Dear Friends and Colleagues in the PTI Community, We at PTI wish to add our voice to the many who are speaking out against the tragic murders of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor and the countless unnamed others who have suffered and died as a result of...
What has changed in the past 2 months? How have you adapted? What have you learned about yourself in this time of world crisis? What will be better because of the global pandemic? At Personal Transformation Institute (PTI) we have faced the challenge of adapting...
Written by Deborah Kennard, PTI Founder The Personal Transformation Institute is excited to announce a new EMDRIA approved S.A.F.E. EMDR 6-day basic training with a focus on working with children, teens and families. We have a team of talented trainers and training...
Deborah Kennard, MS, PTI Founder We are called the Personal Transformation Institute for a reason. We offer an invitation for Personal Transformation for all who seek it. Notice we say all who seek it and not all who need it. This includes: Training Participants...
It was our 9th or 10th session. They all blurred together. It almost felt like de ja vu. We weren’t getting anywhere. The client was not experiencing any movement and was getting frustrated. I was getting...
Written by Deborah Kennard, Founder of Personal Transformation Institute. The concept of resourcing causes much confusion in the therapy world. There are resources like “grounding” and the “container exercise” that many view as techniques to be performed on the...
By Deb Kennard, Founder of Personal Transformation Institute Have you tried relaxation techniques? Maybe you have used a variety of podcasts, guided meditations, or other resources to help you relax after a long, tension-filled day. Those exercises may have...
By Deborah Kennard, MS, PTI Founder When you hear the word “memory” what comes to mind? Maybe it’s something positive, like a fond memory from your childhood. Or maybe the word “memory” activates for you a string of unpleasant life events. Either way, the word itself...
I am forever changed by the brilliance of love, manifesting as a tiny baby boy named Bennett. On Saturday, November 10, 2018 I met a brilliant shining star at 7:36 p.m. Bennett was born and before I saw his face I knew his light. I’ve known him forever in my...
“Whether you’re patient or not, time will pass, life will continue to move forward. Choosing patience simply makes the journey less nerve-racking.” Franco Colomba Alice Stricklin, LMFT is a PTI Trainer. She lives near Nashville, TN. One of the greatest gifts we can...
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