Level I Restoration Therapy Training

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Overview

ALL RESTORATION THERAPY TRAINING IS APPROVED BY THE CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY (CAMFT) FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT.

Restoration Therapy (RT) is a new approach in Marriage and Family Therapy and combines the best of Attachment Theory, Emotional Regulation and Mindfulness to empower therapists to work with clients effectively. RT is a real advantage because it helps the therapist to work efficiently and quickly with clients helping them to understand the patterns they have learned while forming senses of identities and safety. But most importantly, RT organizes the client to be able to change these patterns utilizing the techniques of emotional regulation and mindfulness that result in long lasting behavioral change.

In Level I Training, participants learn the basic foundations of the theory as well as the most essential techniques. Learning the essentials is clear and most techniques are demonstrated by Terry Hargrave or other expert RT Trainers. Enrollment in Level I trainings is limited to only 20 participants so each person can feel at ease in exploring questions and interactions in a cozy group.

Terry Hargrave, Ph.D. (Provider #10007962) is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists to sponsor continuing education for LMFT’s, LCSW’s, LPCC’s, and LEP’s. Terry Hargrave maintains responsibility for the program and all its content. This course meets qualifications for 14 hours of continuing education for LMFT’s, LCSW’s, LPCC’s, and LEP’s as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.**Licensees from other states outside California are encouraged to verify the training will count toward continuing education with their state licensing boards.

Learning Objectives

As a result of the Level I training, participants will be able to:

  1. Describe the basic theory of love and trustworthiness.
  2. Explain and assess emotional pain from relational violations.
  3. Describe the emotional process of peace.
  4. Demonstrate the ability to move individuals to identify truth.
  5. Utilize the technique of “re-parenting.”
  6. Utilize the “Four Steps” in organizing change strategies.
  7. Demonstrate competency in completing “Pain and Peace Cycles” for individuals and couples.

Upcoming Trainings

Upcoming Level 1 Restoration Therapy Trainings

Restoration Therapy Training provides careful explanations, examples, and demonstrations to learn the basic foundations of RT theory as well as the most essential techniques.

Level 1 Trainings limited to 20 participants. This course meets qualifications for 14 hours of continuing education (CEs) for LMFT’s, LCSW’s, LPCC’s, and LEP’s as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.**Licensees from other states outside California are encouraged to verify the training will count toward continuing education with their state licensing boards.

January 2026

  • January 9-10, 2026: In-Person Training Located in Portland, Oregon. Trainer: Jason Wilkinson, MA, MDiv, LMFT

  • January 23-24, 2026: In-Person Training Located in Austin, TX; Trainer: Michael Cox, LPC-S

February 2026

  • February 20-21, 2026: Online (Zoom) Live Training; Trainer: Terry Hargrave, PhD

March 2026

  • March 20-21, 2026: In-Person Training Located in Dallas, TX; Trainer: Erik Salwen, PhD

April 2026

  • April 17-18, 2026: In Person Training in New York City, New York; Trainer: Terry Hargrave, PhD
  • April 24-25, 2026: In-Person Training Located in Austin, TX; Trainer: Michael Cox, LPC-S

June 2026
  • June 26-27, 2026: In-Person Training Located in Phoenix, AZ; Trainer: Michael Piciucco, LMFT
August 2026
  • August 14-15, 2026: Online (Zoom) Live Training: Trainer: Terry Hargrave, PhD
September 2026
  • September 18-19, 2026: In-Person Training Located in Portland, OR. Trainer: Jason Wilkinson, LMFT
October 2026
  • October 16-17, 2026: In-Person Training Located in Dallas, Texas. Trainer: Erik Salwen, PhD
  • October 23-24, 2026: In-Person Training Located in New York/Connecticut Area. Trainer: Nicole Zasowski, LMFT
November 2026
  • November 6-7, 2026: In-Person Training Located in Austin, Texas. Trainer: Michael Cox, LPC-S
  • November 13-14, 2026: In-Person Training Located in San Diego, CA area. Trainer: Lance Ahl, LMFT

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