System
Pesso-Boyden System Psychomotor (PBSP) is a transformative modality that allows participants to reconstruct childhood family dynamics in three-dimensional space. This approach creates new, satisfying memories that address complex trauma and attachment issues.
In this course, you will:
– Learn the theoretical foundations and key concepts of the PBSP approach
– Understand how to facilitate the creation of new, healing memories
– Develop skills for recreating and resolving disrupted attachment patterns
– Master techniques for facilitating small groups that can hold space for deep work
– Learn approaches for addressing childhood abuse, emotional neglect, and trauma
– Understand the role of symbolic figures and placeholders in the healing process
– Practice PBSP methods through demonstration and experiential learning
Integrating Neurofeedback with Psychotherapy
Neurofeedback offers powerful tools for shifting traumatic states that can be resistant to talk and somatic therapies. This workshop explores how training the brain to fire in new ways can quiet trauma-based affects and create space for healing.
In this course, you will:
– Understand how trauma alters the developing brain and nervous system
– Learn how neurofeedback can regulate or reverse trauma-related brain alterations
– Develop skills for integrating neurofeedback into your therapeutic practice
– Master techniques for introducing the approach and providing psychoeducation
– Learn methods for assessing the effectiveness of neurofeedback interventions
– Understand the neuroscience behind various protocols and approaches
– Develop strategies for combining neurofeedback with other therapeutic modalities
Interrupting the Reign of Pain
This course explores mind-body concepts and techniques for addressing chronic pain. Designed for health professionals across disciplines, the training combines theoretical learning with experiential processes to deepen understanding of pain treatment.
In this course, you will:
– Understand the neurobiological mechanisms of pain perception and modulation
– Learn to recognize the psychological factors that influence pain experience
– Develop skills for addressing the emotional components of chronic pain
– Master techniques for helping clients reconceptualize their relationship with pain
– Learn mind-body interventions that interrupt pain cycles
– Understand how to integrate pain management approaches into various practice settings
– Develop strategies for supporting client self-efficacy in pain management
Nutrition and Integrative Methods for Trauma: Enhancing Mood, Sleep, and Well-Being
Evidence-based research suggests significant limitations to pharmaceutical interventions for PTSD. This course explores nutritional and integrative strategies as effective alternatives, examining the connections between physical well-being and traumatic etiologies.
In this course, you will:
– Understand the latest research on nutritional approaches to trauma treatment
– Learn how to help clients understand connections between physical well-being and trauma
– Develop skills for selecting appropriate integrative interventions based on recovery stage
– Master ethical approaches to incorporating nutritional, herbal, and alternative methods
– Learn evidence-based tools for improving client well-being through nutritional support
– Understand the clinical applications of culinary, nutritional, and herbal medicine
– Develop criteria for determining appropriate candidates for integrative approaches
Polyvagal Theory in Action
This course explores the revolutionary Polyvagal Theory and its practical applications in therapy. Participants gain insights into the autonomic nervous system, trauma recovery, and emotional regulation through the lens of this groundbreaking framework.
In this course, you will:
– Understand the three neural circuits of the autonomic nervous system
– Learn to recognize physiological states and their behavioral manifestations
– Develop techniques for helping clients move from defense to social engagement
– Master neuroception assessment and interventions for safety
– Learn practical applications for trauma recovery and emotional regulation
– Understand how to use voice, facial expressions, and posture therapeutically
– Develop skills for incorporating polyvagal principles into various treatment approaches
Sound and Music Based Interventions
This workshop explores the therapeutic applications of music and sound for supporting clients with complex psychophysiological conditions. The approach leverages our neurological listening systems to promote regulation and healing.
In this course, you will:
– Understand how music impacts the brain and body at neurophysiological levels
– Learn effective ways to integrate music-based interventions into clinical practice
– Master techniques for using sound to support regulation in traumatized clients
– Develop skills for creating therapeutic soundscapes for different clinical needs
– Learn approaches for addressing auditory sensitivity and processing issues
– Understand contraindications and considerations for sound-based interventions
– Practice metho
The Body as an Ally - Bodywork for Trauma Resolution
This course introduces bodywork as a pathway to resilience, restoration, and safe enlivenment after trauma. Participants learn how to use movement, sensory integration, and nervous system regulation to support trauma healing.
