The Self-Care Practice, PLLC

10/27/2025

Dr. Nadine Burke, former Surgeon General of California, sharing the healing power of CPP at an NIH Symposium:

“There is strong evidence that to show that we have interventions [like Child-Parent Psychotherapy] that can not only help to regulate the stress response but also address the physiologic harms that are associated.”

Watch the full event here (Dr. Burke's presentation begins at 2:47:00): https://videocast.nih.gov/watch=56889

10/21/2025

I’m deeply grateful to the Massachusetts Children’s Alliance, the Peter & Elizabeth Tower Foundation, and all the incredible clinicians from across Cape Cod, the Islands, and Essex County who participated in our recent CFTSI (Child and Family Traumatic Stress Intervention) training.

It was an honor to work alongside such dedicated professionals committed to helping children and families heal from trauma. I look forward to continuing our collaborative learning and supervision over the next several months as we strengthen trauma-informed care across Massachusetts.

Together, we’re building a future where every child can heal and thrive. 💙

The Massachusetts Children’s Alliance is proud to share that, with the generous support of the Peter & Elizabeth Tower Foundation, the Essex County Children's Advocacy Center and Children's Cove - The Cape & Islands Child Advocacy Center recently received specialized training in Child and Family Traumatic Stress Intervention (CFTSI). This is an evidence-based, early intervention model that helps children and caregivers reduce trauma symptoms following abuse or other traumatic experiences.

This training, led by Dr. Ana Rodriguez of The Self-Care Practice, PLLC, a nationally certified CFTSI Master Trainer with the Yale Child Study Center, equipped nearly 30 clinicians from Cape Cod, the Islands, and Essex County to apply trauma-informed techniques that reduce the impacts of child abuse.

In the coming months, these clinicians will continue in a learning collaborative with expert supervision to deepen their practice and strengthen the continuum of care for children and families.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to the Tower Foundation for their partnership and continued investment in the well-being of children and families across Massachusetts. Their support ensures our Children's Advocacy Center (CAC) network has the training, expertise, and capacity to deliver the highest standard of care to those who need it most.

Together, we’re building a future where every child can heal and thrive. 💙

09/12/2025

https://www.theselfcarepractice.com/child-parent-psychotherapy-training-nyc
Don’t miss this chance to elevate your practice with Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP). Our CPP Learning Collaborative begins in December, 2025. This immersive training will equip you with the skills to support young children and families impacted by trauma, using a powerful, evidence-based approach.

By joining, you’ll gain:
• Expert-led training in CPP principles
• Hands-on learning with real-world applications
• A supportive community of mental health professionals

Spots are filling fast, and once we start, it may be a while before this opportunity comes around again. Don’t miss your chance to grow your skills and make a lasting impact. Secure your spot today!

Offering training in Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) for mental health agencies and professionals in New York and New Jersey.

09/09/2025

Offering training in Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) for mental health agencies and professionals in New York and New Jersey.

05/19/2025

Congratulations to these Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) Learning Collaborative participants for completing their Learning Session-1 last week, the first component of the Child-Parent Psychotherapy Learning Collaborative. Thanks for committing to this valuable work that will strengthen caregiver-child relationships as a vehicle for restoring and protecting children’s mental health. Special thanks to New York Center for Child Development and NYC Early Childhood Mental Health Training and Technical Assistance Center for supporting this valuable training. Thanks also to participating agencies for your continued trust in Dr. Rodriguez and The Self-Care Practice, PLLC to train your committed providers: Association to Benefit Children, Richmond University Medical Center-Staten Island Mental Health/The Pouch Center, Safe Horizon, Ohel Children's Home and Family Services, Sephardic Bikur Holim Counseling Center, The Child Center of NY, Northside Center for Child Development, and University Settlement Society of New York

04/11/2025

Hello all. As a member of the board of directors for the New York Zero-to-Three Network, I would like to let you know about their upcoming annual conference. For those interested, please use the following link to learn more and register: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/nyztt-annual-conference

02/20/2025

https://www.theselfcarepractice.com/child-parent-psychotherapy-training-nyc
Don’t miss this chance to elevate your practice with Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP). Our CPP Learning Collaborative begins on March 10, 2025, and this is your final opportunity to join! This immersive training will equip you with the skills to support young children and families impacted by trauma, using a powerful, evidence-based approach.

By joining, you’ll gain:
• Expert-led training in CPP principles
• Hands-on learning with real-world applications
• A supportive community of mental health professionals

Don’t miss your chance to grow your skills and make a lasting impact. Secure your spot today before registration closes!

Offering training in Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) for mental health agencies and professionals in New York and New Jersey.

01/24/2025

01/22/2025

Congratulations to these 16 participants who last week completed their Learning Session 2 of the Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) Learning Collaborative. With this valuable training these therapists will help young children and families recover and heal after stressful and traumatic events. As this is an implementation-level training, as part of this training, these providers are already doing this valuable work with children and families. We want to thank the participating mental health agencies that continue to entrust Dr. Ana Rodriguez with training these caring and committed clinicians making differences in children and families' lives: Rising Ground, Greater Mental Health of New York, Forestdale, Inc., Association to Benefit Children, SCO Family of Services and WJCS. Also special thanks to the NYC Administration for Children's Services- ACS and the Center for Justice Innovation for sponsoring many of these trainees.

Our next CPP Learning Collaborative starts March 10, 2025. If you, or your agency, are interested in CPP training, please contact us at info@theselfcarepractice.com.

01/10/2025

Our own Dr. Ana Rodriguez is on the board of directors for New York Zero-to Three and would like to share this upcoming workshop about Partnering With Parents to Solve Everyday Childrearing Challenges.

Join Us for our interactive workshop Partnering With Parents to Solve Everyday Childrearing Challenges Presented by Claire Lerner LCSW-C. Happening Wednesday, January 22nd 2024 from 6:00 PM- 7:30 PM online Via Zoom. Click the link for more information and to register today. - https://mailchi.mp/nyztt/january2024workshop-5851948

01/08/2025

Looking for knowledge and tools to help young children and immigrant families? Join this free webinar on January 15, 2025. The Border Is Here: A Family Preparedness Plan in the Face of Imminent Separation and Ambiguous Loss.

Download the flyer to learn more and register. https://drive.google.com/open?id=11quzpe0r9ufUIBgiet0UT2BLvpaDLCyM&usp=drive_fs

12/10/2024

The results of a study showing that CPP reduces the impact of trauma on cellular aging has been published.

Learn more at: https://www.ucsf.edu/news/2024/06/427976/treating-trauma-in-young-kids-may-ward-off-adulthood-disease