At Groundwork, we believe that learning to do trauma work well starts with cultivating the ground within ourselves.
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Our courses and consultations blend clinical depth with embodied practice — helping you develop the clarity, steadiness, and skill to hold complex human experience with confidence and care.
Created by Melanie Reese, LMFT, CCTP, a trauma therapist and educator with over 15 years of experience, Groundwork Trauma Education offers continuing education and mentorship that bridges science and soul.
Our approach is rooted in presence, ethical practice, and real-world application, the kind of learning that changes how you think, feel, and work.
Please confirm with your licensing board about CE eligibility.
What We Offer
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Continuing Education (CE) Trainings
Live and on-demand trauma-focused workshops designed for licensed clinicians and healing professionals.
Each course integrates evidence-based modalities with experiential learning, emphasizing embodiment, ethics, and sustainable practice.
Consultation & Mentorship
Personalized guidance for therapists wanting to deepen clinical confidence, integrate trauma modalities, or expand their work into intensives, supervision, or teaching.
Custom Workshops & Speaking
Collaborations with clinics, universities, and organizations seeking trauma-informed education tailored to their teams or programs.Â
Upcoming Live Trainings
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 On-Demand Workshops
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Digital Resources
Everything you need in one place. Browse all of our digital resources to support your practice and your growth.
Trauma Work Asks Us to Be Both Technically Skilled and Deeply Human
Our Mindset
Our teaching model invites learners to show up as whole people — not just clinicians. This is learning that meets you where you are.
- Engage with the nervous system — not just the intellect
- Integrate clinical precision with embodied presence
- Explore personal regulation as a foundation for ethical practice
- Learn in community, not isolation — no hierarchy, just connection
You Don't Need Another Training That Overwhelms You
The Invitation
You need one that helps you feel steady in what you already know — and ready for what comes next.
Join us in building the foundations for embodied trauma work.
Groundwork Trauma Education has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7927. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Groundwork Trauma Education is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
Please confirm with your licensing board about CE eligibility.
Get in touch
Have a question about a workshop, course, or CE credits? We're here to help.
Policies, Attendance, and CE Requirements
Your registration includes agreement to Groundwork Trauma Education’s policies related to attendance, cancellations, refunds, and continuing education. To receive CE credit, full participation is required. For on-demand trainings, this includes completing all course materials, quizzes, and evaluations.
We encourage you to review our full Policies Page for important details before registering.
