News and networking opportunities for members of the BPI community. https://boulderpsych.com/nlf/ en-us Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:58:25 MDT 240 https://robynchauvin.com BPI-NL-051336-20260603010000 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 01:00:00 MST The exploration of dreams can be a playful vehicle for transformation. A dream group has the advantage of amplifying your communication with dreams through consistent contact with your own dreams and the dreams of other group members. Often the dreams of others become part of the language of our own dreams, resulting in a deepening of relationships between group members.
The approach used in this group is derived from Applied Existential Psychotherapy (AEP), the method developed and taught at the Boulder Psychotherapy Institute. Instead of interpreting and analyzing your dreams, you will play the dream’s characters (every person and thing in the dream) as a way of allowing the dream to communicate its existential message. The basic assumption is that “every part of a dream is you.” And the dream is a vital communication from you to you. The ability to hear that communication becomes amplified and expanded in a dream group.
We will meet on the first Saturday of each month from 10am Mountain Time until 1pm, starting in March. Please feel free to contact Robyn for further information. Her email is Robyn3899@gmail.com, or you may text her at 720 841 1836. Any phone calls must be made through either the WhatsApp or Signal apps.
This is a practice process group. You will also have the opportunity to explore the dreams of other group members while being coached by the group facilitator. You will learn how to facilitate dream exploration from an AEP perspective. You can receive credit toward AEP certification for the Dream Class after 48 hours of attendance.
Cost for each three hour session is $90. There is a four-session initial commitment. The group meets once a month and begins on 05/03/2026 You may receive a 10% discount by paying for all 10 groups a year in advance.
Robyn Chauvin, MA, LPC is a trainer at the Boulder Psychotherapy Institute. She is trained in Applied Existential Psychotherapy (AEP), Gestalt, Psychodrama, and the Bonny Method of Guided Imagery in Music. She is familiar with Jungian as well as AEP and Gestalt approaches to dreams. She has over 30 years experience in hospice, inpatient psychiatric work and private practice psychotherapy working with individuals, couples and groups. She teaches classes and supervises students at BPI.

Name: Robyn Chauvin
Email: robyn3899@gmail.com]]> robyn3899@gmail.com (Robyn Chauvin) https://www.wcet4.com BPI-NL-051370-20260603010000 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 01:00:00 MST
The World Congress will feature many of the leading existential scholars from around the globe, including Lewis Gordon, Emmy van Deurzen, Kirk Schneider, Alfried Langle, Yaqui Martinez-Robles, Mark Yang, Xuefu Wang, Tom Pyszczynski, Myrtle Heery, Susana Signorelli, and more.

This is the largest gathering of existential therapists in the world and only happens every 3-4 years. It likely we will over a decade before the next time it is in the United States.

You can follow the World Congress of Existential Therapy on social media by visiting: https://linktr.ee/WCET4. If you would like to be added to their mailing list, send an email to admin@wcet4.com requesting to be added to the listserv.

Name: Louis Hoffman, PhD
Email: admin@wcet4.com]]> admin@wcet4.com (Louis Hoffman, PhD) https://melanieyoungpsyd.com/events/brainspotting-phase-2-longmont-co-august-28-30-2026/ BPI-NL-052066-20260602122029 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:20:29 MST Seminar Overview
This 3-day, in-person Brainspotting Phase 2 training will begin with an extensive review of Outside and Inside Window Brainspotting and Gazespotting, with an emphasis on how to clinically interact with clients.

Trainees will be introduced to several important applications. This includes One-Eye Brainspotting, including the use of One-Eye goggles. Also taught is 3 Dimensional Brainspotting using the “Z-Axis” of Brainspotting, close and far; this includes Vergence Therapy, which expands the Z-Axis to activate the vagus nerve through the ocularcardiac reflex.

Additional technical refinements will be presented, including “Rolling Brainspotting,” with slow eye tracking stopping briefly on each Brainspot.

Advanced techniques will also include combined Inside-Outside Brainspotting, where both reflexive responses and the client’s sense of highest activation are used together to find Brainspots.

Day 3 will be devoted to the second level of the Advanced Resource Model. This will entail combining the resource aspects of One-Eye and Z-Axis Brainspotting. This addresses working with clients with Very Complex PTSD and those outside of the Brainspotting Window of Tolerance.

