This [Trauma-Informed FBA/BSP] is THE training that you will want to attend this school year! If you want to become a better professional, effectively teach the students who are considered the most challenging, and enjoy your work, enroll in this course. Although the information and suggested practices are based on brain science that can be found in other places, there is no substitute for the way Doris and Rick demonstrate the manner in which to approach students. The guided practice they provide allows one to use these skills the very next day. I continue to hear Doris and Rick in my head, allowing me to use their wording for responding to students that is natural and genuine. Doris and Rick have extensive experience with the students who are typically described as “difficult, challenging, hard, unteachable.” Their experience helps them to teach others in a powerful way, and their humor and kindness keeps the learning fun.
Rick & Doris Bowman (Bowman Consulting) have literally transformed the way we work with children. Rather than relying on consequences and punishments, we are consciously building lagging skills and neural pathways in every interaction we have with students and parents. With the support of the Bowmans, we’ve implemented multiple trauma-informed practices and are genuinely making a difference and seeing progress with our students with the greatest challenges. As someone with multiple levels of CPS training, I highly recommend any training or resources the Bowmans have to offer. You will not be disappointed!
Upcoming Speaking Events & Trainings
Truly Trauma-Informed? Effective Assessment & Design of Actionable Systems and Practices on the Journey to Becoming a Trauma-Informed School or Agency
4/19/24
7:30a – 3:00p PST
10:30a – 6:00p EST
This event is hosted by Eddyville Charter School and has VIRTUAL seats open to the public!
Virtual via ZOOM
OR LIVE in
Eddyville, OR
CAAEYC 2024 Annual Conference and Expo
4/19-21/24
Session: 4/20
Time: 8:00am
This event is hosted by California Association for the Education of Young Children
Pasadena, CA
Truly Trauma-Informed? Assessment & Design of Actionable Systems and Practices on the Journey to Becoming Trauma-informed
4/24 & 4/25/24
12:30 – 4:00pm PST Both Days
This event is hosted by Harbor Learning Center North of Orange County Dept of Education (OCDE) and is restricted to organization staff only.
Anaheim, CA
“Truly Trauma-Informed? Assessment & Design of Actionable Systems and Practices on the Journey to Becoming Trauma-Informed”
4/26/24
Session 2:00-3:15pm
This session is part of the Annual Mental Health Association of Orange County “Meeting of the Minds 2024 Conference” and has seats available to the public.
Anaheim, CA
Making Trauma-Informed Care Actionable: Powerful Mindset & Tools to Make Your Job Easier!
4/29/24
9:00a – 1:00p PST
This event is hosted by McKinley of Southern California and has VIRTUAL seats open to the public!
Virtual via ZOOM
Making Trauma-Informed Care Actionable: Powerful Mindset & Tools to Make Your Job Easier!
5/28/24
12:00p – 4:00p PST
This event is hosted by McKinley of Southern California and has VIRTUAL seats open to the public!
Virtual via ZOOM
Making Trauma-Informed Care Actionable: Powerful Mindset & Tools to Make Your Job Easier!
6/25/24
10:00a – 2:00p PST
This event is hosted by McKinley of Southern California and has VIRTUAL seats open to the public!
Virtual via ZOOM
Professional Development Sessions: “I’m a Teacher, NOT a Therapist! Decreasing Overwhelm & Empowering Educators”
7/26/24
Session Time TBA
This session is part of the Annual Opening Professional Development for Educators hosted by the Big Sandy Area Community Action Program of Paintsville Kentucky, and is restricted to staff of serving agencies only.
Paintsville, KY
Professional Development Sessions: “I’m a Teacher, NOT a Therapist” and “Truly Trauma-Informed?
8/1/24
Session Time TBA
This session is part of the Annual Opening Professional Development for Educators hosted by the Mental Health & Recovery Board of Union County, Ohio, and is restricted to staff of serving agencies only.
Marysville, OH
Professional Development Sessions: “Truly Trauma-Informed? Assessment & Design of Actionable Systems and Practices for Becoming a Trauma-Informed School”
8/5 & 8/6/24
Session Times TBA
This session is part of the Annual Opening Professional Development for Educators hosted by Fullerton School District in Orange County, CA and is restricted to staff of FSD only.
Fullerton, CA
Rethinking Challenging Behavior: Collaborative Problem Solving Level 1 Intensive (®MGH, Think:Kids)
8/19 – 21/24
8:00a – 3:30p PST daily
This event is hosted by Bowman Consulting Group in partnership with Cambia/Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield and is open In-Person in Portland, OR to the General Public, and VIRTUAL to participants from the PNW (Southern WA, Northern Willamette Valley of OR) and any members of agencies or organizations in any location who have previous training relationship with Bowman Consulting Group!
