Boost your professional knowledge and expand your expertise with The Ferentz Institute’s in-person and online training classes.
In this two-day intensive, we will learn how to creatively and experientially go beyond a singular view of the self, and embrace, instead, the notion of the many-faceted self.
In this two-day intensive, we will learn how to creatively and experientially go beyond a singular view of the self, and embrace, instead, the notion of the many-faceted self.
In this 6-hour workshop we will set the stage for a clinical and philosophical approach to trauma informed treatment.
This workshop explores how prescribed roles and inherited narratives can be questioned, modified or replaced.
In this workshop we will look at the unique developmental aspects of the adolescent brain and why it is so vulnerable to the negative effects of social media and video gaming.
Explore the transformative power of fairytales and therapeutic storytelling in this 6-hour virtual session, delving into trauma, existential experience, and healing through metaphor, active imagination, and narrative engagement.
In this six-hour workshop we will look at the ways in which our brains are adversely impacted by trauma and how the concept of neuroplasticity can reverse that impact.
This comprehensive workshop offers an in-depth exploration of commonly prescribed mental health medications, ethical considerations, and practical strategies for non-prescribing clinicians to collaborate effectively with clients and prescribers.
Explore a comprehensive approach to grief and loss counseling, blending foundational theories, practical interventions, and innovative techniques like nature-based healing to deepen understanding and enhance clinical practice.
This workshop will equip participants with the skills and knowledge necessary to support the developmental and relational success of students with ADHD.
In this 6-hour workshop we will use videotaped examples to explore the four major attachment styles: secure; avoidnt; ambivalent; and disorganized.
This workshop will give you a framework that integrates research and clinical experience on three levels: psychoeducational, interpersonal, and intrapsychic/family-of-origin.
This workshop will explore the integration of expressive art modalities into daily practice to help clients learn to regulate their nervous system and reconnect with their bodies.
In this 6-hour workshop we will make the connection between the inevitable coping strategies that emerge for abused and neglected children and how those behaviors create suffering and dysfunction in adulthood.
In this workshop, we’ll explore Exposure/Response Prevention (Ex/RP), a model that’s been shown to be highly effective.
In this 6-hour workshop we will experientially process a variety of techniques designed to help traumatized clients somatically and emotionally feel safe, grounded, and within the optimal window of arousal.
Discover the transformative power of Gestalt therapy in this dynamic training, where you'll master "here and now" awareness, the Gestalt Contact Cycle, and experiential techniques to confidently inspire growth and connection in your work with individuals and couples.
In this workshop we will look at the current research regarding the acute and chronic medical and mental health impact and consequences of short and long-term medical marijuana use.
In this 6-hour workshop participants will learn about the etiology, epidemiology and diagnostic criteria for all of the affective and anxiety disorders in DSM-5.
This workshop equips therapists with trauma-informed skills to recognize and address the profound effects of narcissistic abuse, coercive control, and interpersonal violence, empowering survivors to heal, reduce stigma, and reclaim their rights to safety and healthy relationships.
This workshop will enable participants to expand their therapeutic toolkits by offering both didactic information and many experiential opportunities.
This workshop explores ethical guidelines and boundaries for incorporating art-making into trauma therapy.
In this 6-hour workshop we will explore creative ways to empower clients to continue their work outside of therapy by introducing “invitations” to be accomplished in between their sessions.
This workshop will give you creative opportunities to explore your underdeveloped talents, as well as deepen your listening skills: an essential attribute for being able to provide effective supervision.
Discover the science of happiness in this transformative workshop, where an internationally acclaimed expert will equip you with evidence-based strategies to foster lasting well-being, resilience, and positivity in all aspects of life.
In this 6-hour workshop we will process the inherent challenges of working with traumatized clients in a variety of practice settings.
Master the complexities of working with clients who struggle with PTSD and Complex PTSD in this interactive master class, where you'll gain expert insights, case-specific feedback, and practical strategies for trauma-informed assessment and treatment.
This workshop will focus on ethical issues that can arise in therapy when treating traumatized clients, as well as issues related to termination.