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
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
AASR End Seclusion Live Series: Your FBA is a Fantasy! Making Trauma-Informed, Neuro-Affirming Practices Actionable and Aligning our FBAs and BSPs accordingly
1/30/25
3:00p EST
2:00p CST
1:00p MST
12:00p PST
This event is hosted by Guy Stephens at the Alliance Against Seclusion & Restraint and is broadcast Live on Facebook, YouTube and LinkedIn
Creating Trauma Sensitive Schools 2025 – Conference Session:“What About That Kid Who’s Always Dysreguated? They Get Triggered No Matter What We Do!”
2/17/2025
11:30a – 12:45p EST
This event is hosted by the Attachment and Trauma Network and registration is open to the public.
Atlanta, GA
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
Rethinking Challenging Behavior: Collaborative Problem Solving Level 1 Essential Foundations (®MGH, Think:Kids)
4/2 – 4/3/25
9:00a – 5:00p PST both days
This event is hosted by Adapt Oregon in partnership with Bowman Consulting Group and has seats open to VIRTUAL participants from the PNW (Southern WA, Northern Willamette Valley of OR from Roseburg 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 Roseburg, OR
Virtual for Non-Agency Attendees via Zoom
Rethinking Challenging Behavior: Collaborative Problem Solving Level 1 Essential Foundations (®MGH, Think:Kids)
6/23 – 6/24/25
8:000a – 4:00p PST both days
This event is hosted by Harney 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 Salem 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 Burns, OR
Virtual via Zoom
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
6/26/24
8:30a – 4:30p PST
This event is hosted by the Oregon Child & Family Center for Excellence and has in-person seats open to the public!
In-Person Portland Location TBD
or Virtual via Zoom
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 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!