Portland, Oregon AND VIRTUAL to those indicated in description
Truly Trauma-Informed? Assessment & Design of Actionable Systems and Practices on the Journey to Becoming Trauma-informed
8/23/24
8:00 – 4:00pm PST
This event is hosted by Greater Albany Public Schools and has both In-Person and Virtual Seats Open to the Public.
Virtual & Albany, OR
Rethinking Challenging Behavior: Collaborative Problem Solving Level 1 Essential Foundations (®MGH, Think:Kids)
8/28 – 8/30/24
8:00a – 3:30p PST daily
This event is hosted by Tempe Union High School District in partnership with Bowman Consulting Group and has limited seats open to the public!
Tempe, AZ – School District Location TBD
Rethinking Challenging Behavior: Collaborative Problem Solving Level 1 Essential Foundations (®MGH, Think:Kids)
9/10 – 9/12/24
8:00a – 3:30p PST daily
This event is hosted by Tempe Union High School District in partnership with Bowman Consulting Group and has limited seats open to the public!
Tempe, AZ – School District Location TBD
Revolutionary Resilience & Self-Regulation for Educators and Providers & Youth They Serve: Optimal Personal Wellness & Performance for Educators & Providers Serving Youth With Impacts of Trauma, Neurodiversity, Attachment Issues or Chronic Challenging Behavior
9/16 & 9/18/24
9:00a – 12:30p both days
This event is hosted by the Oregon Child & Family Center for Excellence and has in-person seats open to the public!
Virtual
Truly Trauma-Informed? Effective Assessment & Design of Actionable Systems and Practices on the Journey to Becoming a Trauma-Informed School or Agency
9/27/24
8:00a – 3:30p PST
10:00a – 5:30 CST
10:00a – 6:30p EST
This event is hosted by Baker School District and has limited IN-PERSON and VIRTUAL seats open to the public!
Port Allegany, PA
Statewide Inservice PD Day – Two Sessions:
“What About That Kid Who’s Always Dysreguated? They Get Triggered No Matter What We Do!”
“Truly Trauma-Informed? Effective Assessment & Design of Actionable Systems and Practices”
10/11/24
8:00a – 3:30p PST
This event is hosted by InterMountain ESD (IMESD) and is restricted to staff of member districts only.
Pendleton, OR
Truly Trauma-Informed? Effective Assessment & Design of Actionable Systems and Practices on the Journey to Becoming a Trauma-Informed School or Agency
10/14/24
10:00a – 6:30p EST
This event is hosted by Port Allegany School District (Pennsylvania) and is restricted to organization staff only.
Virtual via ZOOM
OR LIVE in
Baker City, OR
“I’m a Teacher, NOT a Therapist! Decreasing Overwhelm & Empowering Educators in Serving Students with Impacts of Trauma, Neurodivergence, or Other Causes of Chronic Challenging Behavior”
10/24/24
8:30a – 4:00p CST
6:30a – 2:00 PST
9:30a – 5:00p EST
This event is hosted by ESC6 and has limited VIRTUAL seats open to the public!
Virtual via ZOOM
Truly Trauma-Informed? Effective Assessment & Design of Actionable Systems and Practices on the Journey to Becoming a Trauma-Informed School or Agency
10/25/24
8:00a – 3:30p CST
6:00a – 1:30 PST
9:00a – 4:30p EST
This event is hosted by West Central Illinois Special Education Cooperative and has limited IN-PERSON and VIRTUAL seats open to the public!
Virtual via ZOOM
OR LIVE in
Macomb, Illinois
ATN & BCG Troubleshooting Session: Teachers Troubleshooting Trauma-Based Behaviors – Bring Your Toughest Cases!
11/4/24
4;00p – 6:00p PST
5:00p – 7:00p MST
6:00p – 8:00p CST
7:00p – 9:00p EST
This event is co-hosted by the Attachment & Trauma Network (ATN) and has limited VIRTUAL seats open to the public!
Virtual via ZOOM
Innovative Schools Summit Conference Session: “What About That Student Who’s Always Dysregulated? They Get Triggered No Matter What We Do!”
11/8/24
11:15a – 12:15p CST
This event is hosted by the Innovative Schools Summit by Accutrain and has limited IN-PERSON seats open to the public!
LIVE in Chicago, Illinois
Your FBA is a Fantasy: Creating Trauma-Informed, Brain-Based, Skill-Focused, Neuro-affirming FBA’s & Behavior Support Plans That Improve Emotional, Behavioral & Academic Performance, and Build Resilience for Children With Impacts of Trauma, Neurodivergence and Other Causes of Chronic Challenging Behavior!
11/15/24
8:30a – 3:30p CST
9:30 – 4:30 EST
6:30 – 1:30 PST
This event is hosted by Resilience Impact – Trauma-Informed Schools Institute and has VIRTUAL seats open to the public.
