USPBSPA upcoming events

Foundations of PBSP #3, in Minneapolis, MN (24 Apr 2026)

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT

This is the third module of training in the foundations PBSP psychotherapy, which includes the experiential practice of witnessing, identifying "voices," making reversals, putting out placeholders and bookmarks. This training is open to anyone who has had some training in PBSP (not suitable for people completely new to PBSP). Numbers are limited.

For questions contact PBSP Trainer Jim Amundsen, PhD, LP at jamundsen70@gmail.com.

May 1-3, 2026--PBSP Training Program in San Diego, CA (1 May 2026)

Fri, 01 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT

The USPBSPA is pleased to offer the third session of Year 2 of our training program in San Diego, CA for psychotherapists, social workers, and mental health practitioners! Register soon, space is limited.

Date: May 1-3, 2026 from 9 am to 5 pm

Cost: $550 per 3-day training session

Location: A private home in San Diego

Trainers for May session: Curt Levang, Ph.D, PBSP Trainer

The USPBSPA is offering partial financial assistance for those wishing to train in PBSP. You may be eligible to receive financial assistance for up to 50% of your tuition costs. Click here to read about and apply for financial assistance.

Please contact Maya Heffernan at Maya@Mayaheffernan.com if you have any questions.

All Session Dates:

Year 2	Year 3
Oct 24-26, 2025	Oct 23-25, 2026
Feb 6-8, 2026	Feb 5-7, 2027
May 1-3, 2026	Apr 30 – May 2, 2027

Cancelation Policy: Cancelations received 5 days or more prior to the training will receive a full refund, minus a $10 administrative fee. Cancelations made less than 5 days before the training will be eligible for a 50% refund minus a $10 administrative fee. In the event you cannot attend, you may transfer your registration to another participant with advance notice to the USPBSPA by emailing info@pbspamericaconnect.org. In the unlikely event that USPBSPA must cancel or reschedule the training, all registration fees will be fully refunded.

37th Annual Boston International Trauma Conference (27 May 2026)

Wed, 27 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Gus Kaufman, Linda Thai and Mariah Rooney will be leading a 4 hour workshop, Using Pesso Boyden System Psychomotor Therapy to heal attachment wounds and trauma. Click on the link below for more information.

https://traumaresearchfoundation.org/lp/37th-annual-boston-trauma-conference/#

Five Day PBSP training retreat (8 Jun 2026)

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT

This 5 day intensive PBSP training with PBSP Trainer and USPBSPA President Jim Amundsen, PhD, is taking place on the unique and beautiful shores of Lake Superior in northern Minnesota. This event will not be suited for complete beginners in the PBSP method (some prior training in PBSP is encouraged). The number of participants is limited to 10. The north shore of Lake Superior is a very popular tourist area with relatively expensive housing that goes fast. The session will be meeting in a resort called the Lutsen Sea Villas. To save money, you can contact Jim directly (jamundsen70@gmail.com) who will help organize people who want to share a condo (the Sea Villas are a collection of condos: see Odysseyresorts.com). A one bedroom condo, which can easily sleep 4 people, goes for $250 per night.