We welcome feedback and invite you to submit your comments below. Please note that due to the sheer volume of communications received, we are unable to provide individual referrals, course recommendations, or personal guidance. You can explore all available content on our Resources page; and if you’re looking for information on a specific topic, you are encouraged to search the Blog, where you can find a wealth of information on Resilience Informed Therapy and other related topics. Additionally, please review the FAQs below before submitting a request, as emails which are addressed within the FAQs may not receive a response.
Developed by Dr. Arielle Schwartz, Resilience Informed Therapy is a strength-based model of care that centers mind-body techniques to guide recovery and facilitate post-traumatic growth for individuals recovering from trauma, PTSD, and complex PTSD.
Widely recognized and applied by therapeutic practitioners around the world, this integrative approach involves research-based techniques including:
Scholarship availability depends on the specific course, as each course is managed by a different host. The host’s contact information can be found on each course listing—please contact them directly for information about scholarships and any additional course details.
For all pre-recorded webinars that she hosts directly, Dr. Schwartz offers a BIPOC scholarship, using a “Pay From the Heart” donation model, in which you pay what is comfortable and accessible to you.
To access these webinars:
Send an email to Info@DrArielleSchwartz.com specifying which webinar(s) you would like access to, and the links will be emailed in return.
Dr. Schwartz’s private practice is closed; she is not accepting new clients and does not maintain a waitlist. Dr. Schwartz is unable to provide any individual consultation or personalized recommendations.
We invite you to explore our comprehensive list of trauma-informed care practitioners, all of whom come highly recommended. If there are no therapists listed for your location, we encourage you to search our recommended directories at the bottom of the referral list for local therapists.
While each practitioner on our referral list brings their own unique approach, many of the same trauma-informed techniques are used among these practices. Additionally, many are currently in consultation or have completed training with Dr. Schwartz.
For a more in-depth understanding of each practitioner’s unique approach and practice, we encourage you to visit their individual websites or reach out to them directly.
The short answer is no—anyone can benefit from Resilience Informed Therapy and from the resources provided at the Center. Whether you have a clear history of trauma, are uncertain about whether you’ve experienced trauma, or haven’t identified any traumatic events in your life, you can benefit from the practice of building resilience.
Being human involves inevitable exposure to stress, and research suggests that most of us will be exposed to at least one traumatic event in our lifetimes. Stress and trauma can lead to imbalances in the physiology of the autonomic nervous system; and if left unaddressed, this can cause mental and physical health problems, like anxiety, fatigue, depression, migraines, digestive imbalances, or joint inflammation.
By building resilience, you can enhance your capacity to handle challenges with composure, as well as recover swiftly in order to maintain a balanced nervous system and both prevent and recover from symptoms like these.
Whether your goal is to heal from a traumatic event, find the root of unidentified pain, or build resilience to everyday stress, the resources at the Center can support your wellbeing.
Resilience Informed Therapy is not inherently better or worse than another. There are many effective therapeutic approaches available, and in fact, Resilience Informed Therapy itself is an integrative treatment involving multiple distinct therapies like EMDR, somatic therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. The effectiveness of a therapy model depends on the individual’s unique needs, preferences, and goals for growth and recovery.
We encourage you to discuss therapy options with your current provider or to reach out to a practitioner with an open practice. An open conversation about your preferences, experiences, and healing goals can help guide you toward a supportive therapeutic partnership and the most effective therapeutic approach for your individual needs.
No, you do not have to be a practitioner to attend trainings. Trainings and courses are open to anyone seeking to understand and experience healing through trauma-informed care. While the material can benefit individuals of all backgrounds and experience levels, some courses are specifically designed for practitioners, while others focus more on personal healing.
Although very few trainings are exclusive, we encourage you to contact the host directly with specific questions about the course content and its alignment with your needs. The host’s contact information can be found on the individual course listing.
Dr. Schwartz welcomes opportunities to engage and teach in diverse formats, though she maintains a busy schedule and therefore can accept only select invitations. To learn more and submit an inquiry about Dr. Schwartz’s availability for teaching programs, speaking events, or publishing opportunities, please visit her website: https://drarielleschwartz.com/
The therapeutic relationship can take various forms, and finding the right therapist looks different for everyone. We encourage you to explore our referral list, where you can learn more about each practitioner and schedule a consultation with any who resonate with you.
While we cannot provide individualized referrals for specific needs, our referral list comprises highly recommended practitioners, each bringing a unique approach to trauma-informed care. If there are no therapists listed for your location, you can also find our recommended therapist directories at the bottom of the referral list.
Insurance coverage and payment arrangements vary from one practitioner to the next. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, visit the individual practitioner’s website or reach out to them directly.
Currently, we do not have any job or internship opportunities available at the Center.
If you are exploring a career in trauma-informed care or are looking to expand your practice, we encourage you to visit our resources page where you can find a variety of webinars, courses, and events for professionals seeking to better understand and more effectively treat trauma.
Dr. Schwartz does not currently offer private or in-person therapeutic yoga classes. If you are interested in working with another instructor, you are encouraged to reach out to the following practitioners, each of whom is highly recommended by Dr. Schwartz:
We also welcome you to join Dr. Schwartz for her live or pre-recorded yoga classes—all of which are designed to support participants in making the practice their own. Visit our Yoga page to sign up for a donation-based Vagus Nerve Yoga class or to explore Dr. Schwartz’s free yoga videos, available through her YouTube Channel.
Every course listed on the Center’s website is managed by a different host, so for any additional information regarding pricing, registration, or other course-specific details, please reach out to the host directly. The host’s contact information can be found on the individual course listing.
If you’re having technical difficulties with one of Dr. Schwartz’s webinars, please provide specific details by completing the form on the webinar page, and we will be in touch with you to resolve the issue.
All content on our website is compiled from practitioners affiliated with the Center. Due to a high volume of requests, we are unable to consider additional content submissions at this time.
