
Beginning your journey as a therapist can feel both exciting and overwhelming. This training is designed to help new therapists build a solid foundation by developing essential clinical skills, boosting confidence, and gaining clarity on how to navigate the early stages of their career. Through practical guidance, self-reflection, and real-world strategies, participants will learn how to establish effective therapeutic relationships, manage common challenges, and set themselves up for long-term success. Whether you’re fresh out of graduate school or stepping into your first role, this course will equip you to launch your therapy career with confidence and purpose.
1. Identify key skills and strategies needed for successful early career therapy practice
2. Demonstrate techniques to build strong therapeutic rapport with clients
3. Recognize common challenges new therapists face and develop practical solutions
4. Develop a personalized plan to enhance confidence and clinical effectiveness
5. Apply self-care and professional boundaries to maintain wellbeing and prevent burnout
6. Clarify ethical considerations and professional responsibilities in early therapy practice
Cristina Reynolds is a trauma-informed clinician and trainer who has been in private practice at the CCFAM since 2018. Her clinical work focuses on adolescents, parents, and adults, with a particular emphasis on trauma, life transitions, and strengthening the therapeutic relationship. Her background includes work in both university and school-based settings, where she has expertise in supporting college students and children in navigating crisis, adjustment to life changes, and developmental challenges.
CCFAM Training has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7105. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CCFAM Training is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
This training is non-refundable, unless cancelled by training provider. Event will be cancelled if fewer than 6 participants.