Neurobiology trainings build understanding and compassion for human experience

Ruby Jo is truly a master of her profession, but more importantly, she presents this workshop in a way that is easily digestible...I work with survivors of domestic violence, and I was so excited to take what I learned and utilize it with my survivors. The practices throughout the workshop were so helpful and really helped me prepare myself for using these new tools in the real world. This was my first workshop presented by Ruby Jo, and I cannot wait to attend another one. 
 
Liza Williams 
She/Her/Hers
Diversity and Equity Advocate
Alternative Horizons Corp.

 
What I appreciate most about this training is the degree of nuance and expertise that Ruby Jo brings to her teachings about the nervous system. Understanding the differences between Appeasement and Fawning//Placating, and the way that power dynamics influence how we respond to trauma, is essential when working with survivors. Getting to witness Ruby Jo demonstrate her unique, and highly effective skill set has increased my competency greatly and I am walking away with the knowledge and tools necessary to help people connect with their authentic yes’s and no’s, set boundaries, and restore their sense of self. I strongly recommend this training to anyone interested in healing from trauma because I have yet to find any modality more effective and life-changing than this one."
 
 Megan McCartney, LCSW


“Even after completing the foundational PTG certification, learning the nuances of appeasement and fawning (or placating) brought so much clarity to the grey area I feel with clients, especially for those who’ve struggled to feel their power in relationships. I was able to bring this new context and interventions into my practice that same week and saw some immediate movement not only in a few clients, but also in myself. It’s helping me improve my own boundaries while still holding love for clients’ journeys, yet without attachment. I know this is going to help sustain my own health in this work.”

Joel Berdie, LSW

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I attended the Beyond Fight/Flight/Freeze: The Neurobiology of Fawning and Appeasement training presented by Ruby Jo Walker in November 2024. I completed the training with new inspiration, new insights, and a changed approach to my work with trauma.  Her training clarified to me the importance of the therapist steering toward regulation and deactivation of the nervous system. In her training, Ruby Jo utilized clear and available language to explain applied polyvagal theory, as well as practical demonstrations to embody the practice. I highly recommend her as an expert somatic practitioner and an authentic, engaging teacher. 

Mariko Ketchin, LCSW