Description

Mastering Nonverbals for Clinicians

Unlock the Power of Nonverbal Communication

What your clients don’t say often reveals more than their words ever could. Transform your therapeutic effectiveness by mastering the subtle art of reading body language, facial expressions, tone, and microexpressions that speak volumes in every session.

Course Details

📅 Date: July 29, 2025
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
💻 Format: Virtual Live Webinar
🎓 CE Credits: 4 Credits (Ethics for Social Work, General for CMHC)
💰 Investment: $45

Why This Changes Your Practice

As a clinician, you already know that therapeutic breakthroughs happen in the spaces between words. This engaging 4-hour course gives you the practical skills to decode those silent messages and respond with precision, building deeper connections and achieving better client outcomes.

Immediate Benefits You’ll Experience:

• Stronger Therapeutic Connections – Build instant rapport and trust through nonverbal awareness
• Enhanced Clinical Insight – Spot emotional truths your clients can’t verbalize yet
• More Effective Interventions – Time your responses perfectly using nonverbal cues
• Reduced Miscommunication – Navigate incongruence between words and emotions skillfully
• Increased Session Confidence – Feel equipped to handle any nonverbal situation

What You’ll Master

The Science Behind Silent Communication

• How body language, tone, and facial expressions reveal deeper emotions
• Neurobiological basis of nonverbal expression and trauma responses
• Cultural and ethical considerations in diverse therapeutic settings

Practical Clinical Skills

• Detecting Incongruence – Spot when words don’t match emotions and navigate these moments effectively
• Enhanced Therapeutic Presence – Use your own nonverbal communication to build safety and trust
• Microexpression Reading – Catch fleeting emotional signals that reveal true feelings
• Hands-On Practice – Strengthen your nonverbal awareness through interactive exercises

Real-World Applications

• Trauma-informed nonverbal communication techniques
• Virtual/telehealth nonverbal interpretation strategies
• Conflict de-escalation through body language awareness
• Case scenario practice with immediate feedback

Learning Objectives

By course completion, you’ll be able to:

• Identify key nonverbal communication components and their therapeutic impact
• Analyze cultural and ethical considerations in diverse clinical settings
• Apply nonverbal techniques to improve rapport and enhance relationships
• Evaluate nonverbal communication’s role in trauma-informed and virtual practice
• Interpret and respond appropriately to nonverbal cues in real-world scenarios

Who Should Attend

✅ Therapists & Counselors seeking deeper client connection skills
✅ Social Workers working in diverse community settings
✅ Psychologists wanting to enhance assessment abilities
✅ Clinical Practitioners ready to unlock unspoken client communication
✅ TAny Client-Facing Provider including coaches, medical providers, mentors, and more

Meet Your Expert Instructor: Joseph Gleed, LCSW, CCTP

Joseph brings unparalleled expertise in nonverbal communication from both clinical and real-world perspectives. As a seasoned therapist specializing in trauma treatment, he’s worked with trauma survivors, veterans, law enforcement, and diverse populations requiring nuanced communication skills.

His unique background as an anti-human trafficking undercover operator provides extraordinary insight into reading nonverbal cues under pressure—skills he now teaches to enhance therapeutic effectiveness. Joseph integrates evidence-based approaches including Trauma-Focused ACT, EMDR, and somatic therapies in his practice.

Course Completion & CE Information

CE Credits: 4 Credits (Ethics for Social Work, General for CMHC)
Requirements: Attend entire course and complete evaluation
Certificates: Emailed within 10 business days
Approvals: Utah Social Work Association and UMHCA approved
Refund Policy: Available with 48 hours notice