Continuing Education and Tools
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.
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.
Continuing education courses are designed to:
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provide practical, structured tools
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translate theory into application
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support work in complex family systems
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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
Intro to Reunification Therapy (RT)
3-Hour Continuing Education Training, Includes Ethics
This is the recommended starting point for clinicians new to Reunification Therapy or for seasoned clinicians wanting to sharpen their skillsets. It provides a structured introduction to Reunification Therapy and the core dynamics of high- conflict family systems.
Based on the Trotter Reunification Therapy Model (TRT Model), this training helps clinicians understand:
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Why parent-child relationships break down,
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How conflict becomes organized within family systems and
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How to approach these cases with clarity, structure and ethical alignment
The focus is on helping clinicians understand how to assess readiness, structure the process, and respond to common challenges that arise in high-conflict family systems. Several in-depth courses will be added soon, including certification tracks in the near future.
Perfect for:
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Therapists entering court-involved work
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Seasoned Clinicians wanting structure in RT or other court-involved cases
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Professional working with high-conflict families (Attorneys, GAL's, Public Defenders, Judges)
What You Will Learn
• What Reunification Therapy is and why it exists
• High conflict family system dynamics
• Legal and court-involved context
• Interdisciplinary roles and pressures
• Introduction to the TRT Model Framework
Upcoming Schedule
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Thursdays beginning (TBA)
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Live online
Registration
To request registration information or to enroll in an upcoming session:
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:
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Clinical assessment tools
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Documentation guides
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Structured intervention manuals
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Resources for attorneys and judges
Featured Resource
TRACES Clinical Tool (Advanced)
A structured clinical assessment tool designed to help clinicians organize observations, identify patterns and improve clarity in complex systems. Designed for immediate clinical use in complex cases. Includes structured worksheet and interpretation guide.
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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New courses, professional tools, and resources are released throughout the year. Most trainings fill through email announcements before being
widely posted.
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• new continuing education courses open
• professional tools and resources are released
• speaking and training events are scheduled
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