Speaking & Workshops
At The Center for Connection, our team of clinicians brings a depth of knowledge and experience to professional development, parent education, and community learning spaces. In addition to our direct clinical work, many of our clinicians provide speaking engagements, workshops, and training workshops for a variety of audiences, including schools, organizations, clinical teams, parents, and community groups.
Our clinicians create engaging, accessible, and practical learning experiences that blend research with real-world application–whether you’re looking to deepen your team’s understanding of child development through a trauma-informed lens; develop neuro-affirming practices; strengthen parental / caregiver approaches to regulation and connection in your community; support wellness goals for adults; or explore the intersection of neuroscience and practice. We’re also open to collaborations for symposiums, panel discussions, and more.
Training Formats
Our offerings range from one-time workshops to multi-session professional learning series, and can be adapted to meet your audience’s needs and schedule. In addition to individual talks, we often collaborate with schools and organizations in longer-term partnerships that may include:
Ongoing professional development for staff teams (with expertise in supporting SLPs, OTs, LCSWs, LMFTs, LPCCs, BCETs-in-Training, and mental health PhDs / PsyDs)
Consultation or program design support
Mentorship or reflective supervision
Parent and community education workshops
We welcome the opportunity to customize trainings to align with your goals, the developmental needs of your population or audience, and your organization’s existing frameworks or initiatives.
Explore Some of our Frequently Requested Topics:
All Play is Ok. Exploring the many ways play can look, sound, and develop across diverse neurotypes, with strategies to empower professionals and/or caregivers to meaningfully engage in play with children who may not develop according to neuronormative expectations.
From Protection to Connection. Understanding the sources of early childhood meltdowns and exploring strategies to support children through escalation and back toward regulation.
Beyond Words – Honoring Communication in Every Form. Recognizing and nurturing communication that extends beyond verbal speech, and helping professionals and caregivers expand and encourage diverse forms of connection.
Making Sense of Your Child’s Sensory World. Understanding sensory processing differences, embedding safe sensory exploration in daily routines, and identifying when sensory discomfort may contribute to dysregulation or distress.
From Guarded to Grounded – Helping Children Heal from Early Trauma. Exploring how early trauma shapes the developing nervous system and how caregivers can use safety, relationship, and attunement to help children move toward regulation and trust.
Custom & Tailored Trainings
Every audience is different. We regularly create customized workshops designed around a team’s specific goals, population, or context. Whether you’re looking for a one-hour talk, a full-day training, or a year-long collaboration, we can design something that fits your needs.
Rates & Accessibility
Our standard speaking rate is $800 per hour, which includes preparation and presentation time. Travel expenses will be discussed when relevant, and are typically inclusive of mileage reimbursement or ground transportation, hotel, and flights, where applicable.
We also believe in making professional learning accessible, and we recognize that organizations have a wide range of budgets. Each year, we offer a limited number of sliding scale or no-cost workshops to qualifying schools, nonprofits, and community groups. If your budget is limited, we still encourage you to reach out; we’re often able to make it work.
Request a Speaker
Ready to schedule a training or start the conversation? Please click the button below to complete a Speaker form. Once submitted, our team will follow up with you in 5-7 business days.
