PACT Masterclass
A three-day, in-person masterclass with PACT developer Stan Tatkin for high-level PACT therapists
Who is the PACT Masterclass for?
High-level PACT clinicians (Level 2 alumni and above) who are committed to improving their skills and strengthening their work with couples.
What will you do in the PACT Masterclass?
You’ll join Stan and a small group of PACT colleagues to watch videos of Stan at work with his real clients.
You’ll do frame analysis, hear Stan explain what he was thinking at key points and why he did what he did, and workshop what he could have done differently.
Stan will choose videos based on how interesting or dramatic the cases are and on the richness of learning opportunities with the couples. You’ll watch videos not only of initial sessions but of sessions with difficult couples who have been coming to therapy for a year or more. Later sessions tend to be richer learning experiences.
You’ll also role-play the cases you watch and workshop how situations might have played out differently. While you will have opportunities to role play, there is no expectation or requirement to participate.
In addition, when you register for the PACT Masterclass, we’ll be asking if you’d like Stan to address a specific skill, technique, strategy, or situation in the class. Stan will customize the class based on everyone’s goals and the teaching videos available. What you’d like to learn is important. This will be a Masterclass customized for you!
Why should you attend the PACT Masterclass with Stan?
If you have always wanted to see Stan work with real clients, this truly unique opportunity gets you the in-person all-access pass to learn directly from Stan and enrich your own work with couples.
Enjoy mentorship from Stan and camaraderie with a small group of dedicated PACT therapists.
"Stan's passion, knowledge, and commitment to his approach is exemplary."
"I appreciate Stan's wisdom and his humanness. It's clear how much ongoing work goes into this model. I also appreciate being part of a community of people who I find to be really lovely."
"I got so much out of seeing Stan practice, especially the intake video. It was nice to see almost an entire session, especially the improvisation-within-the-overall-form nature of PACT in action with real couples. It was a very different experience than the trainings."
"I was grateful for the selection of videos to see how the same core principles and assessment techniques are applied to move the couple along with a variety of issues and levels of functioning. I would definitely come back next year and every time this is offered."
"I so enjoyed connecting with other PACT therapists! I know I will keep in touch with some of the therapists I met, thank you!"
"I loved that the presentation method matched the spirit of PACT, improvisational. It helps to see how to be responsive to needs and questions but still in line with higher principles. Stan is one of my favorite teachers because he focuses on making the message clearer with each iteration."
"I loved the learning and love Stan's knowledge and openness to being challenged."
When is the PACT Masterclass?
Friday, August 22, 4pm – 7pm Pacific
Saturday, August 23, 9am – 5pm Pacific, plus an optional dinner - just for fun!
Sunday, August 24, 8am – 4pm Pacific
The dinner on Saturday will be an opportunity to meet new colleagues or chat with folks you may have only met over Zoom! Spend time with Stan, Tracey, and new PACT friends … get to know each other, network, laugh, and compare notes.
What is the cost of PACT Masterclass?
Where is the PACT Masterclass?
You’ll meet in Calabasas, California. Calabasas is about 40 minutes north of Los Angeles. You have a choice of two major airports nearby: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR).
You must attend the Masterclass in person. We will not offer it online, and we will not record the class. In addition, to maintain client confidentiality, participants will not be allowed to record any portion of the PACT Masterclass.
A note about client confidentiality
Dr. Stan Tatkin obtains written permission from clients to show videos to students for educational purposes. All participants will be required to sign a confidentiality agreement before registering for the PACT Masterclass.
A note about health and safety
We want to ensure the Masterclass is an educational, enjoyable, and safe experience for everyone. If you are not feeling well in advance of the class, please take necessary precautions. If you have cold or flu symptoms, please do not attend the Masterclass.
PACT Masterclass Scholarships
As part of our commitment to increase access to PACT, we are happy to announce that we have created a new scholarship for the 2025 PACT Masterclass. Limited scholarships are available. Learn more about the Masterclass scholarship.Â
Can’t make it to this Masterclass but want first dibs on the next one?
Other questions?
Please reach out to us at [email protected].