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    • 14 Nov 2025
    • 9:00 AM
    • 16 Nov 2025
    • 5:00 PM
    • Minneapolis, MN
    Register

    This is the second session out three (the first one was in July, the last one will be in April, 2026).  All three of these sessions will be covering the PBSP theory and experiential training for PBSP techniques.  Those new to PBSP as well as advanced practitioners (and everyone in between) are welcome to attend.  Group size is limited to 12.  Continuing Education credits are available from the Minnesota Boards of Psychology and Social Work (16 hours).  Attendees from other state have to check with their boards about whether they accept these CE's.

    For questions, contact Jim Amundsen, PhD at jamundsen70@gmail.com.

    • 5 Feb 2026
    • 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    • San Diego, CA
    • 16
    Register

    Pre-training Structure Day

    The USPBSPA is pleased to offer an additional day of PBSP experience in San Diego, CA.

    This event is primarily designed for those training in PBSP and would like to receive their own personal structures. PBSP Trainer and Supervisor, Gus Kaufman, Ph.D. will be conducting a full day of structures. Space is limited - only 5 spaces available. 

    Date: February 5, 2026 from 9 am to 5 pm

    Location: A private home in San Diego

    Trainer:  Gus Kaufman, Ph. D.

    Cost: $175 to receive a personal structure & attend for the day or $50 to attend as an Accommodator/Observer 


    *Please note* registration for the February, 2026 training in San Diego requires a separate registration and payment. Click here to register for the San Diego training February 6-8, 2026.


    Please contact Maya Heffernan at Maya@Mayaheffernan.com if you have any questions. 

    Cancellations received 5 days or more prior to the training will receive a full refund, minus a $10 administrative fee. Cancellations made less than 5 days before the training will be eligible for a 50% refund minus a $10 administrative fee. In the event you cannot attend, you may transfer your registration to another participant with advance notice to the USPBSPA by emailing info@pbspamericaconnect.orgIn the unlikely event that USPBSPA must cancel or reschedule the training, all registration fees will be fully refunded.

    • 6 Feb 2026
    • 9:00 AM
    • 8 Feb 2026
    • 5:00 PM
    • San Diego, CA
    • 15
    Register

    The USPBSPA is pleased to offer the second session of Year 2 of our training program in San Diego, CA for psychotherapists, social workers, and mental health practitioners! Register soon, space is limited.

    Date: February 6-8, 2026 from 9 am to 5 pm

    Cost: $550 per 3-day training session 

    Location: A private home in San Diego

    Trainer for February session: Gus Kaufman, Ph. D.


    The USPBSPA is offering partial financial assistance for those wishing to train in PBSP.  You may be eligible to receive financial assistance for up to 50% of your tuition costs. Click here to read about and apply for financial assistance.


    Please contact Maya Heffernan at Maya@Mayaheffernan.com if you have any questions. 

    All Session Dates:

    Year 2 

    Year 3 

    Oct 24-26, 2025

    Oct 23-25, 2026

    Feb 6-8, 2026

    Feb 5-7, 2027

    May 1-3, 2026

    Apr 30 – May 2, 2027

    In addition to this 3-day training, Gus Kaufman will be offering a full day of Personal Structures for trainees at an additional cost on Thursday, February 5, 2026. This will be an optional, 1-day event the day before the training begins. Click here for more information and how to register. Note, this is a separate event from the 3-day training. Space for this is limited to 5 structure slots. 


    Cancellations received 5 days or more prior to the training will receive a full refund, minus a $10 administrative fee. Cancellations made less than 5 days before the training will be eligible for a 50% refund minus a $10 administrative fee. In the event you cannot attend, you may transfer your registration to another participant with advance notice to the USPBSPA by emailing info@pbspamericaconnect.orgIn the unlikely event that USPBSPA must cancel or reschedule the training, all registration fees will be fully refunded.

    • 14 Mar 2026
    • 9:00 AM
    • 15 Mar 2026
    • 5:00 PM
    • Cornerstone Therapy & Recovery Center, 1600 University Ave West, St Paul MN
    • 7
    Register

    Understanding the Fundamentals of a PBSP Structure: The Body's Story

    Presented by Curt Levang, Ph.D. L.P. PBSP trainer

    This two-day experiential training introduces participants to the foundations of PBSP (Pesso Boyden System Psychomotor) therapy through the body's symbolic language.  Based on the book, "The Body's Story," participants will explore the gateways that lead to understanding unmet developmental needs and how PBSP structures create corrective emotional experiences.  A major theme will be how the body remembers - and how to listen to its story.

    The training will include lecture, demonstrations, and group practice.