Techniques taught with PowerPoint lecture, discussion with Q & A, demonstrations, and practicums.

Trainings are open to all counselors, psychologists, social workers, and others in the healing professions with strong clinical backgrounds, as well as students/interns in the mental health field who seek to expand their knowledge.

Learning Objectives
Participants of this intermediate level course will be able to:

Summarize the research on client-therapist attunement in in-person and online psychotherapy sessions.
Set and utilize the dual attunement frame.
Explain the way in which bilateral auditory stimulation may enhance processing during Brainspotting.
Explain the role of the allocortex and the agranular isocortex in Brainspotting.
Describe the oculocardio reflex and its relationship to the vagus nerve of the parasympathetic nervous system.
Demonstrate a basic mastery of the z-axis and vergence therapy techniques.
Explain how the one-eye Brainspotting technique can focus and enhance processing of trauma-related experiences.
Demonstrate a basic mastery of the use of the one-eye Brainspotting technique.
Demonstrate a basic mastery of the use of the rolling Brainspotting technique.
Demonstrate a basic mastery of the use of the advanced outside window Brainspotting technique.
Demonstrate a basic mastery of the use of the advanced resource model of Brainspotting.
Demonstrate a basic mastery of the combined inside-outside Brainspotting technique.
Demonstrate a basic mastery of the second-level advanced resource model of Brainspotting.
Assess how specific advanced Brainspotting techniques can be used for complex PTSD and other trauma-related conditions.
Trainings are open to all counselors, psychologists, social workers, and others in the healing professions with strong clinical backgrounds, as well as students/interns in the mental health field who seek to expand their knowledge.

Name: Melanie Young
Email: info@melanieyoungpsyd.com]]> info@melanieyoungpsyd.com (Melanie Young) https://melanieyoungpsyd.com/events/brainspotting-intensive/ BPI-NL-052067-20260602122109 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:21:09 MST Overview
The Brainspotting (BSP) Intensive is an advanced training devised by David Grand, founder and developer of BSP to provide the ultimate learning experience for Brainspotting practitioners. The registration is capped at 10 participants, and the schedule is five full consecutive days. Come to an unforgettable, transformative healing and learning environment in Melanie’s home.

There are ten experientials in the center of the group, with each participant being the therapist once and the client once. Melanie will sit next to the therapist and personally teach by guiding the therapist in the most attuned, technically advanced, and innovative Brainspotting process. Afterward, each session is debriefed extensively in the group, and this enhances everyone’s learning process. In sum, the Intensive is a masterclass in developing skills as an advanced clinical BSP therapist. This can also be a qualified path to achieving Brainspotting certification, provided the Brainspotter has 50 documented Brainspotting sessions and completion of Phase 2, and one of the following additional trainings: Phase 3, 4, 5, or Master Class.

Event Details
Prerequisite: Completion of live in-person or online Phase 1 and Phase 2 trainings.

Schedule: The intensive program begins on Monday, and we will be working each day from 9 am -6:00 pm. Monday through Friday.

Cost of Intensive: $2,000.00 USD per person. (Flight, transportation, lodging, meals not included)

To hold your spot for the intensive, a $1,000 deposit is required by May 31, 2026, with the second payment due by July 1, 2026.
*Please contact us if you are in need of a payment plan. We would be delighted to have you.

Lodging Information: You may find a hotel or Airbnb/VRBO in the area if you are coming from out of state. A couple of options that are within walking distance are the Chautauqua cabins (although they may sell out), Moxy Boulder University, and the Limelight Boulder. The St Julian Hotel, Boulder University Inn, and Basecamp Boulder are a bit farther away but are still nearby. There are lots of other hotels in Boulder as well.

Training Location: Boulder, Colorado. Dr. Young’s home is very near Chautauqua Park, which is in the southwest area of Boulder. The zip code is 80302. Exact address provided upon registration.

Important Considerations: 1) We are at close to 6000 feet above sea level, so you may need some time to acclimate. Please drink lots of water! 2) A Golden Retriever and 2 cats share Melanie’s home, so kindly consider any allergies when planning your visit.

Meals/Costs: Lunch will be provided. Breakfast and dinner will be on your own. Refreshments will be provided throughout the day.

