Educational Journey

Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.):  Graduate Theological Foundation, South Bend, IN 

Systems Psychodynamics in Clergy and Congregational Leadership Development  

Master of Divinity (M.Div.): Houston Graduate School of Theology, Houston, TX 

Significant emphasis on conflict transformation and staff development

Master of Arts in Religion (M.A.R.): University of Dubuque Theological Seminary, Dubuque, IA

Pastoral Care and Counseling   

Bachelor of Science (B.S.): John Brown University, Siloam Springs, AR 

Psychology, Honors Scholars Program  

Auburn Pastoral Coaching Program, Auburn Seminary, NY, NY

CPE Residency: Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital, Houston, TX

Pediatrics and psychiatry 

Hesychia School of Spiritual Direction, Redemptorist Renewal Center, Tucson, AZ

Interim Ministry Network

• Foundations of Transitional Ministry: The Work of the Congregation
• Foundations of Transitional Ministry: The Work of the Leader

Lombard Mennonite Peace Center, Chicago, IL

• Clergy Clinic in Family Emotional Process
• Healthy Congregations 
• Mediation Skills Training Institute for Church Leaders

Oxford University Department of Continuing Education Theology Summer School, Christ Church, Oxford, UK

Four tutorials in theology and ethics 

Spiritual Directors International

• Eco-Spiritual Direction in a Time of Eco-Crisis
• Seeking in the Company of Others: Explorations in Group Spiritual Direction
• Spiritual Direction Supervision with Lucy Abbott Tucker
• White Privilege in Spiritual Direction and Companionship

200-Hour Ayurveda Therapists Level I, Ayuskama Ayurveda Clinic and Institute, Dharamshala, India

300-Hour Yoga Teacher Program, Asheville Yoga Center, Asheville, NC

Advanced Studies: Yin & Restorative trauma-sensitive yoga

300-Hour Yoga Teacher Program, Chandra Yoga International, Dharamshala, India 

Advanced Studies:  Yoga Sutras and Hatha Yoga

200-Hour Yoga Teacher Program, Asheville Yoga Center, Asheville, NC

Accessible Yoga: Trauma & Yoga Series: Exploring Power, Privilege & Healing.

The Embody Lab:  Applied Polyvagal Theory in Therapeutic Yoga Certificate (22-hour program)

Judith Hanson Lasater

• Pranayama Intensive
• Savasana Intensive

Yoga International: The International Yoga Nidra Conference (2019)

Yoga Teachers College®: Breathing Coach Program

Authorized Minister: North Texas Association of the South Central Conference of the  United Church of Christ

E-RYT 500 (Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher, 500-hours), Yoga Alliance

YACEP (Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider), Yoga Alliance

Member, Spiritual Directors International

• Trauma, Body and the Brain: Restoring  the Capacity for Rhythm and Play (with Licia Sky), Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health
• Bessel van der Kolk on How the Body Keeps the Score: Intensive Trauma Treatment Course

Diane is my "go-to" for information and application of "attachment theory" (i.e. our relational bonding style).  

• Attachment & Trauma Mastery Program (DARe Module 1)
• Healing Broken Connections (with Thomas Hübl - see below)

The Embody Lab offers numerous certificate programs of various lengths, master workshops, "summits" on a topic, and a monthly subscription to a resource library.

• Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy Certificate (60-hour program)
• Applied Polyvagal Theory in Therapeutic Yoga Certificate (22-hour program)
• Healing Trauma with Peter Levine (8-hour master workshop)
• 2022 Embodied Social Justice Summit (5-days)

Cognitive-Based Compassion Training, Foundations Course, Emory-Tibet Partnership, Atlanta, GA

The Master Series gathers three experts over three days for three hours each around an "edition" topic with another top expert as edition moderator.

• Trauma Edition: Bessel van der Kolk, Peter Levine, & Stephen Porges
• Imagination & Addiction Edition:  Gabor Maté and Richard Schwartz 
• Connection Edition: Kristin Neff, Dan Siegel, & Johann Hari

NICABM offers practical training grounded in the application of neuroscience to trauma and stress responses.  Each of their courses bring a diverse group of voices.

• Treating Racial Trauma: Strategies for Working with the Wounds of Racism
• Trauma-Related Dysregulation
• Expert Strategies to Help Clients Develop Tolerance for Emotional Distress
• How to Work with a Client's Emotional Triggers
• Practical Skills for Working with a Client's Anger
• How to Work with a Client's Resistance 
• Working with Fear (30-day program)
• The Neurobiology of Attachment
• Working with the Fear of Rejection
• Working with Despair (30-day program)
• Why the Vagal System Holds the Key to the Treatment of Trauma
• Clinical Applications of Compassion
• Integrating Compassion-Based Approaches into Trauma Treatment
• Advanced Master Program on the Treatment of Trauma 
• Working with the Pain of Abandonment 
• How to Work With Shame 
• How to Work with Clients who are Stuck 
• How to Foster Post-Traumatic Growth 
• Practical Brain-Focused Strategies for Working with Depression 
• Treating Trauma Master Series

A massive training site with courses primarily for therapists, but not only for therapists.

• Bessel van der Kolk on How the Body Keeps the Score: Intensive Trauma Treatment Course
• A Complete Guide to Becoming an LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapist: Trauma-Informed Clinical Interventions for Adults
• Treating Complex Trauma with Internal Family Systems, Frank Anderson

Rick Hanson offers really high-quality programs that are a mix of neuroscience and meditation.  He is definitely my "go-to" for practical studies of neuroplasticity.  He has lots of resources on his website, including a podcast.

• Change Your Mind
• Neurodharma
• The Professional Course in Positive Neuroplasticity
• Positive Neuroplasticity Training
• The Strong Heart: A Relationship Series
• Foundations of Well-Being (Yearlong)

Home of the film The Wisdom of Trauma.

• Discovering the Wisdom of Trauma with Gabor Maté and Betsy Polatin
• Returning to Wholeness:  A Guide to Understanding and Integrating Trauma, Gabor Maté
• Talks on Trauma, Parts 1 & 2

2021 International Virtual Conference

• Finding Safety in Your Nervous System, Deb Dana
• 40 Days to Positive Change Online Course, Kelly McGonigal
• The Healing Trauma Program: A Nine-Month Training to Regulate Your Nervous System, Embody Safety, and Become a Healing Presence, Jeffrey Rutstein
• Your True Calling: The Essential Teachings of Yoga to Find Your Path in the World, Stephen Cope

Thomas Hübl brings diverse communities together around collective and ancestral trauma.

• Trauma-Informed Leadership II (2022 Cohort)
• Collective Trauma Summit 2021
• The Collective Healing Journey (5-month program)