Trauma impacts every aspect of us, and can lead to an inability to grant ourselves grace.  Through the use of the Circles of Triumph exercise, created by Kelley Hattox, and the Circles of Grace exercise, created by Bill Coleman, participants will be able to explore the sources of trauma that impacted them in their childhood, as well as the defenses they developed – both as children, and as adults – that have helped them cope.

In addition, by asking the question of, “How would I like to do it differently moving forward?” participants will have the opportunity, using sociometry and psychodrama, to explore and step into new roles, new responses, new beliefs and new behaviors that they can carry out into the world in their own lives.  In addition, participants will leave this weekend with specific, actionable tools and techniques that they can take directly back to their work, to help their clients on their healing journey moving forward.

DATE, TIME AND LOCATION:
July 26-27, 2025
9:30 am – 5:30 pm both days

New Directions for Women
2280 University Drive, Suite 104
Newport Beach, CA  92660

FEE:
(Discounted rate available if paid via Zelle, Venmo or check)
$443 Early Bird Regular rate (if registered and paid by June 25) – no CEs

(Discounted rate available if paid via Zelle, Venmo or check)
$515 Standard rate (if registered and paid after June 25) – no CEs

There is an additional $10 charge for CEUs for LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, CAADAC/CCAPP, CET or Psychodrama.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER:
Please e-mail actioninstituteassistant@gmail.com or call 310-909-9780.

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS:
Course meets the qualifications for a total of 14.0 hours of continuing education credit for California LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs. CAMFT approved CE Provider #1000127. Provider approved by CCAPP-EI, Provider Number 2N-10-135-0226 for 14.0 CEHs. Approved for 14.0 CEHs for Psychodrama, and for Experiential Professionals (ISEP).

Please visit the bottom of our Calendar of Events page for information on special needs accommodation, our cancellation/grievance policy, and course completion document issuance.

COVID POLICIES:
Participants are asked to bring rapid Covid tests each day of the workshop and to arrive at least 15 minutes in advance of group to take the test before we start the workshop, or complete the test at home and bring it with you to provide proof you tested negative.  If anyone either tests positive for Covid-19 or has illness symptoms, we ask that you not return for the remainder of the workshop and a credit will be given towards a future workshop for time missed. Please note, Covid vaccination is no longer required to attend in person trainings.

If there is reason to believe it is a false positive (which studies show are rare), you can get a PCR test and may be allowed to return to the workshop with:

• a negative test
• no symptoms
• a willingness to wear a medical grade mask (N-95, KN-95, KF-94, or surgical)
• other group participants feel comfortable with this

POLICY ON SUBSTANCE USE
If you are in substance abuse recovery, you must have at least 1 year of continuous sobriety.  It is also required that all non-recovering participants abstain from alcohol and non-prescribed substances for the duration of this training, as well as the 48 hours prior to workshop commencement. This will aid in being present for the personal work and learning.