Beyond Survival Strategies: An Introduction to NARM with Live Demonstration (January)

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Webinar
Started Jan 16 at 12:00 PM EST

When clients are stuck in survival strategies that limit connection, NARM offers a path forward. This workshop teaches the theory behind this innovative trauma model, then demonstrates it live. See how NARM helps clients shift from surviving to thriving.

Event Description

Complex trauma often leaves clients stuck in survival strategies that once protected them but now limit their capacity for authentic connection and integrated living. The NeuroAffective Relational Model (NARM) offers a revolutionary approach to healing that focuses on supporting clients' capacity for connection rather than processing past trauma content.

This comprehensive workshop combines didactic learning with live demonstration to give you both theoretical understanding and practical application of NARM principles. You'll begin with foundational concepts and core principles of the model, then witness these principles in action through a live demonstration session. This blend of education and experiential learning allows you to understand the model's framework and see its effectiveness in real-time.

NARM is particularly powerful when working with LGBTQ+ individuals and those in non-traditional relationships, as it addresses the complex intersections of identity, belonging, and authenticity without pathologizing clients' adaptive strategies. You'll learn how this approach honors clients' resilience while gently supporting their nervous system's capacity for regulation and connection.

Learn NARM Theory + See It in Action

This unique workshop combines comprehensive didactic teaching with live demonstration, giving you both foundational knowledge and real-time application of NARM principles. Perfect for therapists who want to understand the model before investing in extensive training.

Workshop Structure

Part 1: Didactic Learning (~45 minutes)

Introduction to NARM theory, principles, and clinical applications

Part 2: Live Demonstration (~30 minutes)

Watch Josh facilitate an example NARM session with Serena, demonstrating core principles in action

Part 3: Interactive Q&A (~15 minutes)

Ask questions about the theory, demonstration, and practical applications for your practice

Please note: due to the sensitive nature of the discussion, this session will not be recorded.

What you'll learn:

Learn the foundational principles and theory underlying NARM
Understand how NARM differs from other trauma treatment modalities
Explore the five core themes and adaptive survival strategies addressed in NARM
Observe NARM's approach to working with survival strategies and adaptive patterns
Witness how the model integrates nervous system awareness with relational healing
See practical applications of NARM with identity development and shame work
Learn to recognize when clients might benefit from a NARM approach
Gain insight into working with disconnection patterns and self-neglect
Experience the model's non-pathologizing, curiosity-based stance
Explore specific applications for LGBTQ+ and non-monogamous populations

Audience

This course is designed for:

Mental health and physical health professionals, healers, and helpers who work with complex trauma including:

psychotherapists, clinicians, psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, peer specialists, recovery support specialists, housing specialists, nurses, nurse practitioners, wellness support workers, coaches, holistic practitioners
Students in mental health, trauma, and/or gender, sexuality and relationship diversity studies

Meet Your Instructor

Josh Davis, MS, LMHC

Relational Therapist & NARM Practitioner

I’m Josh, a relational therapist and NARM practitioner working primarily with LGBTQ+ folks and people in non-traditional relationships. I specialize in complex trauma, shame, and identity development. My work focuses on helping clients shift out of long-held survival strategies and into more integrated, authentic ways of being — especially in how they relate to themselves and others. I work with individuals and partnerships who often feel stuck in patterns of self-neglect, disconnection, or unresolved family dynamics. My approach is deeply relational, non-pathologizing, and rooted in curiosity and compassion.

Why should you join?

Comprehensive Learning

Didactic instruction covering NARM theory, principles, and clinical applications before witnessing them in practice.

See NARM in Action

Move beyond theoretical understanding to witness the model's practical application with complex trauma and identity work.

Interpersonal Neurobiology

Observe how NARM integrates nervous system awareness with relational healing in real-time.

Informed Decision Making

Determine if NARM training is right for you before investing in comprehensive certification programs.

Small Group Learning

Intimate setting allows for personalized questions and deeper understanding of the approach.

What You'll Get

1.5 hour live webinar
Live demonstration of the model
Engaging discussion with community of professionals and advocates during the course
A reference and resource list to aid ongoing learning and exploration on the course topics
1.5 CEUs available on request (for Florida licensed mental health professionals)

Please note: due to the sensitive nature of the demonstration, this session will not be recorded.

Continuing Education (CEUs)

This course provides 1.5 CEUs for licensed mental health professionals in the state of Florida. Participants must provide license number and complete course evaluation for credit.

Pricing Structure

Standard Rate

$45 for a 2 hour live webinar. 2 optional CEs available for Florida licensed mental health professionals (LMHC, LMFT, LCSW). If you are unable to afford the standard rate due to hardship, please reach out to hello@serenayeager.com for scholarship options.

Frequently asked questions

When does the training start and finish?

This is a 1.5 hour live webinar scheduled for 9/12/2025 12-1:30pm EST

Will I have access to the recording?

This session will not be recorded.

What if I am unhappy with the course, content, or platform?

We love hearing your feedback on what we can do to improve our efforts to provide gender, sexuality, and relationship diversity studies to helping professionals! Shoot us an email at hello@serenayeager.com and let us know your thoughts. If you disagree with any of the perspectives shown in this course - that's great! We encourage differing perspectives, so feel free to leave a comment in the course - so long as your comments remain respectful and you speak from your own point of view.