Together; We Treat Trauma 2025 monthly 30 CEUs

Facilitating Experiential Therapy with Individuals, Couples, Families and Groups 

Monday Afternoon Cohort: Mondays 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM on the following dates.

Registration until January 6, 2025.

These cohorts are meeting in person and will gather at 10590 Independence Pointe Parkway Suite 301 Matthews, NC 28105. These classes meet for 3 hours per month and the minimum group commitment is 12 months.

Description

This training experience is designed to provide education, practice and knowledge for facilitating experiential therapy with individuals, couples, families and groups. Participants will be part of a cohort and there will be an emphasis on effective communication as we work with examples and/or concepts of trauma. We will focus on case conceptualization with a systemic perspective, how an event impacts 1 person in the system, it impacts everyone in the system.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of each class, participants should be able to:

• Learn how to create safety with clients and gain client’s permission to work experientially

• Teach different experiential interventions based on the level of safety

• Learn how to lead individuals, couples, families and groups using experiential enactments

• Utilize experiential methodologies that invite group cohesion, emotional regulation, and shifts in perspectives

Target Audience & Program requirements

This closed training cohort is for anyone working with Mental Health, Mental Health professionals including provisionally licensed and fully licensed LCMHC’s, MFT’s, LCSW’s, Coaches  and those interested in facilitating a group.

Fees

Acceptance to this experience will be completed at least 2 weeks prior to the start date. The fee is $150 per 3 hr group and can be paid month at a time. To receive a 10% discount, pay for the entire year on or before January 6, 2025. Group size will be limited to 12 members and screening is required prior to acceptance.

Together; We Treat Trauma 2025, offered Quarterly with 30 CEUs!

A wonderful opportunity to self care, have exquisite fun in a safe community. And yes, we'll do some training.

Pre-requisite: Completion of monthly closed training group, or, Attendance in Onsite’s Experiential Training or Psychodrama Institute & Commitment to all 4 Quarters

Desire to continue learning , leading & experiencing experiential therapy & a longing to feel seen and heard. Willingness to laugh, and experience joy in a safe circle, group capped at 12.

Quarterly Cohort 30 CEUs

February 6 &7 May 8 &9

August 7 & 8 November 6 & 7

Each Quarterly workshop will begin on Thursday from 4p-6p, and continue on Friday from 10a-4p. This is a commitment to all 4 quarters. Payment is expected even if something unforeseen happens and you cannot attend. You are still responsible for your seat which is being held especially for you!

Just $595/Quarter or $2380/yr with lunch included on Friday

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Together; We Treat Trauma 2025, offered Bi-Annually with 30 CEUs with 2 Options!

A wonderful opportunity to self care, have exquisite fun in a safe community. And yes, we'll do some training.

Pre-requisite: Completion of monthly closed training group, or, Attendance in Onsite’s Experiential Training or Psychodrama Institute & Commitment to both 3 day trainings.

Desire to gain exposure to a variety of experiential methodologies designed to expand participant experiences. Learn how to lead individuals and groups through experiential experiences. Willingness to laugh, and experience joy in a safe circle, group capped at 12.

Option 1: #1 Jan 9, 10 & 11 and #2 July 10, 11 & 12

Thursday & Friday 9-5, Saturday 9-12:30 

Option 2: #1 May 1, 2 & 3 and #2 Oct 9, 10 & 11

Thursday & Friday 9-5, Saturday 9-12:30

This is a commitment to both trainings in Option 1 or Option 2. Each training is $995 per training, or $1990 per year. Payment is expected even if something unforeseen happens and you cannot attend. You are still responsible for your seat which is being held especially for you!

Accommodations for the Differently Abled

Together We Treat Trauma training facilities are handicap accessible. Individuals needing special accommodations, please contact: Sheila Maitland via email or call 704 560 4388.

For more information:

Press the Contact Us button on this page or call Sheila Maitland, LCMHCS at 704 560 4388.

Interested in Participating?

If you're interested in participating in our Continuing Education Classes, please contact Sheila today.

Are you a licensed clinical mental health counselor, clinical social worker, or psychologist seeing to enhance your therapeutic toolkit?

The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) proudly presents an exclusive continuing education opportunity designed to deepen your understanding and application of Experiential Therapy, offered 4 ways.

What is Experiential Therapy?

Experiential Therapy is a powerful therapeutic approach that engages clients in activities and experiences to help them explore and resolve psychological issues. This form of therapy integrates action-based techniques such as role-playing, art, music, guided imagery, and outdoor activities. These methods provide clients with a dynamic and interactive way to process emotions and experiences, leading to profound personal insights and healing.

Why Choose Experiential Therapy?

Experiential Therapy is uniquely effective in helping clients access and process deeply rooted emotions that may be difficult to articulate through traditional talk therapy alone. By involving clients in creative and physical activities, it opens pathways to emotional and cognitive breakthroughs that foster long-lasting change.

Evidence-Based Benefits of Experiential Therapy

1. Enhanced Emotional Processing

   • Studies have shown that Experiential Therapy significantly improves emotional processing in clients. The research found that clients participating in experiential activities showed a greater ability to identify and express their emotions compared to those in traditional therapy settings.

2. Improved Therapeutic Outcomes for Trauma

   • Research shows the effectiveness of Experiential Therapy in treating trauma survivors. Studies reveal that incorporating experiential techniques such as psychodrama and expressive arts resulted in notable reductions in PTSD symptoms and increased overall well-being among participant.

3. Positive Impact on Anxiety and Depression

   • Multiple studies show that Experiential Therapy has a significant positive impact on clients suffering from anxiety and depression. The active engagement in therapeutic activities was shown to decrease symptoms more effectively than traditional cognitive-behavioral approaches alone .

     
     Sheila provides continuing education by teaching Experiential Therapy in a group setting. She assists clinicians who want options for treating trauma, co-dependency and addiction using experiential techniques. Solid rationale for how and why Experiential Therapy is effective and when it should be used is provided. Her groups for professionals are experiential in nature and demonstrate how to create safety and willingness with clients as well as demonstrate specific interventions and enactments. These classes are interactive and hands on. They do not utilize any power point presentations.