In this course, you will:
– Understand essential trauma-informed concepts for body-based interventions
– Learn how to access healing through small movements and sensory awareness
– Develop a broader repertoire of resourcing techniques tailored to individual needs
– Master approaches for supporting nervous system regulation
– Learn trauma-sensitive language for introducing body awareness
– Understand contraindications and safety considerations for body-based work
– Practice integrating bodywork with various therapeutic modalities
Trauma in the Body - A Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Perspective on Embodying Trauma Recovery
This course offers an immersive exploration of the sensorimotor approach, a powerful therapeutic modality that integrates the body’s wisdom in healing and personal growth. Participants learn how to harness the body’s innate capacity for healing and transformation.
In this course, you will:
– Understand the principles and practices of sensorimotor therapy
– Develop a deep appreciation of the mind-body connection in trauma and healing
– Learn techniques for accessing and working with the body’s innate wisdom
– Master methods for tracking somatic sensations and facilitating release of stored tension
– Develop skills in grounding, centering, and body-based interventions for emotional regulation
– Learn approaches for somatic resourcing and building resilience through the body
– Practice integrating mindfulness, breathwork, and movement in the therapeutic process
Trauma Informed Yoga
This course provides therapists with accessible and effective yoga interventions for the therapy room. The focus is on applying principles and practices of trauma-informed yoga to help regulate clients’ autonomic nervous systems as a foundation for trauma healing.
In this course, you will:
– Understand basic yoga principles and their relationship to nervous system regulation
– Learn the neurobiological connections between yoga practice and trauma healing
– Master simple breathing techniques, meditation practices, and postures for clinical use
– Develop ready-made sequences that integrate seamlessly into therapy sessions
– Learn modifications to accommodate different body types and abilities
– Practice trauma-sensitive language and approaches for introducing body-based work
– Integrate yogic interventions with various therapeutic modalities
Relationship and Sexuality Topics
Attachment in Action
Attachment theory provides a foundational framework for understanding human relationships and emotional development. This comprehensive course explores the practical applications of attachment theory in clinical settings, equipping therapists with tools to foster secure connections.
In this course, you will:
– Explore the history and core concepts of attachment theory
– Learn to identify and work with different attachment classifications
– Understand the impact of unresolved trauma on attachment patterns
– Develop skills to utilize attachment theory in therapeutic interventions
– Master techniques for promoting secure attachments through the therapeutic relationship
– Learn approaches for facilitating mourning processes related to attachment wounds
– Apply the Crittenden Dynamic Maturational Model in clinical practice
– Develop strategies for addressing attachment-related challenges such as borderline presentations
– Enhance your self-awareness as it relates to your own attachment style and clinical work
Boundaries: Helping Your Clients Set Limits
Setting healthy boundaries is crucial for building stronger relationships, but requires individualized approaches for each client’s unique situation. This workshop provides practical strategies for addressing boundary challenges across different relationships and contexts.
In this course, you will:
– Learn to identify signs and symptoms of boundary-related issues
– Understand why creating healthy boundaries is critical for long-term relationships
– Master various boundary-setting techniques for challenging situations
– Develop strategies to help clients avoid overstepping others’ boundaries
– Learn tools for minimizing countertransference in boundary work
– Practice methods for supporting clients in making comfortable boundary choices
– Understand the connection between boundaries and overall psychological health
Imago Relationship Therapy
Imago Relationship Therapy transforms our cultural conception of conversation from hierarchical monologues to true dialogues that dissolve boundaries between people. This approach establishes a relational space fostering equality and healing connection.
In this course, you will:
– Learn the fundamental principles and techniques of Imago Relationship Therapy
– Master the structured dialogue process for facilitating deeper connection
– Understand how childhood experiences shape adult relationship patterns
– Develop skills for helping couples move from reactive patterns to conscious relating
– Learn approaches for transforming conflicts into opportunities for growth
– Understand how to create healing spaces that promote safety and vulnerability
– Practice facilitating Imago dialogues through demonstration and role play
Long Term Affect of Postpartum Mood Disorders
Postpartum and perinatal mood disorders can lead to lasting changes in couples and families, even years after symptoms resolve. This workshop helps therapists identify and address historical perinatal mood issues that continue to impact relationships.
In this course, you will:
– Learn to assess current or historical symptoms of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders
– Understand how these disorders interfere with relationship development across the lifespan
– Develop techniques for addressing the aftereffects in parent-child and couple relationships
– Master specific strategies for treating perinatal mood and anxiety disorders
– Learn approaches for repairing attachment disruptions related to perinatal mood disorders
– Understand the biological, psychological, and social dimensions of perinatal mental health
– Develop skills for supporting family healing and resilience
Sexual Beliefs, Attitudes, and Values
This introductory Sexuality Attitude Reassessment (SAR) training provides a safe environment to explore thoughts and feelings about sexuality. The workshop examines how our understanding of sexuality operates beneath conscious awareness and influences clinical work.