Airport Information: The nearest major airport is Denver International Airport (DEN), located about 40 miles from Melanie’s home (about 50 min to 75 minutes, depending on traffic; the route may have tolls).

In-Person Requirements:

Plan to attend all days of the training and avoid scheduling other activities during the training times.
Course attendees must be present for the entire course and complete an evaluation.
Partial credit is not allowed. Each attendee must sign in and out each day.
Please discuss any concerns with the trainer in advance. officemelanieyoung@gmail.com
Evaluations and attendance certificates will be emailed within a week of training completion.

Name: Melanie Young
Email: info@melanieyoungpsyd.com]]> info@melanieyoungpsyd.com (Melanie Young) https://melanieyoungpsyd.com/events/brainspotting-phase-1-longmont-colorado-june-5-7-2026/ BPI-NL-052068-20260602122205 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:22:05 MST Seminar Overview
At this in-person, 3-day introductory training, participants will learn four basic Brainspotting techniques, as well as receive an overview of the:

Standards of care and professional practice for Brainspotting practitioners.
Research that supports the primary assumptions of Brainspotting.
Challenges of research and evidence-based treatment for conditions such as Complex PTSD.
This live training will be facilitated through didactic lectures, PowerPoint presentations, handouts, role-playing, dyad practice, and live demonstrations. Participants will learn to do the following:

Define the components of Brainspotting
Utilize the techniques of “Inside window”, “Outside window”, “Gazespotting”, and “Body Resource” Brainspotting.
Define how Brainspotting can be applied to trauma, dissociation, sports performance problems, and somatic conditions
Demonstrate the theories and practices of Brainspotting.
Learning Objectives
Participants of this introductory level course will be able to:

Summarize the standards of care and professional practice of the International Brainspotting Association.
Describe the hypothesized neurological underpinnings of how brainspotting works.
Summarize the research that supports the hypothesized way in which eye positions activate and access midbrain activity.
Explain the uncertainty principle as it relates to brainspotting.
Describe the concepts of simultaneous neurobiological and relational attunement.
Explain the importance of client-therapist attunement during brainspotting.
Explain how the treatment frame is set and held by the therapist.
Explain the role of focused mindfulness in brainspotting.
Discuss the similarities and differences between the activation and resource models of brainspotting.
Explain the concept of limbic countertransference.
Demonstrate a basic mastery of the use of the outside window brainspotting technique.
Demonstrate a basic mastery of the use of the inside window brainspotting technique.
Demonstrate a basic mastery of the use of the gaze spot brainspotting technique.
Demonstrate a basic mastery of the use of the resource model of brainspotting technique.
Assess the appropriate brainspotting techniques for the treatment of Post-traumatic stress disorder, including the Dissociative Subtype, and other trauma-related symptoms.
Describe two challenges to assessing and providing evidence-based treatment to individuals with Complex PTSD.
Trainings are open to all counselors, psychologists, social workers, and others in the healing professions with strong clinical backgrounds, as well as students/interns in the mental health field who seek to expand their knowledge.

Name: Melanie Young
Email: info@melanieyoungpsyd.com]]> info@melanieyoungpsyd.com (Melanie Young) https://www.eventbrite.com/e/shake-your-soul-the-yoga-of-dance-a-community-embodied-movement-class-tickets-1990745141307?aff=oddtdtcreator BPI-NL-052069-20260602122850 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:28:50 MST
I know you will leave feeling more like yourself, more presence, more connection within and outside of yourself. I think we need these practices more than ever right now- if we can feel safer in our bodies, connected to our emotions, liberation of our spirits, in connection and community with each other- that is real power.

The class is open to all, free (donations are accepted), and will incorporate some expressive arts into the dance/movement class. My training is as a Psychologist, trauma therapist, and Registered Somatic Movement Therapist/Educator.

This class is specifically designed to help you come into easeful connection with your body and nervous system, to work on trusting your body/process, and to enhance your ability to witness.
Please join me, share this message, and bring someone you want to dance with!!

