Every process in this course helps me in my marriage, my life, and my work.
- Daniel Scrafford
2021 PACT Level 1 Module 1 Online Training
Join a growing global community of couple therapists who have experienced the power of PACT.
In PACT Level 1 Module 1, you’ll learn about the three PACT domains and the fundamentals of the PACT interviewing process.
Based on a unique integration of the latest research in neuroscience, attachment theory, and the biology of human arousal, you’ll discover PACT’s dynamic, practical, and effective mind-body approach to couple therapy.
Plus, you will enjoy working with your couples more, because you’ll know the methodology is solidly grounded in science and research. And, you’ll gain the confidence to work more deeply and get creative in the therapy room.
2021 Level 1 Module 1 Registration
$395 USD
Level 1 Prerequisites
The training is intended for licensed and pre-licensed marriage and family therapists, professional counselors, social workers, psychologists, and psychiatrists.
To qualify for attendance in the PACT training, a pre-licensed clinician must (a) be in the final year of graduate school, (b) actively see clients as a supervisee and/or intern, and (c) have a supervisor’s approval to attend the training.
Level 1 training is offered in English only.
When you successfully complete Level 1 Module 1 training, you will be able to proceed to Level 1 Module 2 training once it is available.
"This remains the most impactful training I’ve had in my career. I had worried that the course would not translate well to online learning but it was exceptionally effective."
PACT Level 1 Online student in Los Angeles, CA
"This was such a powerful and useful training. I honestly feel like I am a better therapist because of it; with couples, sure, but also with individuals. "
PACT Level 1 Online student in Los Angeles, Ca
Want to learn more? Check out our free Intro to PACT webinar.
In this free 90-minute webinar, you’ll learn:
- The three domains that inform PACT – arousal regulation, attachment theory, and developmental neuroscience – and how they all intersect.
- Why and how the PACT therapist takes a stand for secure-functioning relationships and what we mean by secure functioning.
- A useful model of attachment types – islands, anchors, and waves – and how these types relate to each other.
- Tools for assessment in your first session with couples.
CE Information
New York Social Workers: PACT Institute SW CPE is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #0104.
New York Social Workers & Mental Health Practitioners: PACT Institute, LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0114.
Psychologists: The PACT Institute is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists.The PACT Institute maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
After completing Level 1 Online Training, you will be able to:
- Distinguish between the three PACT domains.
- Identify the parts of the brain central to social-emotional functioning.
- Identify visual and auditory recognitions for hypo arousal.
- Identify visual and auditory recognitions for hyper arousal.
- Apply the principles and demonstrate the skills of arousal regulation assessment.
- Describe the significance of attachment to couple therapy.
- Apply the principles and demonstrate the skills of attachment assessment.
- Describe the secure/insecure continuum.
- Distinguish between top-down and bottom-up interventions.
- Illustrate and distinguish the three different attachment styles.
- Explain and apply the principles and demonstrate the skills for attachment intervention.
- Explain and apply the principles and demonstrate the skills for arousal regulation intervention.
- Explain and apply the principles and demonstrate the skills for the basic PACT interviewing process.
- Describe and illustrate the elements of the therapeutic frame.
- Explain and practice the principles of therapist self-regulation.
- Demonstrate the use of video equipment in couples work.