"The techniques presented here were EXTREMELY PRACTICAL and easily applicable to my (client) population."

"The presentation was done in such a way that it paralleled the goal of the workshop - created safety, control, mastery, and empowerment. Well done!"

"I returned to my practice and immediately began to utilize the process learned at your training. What a profound impact this has had on my effectiveness..."

• Child & Adolescent Trauma Treatment Intensive. This is an in-depth 5 day clinical skills training in child/adolescent trauma-informed treatment. This program received rave reviews in the NYC school system, and the research suggests that it leads to improved competence as well as job satisfaction. Topics include child/adolescent trauma theory, therapist self-care, evaluation, case formulation, treatment planning, safety and strength-building, symptom management and self-control skills, working with parents and teachers, trauma resolution, consolidation of gains, and relapse prevention.
  • Monday - Friday, April 19-23, 2010, Greenfield, MA.
  
  
• The Fairy Tale Model of Trauma Treatment. This 1-day workshop for mental health professionals offers advanced clinical skills for trauma-informed evaluation, treatment planning/contracting, clinical supervision/consultation, and more.

  Recession Special -- low-cost events.

  • Friday, July 17, 2009, Vienna, Austria.
  • Monday, September 21, 2009, Greenfield, MA.
  • Monday, March 1, 2010, Greenfield, MA.
  
  
• EMDR. The complete EMDRIA-approved basic training in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing). For therapists working with all ages - adults and kids.
  • Summer/Fall, 2009, Mechanicsburg, PA. Starts August 17, 2009.
  • Fall, 2009, Pittsburg, PA. Starts September 14, 2009.
  • Fall, 2009, Washington, DC. Starts September 26, 2009.
  • Fall, 2009, Minneapolis, MN. Starts October 5, 2009.
  • Winter, 2010, Elmira, NY. Starts January 28, 2010.
  • Spring, 2010, Pittsburg, PA. Starts March 18, 2010.
  • Spring, 2010, Greenfield, MA. Starts March 22 or March 25, 2010.
  
  
• Treating Problem Behaviors. A trauma-informed approach for teens (and adults) with anger, aggression, crime, school/work failure, and substance abuse. This 3 day workshop features a research-supported comprehensive trauma-informed individual treatment approach, including motivational interviewing, self-management training, trauma resolution, and relapse prevention.
  • Wednesday - Friday, April 14-16, 2010, Greenfield, MA.
  
  
• EMDR for Children.
  • In-house trainings only, sorry.
  
  
• Progressive Counting. An in-development trauma resolution method.
  • In-house trainings only, sorry.
  
  
• Group Supervision/Consultation
  • EMDR group consultation, Greenfield, MA, July 30 & August 24, 2009.
  • EMDR group consultation, Greenfield, MA, July 31 & August 21, 2009.
  • EMDR group consultation, Greenfield, MA, September 22 & October 20, 2009.
  
  
• Training Programs For Professionals And Others Who Work With Kids
  • Custom-designed programs for those who work with distressed kids, e.g., in residential treatment, child welfare, school, foster care, pediatrics, juvenile justice, family court.
  
  
• Certificate Program in Child & Adolescent Trauma Treatment. Eight-month program including some of our major courses, plus monthly meetings for advanced training and clinical consultation.
  • In-house trainings only, sorry.
  
  
• Programs for the General Public
  • Sorry. No open programs right now.
  
  
• Retreat for Trauma Trainers/Consultants. Week-long retreat to develop the skills/repertoire for providing training in trauma-informed treatment, as well as supervision, consultation, and advanced workshops.
  • Sunday - Friday, May 15-20, 2011, Western MA.
  
  
• Home Study Programs. For mental health professionals. Read the book and take the test at your own convenience -- on line or off.
  • Child Trauma Handbook. 18 CEs, 12 EMDRIA CEs.
  • EMDR Within A Phase Model of Trauma Treatment. 9 CEs, 9 EMDRIA CEs.
  • EMDR In Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy. 7 CEs, 7 EMDRIA CEs.
  • Treating Problem Behaviors. 11 CEs, 10 EMDRIA CEs.

We also offer:

• List-Serve for those who have attended a TI/CTI training program and wish to further discuss the treatment model and interventions.
• EMDR Consultation for EMDR-trained clinicians working towards EMDR Certification.