Groundwork is built on a single belief — that the quality of the work we do with clients begins with the foundation we build within ourselves and our practice. Â
Embodied wisdom is when we move from "Knowing" to "Being". It's the therapist who doesn't just know the theory — they feel the shift in the room before the client names it. Who trusts what they notice, stays present with what's hard, and works from a place of genuine attunement rather than a protocol. This is the kind of clinician we all set out to become.
Groundwork exists to help you get there.Â
Created by Melanie Reese, LMFT, CCTP, a trauma therapist and educator with over 15 years of experience, Groundwork Trauma Education offers continuing education, CE trainings, and clinical consultation for therapists and healing professionals ready to go beyond the surface — building the skills, presence, and neurobiological understanding to do trauma-focused work with depth, precision, and care.
What We Offer
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.
Where Clinical Learning Meets Embodied Wisdom
Our MindsetÂ
Groundwork's teaching model is built on the belief that becoming a truly skilled clinician requires more than accumulating knowledge — it requires embodying it.
This is learning that moves out of the intellect and into practice. Here, you are invited to show up as a whole person, not just a clinician.
- Build clinical skill alongside embodied presence — not one instead of the other
- Understand the nervous system from the inside, not just the textbook
- Develop personal regulation as a foundation for ethical, sustainable practice
- Learn in community, not isolation — no hierarchy, just genuine connection
This Is Where It BeginsÂ
The Invitation
The most powerful thing you can bring into the room with a client isn't a technique. It's you — grounded, present, and clear.
This is an invitation to go deeper — not just in your clinical skills, but in the way you practice them. To build the kind of foundation that makes the work feel steady, sustainable, and genuinely your own.
Everyone is welcome here.Â
We honor the full range of human experience, including differences in ethnicity, gender, ability, spirituality, politics, and life circumstance.
Our work is to serve clients, practitioners, and the broader mental health community through teaching, support, and a deep commitment to healing. We show up with respect for you and for each other.
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Have a question about a workshop, course, or CE credits? We're here to help.
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.
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.
