Holding the Work That Holds
Trauma-Informed, Psychodrama-Based Experiential Tools for Group & Individual Work
March 5-8, 2026

There’s a reason so many people are craving spaces where they can gather, connect, and do real healing work right now.

Groups are happening everywhere — and that’s a beautiful thing. People are craving spaces where they can gather, feel less alone, and do meaningful work in community. And holding that kind of space well takes more than intention. It takes a container: presence, protection, and group process that can support what emerges.

This training is designed to help you build that container — and to give you structured experiential tools you can bring into individual work, so insight becomes integration and change can actually land.

Come to all four days, or create your own mix to accommodate your schedule and interests. See below for agenda. Note that this is professional training designed for people in the helping professions such as mental health therapists, psychologists, and similar.

Part I: Building the Container — Presence, Protection, and Group Process

Thursday, March 5, 3:30 PM - 7 PM

Friday, March 6, 9 AM - 5:30 PM

This portion of the training focuses on what it takes to lead trauma-informed experiential groups with safety, structure, and skilled facilitation.

We’ll explore group dynamics, readiness, and the foundations of psychodrama group work through an experiential lens — so you’re not just learning concepts, you’re practicing them.

Part I Learning Objectives (10 CE Hours)

Participants will be able to:

  1. Describe the six principles of trauma-informed care.

  2. Apply one sociometric tool to assess group dynamics and readiness.

  3. Describe the three phases of a psychodrama group and how they align with phases of trauma treatment.

Part II: Movement Inside the Container — Structures for Clarity and Change

Saturday, March 7, 9 AM - 5:30 PM

Sunday, March 8, 9 AM - 1 PM

This portion of the training focuses on structured psychodrama-based tools you can use in individual therapy sessions.

You’ll learn how to create movement when a client feels overwhelmed, stuck, unsure what they need, or unable to answer the question: “What do you want to work on today?”

We’ll focus on practical, repeatable structures that help clients gain insight — and then integrate that insight in a way that supports real life change.

Part II Learning Objectives (10 CE Hours)


Participants will be able to:

  1. Describe how doubling and role reversal support insight in individual therapy.

  2. Demonstrate the use of objects or images to support integration after insight or catharsis.

  3. Apply at least one trauma-informed principle to a resourcing intervention.

Training Options

You can register for either half as a standalone training, or join us for the full four-day experience.

  • Option 1: Full Training (4 Days)

    • $550 / 20 CE hours

  • Option 2: Only Part I (Thu–Fri)

    • Building the Container —
      Presence, Protection, and Group Process

    • $295 / 10 CE hours

  • Option 3: Only Part II (Sat–Sun)

    • Movement Inside the Container —
      Structures for Clarity and Change

    • $295 / 10 CE hours

Payment is due at registration.

Payment plans and other support are available. Reach out if cost is your only barrier.

Student Rate

  • Full Training (student): $330

  • Part I (student): $177

  • Part II (student): $177

Location:

Hearten House, Salt Lake City.

In-person training only.

Who This Training Is For

This training is open to mental health clinicians at any level, including graduate students.

It may also be appropriate for other helping professionals. If you’re not sure whether this training is the right fit for your role, please email training@heartenhouse.com before registering.

Questions are welcome — you can also reach us anytime at training@heartenhouse.com.

What to Wear + What to Bring

This is an experiential training — no “therapist uniform” required. We encourage you to wear comfortable clothes you can move in.

Suggested items:

  • A journal or notebook (analog note-taking encouraged)

  • A water bottle (we’ll have snacks available)

  • Anything that helps you feel settled and supported

And if you forget something, you’re not alone — we’ll have extras available to borrow.

About Your Facilitator

Aimee Hadfield, LCSW, CP, PAT, is a licensed clinical social worker in Utah, Montana, and New Mexico, supervisor, trainer, and consultant. Aimee has been named Best Psychotherapist and Best Experiential Therapist in Utah.

Aimee is a board-certified practitioner (CP) of psychodrama, sociometry, and group psychotherapy, one of only three practicing in the state of Utah. She’s recognized nationally as a leader in the trauma-informed use of those methods, and serves in leadership roles in related national organizations. She teaches therapists from around the country (and the world) how to use these methods to achieve better, faster, lasting healing with their participants.

She’s the founder of Hearten House and the creator of the CO-CREATE framework.

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Note: while personal growth can be a secondary result of Hearten House trainings, the primary purpose of this event is professional training. If you’re seeking personal growth primarily, contact us to discuss one of our unique personal growth and therapeutic offerings.