COURSE DESCRIPTION & GOALS

The therapeutic relationship is one of the most powerful determinants of successful outcomes. This means that our therapeutic presence is the foundation of supporting how people heal and whether they respond positively to therapeutic efforts. Upon completion of this course, participants will have demonstrated the ability to intentionally place attention on clinically relevant, yet less obvious, aspects of the therapeutic experience. This attention will serve as a foundation for inspiring therapeutic presence, enhancing relational depth, deepening therapeutic intimacy, advancing clinical work, and increasing positive clinical outcomes.

Integrative in its approach, this course includes insights from psychoanalysis, psychodynamic psychotherapy, mindfulness, nondual awareness, interpersonal neurobiology, and trauma therapy, including but not limited to Philip Bromberg, Darlene Ehrenberg, Allan Shore, Diana Fosha, Janina Fisher, Richard Shwartz, Jon Kabat Zinn, Shari Geller, Tara Brach, and John Welwood.

General Information

This course is designed specifically for mental health professionals and pre-professionals, yet all helping professionals are welcome to take the course if it feels advantageous to do so. This course in particular is suitable for spiritual counselors and chaplains.

  • 12 CEs

    For LMFT’s, LCSW’s, LPCC’s and LEP’s as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.

    Best suited for beginners to advanced level practitioners, but especially exciting to those looking to enhance their theoretical approaches with self-refection, self-awareness, mindfulness, and personal/professional growth. Please Note: CEs are awarded for instructional time only.

  • Self-paced Course

    Written and Audio files for Each Lesson

  • Practical assignments and exercises at the end of every session. Practical learning experiences with case examples, exercises, and meditations. Numerous references for deepening presence during and after the course.

CERTIFICATES

Course completion certificates will be awarded at the end of the course in exchange for a completing the test and evaluation form.

INSTRUCTOR

Tamara Thebert

Lead Instructor

Tamara Thebert, MFT is the CEO, Co-Founder, and an Instructor at Inner Science Institute. She uses her 17+ years of experience to support clinicians to deepen and expand their self-awareness by learning from the inside out. Tamara holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Women’s Studies with a concentration in Art and Psychology from Knox College, a Master’s Degree in Integral Counseling Psychology from California Institute of Integral Studies, and a Certification in Hypnotherapy (Spiritual Counseling emphasis) from Foundation of the Sacred Stream. She is currently enrolled in Tara Brach and Jack Kornfield’s Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program, a two-year training in awareness and compassion-based practices. Tamara has training and certificates in integral counseling psychology, neurobiologically-informed trauma treatment, mindful self-compassion, meditation, spiritual counseling, energy medicine, women’s spirituality, grief and bereavement, shamanic counseling, ecopsychology, and permaculture. Since 2004, she has studied and trained in spiritual and psychological traditions from all over the globe. Tamara teaches spiritual principles and practices specifically tailored to improve mental and emotional health and encourage spiritual awakening. In her private practice Tamara specializes in helping women recognize & amplify inner resources to recover from trauma, anxiety, stress, and distress while attending to the important relationships in their lives. To find out more about her psychotherapy practice, go to www.psychospiritualcounseling.net. Tamara offers mindfulness-based clinical consultation via Zoom. For more information, go to www.psychospiritualcounseling.net/mindfulness-based-consultation/.

TESTIMONIALS

From Your Colleagues

“This course on deepening therapeutic presence was a delight to take. I feel more connected to myself as a therapist and I found the wisdom in the course to be invaluable as I move forward in my practice. I took for the CEUs, and I would recommend this course to therapists and graduate students alike. ”

Sarah P., MA, LMHC

“I enjoyed the Therapeutic Presence training! Easy to listen to, maintained my attention and provided a much needed refresh on therapeutic presence. I look forward to taking other Inner Science Institute courses in the future. ”

Catherine M., LMFT

MEASURABLE LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Define therapeutic presence

  • Name 3 key implications of the theory of therapeutic presence and why it is important for all psychotherapeutic approaches

  • Describe four ways to embody therapeutic presence

  • Describe three main causes of suffering in Buddhist Psychology

  • Name and explore three factors that help us facilitate the unfolding internal process, including multilevel listening, self- awareness, and foreground and background

  • Identify three ways to embody relational presence, including cultivating presence as intimacy, presence as vulnerability, and identifying with the unconditioned Self

  • Describe three main ways to focus on the immediacy of the interactive experience: mindfulness, relational mindfulness, with particular attention to rupture and repair

  • Recognize at least one main obstacle in being fully present with clients

  • Create an individualized practice that includes applying at least four meditation practices, exercises, or refections that will serve to deepen professional work while navigating the subtleties of therapeutic presence

CERTIFICATES

Course completion certificates will be awarded at the end of the course in exchange for a completing the test and evaluation form.

Our Risk-Free Learning Guarantee

At times, a course may not align with your specific needs or preferred learning style. If the course or program you purchase fails to meet your expectations, we offer two options to ensure your satisfaction.

Option 1: Course Replacement

Within 60 days of your purchase date, you can opt to replace the course with another of your choice. This option applies as long as the course has not been more than 50% completed. We understand that different individuals have distinct preferences, and we are committed to finding the right fit for you.


Option 2: Full Refund

Alternatively, you have the opportunity to receive a full refund within 30 days of your purchase date. This option is available as long as the course has not been more than 50% completed. We value your trust and want to ensure your utmost satisfaction with our offerings.


We stand behind our commitment to provide exceptional learning experiences and we strive to accommodate your unique needs. Contact us at [email protected] with “Refund Request” in the subject line to begin the process.


Accommodations

To request accommodations for special needs, please email the Program Administrator at [email protected].

Grievances

To obtain the grievance policy or report a grievance please email Tamara at [email protected].