In this course, you will:
– Learn to create supportive environments for discussing sensitive sexuality topics
– Develop awareness of biases related to diverse sexual behaviors and identities
– Understand how word choice and communication influence therapeutic outcomes
– Explore how cultural backgrounds and societal norms shape sexual attitudes
– Learn approaches for addressing sexuality-related issues with greater inclusivity
– Develop skills for helping clients explore their own sexual beliefs and values
– Understand how your personal sexual blueprint influences professional practice
Teaching Men Love
Many men struggle with vulnerability, articulating emotional needs, and asking for help—skills that run counter to traditional masculinity. This workshop focuses on helping men develop more loving ways of relating to themselves and others.
In this course, you will:
– Learn techniques for helping men disarm upset partners with humility instead of defensiveness
– Develop approaches for increasing men’s capacity to cherish themselves and their relationships
– Master methods for helping men cultivate appreciation and positive reinforcement
– Understand strategies for engaging resistant men by aligning with their self-interest
– Learn approaches for addressing masculine socialization and its impact on emotional expression
– Develop skills for helping men reconnect with vulnerability and authentic needs
– Practice techniques that make emotional work accessible and meaningful to male clients
Treating the Impact of Emotionally Immature Parents
Many clients who consistently put others first grew up with emotionally immature parents who acted childlike in their coping mechanisms and emotional responses. This workshop addresses the psychological impact of such parenting and provides strategies for healing.
In this course, you will:
– Recognize common psychological impacts of emotionally immature (EI) parenting
– Learn to identify specific forms of emotional coercion and moral obligation pressures
– Understand how EI parents set up children for adult relationship problems
– Develop techniques for strengthening clients’ sense of self and healthy entitlement
– Master approaches for addressing people-pleasing and caretaking behaviors
– Learn methods for helping clients set boundaries with emotionally immature family members
Understanding Love and Relationships
This course explores the complexities of love and relationships from multiple perspectives. The focus includes examining love and desire, navigating infidelity and betrayal, addressing shame, cultivating forgiveness, and understanding the therapist’s role in couple therapy.
In this course, you will:
– Deepen your understanding of the psychological dynamics in romantic relationships
– Learn approaches for working with infidelity, betrayal, and trust rebuilding
– Develop skills for addressing toxic and narcissistic relationship patterns
– Understand the impact of parenthood on couple relationships
– Master techniques for helping clients navigate relationship transitions
– Learn strategies for helping clients integrate forgiveness and healing
– Develop an understanding of your role as a therapist in couple dynamics
Understanding Sex and Sexuality
This comprehensive course provides clinicians with an understanding of sex, sexuality, and the challenges faced in sexless marriages. Participants explore desire, eroticism, communication, and the impact of conflict, trauma, and societal influences on sexual relationships.
In this course, you will:
– Understand the biological, psychological, and social dimensions of sexuality
– Learn to address myths and facts about sex in therapeutic contexts
– Develop skills for facilitating communication about sexual issues
– Master approaches for addressing desire discrepancies and sexual challenges
– Learn methods for exploring the impact of trauma on sexual functioning
– Understand how societal and cultural influences shape sexual expression
– Develop techniques for fostering sexual healing and growth
Untangling Shame
Shame is a powerful, often hidden emotion that significantly impacts psychological wellbeing and interpersonal functioning. This workshop provides a comprehensive framework for understanding and addressing shame in therapeutic contexts.
In this course, you will:
– Understand the neurobiological and psychological dimensions of shame
– Learn to recognize the many manifestations of shame in clinical presentations
– Develop skills for creating safety for shame exploration and transformation
– Master techniques for addressing shame through compassionate presence
– Learn approaches for distinguishing between healthy and toxic shame
– Understand how shame interfaces with trauma, addiction, and relationship difficulties
– Practice methods for fostering self-compassion and shame resilience
Professional Development Areas
Becoming the Change
This nurturing three-day training utilizes improvisation and embodiment practices for therapists and wellbeing teachers. The focus is on developing the therapist’s presence and authentic self as the most powerful therapeutic tool beyond specific techniques or modalities.
