Minding the Heart

“Minding the Heart” is a 6-month course which meets weekly over zoom and focuses on the core skills needed to work experientially in therapy. This course is a deep-dive into theory and technique, and integrates from AEDP, IFS, and Coherence Therapy. The foundational goal is to learn to work in a way that facilitates deep transformation through memory reconsolidation (or what Bruce Ecker called “Therapeutic Reconsolidation”). As Ecker is my main mentor, his theories and techniques serve as the backdrop for what we will be learning in the group. (BTW, if you are wanting a deeper dive into coherence therapy specifically, please email me about that. I co-lead a group with Bruce, but it does require some working understanding of the model. Usually people transition into it after completing Minding the Heart, but if you know you only want CT training, just reach out).

I do offer CEU’s (as accredited by APA) for the Monday meetings. This covers all psychologists, but masters folks will need to check with their state as to whether APA-accredited CEU’s are honored. (I also have all licenses in TX covered). Should be over 23 hours total (depending on attendance).

THE NEXT GROUP WILL START FALL OF 2026 (likely second week in October).

Included in the group are the following:

1.25 hour (1hr.&15min) “large group” meeting

Each week we will meet as a large group so that I can give the core lecture for that week. (There is the option to sign up to ONLY come to this group (for $50/week). Or if even that isn’t workable, you might chose to simply receive the recordings (for $30/week).

1 hour “small group” meeting

In order to have more time together, we will also be meeting each week in smaller groups (perhaps around 20 members or so). During this time we can focus on questions and case consults, while also creating chances to break out into dyads to practice together. We will also watch videos of clinical work (of mine, and others). During this group everyone will be asked to have their videos on so we can all connect.

15-30 minutes of video content to watch before meetings

Because I want our time together ‘live’ to be as valuable as possible, each week I’ll be sending out some training content (usually one of my youtube videos, but occasionally a video I’ve recorded that isn’t published). That way we can use our time together to expand upon that content (rather than re-tell it). That way we can cover more ground!

Here are the details:

DATES: October 2026 – April 2027

COST:

FULL TRAINING: $100/week covers both weekly meetings (large and small)

HALF TRAINING: By way of ‘sliding scale’, there is the $50/week “large group only” option, if time and finances don’t permit attending both weekly groups.

“PERSONAL GROWTH” OPTION: I even provide a $30/week ‘recordings only’ option, where my main hour-long lecture will land in your inbox each week. Yes, content is aimed at training therapists, but many have told me that they’ve found it useful to their healing journey to learn more about the mind and healing process. (Therapists are welcome to this option as well).

TIMES:

—Mondays from 11:00am-12:15pm CST for Large Group (recordings available if you miss).

—1 hr. “small group” meeting later in week

Testimonials :

Cate G., Austin, TX

Most modalities teach therapists how to make one recipe. Tori teaches us how to cook. She has the incredible ability to take concepts spanning across a number of different modalities and break them down in accessible ways. Tori has helped me understand the mind and its processes more holistically.

Tony V, Brighton UK

Tori’s course is an authoritative and in-depth elaboration of the best of psychotherapy. She is a deep and sensitive thinker whose depth of understanding enables her to disseminate and communicate complex ideas with simplicity and elegance. Working with Tori has turbo charged my therapy practice and I cannot recommend her highly enough!

Rebecca S, Austin, TX.

Tori is such an amazing teacher, she is so skilled at communicating complex information and ideas in such simple, impactful ways. I highly recommend this course. I gained so much from it in such foundational ways. I know there is a lot to choose from out there but this one is absolutely worth your time and investment.

Cathy S. Austin, Texas .

There is no one else I admire as much in this field of work as Tori. Tori has a real gift. It’s not only Tori’s incredible knowledge base but her approach, delivery, and ability to deeply explore and teach a variety of therapeutic topics and ideas in meaningful ways. Although her understanding of complex topics is quite advanced, she has a knack for communicating these ideas in memorable and easy to understand ways. So much of what I’ve learned and use with my own clients comes from Tori’s mentorship and trainings. I feel lucky to be able to learn and benefit from her experience. It’s been a delight.

Karen K. Austin, Texas

Dr. Olds not only has extensive clinical experience and in-depth knowledge of psychology from her research, study and practice but she is exceptional at artfully synthesizing and presenting complex information in an easy-to-understand, relatable manner. My clinical and personal growth, as the result of training and on-going consultation with Dr. Olds, has been and continues to be transformational.

Blair B. Oak Park, Illinois

Tori Olds is truly a master teacher who clearly and using nuanced clinical examples, differentiate between and integrates theory and practices of experiential psychotherapy. Super smart, knowledgeable and organized, she teaches with heart and compassion, precision and openness, to help students understand and integrate learnings and applications. I was so stimulated by “Becoming a Master Therapist” that I signed up for her 6 month weekly training group. Whether you are relatively new to the profession or an experienced practitioner, learning from Tori is invaluable.

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