Yes. I understand that life happens, but group depends on consistency and facilitation happens regardless of your attendance. A consistent group structure helps build safety, trust and momentum. Many people find that committing financially, even when they occasionally have to miss, helps reinforce their commitment to their own process and to the group. It is part of the container that makes the group effective. Also, to avoid confusion or case-by-case decisions, I have found it works best to have a consistent, blanket policy across the board.  

The experiential learning + case consultation cohort will be held on Fridays from 10-11:30am CST on Zoom. See above for schedule of dates.

The business focused + case consultation cohort will be held every other Wednesday from 12-1:30pm CST on Zoom. See above for schedule of dates. 

Jen Alley, LPC-S will facilitate the groups.

I have been in practice for over 16 years, first in the non-profit world and in private practice for the past 13+ years. I love to learn, am a total research nerd, and am in ongoing trainings and consultations myself.

This year, I became STAIR certified (a brain-based integrated method of experiential therapy created by Julianne Taylor Shore - I've studied with her for over a decade). I also am currently participating in a new consultation group of therapists who work with couples (also facilitated by Juliane Taylor Shore) and am in a STAIR practice group.

Last year, I had the privilege of going back to Bonnie Badenoch's for her training, Therapy as a Spiritual Practice and have immersed myself in her work and trainings over the past several years. 

I am passionate about continuing to integrate neuroscience research into my practice. Much of the work I do is trauma work and experiential in nature.

I am also trained in EMDR, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, Dr. Brené Brown’s Daring Way™ and Rising Strong ™ curriculums. I have completed the Level I training in Emotional Transformational Therapy and have studied both Interpersonal Neurobiology and Coherence Therapy in various formats the past several years. I utilize sand tray and have been focused on integrating my training with Bonnie Badenoch into my practice. I work primarily with individuals and also see some couples (my couples training is in Gottman and Relational Life Therapy) . I have been married for almost fifteen years and have two children (ages 12 and 10). Before becoming a therapist, I was a teacher. I love what I get to do for work and look forward to working with you!

These consult groups are for therapists who would like a supportive, collaborative community of clinicians who are passionate about learning and growing and are interested in experiential therapies for adults.

In the cohort focused on experiential skill building, we will focus on learning to work experientially as it supports deeper, bottom-up change in the nervous system. When clients have new experiences in session, it creates opportunities for integration, neuroplasticity, and lasting transformation.

The cohort that includes the business focus is best suited for therapists at any stage of private practice who want to grow or scale their practice and would like help with marketing, starting a group, using systems to operate their business, managing their business like a CEO, etc.

Both cohorts will include time for case consultation.

Ultimately, the groups will evolve to be what the participants want and need. 

It is important to know that while I had schooling in play therapy and sand tray, most of my work and training is not focused on working with young children. In the agency world, I worked with teens and families as well as adults and now I only work with adult individuals and couples.

Yes, for the Experiential Learning + Consultation cohort, you will receive 1.5 CEs for each meeting. For the Business + Consultation cohort, you will receive 1 CE for each meeting. You must attended live to receive CEs. Please note that Jen is a Licensed Professional Counselors and Supervisor in the state of Texas - you will need to see what requirements you have for your state/licensure.