Learning Opportunities
Risking Connection^® creates a robust contextual foundation for many of the most-used interventions and processes  This includes CBT, DBT and EMDR as well as methods for adapting education and workplace processes to a more trauma-responsive pattern..

Here’s how the RC curriculum works.

Everyone begins by learning the Risking Connection^® model, whether in an instructor led format that comes to you, or, beginning October 2012, we will launch the first portion of the online version.

Risking Connection^®
This course helps you be able to

• Utilize the Risking Connection^® framework when supporting trauma survivors
• Recognize the impact of traumatic events on people who survive them
• Share the role and function of RICH^® relationships
• Notice your own reactions and use your self-awareness to help yourself and others
• Provide better care for yourself in the area of managing vicarious traumatization

As an Instructor-Led program, the 20 hour delivery can be broken into modules.  The online course, which will include a combination of experiential and immersive scenarios as well as teleconferences, assigned with feedback, and other supports launches late September.

Because Risking^® Connection is relational, we encourage interaction and we lean towards Instructor-Led training.  We also know the economic times and challenges, along with changing technology, reduce the possibility of travel. 

We believe we are investing in world-class online learning that will support more people having access to this important model in trauma-informed care and acquiring foundational knowledge for practice.

Risking Connection^® Application Training and Consulting
Highly customized trainings are currently available for agencies or groups of individuals who have successfully completed Risking Connection training and are working in the following fields:

• Residential Child and Adolescent Treatment Programs
• Mental Health Service Delivery Programs
• Domestic Violence Programs
• Faith-Based and Ministry Programs

Application trainings offer instruction specific to the given work setting and teach use of the RC Essentials for

• Managing   and preventing trauma-related crises without re-traumatization
• Managing trauma-related symptoms such as dissociation and flashbacks
• Working in the context (that is, applying cases specific to the faith community, DV shelter/program, etc.)

Application training sessions can range from 6-20 hours, depending on the needs of the audience, organization, or work setting. Contact us to develop a follow-up training that is right for you.

RICH^® Relationships 101
An excellent addition to your conference, association meeting, or as a value-added in-service training, this program brings the highlights of the Risking Connection^® relational frame in focus. Available as a one-day event or two 3-hour sessions, this program covers these topics and more:

• What people in emotional pain need
• How RICH^® relationships help
• Attachment, distress, and the nervous system
• How punishing feelings affects attachment

View a sample guide to the content and topics presented.

Organizational Consulting
Risking Connection’s^® organizational consulting process facilitates systemic change in environments where trauma survivors seek help:

• Primary Care Practices
• Human Resource Departments
• Human Services Agencies
• Faith-Based Organizations
• Disaster Relief Services

 

Custom Training or Conference Presentations
Our respected speakers hail from many backgrounds. Whatever your need, we’d like to help you make your event the best ever. Click here for more information, or contact us to book your event now.

Reviews From Users

“It really offered an empathetic training that helped the practitioner to understand the attempts clients make (sometimes [with] symptomatology) to deal with trauma.”

“It gives the health care professional a comprehensive tool to provide a therapeutic environment that does not completely deplete the provider.”

“It taught me a great deal about looking at myself and the importance of self-care in order to care for others. I learned so much about trauma, crisis response, and the importance of strong client relationships.”

“[It made it possible for me to] make a palpable connection to clients—which is what helps as much as anything.”

“It utilizes an empathic, non-judgmental frame in which to talk about and work on client’s trauma and all of their relationships….”

“[This training included] many valuable concepts which are not necessarily included in other trainings I’ve been to, i.e., emphasis on self-care for therapists and understanding VT.”

“[This training made it possible for me to] quite simply, become a better counselor and very importantly, learn how to protect myself from vicarious traumatization and subsequent burnout. I know how to empathize with myself so I can do a better job of it with my clients.”