Virtual Training
Rethinking Challenging Behavior: Collaborative Problem Solving Level 1 Essential Foundations (®MGH, Think:Kids)
12/2 – 12/3/24
8:30a – 4:00p PST daily
This event is hosted by Linn-Benton Lincoln ESD in partnership with Bowman Consulting Group and has seats open to VIRTUAL participants from the PNW (Southern WA, Northern Willamette Valley of OR from Corvallis/Albany area and North) and any members of agencies or organizations in any location who have previous training relationship with Bowman Consulting Group!
In-Person in Corvallis, OR for LBLESD LTCT Staff
Virtual for Non-Agency Attendees via Zoom
Effective Intervention for Challenging Behavior: Relational Neuroscience of Trauma-Responsive Practices / Collaborative Problem Solving Overview®MGH
1/15/2025
6:00 – 8:00p PST
This event is hosted by Hope International University in Fullerton, CA, and has limited seats open to the public.
Fullerton, CA
Truly Trauma-Informed? Effective Assessment & Design of Actionable Systems and Practices on the Journey to Becoming a Trauma-Informed School or Agency
1/16/2025
8:00a – 3:30p PST
This event is hosted by Sunburst Youth Challenge Academy and is restricted to in-agency participants only.
Los Alamitos, CA
Truly Trauma-Informed? Effective Assessment & Design of Actionable Systems and Practices on the Journey to Becoming a Trauma-Informed School or Agency
1/20/2025
7:30a – 3:30p CST
This event is hosted by Waseca Public Schools and has limited seats open to the public, both IN-PERSON and VIRTUAL.
Waseca, MN &
Virtual via Zoom
Your FBA is a Fantasy: Creating Trauma-Informed, Brain-Based, Skill-Focused, Neuro-affirming FBA’s & Behavior Support Plans That Improve Emotional, Behavioral & Academic Performance, and Build Resilience for Children With Impacts of Trauma, Neurodivergence and Other Causes of Chronic Challenging Behavior!
1/27/25
8:00a – 3:30p CST
9:00 – 4:30 EST
6:00 – 1:30 PST
This event is hosted by ESSDACK and Bowman Consulting Group and has In-Person and VIRTUAL seats open to the public.
Wichita Kansas or
Virtual via Zoom
A Trust-Based Approach to Optimizing Growth & Resilience: Applied Relational Neuroscience for Building Skills & Supporting Post-Traumatic Growth & Resilience in Youth Ages 16 – 25
2/26/2025
11:00a – 3:00p CST
This event is hosted by Northeast Wisconsin Technical College and has limited VIRTUAL seats open to the public.
Virtual via Zoom
Your FBA is a Fantasy: Creating Trauma-Informed, Brain-Based, Skill-Focused, Neuro-affirming FBA’s & Behavior Support Plans That Improve Emotional, Behavioral & Academic Performance, and Build Resilience for Children With Impacts of Trauma, Neurodivergence and Other Causes of Chronic Challenging Behavior!
2/27/25
8:00a – 3:30p CST
9:00 – 4:30 EST
6:00 – 1:30 PST
This event is hosted by Region 6 Education Service Center (ESC6) in Huntsville, TX and has VIRTUAL seats open to the public.
Virtual Training
I know I have thanked you both so many times, but for real…thank you for everything! Every single time I listen to you and have the opportunity to learn from you, the fire inside of me reignites. I have found such a passion and desire to find each of these kids, whether on my caseload or not, and help them in our school… This is all because of the work you’ve done with us and the collaboration we have had together. I hope you understand how much the two of you have changed my perspective of teaching and my approach to each child individually. Working with you has been such a joy and a true privilege. Seriously, THANK YOU!
Recent Speaking Events & Trainings
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Previous Trainings / Presentations in 2023:
Previous Trainings / Presentations in 2022:
I was able to use the CPS model the very next day in my classroom, and it has been life-changing for me and for the students that I have used it with!
The most well-run, well-presented, and most valuable training I’ve been to in 27 years in education! Thank you for your passion and commitment to both children and staff!
It was amazing! …it was the first time I ever attended a workshop and WANTED a fourth day!
Previous Trainings / Presentations in 2021:
Amazing presenters! Depth of knowledge surpassed my expectations!
The passion of the presenters was OUTSTANDING! Clearly it matters to them that transformation occur, not merely improvement.
Most valuable to me was the depth that Rick & Doris went into about the CPS process – WHY it works and HOW to make it work!
Previous Trainings / Presentations in 2020:
Previous Trainings / Presentations in 2019:
The Bowmans have partnered with our school to bring transformation to the approach we use to help the children with the most serious behavior challenges in the county. They have provided countless hours of time to assist us in developing new ways to reach our students that are based in empathy and compassion. We used to be reactive to the behaviors that occurred and now we are working to get upstream and solve the problems that are getting in the way of the student being able to meet the necessary expectations in order to be successful in school and in their life. Not only are their trainings informative, practical and inspiring, but their hearts and the experience they bring are their greatest asset. We will be forever grateful for the impact they have had on our staff and students!