You are a couples therapist who values deepening and refining your skills. You have some experience with Mindful Compassionate Dialogue (MCD) either through reading the Connection Gem over the years or through attending a class series or workshop. 

You would like to  apply the system of Mindful Compassionate Dialogue to the work you do with clients. 

You would enjoy working in a small group of 4-8 participants along with Elia (formerly LaShelle) and Ava as trainers and guides.

This group will be an opportunity to integrate the consciousness and competencies of Mindful Compassionate Dialogue within the context of your practice.

Together we will create a safe and supportive space for you to grow personally and professionally.

You will have the opportunity to practice with your colleagues, engage in role plays, and receive direct mentorship and coaching. Learning and integration will include how this work is living in you as well as how it is transmitted to your clients.

What will we do in this series?

Our mentorship and consultation sessions will follow a structured format designed to maximize learning and support. Before each meeting, we ask that you email us any specific cases you'd like to discuss. We'll focus on up to two cases per session.

Each meeting will begin with a brief mindfulness exercise, followed by a 15-minute group check-in in which you will be invited to share an experience of applying MCDT with clients over the past month. After that, we’ll dive into case consultation, providing support and guidance tailored to your needs.

Next, participants will engage in an experiential practice exercise aimed at strengthening the skills necessary for cultivating a collaborative counseling environment.

If time permits, we will conclude with a coached role-play or demonstration by the trainers.

We will be using zoom video conferencing. Please plan to attend with your camera on,   ready to meet and connect with colleagues and create a safe and focused space for discovery, sharing, and learning. 

You will be able to review a recording of each session at your leisure.  Participants won't be shown on the recording, but can be heard. You can participate in discussions via chat if you don’t want your voice recorded. Break out groups will not be recorded.

• Trainers: Ava Frank, LPC, CHT, MCDT and Elia Paz, Ed.S. (formerly LaShelle)

• When:  9:00 - 11:00 am (PST), 6 Fridays in 2025 - April 11th, May 9th, June 13th, September 12th, October 10th, November 14th

• Where: Zoom

• Cost:  Varies depending on size

Small Group (4 - 6 participants): $450 per person for the series

Large Group (7 - 8 participants): $360 per person for the series