When suicide is present, therapy moves into territory where there are no easy answers, no formulas, and no guarantees. These moments require therapists to go all the way in—to remain fully present in the face of desperation, uncertainty, and real risk. At the same time, we must carefully assess safety, capacity, and our own limits, while functioning within the realities of mandated reporting and professional responsibility.

This two-day professional training offers a Natural Processing, somatically based and process-oriented approach to suicide assessment and intervention. Participants will learn how to work with suicidal clients without retreating from the intensity of the moment or relying on protocols. Instead, the training emphasizes tracking resilience, pacing the process, and staying relationally engaged at the edge of overwhelm.

This 11 hour course meets the 6-hour suicide risk assessment and intervention training requirement for California BBS licensees and ACE/ASWB Social Workers.

Natural Processing Trainings Part 1

Tracking Resiliency • Pacing the Work • Deepening Processing

In this intensive training, therapists will learn to assess and intervene from a somatic perspective while using EMDR, to enhance the therapy process. Heightened awareness of the functioning of the body and nervous system aid the therapist in pacing the work well. This approach taps into our natural inclination towards completion, integrating well with the EMDR AIP model. Therapists can increase their skills in tracking and developing resiliency, crucial for the many moments in therapy when our clients struggle to stay regulated.

Integrating Somatic Psychotherapy with EMDR Therapy - Part 2

Subtle Dissociation • Developmental Trauma • Attachment Dynamics

This follow-up course expands the training from Part One. We continue to explore tracking, dilemmas, and working with dissociation. The somatic view of developmental trauma and attachment dynamics opens up the work of meeting developmental needs on non-verbal levels.

This immersive two-day training offers a unique opportunity to refine your therapeutic skills in a supportive environment.

Through structured practicum sessions, participants will receive personalized feedback, followed by group discussions to explore key themes and challenges that emerge.

Natural Processing Trainings Part 1

Tracking Resiliency • Pacing the Work • Deepening Processing

In this intensive training, therapists will learn to assess and intervene from a somatic perspective while using EMDR, to enhance the therapy process. Heightened awareness of the functioning of the body and nervous system aid the therapist in pacing the work well. This approach taps into our natural inclination towards completion, integrating well with the EMDR AIP model. Therapists can increase their skills in tracking and developing resiliency, crucial for the many moments in therapy when our clients struggle to stay regulated.

A new, advanced training in the ongoing series, “Working More Effectively with Process.”

This training is designed to help you reach your full potential, gain insight into client dynamics, and allow for more effective therapy. Participants will increase their knowledge of NP principles and learn new approaches for observing client dynamics, making therapy more effective.

This live, 2-day online interactive training will engage you in ways to notice and work with aspects of your client’s process that are generally not explicit.

This frequently-requested training, Working With the Somatics of Shame, expands on the webinar Craig offered several years ago.

Shame is a complex “dilemma,” holding varied emotions, beliefs and somatic reactions behind dynamics of hiding and disconnecting.

This two-day interactive online training provides insights into the prevalence and nuances of how shame shows up in sessions. It offers paths into working with issues that may seem intractable, but are quite accessible from a somatic perspective.

Natural Processing Trainings Part 1

Tracking Resiliency • Pacing the Work • Deepening Processing

In this intensive training, therapists will learn to assess and intervene from a somatic perspective while using EMDR, to enhance the therapy process. Heightened awareness of the functioning of the body and nervous system aid the therapist in pacing the work well. This approach taps into our natural inclination towards completion, integrating well with the EMDR AIP model. Therapists can increase their skills in tracking and developing resiliency, crucial for the many moments in therapy when our clients struggle to stay regulated.

January 11-12, 2025
In-Person Training in Santa Barbara, CA

This two-day event will be a small-group, experiential journey designed to deepen your somatic awareness and enhance your ability to connect more fully with your clients' processes.

Awareness of physical sensations facilitates the nervous system’s ability to process through previously repetitive responses, including those associated with trauma. This is fundamental for developing the understanding and confidence to use a somatic approach effectively.  This is not just a technique; it is a powerful way to take advantage of how our nature actually works. 

A new, advanced training in the ongoing series, “Working More Effectively with Process.”

It is designed to help you reach your full potential, gain insight into client dynamics, and allow for more effective therapy. Participants will increase their knowledge of NP principles and learn new approaches for observing client dynamics, making therapy more effective.

This live, 2-day online interactive training will engage you in ways to notice and work with aspects of your client’s process that are generally not explicit.

Natural Processing Trainings Part 1

Tracking Resiliency • Pacing the Work • Deepening Processing

THIS TRAINING IS NOW FULL. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE WAITLIST.

In this intensive training, therapists will learn to assess and intervene from a somatic perspective while using EMDR, to enhance the therapy process. Heightened awareness of the functioning of the body and nervous system aid the therapist in pacing the work well. This approach taps into our natural inclination towards completion, integrating well with the EMDR AIP model. Therapists can increase their skills in tracking and developing resiliency, crucial for the many moments in therapy when our clients struggle to stay regulated.

