What is the Applied Strategy Theory Course?

This course is designed to build on the knowledge and skills learned in Thrive Premier Courses 1 and 2 and Thrive Premier Training Tracks 1 and 2. The first two courses and training tracks increase joy, capacity and maturity, and teach recovery skills from the “Big 6” negative emotions. Course 3 teaches strategic solutions to the five levels of pain by reviewing the brain’s five-level pain processing pathway, how processing can become stuck, and how to intervene strategically when the brain is in a state of complex desynchronized emotions.

Who Is This Course For?

This course is for three primary audiences:
  • Professionals seeking continuing education units (CEUs): This course is a valuable resource for those in the mental and behavioral health fields, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, MFTs, and counselors. It is also for educators and other professionals looking to expand their knowledge and earn CEU credits.
  • Individuals interested in personal growth and development: Anyone who wants to better understand the brain science behind topics like joy, peace, emotional regulation, and maturity will find this course beneficial. It offers a solid theoretical foundation for personal growth and understanding the principles taught in THRIVE training.
  • Anyone preparing to attend Track 3 of Thrive Premier Training: This course is the required prep work for the in-person training and is designed for those who have completed the first two years of training and are ready to learn strategic solutions for complex relational issues.

Course Objectives

This course prepares participants with the basic theory needed to attend Thrive Premier Training Track 3, the in-person “lab” component designed to complement this theory education on Shared Identity. To learn more, visit https://thrivetoday.org/premier-training/.

Upon completion of this course, participants will better understand the following, regardless of whether or not they choose to complete the in-person training:

  • How to identify the different types of pain at each of the five levels of the brain processing pathway.
  • How to identify signs of attachment pain.
  • The causes of triggers, including implicit memories that amplify current negative emotions.
  • Strategic interventions when the brain is stuck in complex emotions (is desynchronized).

Note: The Thrive Premier Theory Course 3 makes references to the in-person Thrive training designed to complement this course. These references can be disregarded by anyone not planning to attend the in-person training.

Course Topics

This course covers a wide range of topics central to building a resilient identity and returning to joy, including:

  • Brain synchronization and the five-level pain processing pathway.
  • Desynchronization and trauma.
  • Identifying signs of attachment pain.
  • Explicit and implicit memory.
  • Triggers and the verbal logical explainer (VLE).
  • The formation of 2-way and 3-bonds.

What's Included

The course provides a rich learning experience with the following components:

  • 32 Lessons and 7.5 hours of video content by Dr. Jim Wilder, including some video content from Chris Coursey.

  • Discussion questions, quizzes, articles, videos, and practical exercises.

  • Instructive reading material (required).

Course Curriculum

    1. A Short Welcome from Chris Coursey

      FREE PREVIEW

    2. Before We Begin...

    1. Basic Overview

    2. Control Center Synchronization

    3. Interventions

    4. Story of 5 Pain Levels

    1. Level 4+ Synchronization

    2. Pain and the VLE

    3. Level 4+ Interventions

    4. Internal Conflict

    1. Level 4 Synchronization

    2. Pain and Immaturity

    3. Three-Way Bonds

    4. Triggering, VLE and Memorex

    5. Level 4 Interventions

    6. Community Modeling Level 4

    1. Level 3 Synchronization

    2. Loss of Control Center Synchronization

    3. Level 3 Interventions

    4. The "I'm Stuck!" Pain

    1. Level 2 Pain

    2. Breakdown at Level 2

    3. Level 2 Interventions

    4. When the Survival Circuit Feels Threatened

About this course

  • $299.00
  • 32 lessons
  • 7.5 hours of video content

Instructor(s)

Ph.D., Neurotheologian Jim Wilder

Dr. Jim Wilder has been training leaders and counselors for over 30 years on five continents. Jim has extensive clinical counseling experience and is the founder and chief neurotheologian of Life Model Works, a non-profit organization that uses brain science and biblical principles to address solutions for trauma and how to strengthen relationships.

Jim grew up in South America and is fluent in English and Spanish. He is the author of 20 books with a strong focus on maturity and relational skills. His co-authored book, Living from the Heart Jesus Gave You, has sold over 100,000 copies and is printed in 14 languages. Jim has published numerous articles and developed four sets of video and relational leadership trainings. He has served as a guest lecturer at Fuller Seminary, Biola, Talbot Seminary, St. John Vianney Theological Seminary, Montreat College, Tyndale Seminary, and elsewhere.

President, THRIVEtoday Chris Coursey

For over 25 years, THRIVEtoday president Chris Coursey has been using the Life Model to work with families, communities and individuals with severe trauma. Learning brain science, creating brain-based exercises and working with Dr. Jim Wilder has brought clarity to effectively serve and equip people who are on a journey of growth and recovery.

Chris is passionate about giving support to counselors and teaching people how relational skills can be applied to the important work of walking with people so they reach their God-given potential. Whether you are a licensed counselor, coach, pastor, or lay minister, there are exciting implications for how we can more effectively use relational brain skills to help people heal, mature and grow.

Course Permissions

Pricing of this course is for individual use only and does not include permission to share the material with others.

If you are attending a Premier Training and your partner is a family member in the same household, you can email [email protected] for a partner discount.

Course Access

You will have access to the course for 5 years starting on the date you purchase. If your course expires and you're still using the content, please email us to extend your access.

FAQs

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