September 23, 2026 (Wednesday) - 1 day training on the new model Finding Your Best Self (webinar) 10am - 5pm Eastern Time
Join us for a 1-day webinar training on Finding Your Best Self hosted by Treatment Innovations. Finding Your Best Self can be used as self-help, by family members, peers, as well as by counselors in group or individual format. This model is entirely separate from Seeking Safety.
The book has received outstanding reviews, and offers 36 short chapters, each addressing a specific facet of trauma and/or addiction, and does not overlap with Seeking Safety. Examples of chapters include: How do people change?; The world is your school; Listen to your behavior; Wish versus reality; Possible selves; The language of trauma and addiction; Social pain; Why trauma and addiction go together; Forgiving yourself; Body and biology; The culture of silence; How to survive a relapse; The decision to grow; Dark feelings (rage, hatred, revenge, bitterness); Imagination; Create a healing image. Chapters can be done in any order and in as few or many sessions as time allows. It is a flexible model for any client, in any setting. Much like the well-known model Seeking Safety, this one too strives to increase hope through emphasis on ideals; offers exercises, emotionally-evocative language, and quotations to engage patients; and provides concrete strategies to build recovery skills. You can read more about Finding Your Best Self here.
Each attendee needs the Finding Your Best Self book (paperback or ebook) on hand during the training day.
This training is designed for anyone; no license, degree, or prior training is required. By the end of the training, anyone who wants to implement the model will be able to. The day will be highly interactive with exercises and discussion.
***Be sure to see the section Most Important Points below***
BASICS DETAILS (when, what, where)
Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2026, 10am - 5pm Eastern Time [please note time and time zone!].
Location: Online via Zoom.
Schedule: Training 10am - 5pm Eastern Time, includes a 30-minute lunch break starting at 1pm Eastern Time and two 15-minute breaks, one in the morning, another in the afternoon.
Objectives:
1) Describe current understanding of trauma, addiction, and their combination.
2) Identify how to use the book for different situations (by family members, self-help, or peer- or counselor-led format).
3) Describe how to engage clients in book topics based on their clinical needs.
4) Address the importance of adaptation with respect to the culture.
5) List key principles of the model.
6) Identify how topics relate to phase-based treatment for trauma and/or addiction.
7) Provide resources for trauma and addiction.
Cost: $130 to register one person for the training plus receive an attendance certificate. To register multiple people, Add to Cart as many as will be attending. Each person requires a separate registration and needs to attend from a separate device (it's not allowed to have two or more people at the same computer, for example). Optional items you can add are continuing education (CE) credits and the Finding Your Best Self book (paperback or electronic PDF), as well as other books that may be relevant to your work.
Deadline: Online registration is accepted until an hour before the start of the training. We have plenty of space so no need to reserve a seat. Purchase orders or checks should arrive 2 days ahead, but if you email and say "pretty please" we will try to work with you if you're up against the clock.
*********THE MOST IMPORTANT POINTS*********
We want you to have a great experience so read these key points!
#1. Check your time zone. Every training a few people sign on late due to time zone issues. We list the training in Eastern Time; if unsure, please google how to convert that to yours.
#2. The zoom link is sent one week ahead of the training. Forwarding the zoom link to someone else is not allowed for any reason as we use it to verify attendance.
#3. If you're registering other people (you're not the attendee): (a) list the names/emails of attendees in “Notes to Seller” at checkout; or (b) email that information to us right after placing your order ([email protected]). See also section D below.
#4. Read the section refunds, no shows, exchanges now to prevent surprises or disappointment (we care about your feelings!). For example, to reschedule you would need to complete a transfer prior to the training.
#5. You need a Finding Your Best Self book during the training day.
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Handouts: These are emailed a week ahead of the training and listed in the Zoom chat at the start of the training. Want to see them ahead? Super! They're here.
