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01/19/2026
Therapists be like, "hold my coffee." ☕
We're taught how important it is to take care of ourselves, plan time for breaks, and prioritize regulation between sessions. But the reality for many therapists is jam-packed schedules with little to no downtime between clients.
We joke, but how sustainable is this, really? Therapists, how frequently are you seeing upwards of 5-6 clients in a row, and does it feel conducive to a solid work-life balance?
01/18/2026
Too many children are still misunderstood. Too many behaviors are labeled instead of decoded. Too many caregivers and clinicians are asked to override their instincts instead of trust what they’re noticing in the nervous system.
When we view behavior not as resistance or defiance but as information from a stressed nervous system, our stance shifts from control to curiosity. The question becomes less How do we stop this? and more What does this child’s brain and body need right now?
The second edition of Beyond Behaviors by Mona Delahooke deepens this work, expanding the science, language, and practical tools for everyone supporting behaviorally complex children. Because behavior is not the problem. It’s the nervous system’s solution to a world that feels unsafe or overwhelming.
We're taught to respect our elders, to honor the wisdom that comes with age. But what happens when the people who raised us never had the chance to heal their own wounds? When the patterns just keep repeating, generation after generation, without anyone stopping to say, "This ends with me"?
Nedra Glover Tawwab has built her career helping people understand that boundaries aren't about being cold or disrespectful. They're about breaking cycles. Sometimes honoring yourself means acknowledging that the people who were supposed to guide you are still too lost in their own pain to show up the way you need them to.
If you're working with clients navigating these painful family dynamics, you're not alone. This March, Nedra will be at the Psychotherapy Networker Symposium alongside Kenneth Hardy, Terry Real, Alexandra Solomon, and other experts who understand the weight of generational pain and how to help clients find their way through it.
Space is filling up fast. Secure your spot while early bird pricing is still available.
Click the link in the comments to register today! 🎟️
March 19-22, 2026 | Washington, DC & Online
01/16/2026
When we stop trying to fix behavior and start getting curious about it, everything changes.
Behaviors aren’t the problem. They’re clues pointing us toward underlying neurodevelopmental and emotional processes.
This shift, central to Mona Delahooke’s work in Beyond Behaviors, is what can help us to move from control to compassion, from compliance to connection. When we ask what’s happening in the nervous system? instead of how do I stop this behavior?, we open the door to regulation, safety, and real healing.
Plus, a ✨BONUS✨ sneak peek plus client worksheets you can download right away from Beyond Behaviors: Second Edition.
01/16/2026
As humans, we try our best to heal. We talk, we process, and we work to understand what happened. And yet, the body still remembers what the mind is trying to resolve.
Because trauma lives in the nervous system, and that's exactly where healing needs to happen.
Join PESI and leading somatic therapist and trauma expert Dr. Abi Blakeslee alongside world-renowned s*x therapist Dr. Tammy Nelson at Blue Spirit Retreat, Costa Rica for a transformative somatic couples therapy training | March 21–28, 2026.
Learn to work with the body as a healing resource, for yourself and for those you support. Master embodied practices that regulate the nervous system, resolve trauma held in the tissues, and help us all reestablish safety and pleasure in our bodies. Discover how somatic exploration accelerates secure attachment and deepens intimacy in relationships.
Through experiential learning and guided somatic exercises, you'll gain the clinical tools to facilitate healing at the level where trauma actually lives. This type of work creates lasting transformation beyond the power of talk therapy alone.
Plus, earn continuing education hours included in your tuition.
Open to healing professionals individually or with partners. Space is limited.
Secure your spot today through the link in the comments. 🔗
01/16/2026
Some call it weird, we call it nervous system regulation. 😎
When we learn to meet children where they're at instead of forcing them into "socially acceptable" boxes, that is where the true magic of therapy happens.
01/16/2026
Children with OCD often struggle to articulate their symptoms, and their rituals may go unrecognized or misdiagnosed.
