This intensive 3-Day Training Retreat will do more than just expand your practice toolkit; it will transform your approach to psychotherapy. You’ll engage deeply with holistic trauma recovery methods that resonate on a personal level, enhancing your ability to guide clients through their healing and trauma recovery journeys. Equipped with new knowledge and practical skills, you’ll be ready to meet the intricate needs of your clients, helping them navigate and heal from their trauma with compassion and expertise.
Our retreat is designed to be an Objective-Driven Learning Experience with clear, heartfelt goals in mind. First, we aim to build a close-knit community of professionals who are as passionate as you about holistic healing. Together, you’ll forge connections that enrich your professional and personal life. Second, we dive deep into the eight core modalities of the Becoming Method™, which are pivotal for a thorough understanding and practical application across diverse therapeutic scenarios.
Get ready to roll up your sleeves and dive into the heart of the Becoming Method™. During our live demonstrations led by experienced faculty you’ll be given multiple opportunity to develop Hands-On Skills. These sessions are interactive and designed to provide you with practical experience and immediate feedback. You’ll have the chance to practice and refine your skills in real time, ensuring you leave the retreat not just knowledgeable, but truly proficient.
By the end of this course, students will:
1. Develop a foundational understanding of the 8 core modalities of the Becoming Method™, preparing them to apply these techniques in their practice as trauma recovery specialists.
2. Foster a strong sense of community and belonging, building trust and connection with fellow practitioners to create a supportive network that enhances learning and professional development.
3. Engage in daily contemplative practices, such as meditation, journaling, prayer, and movement exercises, to center themselves and integrate mindfulness into their therapeutic approach.
4. Observe and analyze live faculty-led demonstrations, gaining practical insights and real-time examples of applying the Becoming Method™ in client sessions.
5. Acquire core skills in client intake and assessment interpretation, including the use of tools to evaluate depression, anxiety, PTSD, and neuroception, strengthening their ability to tailor treatment to individual client needs.
6. Learn and practice techniques for opening and closing therapy sessions, ensuring each session is conducted with intention and care to provide a safe and effective therapeutic experience.
7. Understand and apply applied kinesiology for addressing trauma timelines, enabling them to identify and work through trauma origins with clients.
8. Master the art of conducting meaningful post-session follow-ups, equipping them to support ongoing client progress and maintain therapeutic continuity.
9. Experience personal and professional transformation, integrating self-discovery and growth into their journey as trauma recovery specialists to embody the core values of compassionate empathy, connection, and balance in their practice.
Becoming 103: 3 Day Intensive Becoming Method Training Retreat
Type: In Person
Dates: August 20th- 22nd 2025
Total Hours: 24.0
Delivery Options: Live
Course Fee(s): Registration Fee $1249.00
Section Notes: Upcoming
Instructor: Joan Samuels-Dennis, Velcia Scott, Robert Leigh Pruitt II
This online course will be available live in Mississauga, Ontario.
Becoming 103: 3 Day Intensive Becoming Method Training Retreat
Type: In Person
Dates: September 17th- 19th 2025
Total Hours: 24.0
Delivery Options: Live
Course Fee(s): Registration Fee $1249.00
Section Notes: Upcoming
Instructor: Joan Samuels-Dennis, Velcia Scott, Robert Leigh Pruitt II
This online course will be available live in Mississauga, Ontario.
Becoming 103: 3 Day Intensive Becoming Method Training Retreat
Type: In Person
Dates: October 22nd- 24th 2025
Total Hours: 24.0
Delivery Options: Live
Course Fee(s): Registration Fee $1249.00
Section Notes: Upcoming
Instructor: Joan Samuels-Dennis, Velcia Scott, Robert Leigh Pruitt II
This online course will be available live in Mississauga, Ontario.
Becoming 103: 3 Day Intensive Becoming Method Training Retreat
Type: In Person
Dates: November 19th – 21st 2025
Total Hours: 24.0
Delivery Options: Live
Course Fee(s): Registration Fee $1249.00
Section Notes: Upcoming
Instructor: Joan Samuels-Dennis, Velcia Scott, Robert Leigh Pruitt II
This online course will be available live in Mississauga, Ontario.
