Moving to Higher Ground is a holistic, trans-disciplinary, neurobiology-informed, strength-based, and relationship-focused approach to clinical mentorship led by Kim Barthel, OTR. Supported by a team of co-facilitators, Kim has been leading MTHGs in various countries and different kinds of settings since 2001.  

IN PERSON, Liberty Lake, WA - Hosted by Bridge Project

Join Kim and Hand in Hand for the second part of a transformative learning experience. This is a follow-up on course to the Trauma-Sensitive Practice course held in October 2024. As professionals, our effectiveness in supporting others is maximized when we understand how personal trauma experiences influence overall functioning and healing processes. Whether we work in therapy, education, social work, child protection, or business, and whether we are counselors, police officers, or foster parents, this mental health workshop will help us develop new skills to work mindfully and effectively with others. The added benefit is that we are likely to gain a deeper understanding of ourselves as well.

IN PERSON, Kelly, Ireland - Hosted by Hand in Hand Children’s Occupational Therapy

Over a practice-changing 10 days, you will hear from 20+ industry-leading Physical Therapists,
Occupational Therapists, OB/GYNs, Midwives, and pelvic health experts that will revolutionize
how you support clients during pregnancy to improve birth and postpartum outcomes. Join us for this online event | Listen at your pace with a lifetime pass.

ONLINE EVENT, hosted by Institute for Birth Healing

Registration for the 37th Annual Conference on Childhood Trauma and Attachment is now open! Check out the program to see an outstanding lineup of speakers, learn about all the workshops, and discover opportunities for fun, relaxation, and connection with peers!

Hosted by: ATTACh

Este taller inmersivo, presencial y de dos días de duración, desentraña la esencia de la regulación mediante la integración de conocimientos de la teoría polivagal, el procesamiento interoceptivo y la integración emocional. A través de una combinación de teoría fundamental, demostraciones prácticas en vídeo y conversaciones colaborativas de resolución de problemas, los participantes aprenderán a unir la teoría con estrategias prácticas que mejoran el bienestar diario y los resultados funcionales.

IN PERSON, San Miguel de Allende, MX - Hosted by Juego Consciente

Sleeposium2025 is a 5-day interactive online conference designed for sleep consultants, perinatal professionals, and childcare experts. It combines cutting-edge, research, actionable tools, and a supportive community to elevate your practice and reignite your passion for supporting families.

ONLINE EVENT, hosted by Child Sleep Institute

Join us for the 17th Annual Children's Autism Services of Edmonton Conference - 3 days of learning, support, and resources. At the heart of Building Better Futures is the belief that Autistic children can achieve more than we’ve ever imagined. Over three days, you’ll gain invaluable insights from leading experts, offering practical tools that will make a difference in the lives of children and their families. This is your chance to connect, learn, and make an impact as we work together to build brighter futures for every child.

Hosted by: Children's Autism Services

Regulation has become a powerful buzzword, guiding behavioral goals and interventions established by clinicians and educators across the world. But what does “regulation” truly mean? This in-person two-day workshop weaves together concepts from Polyvagal Theory, interoceptive processing and emotional integration. Combining theory with practical video demos, labs and problem-solving conversations, the workshop will support the carry-over from theory into day-to-day application of strategies towards well-being and function. This workshop is relevant to all professionals supporting human beings (especially individuals living with neurodiversity and trauma) who are keen to understand their own regulation and co-regulation literally from the inside-out.

In-Person Training hosted by MultiCare

Esta formación intensiva en el desarrollo y la integración de los sistemas vestibular y visual ofrece a los profesionales la oportunidad de comprender el impacto que tiene su interconexión sobre la función y la intervención. La neurociencia guía el razonamiento clínico y la resolución de problemas, ofreciendo validación con evidencia para nuestras selecciones de tratamiento. Los profesionales tendrán la oportunidad de unir la teoría con la práctica durante todo el curso. Aunque el objetivo de este curso es principalmente apoyar la rehabilitación pediátrica, los conceptos serán aplicables a lo largo de la vida. Esta es una experiencia de
aprendizaje de nivel intermedio y se explorará la neurodiversidad dentro de una amplia gama de categorías de diagnóstico.

IN PERSON, Buenos Aires, Argentina - Hosted By Equipo en Vuelo

Ao tratar crianças e adultos com desafios neuromotores, os terapeutas normalmente conceituam os sistemas vestibular e visual como separados em seu planejamento de tratamento. Este mergulho intensivo de 3 dias no desenvolvimento e integração dos sistemas vestibular e visual oferecerá aos profissionais da reabilitação, a oportunidade de compreender o impacto que a sua interligação tem nas funções diárias de uma pessoa e nas intervenções para os apoiar.

IN PERSON, São Paulo, Brazil - Hosted By Play Core Kids Atividades Terapêuticas

Il corso più famoso di Kim Barthel approda in Italia per la prima volta, Un workshop in presenza di due giorni per approfondire la comprensione del comportamento in ottica olistica attraverso il ragionamento clinico. Kim Barthel's most famous course arrives in Italy for the first time. A two-day in-person workshop to deepen the understanding of behavior from a holistic perspective through clinical reasoning.

