On Going Support Groups
WOMENS EMPOWERMENT Support Group 1st and 3rd Mondays of the Month from 7pm-8pm VIRTUALLY.
Please call Rebecca with any questions and to schedule your initial intake.
OUT-Teen Support Group for any person (ages 14-20) identifying as LGBTQIA.
Group meets Monday nights from 5pm-6pm at the office. Please call Iggy with any questions.
Upcoming events.
2026 TRAININGS
Looking ahead…. Below is the line up for 2026
Professional- Relational Education Courses
These trainings are focused on building your professionalism from a Relational Perspective. We will grow your confidence and skill as you navigate your work with in the larger system. All trainings are led by Kate.
Classes Included:
5/4/26 Professional Writing 9am-11am Virtual
5/26/26 Train the Trainer: Understanding and Applying Relational Parenting 9am-3pm
8/17/26 9am-4pm Understanding How to Work with Child Welfare System
11/02/2026 Who Is in Control 1pm-4pm
Professional-Attachment Education Courses
These attachment focused trainings will be great continuing education opportunities for you to add to 2026- All trainings are led by Kate.
Classes Included:
10/01/2026 The Effects of Disrupted Attachment 9am-12 noon
11/24/2026 Attachment Focused Parenting for the Professional 8:30am-4 pm
Parent Education Courses
These courses are for PARENTS and CAREGIVERS All trainings are led by Kate.
Classes Included:
4/15/26-4/29/26 Attachment Focused Parenting 6pm-8pm
7/8/26 Understanding Your Child’s Anxiety 6pm-8pm
9/30/26-10/28/26 Relational Parenting 6pm-7:30pm
11/5/26 How Trauma Impacts Children 6pm-8pm
Attachment Focused Parenting
Using Kate’s newly published Attachment Focused Parent Guide, this class will explore why parenting kids with attachment trauma looks different (and hard).
You will learn how the brain is affected by this trauma, how your family is affected by this trauma and most importantly practical ways to respond, understand and parent your child. Learn the magic behind Kate’s “A+” parenting approach (Attune, Assess, Address). Feel greater satisfaction in your relationships.
Reiki and Readings for the Helping Professional
Come for an evening of socializing, appetizers, drinks and private sessions and readings. Each person will get 15 minutes of a Twin Flame Reiki session, chair massage and a personalized spiritual coaching session. As a group we will end our evening with a Sound Bath! Receive a special Swag Bag, as well. Spaces Limited.
Professional Writing
Learn some strategies for writing treatment plans, case notes, letters to the court, and reports. Recognize the importance and benefit to finding a confident, professional and clear way of communicating. $70 VIRTUAL
Train the Trainer: Understanding and Applying the Relational Parenting Model
Be one of the first to be trained in Relational Parenting!! Looking for a new Parenting Approach to teach your clients? Use Kate’s Relational Parenting Model to share with your clients as they navigate strengthening their relationship with their child and as they build their confidence and awareness as a parent. This course will give you back ground into the Relational Parenting Course and offer you tools to enhance your work with families. Be trained to facilitate this parenting approach to your clients. Training will come with the Relational Parenting Workbook $225 (in person, lunch included)
Understanding Your Child's Anxiety
As a Parent, we hate to see our child struggle. Learn ways to help your child understand and manage their anxiety- and learn ways to best support and help them. $35
Understanding How to Work with the Child Welfare System
Join Kate and special guests from the Child Welfare system to better understand the Child Welfare process, the roles of providers, ways to work collaboratively and build great relationships. Understand why the role of a THERAPIST is so important!! $160
Relational Parenting Class Fall 2026
This class incorporates Kate’s A + method of parenting with Child Centered/Filial Therapy Based parenting skills. This class requires attendance for all sessions. All sessions are virtual.
Cost is $350 per person
(private pay or court funded)
The Effects of Disrupted Attachment
VIRTUAL Learn about the basics of attachment and the impact of disrupted and disorganized attachment has on children. This brief virtual training offers you an opportunity to begin your deep dive into the needs of children and families affected by early developmental trauma. You will learn how attachments form and the vital role the caregiver plays in the child's overall ability to relate to the world. We will look at behaviors commonly seen in children who have experienced attachment disruption and explore ways to begin to heal these wounds. $ 85
Who is in Control Here?