Name: Emily Hamilton
Email: EmilyA.Hamilton@gmail.com]]> EmilyA.Hamilton@gmail.com (Emily Hamilton) https://naturalembodiment.org/ BPI-NL-052070-20260602130528 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:05:28 MST
Located at 2955 Valmont Rd in a suite shared with an acupuncturist and an herbalist. Large windows with plenty of natural light, chair and couch, sit-to-stand computer desk, and with art supplies, fidget toys, and a comfy pillow corner.

Available on Mondays, Fridays, and weekends

$200 per month for one weekday

$150 per month for one weekend day



6 month commitment, which may be renewed if it's a good fit

I am a queer and neurodivergent somatic therapist looking to share space with a kind, conscientious, and like-minded colleague.

Please reach out to Lauren with your questions/interest! lauren@naturalembodiment.org

Name: Lauren Pass Erickson
Email: lauren@naturalembodiment.org]]> lauren@naturalembodiment.org (Lauren Pass Erickson) https://jenniferdelaney.com/car-accident/ BPI-NL-052071-20260602141213 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:12:13 MST Online One Day: June 19, 2026
Practice current Brainspotting frame set ups and learn other suggestions that clients can practice immediately before and/or while driving when they are dealing with driving fears. Learn how PTSD can trigger or exacerbate CPTSD and how to address this.

With extensive experience treating victims of car accidents and PTSD & CPTSD, I look forward to sharing this information with you. Observe a demo and engage in practicum, supported by a manual, experiential exercises and an informative deck. The slides reference the latest research on the topic. Click the link to learn more!

Name: Jen Delaney
Email: jen@jenniferdelaney.com]]> jen@jenniferdelaney.com (Jen Delaney) https://rebuildingseminars.com BPI-NL-052072-20260602173851 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:38:51 MST
Join our 90-minute intro workshop to learn about the program: June 17 in Niwot and June 22 in Denver.

Rebuilding Seminars empowers people to heal and thrive after a relationship ends. This therapist-led, 10-week program creates a safe space for vulnerability, fostering self-discovery and healthy relationship patterns. We build a supportive network of friends who show compassion for each other's healing journey without judgment or unsolicited advice. See our hundreds of 5-star Google Reviews about the life-changing experience of moving from trauma to freedom and confidence with Rebuilding Seminars.

Learn why dozens of Boulder-area therapists refer to Rebuilding Seminars. Learn more by scheduling a 15-min conversation with owner/therapist Bob Manthy: https://tinyurl.com/RBConsult

Name: Bob Manthy
Email: rebuilding@reply.rebuildingseminars.com]]> rebuilding@reply.rebuildingseminars.com (Bob Manthy) http://www.sherrylewiscounselor.com BPI-NL-052073-20260602192329 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:23:29 MST
Availability:
Weekdays 7am to 3pm, Monday through Friday
Weekends: all day Saturday and Sunday

Set up for talk therapy at one end and play therapy at the other, ready to use as-is. Your clients will always have the same office, the same environment. With a longer-term commitment, there is room to make this space more your own.

I am Sherry Lewis, LPC, in private practice in Boulder since 2007. Peer consultation and referral sharing available to the right person.

Office: 9-foot mountain view window, waiting room with water and tea, closet space, air filter, utilities, WiFi included.
Building: covered parking, handicap accessible, conference room, kitchenette, secured at night.

If this speaks to you: slewis.consulting@gmail.com
www.sherrylewiscounselor.com

Name: Sherry Lewis
Email: slewis.consulting@gmail.com]]> slewis.consulting@gmail.com (Sherry Lewis) https://davidrdunlapcounseling.com/ BPI-NL-052074-20260602212534 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:25:34 MST
The office is furnished and the current lease will run for 2 more years. I would like to connect with people who are looking to use the space for at least 6 months, but ideally longer.

The asking portion of rent would be $375. That would include internet and utilities. The office does have a shared waiting room as well.

I currently use the office about 10 hours a week, which means there is a lot of flexibility in potential hours for another clinician.

This could be a great space for a newer clinician who is looking for an opportunity to build their practice. Or, for someone who is in the market for a change of location of their existent practice.

I can provide more details and photos of the space to anyone interested.
You can learn more about me and my practice through the link to my website provided.

Name: David Dunlap
Email: dave@davidrdunlapcounseling.com]]> dave@davidrdunlapcounseling.com (David Dunlap)