Become certified in NVR for Brain-based Disabilities!
The Applied Training Program on Nonviolent Resistance for Brain-Based Disabilities is a four-day hybrid training designed for allied mental health professionals working with children, youth, and families experiencing complex developmental and behavioural challenges.
This program provides an adapted model of Nonviolent Resistance (NVR) that explicitly integrates neurodevelopmental science, trauma-informed care, and systemic practice. It is designed for clinical contexts in which standard behavioural or parenting approaches are insufficient or ineffective.
What This Training Includes
This is a four-day applied training program combining live instruction and self-paced learning:
- 9 hours of live online training (April 29, 30, and May 1)
- Three consecutive morningsÂ
- Three hours per morning
- Delivered live by Dr. Maude Champagne
- 9 hours of asynchronous online learning (Available on April 10)Â
- Pre-recorded modules
- Completed at the participant’s own pace
- Hosted on a secure training platform
- 6-month follow-up group consultation with Dr Maude Champagne
- Two date options offered
- Case-based clinical discussions
- Integration of learning into real-world practice
- Certification upon completion
Participants who complete all components of the program will receive a:
Certificate in Applied Nonviolent Resistance for Brain-Based Disabilities
Graduates will also be invited to continue their learning through a Community of Practice in Canada, supporting ongoing clinical reflection, peer consultation, and professional development.
Who This Training Is For
This program supports mental health workers in using Nonviolent Resistance to work with families facing severe and persistent behavioural challenges. The focus is on helping professionals guide parents through strategies that improve safety, reduce reactivity, and rebuild parental well-being and resilience when families feel exhausted by interventions that have not worked.
This training is intended for allied mental health and social service professionals, including:
- Mental health therapists
- Social workers
- Psychologists
- FASD workers
- Counsellors and clinicians working with brain-based disabilities
Participants should already be working with individuals or families impacted by complex developmental, behavioural, or relational challenges.
Early bird promo
$1100
Enroll early and save with our Early Bird offer until March 31, 2026. After the deadline, the course returns to the regular price of $1,200.
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Maude Champagne, RSW, MSW, PhD
This course is given by Maude Champagne, a clinician, researcher, and trainer with extensive experience supporting families affected by brain-based disabilities, trauma, and high-risk or aggressive behaviours. Her work integrates neuroscience, clinical practice, and lived experience, with a strong emphasis on applied and ethical intervention.