As a therapist, do you ever feel as if you lose control of your play sessions, or you feel yourself getting defensive and frustrated with parents or other professions? Do you ever feel stuck when a client is resistive or you are being challenged by another professional? Do you panic when being put on the spot or when you think about testifying? Find ways to maintain control of your professional self, of your words, and of your sessions. $95
How Trauma Effects Children
Has your child been affected by trauma? Learn more about how it effects them, how you can better understand it and how to find the right supports. $35
Attachment Focused Parenting for the Professional
Learn ways to best support and offer skills to parents who are caring for Attachment Wounded Children. This in person training will review you the basics of disrupted and disorganized attachment are and will give you practical knowledge, resources and confidence as you help caregivers navigate this very different way of parenting. You will receive a copy of Kate’s Building Attachment for the Professional Manual and Lunch Included $245
The Effects of Disrupted Attachment
Learn about the basics of attachment and the impact of disrupted and disorganized attachment has on children. This brief virtual training offers you an opportunity to begin your deep dive into the needs of children and families affected by early developmental trauma. You will learn how attachments form and the vital role the caregiver plays in the child's overall ability to relate to the world. We will look at behaviors commonly seen in children who have experienced attachment disruption and explore ways to begin to heal these wounds. Great training for foster and adoptive parents, teachers, therapists, social workers and in home providers. $70
FOR PROFESSIONALS: Conceptualizing the Parent Child Assessment
FOR THE PROFESSIONAL 2 DAY TRAINING: Conceptualizing the Parent Child Assessment
Date: November 24-25, 2025
Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm (both days)
Format: In-person (12 hours total)
Price: $350
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Prerequisite: Experience with TheraPlay and MIM assessment
Description: Advanced training on conducting and interpreting comprehensive parent-child assessments using structured observation and evidence-based protocols.
Attachment Focused Parenting Class Fall 2025
Attachment Focused Parenting is a 3 week intensive class using Kate’s Building Attachment Parent Guide. This class is offered virtually and is a great fit for foster or adoptive parents and/or parents of children who have been affected by early attachment disruptions.
Cost is $400 per person (includes Building Attachment Guide)
Private pay or court ordered funds
Understanding and Applying the Relational Parenting Model
FOR THE PROFESSIONAL: Understanding and Applying the Relational Parenting Model
Date: Friday October 17, 2025
Time: 9:00am - 3:00pm
Format: In-person (5 hours)
Price: $145
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Description: Master relationship-based parenting techniques that strengthen secure attachment and emotional intelligence in children.
FOR PROFESSIONALS: Attachment Focused Parenting for the Professional
FOR THE PROFESSIONAL: Attachment Focused Parenting for the Professional
Date: October 16, 2025 Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Format: In-person (6 hours) Price: $225 (includes Attachment Guide Book)
Description: Comprehensive training on supporting parents to build secure attachment relationships, featuring evidence-based interventions and practical tools.
FOR PROFESSIONALS: Using the Sandtray to Address Needs in Adults
FOR THE PROFESSIONAL: Using the Sandtray to Address Attachment Needs in Adults
Date: September 5, 2025
Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Format: In-person (6 hours)
Price: $180
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Description: Apply sandtray techniques to adult attachment work, helping clients process early experiences and develop secure relationship patterns.
FOR PROFESSIONALS: Using the Sandtray to Address Attachment Needs in Children
FOR THE PROFESSIONAL: Using the Sandtray to Address Attachment Needs in Children
Date: September 4, 2025
Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Format: In-person (6 hours)
Price: $180
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Description: Discover how sandtray therapy can help children express attachment challenges and create healing narratives through symbolic play.
Reiki and Readings
Join us for our final Reiki and Readings of 2025! Open to 10 attendees, come for a night of Twin Flame Reiki, Spiritual Readings, A Sound Bath, and chair massage. We will also treat you to some refreshments and a great time to socialize with like minded people. This is a great gift to give yourself and a friend!!! Swag bags for the first 10 registered!
Sign Up: $95 per person
Professional Writing For Therapists
FOR THE PROFESSIONAL: Professional Writing for Therapists
Date: July 7, 2025
Time: 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Format: Virtual (3 hours)
Price: $75
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Description: Develop clear, concise clinical documentation skills for treatment plans, progress notes, and professional correspondence.
The Effects of Disrupted Attachment
Date: July 7 Time: 9:00am - 1:00pm
Format: Webinar (4 hours) Price: $70
Description: Explore how attachment disruptions impact development and emotional regulation, with practical strategies for assessment and intervention.
Using a Systemic Approach while Exploring Ethical Practices
FOR THE PROFESSIONAL: Using a Systemic Approach while Exploring our Ethical Responsibilities
Date: June 30, 2025
Time: 9:00am - 12:00 noon
Format: In-person (3 hours)
Price: $95
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Description: Examine ethical dilemmas through a family systems lens, balancing confidentiality with reporting requirements and collaborative care.
Strengthening the Parent Child Relationship-June 18
Master proven techniques to enhance your parent-child connection, improve communication, and create lasting positive relationships. Ready to deepen your connection with your child? Learn powerful strategies to build an unshakeable bond that will last a lifetime.
Attachment Focused Parenting Class
Using Kate’s newly published Attachment Focused Parent Guide, this class will explore why parenting kids with attachment trauma looks different (and hard). You will learn how the brain is affected by this trauma, how your family is affected by this trauma and most importantly practical ways to respond, understand and parent your child. Learn the magic behind Kate’s parenting “A+" approach (Attune, Assess, Address). Feel greater satisfaction in your relationships. Cost for 3 group classes AND the Parenting Guide: $400 per person/ $600 per couple. Class dates are: Thursday May 21, May 28 and June 4 2025 from 5:30pm-7:30pm. CLASS IS VIRTUAL
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How Early Attachment Needs Impact Children-May 14
Explore the crucial role of early attachment in child development and learn how secure bonds shape future relationships and emotional well-being. Build stronger bonds with your child! Understand the science behind attachment and discover how to nurture secure, lasting connections.
