Are you a mental health professional looking to expand your trauma-informed care toolkit? We are excited to announce the upcoming Progressive Counting Training, an innovative and evidence-based approach to resolving trauma and loss. This live online, interactive training is scheduled from October 2025 through March 2026, offering mental health counselors and therapists a chance to learn from experienced trainers and gain practical tools they can immediately apply to their practice. We are excited to announce that our very own Laura Ott, LCSW, PMH-C, will be one of the assisting trainers for this course!
Before we go into more details, make sure you
Download This Brochure which gives all the details you need to know about this upcoming training and how to register!
What Is Progressive Counting?
Progressive Counting (PC) is a psychotherapy technique designed to help clients resolve trauma and loss memories through a unique process of reconsolidating memories. This highly effective method guides clients to imagine a movie of their distressing memory while the therapist counts progressively. Over time, clients have been found to experience reduced distress until the memory no longer triggers negative emotions.
PC is:
- Is considered easier to learn compared to other trauma-focused therapies.
- Effective and efficient for clients of all ages, from children to adults.
- Cost-effective for both clients and therapists, and supported by research as an evidence-based practice.
Learn more about the method and its applications
on our website.
Key Details of the Training
Dates: October 22, 2025 – March 19, 2026
Format: Live Online via Zoom
Trainers:
Nicole Wolasz, LCSW-R
Nicole is a seasoned Progressive Counting trainer with over 25 years of experience working alongside Dr. Ricky Greenwald, the developer of PC.
Annie J. Monaco, LCSW-R, RPT
Annie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, as well as a Registered Play Therapist. She is a faculty member of the Trauma Institute and Child Trauma Institute and specializes in EMDR, attachment, and dissociation.
Laura Ott, LCSW, PMH-C
Laura is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in perinatal mental health, Progressive Counting, and EMDR.
Lori Chiarmonte, LCSW
Lori is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and is a Clinical Supervisor at an outpatient mental health clinic in Buffalo, NY. She holds certifications in both Progressive Counting and EMDR.
Continuing Education Credits: All modules must be attended to receive 30 CE credits (12 EMDRIA CE credits for EMDR-trained therapists).
Modules include foundational concepts like attachment theory, dissociation, and the Flash Technique, along with hands-on learning through case formulation and real-world applications of Progressive Counting.
Why Should Therapists Attend This Training?
- Expand Your Skills: Progressive Counting equips therapists with an effective, easy-to-learn trauma resolution method that complements other therapeutic approaches like EMDR.
- Work Toward Certification: Completion of this course counts toward PC certification, with low-cost consultation groups available afterward.
- Expert Instruction: Learn from Nicole Wolasz, who brings decades of experience in trauma-informed care and training.
Make sure to check out some of the testimonials on our
Training page to see the impact this training has on Attendees!
Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for mental health professionals (or advanced graduate students) with an active therapy caseload. It is ideal for therapists working with clients who are a variety of ages, both in individual or group settings.
How to Register
Early Bird Registration: $850 if paid by September 1, 2025
Standard Registration: $899 after September 1, 2025
Special Rate for EMDR Therapists trained through the Trauma Institute: $575
The final registration deadline is
September 20, 2025. Materials, including a textbook and binder with scripted interventions, will be mailed to participants ahead of the training.
Complete This Form to reserve your spot today!
Learn More
You can learn more about Progressive Counting and this training right on the
Trauma Institute Website! Also make sure that you
Download Our Training Brochure for all of the details for this upcoming training. Space is limited, so make sure to register ASAP! We look forward to seeing you there!
