The initial selection process begins with a one to two page essay as to why you are interested in training with Dr. Post, the population you currently serve, how the training may compliment your existing work, what personal life experiences have you had that make you a better therapist, and the accessibility you might have to families during your training period to assist you in completing your intensive training requirements. Along with this send a copy of your CV and license.

This training requires participation in six different intensives with demonstration of an advanced level of knowledge of the Stress Model and the Intensive process by the fifth and sixth intensive. After completion of the sixth intensive you will do a test intensive in which you would guide the family alone with the supervision of Dr. Post. After completion you will receive a personally written reference from Dr. Post, and a certificate.

Due to time constraints, training space is limited.

• Training is experience-dependent.
• Training period involves active participation in six Family-Centered Intensives (F.C.I.).
• Test Intensive at conclusion of training requirements.
• This experience is broken into three distinct levels:

Level I: Intensive 1-2 (Basic)

Therapist begins initial training stage. Participation during the F.C.I. is required. At this level the therapist will observe the dynamics of the lead therapist during interaction with the participating family and will be required to take observation notes throughout. During the course of the F.C.I. training breaks will occur at which time questions will be discussed. At the conclusion of each day, time will be set aside to discuss and analyze the dynamics within each family. In addition the trainee will begin to receive instruction in the dynamics underlying F.C.R.T. including the importance of F.C.R.P.

Level II: Intensive 3-4 (Intermediate)

Therapist proceeds into active therapeutic interaction and engagement with the family. Therapist is expected to demonstrate an intermediate knowledge of the dynamics at work during the F.C.I. and actively engage the lead therapist in discourse during the training breaks. At the conclusion of each day the therapist will lead a discussion on the importance of F.C.R.P. and develop a prescription for the parents to follow within the home.

Level III: Intensive 5-6 (Advanced)

Therapist proceeds in leading therapeutic intervention and engagement with the family in support of the lead therapist. Therapist is expected to demonstrate an advanced level of knowledge of the dynamics at work during the F.C.I. and actively lead discourse during the training breaks. At the conclusion of each day the therapist will lead the discussion with the family and provide prescriptions for in-home intervention based off of the principles of F.C.R.P. The advanced therapist should be capable of providing a thorough understanding of the principles of F.C.R.T. and should be active in expressing this understanding during the training process.

Test Intensive:

At the conclusion of completing all training levels, therapist will be required to conduct one test intensive from beginning to end. In this manner, Dr. Post will serve solely as an assistant to the lead therapist. Following the conclusion of this intensive a discussion of areas needing increased attention and focus will ensue. At this time Dr. Post will make the final recommendation as to the trainees ability to effectively and successfully lead a family through the intensive process utilizing The Stress Model theory and Family-Centered principles.

Therapist in training is expected to provide families for treatment and training process (You will be provided assistance in this process). It will be the responsibility and expectation of the therapist to maintain follow-up with the family and review family progress during bi-weekly phone supervision sessions. 

Following completion of the F.C.R.T. Training program the therapist will receive a certificate and original letter verifying an advanced level of knowledge and application of the principles of Family-Centered Regulatory Therapy.

An approximate training period will be between six months and one year.

Training in F.C.R.T., F.C.R.P., and F.C.I. does not constitute an expert knowledge of all areas concerning child development and related psychopathology. The Stress Model, F.C.R.T., F.C.R.P., and F.C.I. are Trademarks of B. Bryan Post, PhD, LCSW, and may not be used without the written consent of the author.