In this course, you will:
– Learn to bring greater depth, aliveness, and joy to client sessions through body wisdom
– Develop skills for using your body to explore patterns and discover new relational possibilities
– Experience techniques for enhancing vitality through play, connection, and laughter
– Master approaches for accessing deep body wisdom through gentle guided exercises
– Learn methods for releasing overthinking and cultivating present-moment awareness
– Understand how to appreciate silence and subtle experiences in therapeutic work
– Practice embodied techniques that enhance therapeutic presence and authenticity
Compassion Fatigue
Compassion is central to therapeutic work, but excessive demands on empathy can lead to burnout, numbness, and professional distress. This course addresses the unique challenges of Compassion Fatigue and provides strategies for maintaining wellbeing and effectiveness.
In this course, you will:
– Understand the neurobiological and psychological mechanisms of Compassion Fatigue
– Learn to recognize early warning signs of emotional burnout and depletion
– Develop personal and professional boundaries that protect your wellbeing
– Master evidence-based self-care practices that restore emotional capacity
– Learn strategies to maintain presence and empathy with challenging clients
– Develop organizational approaches to prevent and address Compassion Fatigue
– Create a personalized sustainability plan for your professional practice
Embody, Feel, Become: Practical Applications of Improvisation in Therapy
This course, which can be taken as a continuation of Becoming the Change or as a standalone workshop, focuses on providing clients with immediate tools to expand their choices and embody desired changes. The approach integrates improvisation and embodiment techniques into therapeutic practice.
In this course, you will:
– Learn specific exercises from improvisation and embodiment disciplines adapted for therapy
– Understand how to help clients involve every aspect of their experience in the change process
– Develop skills for moving beyond traditional therapy modalities’ limitations
– Master techniques for helping clients physically experience new possibilities
– Learn approaches for translating cognitive insights into embodied understanding
– Understand how improvisation principles enhance therapeutic flexibility and responsiveness
– Practice methods for helping clients expand their range of expression and experience
Ethical Dilemmas
The digital age has introduced new questions about professional boundaries beyond traditional ethical guidelines. This workshop addresses the complexities of managing therapeutic relationships in the context of email, texting, social media, and other modern challenges.
In this course, you will:
– Explore ethical frameworks for navigating digital connections with clients
– Learn approaches for managing dual relationships and boundary complexities
– Understand best practices for electronic communication with clients
– Develop strategies for addressing challenging ethical scenarios
– Learn the importance of consultation in ethical decision-making
– Practice ethical decision-making through case studies and group discussions
– Understand current professional guidelines regarding technology and social media
Priming Client to Change
Social psychology research on priming reveals how both words and nonverbal cues can change behavior and mindsets. This workshop explores how therapists can use priming to embed suggestions, guide therapeutic dialogue, and help clients achieve goals.
In this course, you will:
– Understand the psychological mechanisms and research behind priming effects
– Learn techniques for creating cognitive and emotional primes in therapy sessions
– Develop skills for using language patterns that facilitate desired changes
– Master methods for embedding therapeutic suggestions through environmental cues
– Learn approaches for helping clients break unwanted habits through priming techniques
– Understand ethical considerations in the application of priming methods
– Practice creating and implementing various priming interventions
Rediscovering the Artist Within (Using Art in Therapy)
Creative expression offers unique pathways to insight, healing, and growth in the therapeutic process. This course explores the integration of art-based approaches into clinical practice, providing accessible techniques for therapists of all backgrounds.
In this course, you will:
– Learn the theoretical foundations of art therapy and its applications in various settings
– Understand how creative expression accesses different neural pathways than verbal processing
– Develop skills for introducing art-based interventions with diverse client populations
– Master techniques for facilitating meaningful reflection on creative expressions
– Learn approaches for addressing resistance to creative exploration
– Understand how to integrate art processes with various therapeutic modalities
– Practice methods for using art to access unconscious material and promote integration
Technology, Smartphones, and Plunging Mental Health
Despite decreases in risk behaviors among today’s youth, rates of depression and suicide have increased dramatically in recent decades. This workshop examines the connection between smartphone use and declining teen wellness, providing strategies for healthier technology relationships.
In this course, you will:
– Understand research connecting smartphone use to mental health outcomes
– Learn to recognize warning signs of problematic technology use
– Develop strategies for helping clients establish healthy technology boundaries
– Master approaches for addressing anxiety amplification through social media
– Learn techniques for promoting in-person socialization alongside online connection
– Understand developmental considerations in technology use across age groups
– Develop skills for discussing technology management with parents and families
The Art of Healing: Integrating Creative Modalities
Creative arts provide a gateway to holistic therapeutic experiences that integrate verbal work with deeper, nonverbal processing. This training introduces accessible tools from various creative modalities to enhance the therapeutic process.