This is a new, advanced training for therapists looking to expand their skill set. It is designed to help you reach your full potential, gain insight into client dynamics, and allow for more effective therapy. Participants will increase their knowledge of NP principles and learn new approaches for observing client dynamics, making therapy more effective.

This live, 4-day online interactive training will engage you in ways to notice and work with aspects of your client’s process that are generally not explicit.

Natural Processing Trainings Part 1

Tracking Resiliency • Pacing the Work • Deepening Processing

In this intensive training, therapists will learn to assess and intervene from a somatic perspective while using EMDR, to enhance the therapy process. Heightened awareness of the functioning of the body and nervous system aid the therapist in pacing the work well. This approach taps into our natural inclination towards completion, integrating well with the EMDR AIP model. Therapists can increase their skills in tracking and developing resiliency, crucial for the many moments in therapy when our clients struggle to stay regulated.

Natural Processing Trainings Part 1

Tracking Resiliency • Pacing the Work • Deepening Processing

In this intensive training, therapists will learn to assess and intervene from a somatic perspective while using EMDR, to enhance the therapy process. Heightened awareness of the functioning of the body and nervous system aid the therapist in pacing the work well. This approach taps into our natural inclination towards completion, integrating well with the EMDR AIP model. Therapists can increase their skills in tracking and developing resiliency, crucial for the many moments in therapy when our clients struggle to stay regulated.

Effectively Working with Process

This is an advanced training program for therapists looking to expand their skill set. It is designed to help you reach your full potential, gain insight into client dynamics, and allow for more effective therapy. Participants will increase their knowledge of NP principles and learn new approaches for observing client dynamics, making therapy more effective.

This live, 4-day online interactive training will engage you in ways to notice and work with aspects of your client’s process that are generally not explicit.

June 10 & 11, 8:00 - 4:15 Pacific time

June 24 & 25, 8:00 - 4:15 Pacific time

26 CE Credits  (See FAQ) on the website.

Training is limited to 28 participants.

Integrating Somatic Psychotherapy with EMDR Therapy - Part 2

Subtle Dissociation • Developmental Trauma • Attachment Dynamics

This follow-up course expands the training from Part One. We continue to explore tracking, dilemmas, and working with dissociation. The somatic view of developmental trauma and attachment dynamics opens up the work of meeting developmental needs on non-verbal levels.

Natural Processing Trainings Part 1

Tracking Resiliency • Pacing the Work • Deepening Processing

In this intensive training, therapists will learn to assess and intervene from a somatic perspective while using EMDR, to enhance the therapy process. Heightened awareness of the functioning of the body and nervous system aid the therapist in pacing the work well. This approach taps into our natural inclination towards completion, integrating well with the EMDR AIP model. Therapists can increase their skills in tracking and developing resiliency, crucial for the many moments in therapy when our clients struggle to stay regulated.

Integrating Somatic Psychotherapy with EMDR Therapy - Part 2

Subtle Dissociation • Developmental Trauma • Attachment Dynamics

This follow-up course expands the training from Part One. We continue to explore tracking, dilemmas, and working with dissociation. The somatic view of developmental trauma and attachment dynamics opens up the work of meeting developmental needs on non-verbal levels.

Natural Processing Trainings: Part One

Tracking Resiliency • Pacing the Work • Deepening Processing

Sept 9,10,11, 8:00-4:00 Pacific Time (includes 45 min lunch break), and

Sept 24,25, 2022, 8:00- 400 Pacific Time (includes 45 min lunch break), and

October 8, 2022 9:00-1:30 Pacific Time

• May 13, 14, 15, 2022 – 8:00 am to 3:15 pm PST

• June 4, 5, 2022– 8:00 am to 3:15 pm PST

• June 18, 2022 – 9:00 am to 12:15 PST

Special Topics and the Role of the Therapist

OCD • Physical Pain • Depression • Collaborative Alliances

This training explores further details of working with “process,” for both you and your clients.

Participants need to take NP 1 and 2 before taking this training, as we expand on that foundation. (It is not required to take NP 3 or 4 to attend.)

This training is now full. If you would like to be placed on the waitlist, please email us.

Natural Processing Trainings: Part One

Tracking Resiliency • Pacing the Work • Deepening Processing

January 21,22,23 2022, 8:00-4:00 Pacific Time (includes 45 min lunch break), and

February 5, 6 2022, 8:00- 400 Pacific Time (includes 45 min lunch break), and

February 26, 9:00-1:00 Pacific Time

Integrating Somatic Psychotherapy with EMDR Therapy - Part 2

Subtle Dissociation • Developmental Trauma • Attachment Dynamics

This follow-up course expands the training from Part One. We continue to explore tracking, dilemmas, and working with dissociation. The somatic view of developmental trauma and attachment dynamics opens up the work of meeting developmental needs on non-verbal levels.

Practicum weekends offer a unique opportunity to hone your therapeutic skills using role-plays and triad practice sessions.

Due to the focused nature of the weekend, you can enhance your proficiency and improve your confidence in a short period of time:

Fee: $295