Helping Your Child (and You) Understand Anxiety -April 23)
Learn effective strategies to recognize, manage, and reduce anxiety in both children and parents. Discover tools for creating a calmer home environment. Break free from the anxiety cycle! Join us to learn practical, family-centered approaches to managing anxiety that work for both you and your child.
Spring Relational Parenting Class
Thursday, March 27, 20255:00 PM
Thursday, May 8, 20256:30 PM
SPRING session begins MARCH 27 required dates included are 3/27/25, 4/3/25, 4/10/25, 4/17/25 and 5/8/25
The NEW and IMPROVED Relational Parenting Class begins Must attend ALL classes and consults! Important and required dates included are 3/27/25, 4/3/25, 4/10/25, 4/17/25 and 5/8/25 followed by individual consults (for the next 2 weeks)
Cost: $350 per person (payment plans available) classes are for PARENTS ONLY.
You will be introduced to Kate’s very own Relational Parenting Guide and Class. These 4 group classes will be virtual. We learn and work together for the first 4 weeks and then you will practice what you have learned while being supported by 2 individual coaching sessions (one on one with Kate) concluding in a final wrap up of sessions to evaluate and celebrate your progress.
Inside Out Day Camp March 21st 1pm-4pm
Day camp for ages 6-9 using activities based on the movie Inside Out exploring feelings and our “parts”.
Exploring Attachment in the Sandtray Professional Training
Deepen your therapeutic practice through our innovative attachment-focused sandtray training. Learn to harness the power of symbolic play to assess and strengthen attachment patterns in clients of all ages. This hands-on workshop combines attachment theory and experiential learning to expand your clinical toolbox. Master techniques for identifying attachment themes in the sand, facilitating healing through symbolic representation, and creating corrective emotional experiences. Perfect for mental health professionals seeking to enhance their non-verbal therapeutic skills.
How Trauma Impacts Children March 12
A foundational workshop exploring how trauma affects child development, behavior, and emotional regulation. Gain practical insights to support children through trauma recovery. Transform your understanding of childhood trauma in this essential workshop. Perfect for parents, educators, and caregivers seeking to create healing environments for trauma-impacted children.
LIVE Q&A on A+ Parenting Method
Start the new year off WITHOUT a bang but rather a solid focus on how to connect more deeply with yourself, your kiddos and your community with the A+ Parenting Guide that keeps you calm and connecting rather than exploding or imploding.
Attachment Focused Parenting Skills FOR THE PROFESSIONAL
PROFESSIONALS: This class is for you! If you work with families affected by attachment trauma you may know that parenting is difficult. Teaching and supporting parents who have attachment trauma affected kids can also be challenging. This class will give you a great foundation for your work with parents. You will learn why parenting has to look different for these families and you will learn research based, effective and practical interventions and ideas that you can share as your support the families you work with! You will also receive Kate’s newly published Attachment Focused Parenting- Professional’s guide (a $70 value)!!
Friday September 27 - 8:30am-4:30pm (Lunch and Materials included) $225 per attendee
REIKI AND READINGS
Join us for a well deserved evening of caring for YOU because you care for so many others. An enchanted evening of socializing, light appetizers, refreshing drinks, and much needed body work sessions and Twin Flame Reiki readings. Each participant will indulge in 15 minutes of rejuvenating Reiki, soothing chair massage, and personalized spiritual coaching tailored just for you. Together, we'll culminate the night with a blissful Sound Bath experience and feel ready to serve once again after we’ve refilled our cup.
Hurry, as spaces are limited! Secure your spot now to ensure you don't miss out on this unforgettable event.
Register today and be among the first 10 to receive a fabulous swag bag as our special gift to you! Don't wait, reserve your spot now!
The evenings events led by and special thanks to: Twin Flame Reiki Masters: Ellen Nobel + Bill Pechman Spiritual Coach: Bradi Johnson Massage Therapist: Theresa SmithSound Healer: Collette Ellison
DBT Therapy Group
Weekly meetings and follow-up coaching weekly via Zoom for the four following weeks. Crisis coaching and support are available during this time.
Covered by most insurances or private pay options available inquire and sign up by calling us.
Take a listen!
Our founder Kate has been the guest on some podcasts over the years and we love this because it presents opportunities for families to listen and learn more about CFRW and therapy, but also it is an immediate resource so take a listen!
Listen to Kate on “Attachment Theory in Action Podcast” with Karen Buckwalter: Object Relations & Attachment parts 1+2.
Most recently on The Lightburn Podcast- “The Impacts of Early Childhood Trauma and Finding Holistic Approaches to Therapy”.