In this course, you will:
– Learn how creativity, exploration, and even humor can be powerful therapeutic tools
– Understand how creative engagement indicates nervous system regulation and flexibility
– Develop skills for incorporating art, movement, psychodrama, and other modalities
– Learn techniques for facilitating insight and change through creative expression
– Master approaches for accessing clients’ innate wisdom and healing mechanisms
– Understand how to create conditions for enjoyment and mastery in the therapeutic process
– Practice integrating creative interventions with various theoretical orientations
The Intentional Therapist: Use of Self as a Therapeutic Tool
Research consistently identifies the quality of the therapeutic relationship as the most important factor in successful therapy. This module focuses on intentionally working with use of self and relationship to enhance therapeutic outcomes beyond theory and technique.
In this course, you will:
– Develop deeper understanding of yourself as a therapeutic instrument
– Learn to recognize and set aside personal biases during therapy
– Master techniques for strengthening therapeutic relationships
– Develop skills for navigating transference and countertransference productively
– Learn approaches from mindfulness, somatics, and Compassionate Inquiry
– Practice attunement, responsiveness, and compassion in the therapeutic relationship
– Understand how to harness relational dynamics for client benefit
The Science of Sleep
Sleep is a biological imperative with profound implications for physical and mental health. This course explores the latest sleep research and provides best-practice strategies for enhancing sleep quality and addressing sleep-related disorders.
In this course, you will:
– Understand the neurobiological mechanisms and stages of healthy sleep
– Learn the connections between sleep disruption and various health conditions
– Develop skills for assessing sleep patterns and identifying disorders
– Master evidence-based interventions for improving sleep quality
– Learn approaches for addressing insomnia without medication
– Understand the relationship between sleep, mental health, and cognitive function
– Develop strategies for supporting clients in establishing healthy sleep habits
Treating Collective Trauma with Hakomi: Listening to the Body
The Hakomi Method is a multidimensional somatic approach to deep healing rooted in the silent language of the body. This workshop focuses on using somatic awareness to help clients process trauma, including the complex intersection of individual and collective trauma.
In this course, you will:
– Understand the foundational principles and practices of the Hakomi Method
– Learn techniques for accessing core beliefs through present-moment awareness
– Develop skills for using your own somatic awareness as a therapeutic tool
– Master approaches for staying attuned and grounded when working with trauma
– Learn methods for helping clients untangle individual and collective trauma
– Understand how to create conditions for processing trauma through the body
– Practice techniques for supporting integration and resilience
Using Group Process to Promote Healing
This workshop offers alternatives to traditional private practice by exploring dynamic group processes applicable in various settings. The approach works with diverse populations including healthcare professionals, community leaders, and people with depression, anxiety, and trauma.
In this course, you will:
– Understand the therapeutic factors unique to group processes
– Learn to establish and maintain a healing group culture
– Develop skills for addressing common group challenges and dynamics
– Master techniques for facilitating meaningful interactions between members
– Learn approaches for maximizing therapeutic impact through group cohesion
– Understand how to adapt group processes for various populations and settings
– Practice methods for integrating individual and group healing processes
Virginia Satir Family Therapy (Level One): Foundations in the Satir Model
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to Virginia Satir’s transformative approach to family therapy. Participants learn foundational concepts and techniques for working with families through this humanistic, growth-oriented model.
In this course, you will:
– Understand Satir’s meta-goals, objectives, and philosophical framework
– Learn the communication model and coping stances/defenses
– Master techniques for transforming family rules into nurturing guidelines
– Develop skills for mapping person/family/organization systems
– Understand the seven ingredients of all interactions and the concept of congruence
– Learn approaches for using sculpting in family reconstruction
– Practice strategies for working with chaos during the change process
Weightloss and Body Shaming
This course provides a comprehensive understanding of body image, weight management, and eating disorders. The focus is on equipping participants with knowledge and strategies to foster positive body image and address problematic relationships with food and weight.
In this course, you will:
– Understand the psychological, social, and biological factors in body image development
– Learn to recognize signs of disordered eating and negative body image
– Develop skills for addressing weight concerns without reinforcing shame
– Master approaches for promoting body acceptance and health at every size
– Learn techniques for helping clients develop healthier relationships with food
– Understand the impact of weight stigma on physical and mental health
– Develop strategies for supporting sustainable lifestyle changes motivated by wellbeing
