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Professional training & continuing education are designed for licensed clinicians,(or under supervision pre-licensed) attorneys & professionals working with families in court-involved or high-conflict settings.

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These trainings focus on practical, structured approaches that can be applied directly in real cases. Courses may include live online trainings, webinars, professional workshops & structured educational programs. Each session is focused on ethically translating theory & research into practical strategies that clinicians can use. All CEU classes include Ethics training.

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Continuing education courses are designed to:

• provide practical, structured tools

• translate theory into application

• support work in complex family systems

• align with ethical and professional standards

 

 

​​​​The following continuing education trainings are currently open or being scheduled. All trainings align with best practice standards and guidelines for professionals. Course announcements and registration information will be posted as additional training dates become available.

 

 

 

 

Future Training Topics Include But Not Limited To:​

• Court-Involved Therapy (CIT)
• Containment in High-Conflict Family Systems
• Understanding Alignment and Resistance Dynamics in Divorce
• Safety-Based Pacing in Reunification Therapy

• High-Conflict Family Systems in Divorce

• Ethical Guardrails in Court-Involved Therapy
• Professional Role Clarity in Divorce Services

• Inter-disciplinary Collaboration​

Availability may vary depending on scheduling and course demand. Additional classes will be offered soon so check back frequently.

 

 

Featured Training

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Foundations of Reunification Therapy (RT):

Structure, Ethics & Clinical Decision-Making

Core Foundations Training for the TRT Model™

 

3-Hour Continuing Education Training, Includes Ethics​
 

This training provides a clear structure for understanding and practicing Reunification Therapy in court-involved & high-conflict family systems.

 

Designed for clinicians who are entering, expanding or refining their work. The focus is on helping clinicians approach these cases with greater confidence, consistency & stability.

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This course establishes a framework for understanding how reunification cases function—across family dynamics, system pressures & court involvement.

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Based on the Trotter Reunification Therapy Model (TRT Model), this training helps clinicians learn:

• Why parent-child relationships break down

• How conflict organizes within family systems 

• To recognize patterns that shape parent-child relationships

• How to assess readiness & pacing 

• To approach these cases with clarity, structure and ethical alignment

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The focus is on helping clinicians approach these cases with greater confidence, consistency & stability.

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Several in-depth courses will be added soon, including certification tracks in the near future.

 

 

​Perfect for:

• Therapists entering court-involved work

• Seasoned Clinicians wanting structure in RT or other court-involved cases

• Professional working with high-conflict families (Attorneys, GAL's, Public Defenders, Judges)

 

 

​​What You Will Learn

​• What Reunification Therapy is, why it exists & how it functions
• High conflict family system dynamics

• Legal and court-involved context

• Interdisciplinary roles and pressures

• Introduction to the TRT Model Framework

 

 

​​Upcoming Schedule

• Thursdays beginning (TBA)

• 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

• Live online

 

 

​Registration

To request registration information or to enroll in an upcoming session:

 

 

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For Attorneys & Professionals

Attorneys, guardians ad litem, evaluators, and other professionals frequently participate in these trainings to better understand the clinical dynamics that arise in court-involved family cases.

Educational programs emphasize:

• The intersection of clinical and legal systems
• The impact of conflict on children
• Practical frameworks for managing complex family dynamics
• Ethical collaboration across professional roles

 

 

​Professional Tools & Resources

A growing library of structured clinical tools is available to support work in high-conflict & court-involved cases. These resources are designed to support clinicians working in Reunification Therapy, Custody Evaluations, Parenting Coordination, Mediation, Supervised Visitation & other court-involved roles.​​

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• Resources may include:

• Clinical assessment tools

• Documentation guides

• Structured intervention manuals

• Resources for attorneys and judges

 

 

Featured Resource

TRACES Clinical Tool (Advanced)

A structured clinical tool designed to help clinicians organize observations, identify patterns, and support clear decision-making in complex cases.

When patterns become clear, clinical decisions become more manageable.

Designed for immediate use in court-involved and high-conflict cases. Includes a structured worksheet and interpretation guide.

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​​​​​​​​​​​​​Books and Publications

 

Trey Trotter, LMFT is the author of several books and professional resources addressing reunification therapy, high-conflict family dynamics and court-involved clinical practice.

These publications are designed for clinicians, attorneys, and professionals seeking deeper understanding of the complex dynamics that arise in high-conflict family systems.

Books and resources may include:

 

 

​​​Speaking and Professional Presentations

 

​Available for professional speaking & training engagements, including:

• Professional conferences

• Mental health organizations
• Legal associations
• Interdisciplinary training events

• Bar Associations

Presentations can be tailored to the needs of the organization and may address clinical as well as legal topics. 

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