This free comprehensive checklist helps therapists and clinicians systematically identify common OCD symptoms across various dimensions in young people, supporting early recognition, accurate assessment, and evidence-based treatment planning: https://bit.ly/4sGYh4k
Download this practical resource from "What to Do if You Have a Tricky, Sticky Picky Brain" to better support children and adolescents experiencing obsessive-compulsive disorder 👉 https://bit.ly/4sGYh4k
01/15/2026
Rupture is inevitable. Repair is a choice.
As therapists, we sit with couples who've experienced betrayal, disconnection, and relational trauma. Sometimes they might be tempted to skip past the pain, avoid the truth, and return to "normal." But there is no healing without honesty, vulnerability, and choosing connection even when it's hard.
Join PESI and renowned experts Dr. Tammy Nelson and Dr. Abi Blakeslee at Blue Spirit Retreat, Costa Rica for a transformative somatic couples therapy training | March 21–28, 2026.
Learn clinical strategies for guiding couples through the truth-telling process. Master somatic tools that help clients stay regulated while navigating difficult conversations. Discover how to facilitate emotional repair and rebuild trust after betrayal or long-term relational stress.
Through experiential learning, live demonstrations, and guided exercises, you'll gain the embodied skills to help couples choose connection over avoidance AND to experience profound healing in your own relationships.
Plus, earn continuing education hours included in your tuition.
Open to healing professionals individually or with partners. Space is limited.
Secure your spot today through the link in the comments below. 🌺🌴🩷
Dr. Tammy Nelson
Dr. Abi Blakeslee
01/14/2026
Is "going no-contact" really a new trend, or are people just finally able to talk about it without shame?
, bestselling author of Set Boundaries, Find Peace and Drama Free, doesn't think it's new at all. What's changed is that we've become more literate about abuse dynamics, boundary violations, and relational harm. Our clients are naming what's been there all along. They're choosing safety over obligation. And they're coming to us asking how to navigate the grief, the guilt, and the freedom that comes with stepping away.
So here's the question: Do you think this is just a trend, or something deeper? How are you supporting clients who are considering or navigating family estrangement? Drop your thoughts in the comments.
And if you want to dive deeper into boundaries, family systems, and the messy realities of modern relationships, Nedra will be at the Psychotherapy Networker Symposium this March alongside Alexandra Solomon, Yung Pueblo, Terry Real, and 60+ other leading voices in the field.
Register now using the link in our bio. 🎟️
March 19-22, 2026 | Washington, DC & Online
01/14/2026
This is your opportunity to bring your most challenging clinical questions and receive evidence-based guidance from one of the field's leading authorities. Dr. Fisher will share practical insights you can implement immediately with your clients.
🎟️How to Join: Purchase the paperback edition of Embracing Our Fragmented Selves for just $19.99 through this link and receive FREE access to this exclusive live clinical training event: https://bit.ly/3LoHLoF
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Don't miss this rare chance to learn directly from Dr. Fisher and elevate your clinical practice!
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Since our founding in 1979, PESI, a nonprofit organization, has provided cutting-edge continuing education to professionals across the globe. Working alongside the world’s leading experts, we create a wide range of continuing education products and services, including seminars, conferences, online courses, DVDs, CDs, and books. All of our work is dedicated to training professionals like you on today’s newest and most talked-about topics.
We are proud to have the most robust continuing education library in the nation. You can attend one of our live seminars in all 50 states and can access our products and digital library anywhere in the world. We are a leading publisher, with over 160 titles and 11 IBPA Benjamin Franklin Awards.
Currently, PESI works with 225 credit boards and other credit-granting entities to provide you with the tools, resources, and certifications you need to grow and help those you serve.
In 2019, we were honored to have been voted Chippewa Valley’s Best Employer. PESI currently employs 150 talented associates globally—all dedicated to helping Connect Knowledge With Need.
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