Becoming 103: 3 Day Intensive Becoming Method Training Retreat
Type: In Person
Dates: December 17th- 19th 2025
Total Hours: 24.0
Delivery Options: Live
Course Fee(s): Registration Fee $1249.00
Section Notes: Upcoming
Instructor: Joan Samuels-Dennis, Velcia Scott, Robert Leigh Pruitt II
This online course will be available live in Mississauga, Ontario.
Becoming 103: 3 Day Intensive Becoming Method Training Retreat
Type: In Person
Dates: January 21st – 23rd 2026
Total Hours: 24.0
Delivery Options: Live
Course Fee(s): Registration Fee $1249.00
Section Notes: Upcoming
Instructor: Joan Samuels-Dennis, Velcia Scott, Robert Leigh Pruitt II
This online course will be available live in Mississauga, Ontario.
Becoming 103: 3 Day Intensive Becoming Method Training Retreat
Type: In Person
Dates: February 18th-20th 2026
Total Hours: 24.0
Delivery Options: Live
Course Fee(s): Registration Fee $1249.00
Section Notes: Upcoming
Instructor: Joan Samuels-Dennis, Velcia Scott, Robert Leigh Pruitt II
This online course will be available live in Mississauga, Ontario.
Becoming 103: 3 Day Intensive Becoming Method Training Retreat
Type: In Person
Dates: March 18th-20th 2026
Total Hours: 24.0
Delivery Options: Live
Course Fee(s): Registration Fee $1249.00
Section Notes: Upcoming
Instructor: Joan Samuels-Dennis, Velcia Scott, Robert Leigh Pruitt II
This online course will be available live in Mississauga, Ontario.
Becoming 103: 3 Day Intensive Becoming Method Training Retreat
Type: In Person
Dates: April 15th-17th 2026
Total Hours: 24.0
Delivery Options: Live
Course Fee(s): Registration Fee $1249.00
Section Notes: Upcoming
Instructor: Joan Samuels-Dennis, Velcia Scott, Robert Leigh Pruitt II
This online course will be available live in Mississauga, Ontario.
Becoming 103: 3 Day Intensive Becoming Method Training Retreat
Type: In Person
Dates:May 20th-22nd 2026
Total Hours: 24.0
Delivery Options: Live
Course Fee(s): Registration Fee $1249.00
Section Notes: Upcoming
Instructor: Joan Samuels-Dennis, Velcia Scott, Robert Leigh Pruitt II
This online course will be available live in Mississauga, Ontario.
Becoming 103: 3 Day Intensive Becoming Method Training Retreat
Type: In Person
Dates: June 17th-19th 2026
Total Hours: 24.0
Delivery Options: Live
Course Fee(s): Registration Fee $1249.00
Section Notes: Upcoming
Instructor: Joan Samuels-Dennis, Velcia Scott, Robert Leigh Pruitt II
This online course will be available live in Mississauga, Ontario.
Becoming 103: 3 Day Intensive Becoming Method Training Retreat
Type: In Person
Dates: July 15th – 17th 2026
Total Hours: 24.0
Delivery Options: Live
Course Fee(s): Registration Fee $1249.00
Section Notes: Upcoming
Instructor: Joan Samuels-Dennis, Velcia Scott, Robert Leigh Pruitt II
This online course will be available live in Mississauga, Ontario.
Becoming 103: 3 Day Intensive Becoming Method Training Retreat
Type: In Person
Dates: August 19th- 21nd 2026
Total Hours: 24.0
Delivery Options: Live
Course Fee(s): Registration Fee $1249.00
Section Notes: Upcoming
Instructor: Joan Samuels-Dennis, Velcia Scott, Robert Leigh Pruitt II
This online course will be available live in Mississauga, Ontario.
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Dr. Joan Samuels-Dennis,
Dean, School of Psychotherapeutic Innovations
Becoming Institute Inc