IN PERSON, Santhià VC, Italy - Hosted by Liberamente

Join Kim and Hand in Hand for a transformative learning experience suitable for all Allied health professionals, OT,s, SLT’s, Physiotherapist, Psychologists, social workers, nurses, educators etc.  Living with trauma is a universal experience. As health professionals and educators, we are most effective supporting others when we understand how personal trauma experiences influence overall function and healing processes. This two day trianing will help us develop new skills in working mindfully and effectively with other people. and support ourselves also. 

IN PERSON, Kelly, Ireland - Hosted by Hand in Hand Children’s Occupational Therapy

Bodynamic International are thrilled to introduce an extraordinary conference featuring some of the foremost experts in the fields of somatic psychology, child development, and body psychotherapy. Their aim is to provide a unique and enriching experience. At this conference, you will have the opportunity to engage with our esteemed keynote speakers. The event will encompass engaging workshops, exciting side events, and an illuminating panel discussion featuring all our distinguished speakers.

IN PERSON, Istanbul, Turkey - Hosted by Association of Biodynamic Psychology

Cette formation de 25 heures s’appuie sur des bases neurobiologiques, avec une compréhension holistique de la façon dont le cerveau organise la stimulation perçue, les traumatismes, les fonctions exécutives et le mouvement. Cette formation vous apportera une compréhension théorique sur l’interaction neurologique entre les troubles de l’attachement, le trauma développemental et les troubles du processus sensoriel. Les participants développeront une compréhension de base sur l’utilisation du lien relationnel comme support pour influencer l’éveil, les capacités socio-comportementales et le processus sensoriel.

IN PERSON, Rennes, France - Hosted by La cabane sensorielle

La «regulación» se ha convertido en un término muy utilizado en el ámbito clínico y educativo, pero ¿qué significa realmente?. Este curso, explora en profundidad los conceptos de regulación a través de la lente de la teoría polivagal, el procesamiento interoceptivo y la integración emocional. Puedes hacerlo presencial, diferido o en directo vía Zoom. Con traducción simultánea.

IN PERSON, Madrid, Spain - Hosted By Aytona Formación

As a clinician, staying updated with the latest research and best practices is crucial for your professional development. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the constant stream of new information about child development or struggling to balance family-centered practices with evidence-based standards, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Hosted by: Thriving in the First Year Summit

This workshop invites participants to expand their focus away from “managing behaviour” to a lens of self-understanding. Why am I triggered by this person’s behaviour? How do I regulate my own nervous system in the presence of behaviours I experience as difficult? Through a blend of lecture, storytelling, video analysis and group discussions this day will be one to remember - both as professional development and personal empowerment.

IN PERSON, Perth, Australia - Hosted by Mind2Mind Courses

Moving to Higher Ground focuses on personal growth, aiming to bring out the best in therapists. The program includes clinical mentorship, incorporating cutting-edge interventions through lectures, group discussions, and hands-on experiential learning. Participants will engage in treatment labs, observe demonstrations, interact with children, and discuss treatments with video analysis. 

IN PERSON, Bali, Indonesia - Hosted by CPD Retreats

In the past decade, movement challenges have become one of the earliest diagnosticfeatures of autism spectrum disorder, prompting the initiation of early intervention in manycontexts across the globe. This two day-course combines cutting-edge motor controlliterature and neurobiological research that identifies these motor system impairments inASD with Neuro-Developmental Treatment clinical reasoning and facilitation for intervention. Clinicians will learn to analyze and provide interventions for posture and movementchallenges of ASD from birth to adulthood through an NDT lens. Clinical reasoning andmovement facilitation will be introduced through lecture, videotape analysis, livedemonstration, and practical hands-on labs.

IN PERSON, Singapore - Cerebral Palsy Alliance Singapore 

Clinicians treating children with movement challenges of upper extremity function need toknow the functional anatomy, typical development, and biomechanics necessary to facilitatemovements that produce measurable change in daily function. This PD training experiencefor PTs, OTs and SLPs is in a hybrid format combining the convenience of online theoreticallearning with the practical applications from in-person hands-on experiential learning.

IN PERSON, Singapore - Cerebral Palsy Alliance Singapore 

Moving to Higher Ground is a holistic, trans-disciplinary, neurobiology-informed, strength-based, and relationship-focused approach to clinical mentorship led by Kim Barthel, OTR. Supported by a team of co-facilitators, Kim has been leading MTHGs in various countries and different kinds of settings since 2001.  

IN PERSON, Liberty Lake, WA

This three-day workshop is for Occupational Therapists, Mental Health Providers, Speech Language Pathologists, Physiotherapists and other allied health looking for concrete strategies to more effectively support their clients of all ages who are impacted by trauma.

Hosted by: AMP Healthcare Education