Zoom:
a. We send each person's Zoom link a week ahead of the training date (or, if you register less than a week ahead, at least 1 day before the training). We also resend it a few hours ahead of the training. The link comes from [email protected]. If you don't see it, you know the drill-- check your spam folder, check any other email address you use, etc. If you can't find it, email us at least 48 hours before the training. We'll do all we can to help but if you wait until the last minute you may not be able to access the full training. **If you're registering other people (you are not the attendee) see section D below for important instructions.**
b. Your link is unique (just like you!) and we use it to track attendance. "Sharing is caring" except when it comes to Zoom links (it's unethical to share your link with anyone; if shared, neither person will receive a certificate and could be removed from the training).
c. If you misspell your email address or your system blocks our email, it will bounce and you won't receive the Zoom link and other information. Sorry but we can't be responsible for email bounces. Also we can't open encrypted emails due to security.
d. If you're registering other people:
- We need the full names and emails of attendees now so we can register them.
- The Zoom link and information is sent only to attendees and is sent a week ahead of the training date. We can't copy you on those emails as they're automated. If you're not sure whether your staff received their links, ask them. If they haven't, ask them to email us directly as we need to sort it out with them.
- Please ensure your attendees understand the no-show / attendance policies listed below. Truly-- we want everyone to be happy, so let them know!
- To train a large number of people (20 or more) you may want to consider a closed training just for your agency. See our Training page for more.
Technology: There will be fun training exercises throughout the day in breakout rooms. Be sure to verify your time zone and technology issues ahead (wifi, connection speed, device). We love ya but can't be responsible for these. We don't require webcams on, but people like to see your smiling face if you're willing. For technology problems during the training, contact us in real time.
Books:
1. Finding Your Best Self (paperback or ebook) is needed for the training day (and one book is needed for each person who will conduct the model, per the publisher). You can obtain a discounted Finding Your Best Self book if ordered as part of registration.
2. Other books by our team are also available at a discount when ordered with training registration: Lisa’s award-winning newest book, Creating Change (paperback or ebook); Seeking Safety; and the Seeking Safety Adolescent Toolkit.
3. Books can't be uploaded to any website or shared drive, etc. The materials also can't be adapted, translated, or redistributed without advance written permission. Thanks for respecting copyright and honoring our work.
4. Shipping: we use the United States Parcel Service; please note shipping times and
ensure the mailing address that you provide is accurate. We want the books to arrive safe and sound. The listed price is for shipping to a U.S. or Canadian address. For other countries, there may be a small upcharge; email us to inquire.
Attendance certificates / continuing education (CE) credits: Click here for the CE types we offer and see our CE information page. You can order CEs before, during, or after the training (including any time in the future, as we keep a record of attendees forever, in both our hearts and our hard drive). Please note that we can't issue refunds for CEs for any reason; and can only provide certificates to those who use their unique Zoom link, attend the full training, don’t share their link, and can be identified on the automated Zoom attendance report. Sorry, no exceptions, regardless of reason (much as we want to!); we’re subject to audit for all certificates. Attendance certificates are typically emailed within 4 days of the training. CE certificates-- if ordered by the end of the training day-- are typically sent within a week; if ordered after the training it may take several weeks as they are done in batches. We send all certificates as early as possible and have an extra coffee to make it happen!
Payment: it's simplest via credit card (scroll below to place the order). Note that your credit card statement will list "Treatment Innovations" -- that's us! Or you can pay by check or purchase order. Sorry, there are no discounts. For online orders, the automated receipt is sent to the purchaser's email address. Check your spam folder if you don't see it. If you need to forward it to someone else, you're welcome to do that.
Refunds, no-shows, exchanges: Sorry, no refunds-- it's like a ticket to a rock concert; if you don’t show, Taylor Swift won’t refund you. But we want you to be happy! So...
- You can transfer the registration to another date and/or person for a $10 fee if we receive it before the training start time. The transfer can be done with this link. Email us or list in Notes to Seller at check-out the training date you want and the name/email/phone of the person you’re transferring the seat to (if it’s not you).
- If you no-show the event (regardless of reason) or attend late, we can offer you a future webinar at half the usual cost. Email us for the half-price line and be sure to let us know the future training date you want.
Questions or problems? We want to help! Email always gets the quickest and best reply ([email protected]). If you text or call us (617-299-1640), we’ll still need to email with you to find your information, send you links, etc.
Feedback: We want to know! Share comments via our online form or email [email protected].
Enjoy! We hope you have a great training experience.