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Finding Solid Ground Consultation Group

Presented by Dr. Bethany Brand & Dr. Ruth Lanius

Continue building your expertise in the Finding Solid Ground (FSG) program through this advanced clinical consultation series led by the creators of the model, Dr. Bethany Brand and Dr. Ruth Lanius.

This four-session live Zoom consultation series is designed for clinicians who have completed foundational FSG training and are looking for additional guidance as they implement the program in clinical practice. Each 60-minute session will focus on common clinical questions, implementation challenges, and practical applications of the Finding Solid Ground model.

Prior to each consultation session, participants will have the opportunity to submit questions for consideration. Questions may include de-identified clinical cases, challenges encountered while using the FSG program, or broader questions about implementation. To make the best use of the group's time, presenters will review submissions in advance and select questions that reflect common themes and learning opportunities for the group. While not every submitted question can be addressed during the live sessions, the discussions are intended to provide practical guidance that will benefit all participants.

Enrollment is limited to 25 participants to support a focused learning experience.

Schedule

Live via Zoom

Time: Wednesdays, 12:00–1:00 PM Eastern / 11:00 AM–12:00 PM Central

Session Dates:

  • September 30
  • October 28
  • November 18
  • December 16

Who Should Attend

This consultation series is intended for clinicians who already have foundational knowledge of the Finding Solid Ground program. Participants should have either:

  • Completed the Finding Solid Ground Foundations Training, or
  • Be enrolled in the upcoming Finding Solid Ground 5-Day Intensive that Launches in Fall.


Because this is an intermediate consultation series, foundational knowledge of the Finding Solid Ground model is expected.

Continuing Education

Participants may earn 1 CE credit for each live consultation session, for a maximum of 4 CE credits across the series. CE credit is available only to participants who attend each session live. CE credit cannot be awarded for missed sessions or by viewing a recording, if available.

Consultation Series Includes

  • Four live 60-minute Zoom consultation sessions
  • Up to 4 APA continuing education (CE) credits (1 CE per live session)
  • Expert consultation from Dr. Bethany Brand and Dr. Ruth Lanius
  • Opportunity to submit questions before each session for consideration
  • Discussion of selected de-identified clinical cases and implementation challenges
  • Practical guidance for applying the Finding Solid Ground model in clinical practice
  • Limited enrollment of 25 participants


This consultation series offers a unique opportunity to learn directly from the developers of the Finding Solid Ground program as they address common clinical challenges, expand on key concepts, and provide practical guidance for implementing the model with greater confidence and effectiveness.

Take your application of FSG to the next level!

4 CE Credits Included - 1 per meeting

Consultation Leaders

Bethany Brand, Ph.D.

Dr. Brand is Emerita Psychology Professor at Towson University in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. She has over 30 years of experience in researching, assessing, and treating the impact of psychological trauma with a specialization in dissociation. Dr. Brand has been honored with the endowed Martha E. Mitten Professorship as well as teaching, research and clinical awards including the Outstanding Contribution to the Science of Trauma Psychology from the American Psychological Association. She is Associate Editor of the Journal of Trauma & Dissociation. Dr. Brand has served on national and international task forces that developed guidelines for the assessment and treatment of trauma-related disorders. She has published over 130 peer reviewed papers and three research-based books about assessing and treating dissociation, The Concise Guide to Assessing and Treating Trauma-Related Dissociation, Finding Solid Ground: Overcoming Obstacles in Trauma Treatment and The Finding Solid Ground Program Workbook. Dr. Brand is the Principal Investigator on the largest treatment outcome studies to date of dissociative disorders (the TOP DD studies). She has delivered hundreds of clinical and research presentations at national and international conferences. In addition to treating patients in her private practice, Dr. Brand serves as a forensic expert in trauma-related cases including state, federal and capital cases and an international Supreme Court case.

Ruth Lanius, M.D., Ph.D.

Dr. Lanius is a Psychiatry Professor and Harris-Woodman Chair at Western University of Canada, where she is the director of the Clinical Research Program for PTSD. Ruth has over 25 years of clinical and research experience with trauma-related disorders. She established the Traumatic Stress Service at London Health Sciences Center, a program that specializes in the treatment of psychological trauma. Ruth has received numerous research and teaching awards, including the Banting Award for Military Health Research. She has published over 200 research articles and book chapters focusing on brain adaptations to psychological trauma and novel adjunct treatments for PTSD. Ruth regularly lectures on the topic of psychological trauma both nationally and internationally. Ruth has co-authored four books: The Effects of Early Life Trauma on Health and Disease: The Hidden Epidemic, Healing the Traumatized Self: Consciousness, Neuroscience, Treatment, and Finding Solid Ground (textbook and workbook). Ruth is a passionate clinician scientist who endeavours to understand the first-person experience of traumatized individuals throughout treatment and how it relates to brain functioning.