    By the end of this training, participants will:

    -Recognize the symbolic meaning of key body areas in PBSP

    -Practice usning witness and ideal figures to meet unmet needs

    -Understand the building blocks of a PBSP structure

    -Learn how to anchor antidotal moments for lasting reparative healing.

    For more information click on this link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/172azj3WnO2kQ2P1laS4evu8XYZtv3n9m/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=105920644439453722476&rtpof=true&sd=true

Past events

24 Oct 2025 PBSP Training Program in San Diego, CA
18 Oct 2025 Understanding the Fundamentals of a PBSP Structure: The Body's Story
11 Jul 2025 Minneapolis Modular 3 Day Training (number one)
2 May 2025 PBSP Training Program in San Diego, CA
16 Mar 2025 A PERSONAL GROWTH WORKSHOP FOR THERAPISTS
15 Mar 2025 American Academy of Psychotherapists Presentation by Gus Kaufman Ph.D
7 Feb 2025 PBSP Training in San Diego, CA
18 Jan 2025 Foundations of the PBSP method
15 Nov 2024 Workshop: Creating New Imaginal Narratives Promoting Justice and Safety Via Group
26 Oct 2024 PBSP Techniques 1
6 Sep 2024 PBSP Training in San Diego, CA
9 Jun 2024 COMBINING IMAGINAL AND RELATIONAL SKILL SETS IN PSYCHOTHERAPY - LIVE ONLINE VIA ZOOM
26 Apr 2024 Using PBSP for healing attachment wounds and trauma: an experiential workshop for therapists
8 Apr 2024 Dinner Reception -Sat. April 6 for PBSP National Conference
6 Apr 2024 2024 USA National PBSP Conference
1 Dec 2023 Denver Training
1 Oct 2023 Utilizing Imaginal and Relational Interventions in Working with Trauma
19 Jun 2023 Embodied memory reconsolidation: Intensive PBSP training
10 Jun 2023 Denver PBSP Training
17 May 2023 34th Annual International Boston Trauma Conference
3 Feb 2023 Foundations of PBSP Psychotherapy II
13 Nov 2022 Introduction to PBSP Psychotherapy
21 Oct 2022 Foundations of PBSP psychotherapy
20 Jun 2022 5 Day Intensive PBSP Training
11 Mar 2022 Using PBSP for healing attachment wounds and trauma: An experiential workshop for therapists
28 Jan 2022 West Coast PBSP Training, Module 2 - Postponed
17 Sep 2021 Training weekend - Module 1
2 Apr 2021 Monthly PBSP Skills Consultation Group
5 Dec 2020 Updating Your Knowledge and Skills in PBSP Psychotherapy: An Experiential and Didactic Training (via Zoom). With PBSP Trainers, Gus Kaufman, PhD, Matt Fried, PhD, and Robbin McInturff, MA, LPC, LMFT.
16 Nov 2020 State of Mind
24 Oct 2020 Three Year Training Program
15 Jun 2020 Memory Reconciliation in psychotherapy: PBSP Training
25 Apr 2020 <CANCELLED>PBSP: Creating new memories to transform the future. A dynamic therapeutic model for complex times.
14 Feb 2020 PBSP Training for Mental Health Professionals
31 Dec 2019 Three Year PBSP Training Program
9 Nov 2019 PBSP Structure / Teaching Group
11 Oct 2019 PBSP Training for mental health practitioners
26 Sep 2019 7th International PBSP Conference
10 Jun 2019 Embodied Memory Reconsolidation: PBSP Therapy Training
31 May 2019 PBSP Training for Psychotherapists and Mental Health Providers
17 May 2019 PBSP Training for Psychotherapists
27 Apr 2019 3rd Annual USPBSPA Conference - "Endlessly becoming: An experiential workshop for psychotherapists"
29 Mar 2019 Identifying & Treating trauma patterns using PBSP
8 Feb 2019 The Healing Power of Symbolic Memory: An Introduction to PBSP Theory & Practice
7 Feb 2019 PBSP Training for Psychotherapists and Mental Health Providers
25 Jan 2019 PBSP Training for psychotherapists
16 Nov 2018 Healing Attachment Wounds and Trauma: Experiential PBSP Training
26 Oct 2018 Ashevile Pesso Boyden System Psychomotor Training
4 Jun 2018 Five Day PBSP Training
5 May 2018 The USPBSPA Presents: The 2nd PBSP National Conference: Healing Trauma & Attachment Wounds With PBSP
11 Nov 2017 Making New Memories
29 Oct 2017 The Healing Power of Symbolic Memory: an introduction to Psychomotor Therapy (PBSP)
20 Oct 2017 PBSP Training, Minneapolis/St Paul, MN
16 Sep 2017 Experiential-Teaching Workshop on the Work of Albert Pesso (PBSP) and its Application to Ongoing Relational Therapy.

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