What You’ll Learn:
✔️ The Science Behind Nonverbal Cues – How body language, tone, and facial expressions
reveal deeper emotions.
✔️ Enhancing Therapeutic Presence – Build rapport, trust, and safety in sessions.
✔️ Detecting Incongruence – Spot when words don’t match emotions and how to navigate
these moments effectively.
✔️ Practical Exercises – Hands-on activities to strengthen your nonverbal awareness and
response skills.
Who Should Attend?
✅ Therapists, Counselors, Social Workers, Psychologists
✅ Anyone in Clinical Practice Wanting to Deepen Client Understanding
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📧 Email: info@renovawc.com
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Cost: $45 – 3 CE Credits (Utah Social Work)
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Connection
About the Instructor – Joseph Gleed, LCSW
Joseph Gleed, LCSW, is a seasoned clinician and educator with extensive experience in trauma treatment, psychotherapy, and nonverbal communication. He has worked with trauma survivors, women’s groups, veterans, law enforcement, and individuals facing PTSD and chronic pain.
Joseph integrates evidence-based approaches such as Trauma-Focused ACT, EMDR, and somatic therapies to enhance clinical effectiveness. His background as an anti-human trafficking undercover operator gives him a unique, real-world perspective on mastering nonverbal cues for therapeutic impact.
Course Completion & CE Information (3 Ethics CE Credits)
✅ Course Requirements: Utah social workers must attend the entire course and complete an evaluation to earn CE credit. Certificates of completion will be emailed within 10 business days of course completion.
✅ CE Approval: This course is approved by the Utah Social Work Association.
✅ Refund Policy: Cancellations with 48 hours’ notice are eligible for a refund.
Course Objectives
Mastering Nonverbal Communication for Clinicians is designed to equip social workers with the skills to interpret and apply nonverbal communication techniques to enhance client interactions, build trust, and improve therapeutic outcomes.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify key components of nonverbal communication and their impact on client relationships.
- Analyze cultural and ethical considerations related to nonverbal cues in diverse social work settings.
- Apply nonverbal communication techniques to build rapport, de-escalate conflicts, and strengthen therapeutic relationships.
- Evaluate the role of nonverbal communication in trauma-informed practice and virtual/telehealth interactions.
- Demonstrate the ability to interpret and respond appropriately to nonverbal cues in real-world case scenarios.
Event Schedule: Mastering Nonverbal Communication for Clinicians
🕗 8:00 AM – 8:10 AM | Welcome & Introduction (10 min)
- Overview of learning objectives
- Explanation of CE requirements
- Importance of nonverbal communication in social work
🕗 8:10 AM – 9:00 AM | Foundations of Nonverbal Communication (50 min)
- Defining nonverbal communication & its role in social work
- Key types: facial expressions, gestures, posture, tone of voice
- Cultural considerations & ethical implications
- Case studies & group discussion
🛑 9:00 AM – 9:05 AM | Break (5 min)
🕗 9:05 AM – 9:55 AM | Practical Applications in Social Work (50 min)
- Interpreting nonverbal cues in client interactions
- Using nonverbal techniques to de-escalate tense situations
- Role-playing exercises for active listening and empathy
- Ethical considerations when responding to nonverbal cues
🛑 9:55 AM – 10:05 AM | Break (10 min)
🕗 10:05 AM – 10:55 AM | Advanced Techniques & Case Applications (50 min)
- Trauma-informed nonverbal communication strategies
- Nonverbal communication in virtual/telehealth settings
- Small-group case analysis and discussion
- Q&A session
🕗 10:55 AM – 11:15 AM | Summary, Assessment & Evaluations (20 min)
- Key takeaways & real-world applications
- CE post-test & course evaluations
🔹 For accommodations, please contact Renova Wellness at the email provided.
