Redefining the Future of Psychotherapy: From Disruption to Innovation
In this dynamic program, participants will engage with frameworks like Spiral Dynamics, integral theory, and other developmental models to uncover the interconnected forces driving both personal and societal change. As technology, market forces, and the demands on healthcare rapidly evolve, therapists and healing professionals are uniquely positioned to turn disruption into opportunity—for themselves, their clients, and the broader field of psychotherapy.
Starting February 2025
The field of psychotherapy is at a crossroads, but it is not alone.
Many industries and individuals are grappling with similar disruptions—technology, market forces, and rising demands creating a perfect storm of change. Venture capital-backed companies promising more affordable access, AI-driven therapy bots, and skyrocketing healthcare costs are not just reshaping therapy; they are emblematic of broader shifts in how we all experience care, work, and even connection.
Clients, too, are navigating these turbulent waters, feeling the impact of these same forces on their mental health and well-being. As their acuity rises, therapists may feel like David facing Goliath, but perhaps these challenges, much like in other fields, are opportunities in disguise for transformation and growth—not only for therapists but for clients and the industry at large as well.
What if, instead of viewing these disruptions as threats, we could see them as catalysts for innovation—chances to redefine our role in the evolution of mental health care?
But to do this effectively, we first need to deepen our understanding of the individual and collective forces driving these changes.
Our systems—social, economic, and healthcare—are straining under unprecedented pressure.
The therapy field is no exception.
When systems are pushed to their limits, they face a critical choice: collapse or evolve. But for many therapists, this existential challenge isn’t just about the field as a whole—it’s personal.
Ensuring the vitality of psychotherapy is important, but it is equally crucial to focus on how each therapist navigates these systemic challenges. The work of transformation begins not just in the field but within each individual practitioner, as we envision solutions that sustain both our professional identities and the broader practice of psychotherapy.
Therapists are increasingly asking:
“What does my future as a professional look like in this shifting landscape?”
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$1397 for 12 weeks and over 24 hours of inspiring education.
A $397 deposit reserves your spot in this revolutionary course.
In this workshop, you will:
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Understand Systemic Change on Multiple Levels
Walk away with a deepened capacity to understand and influence system change—within yourself, in the field of psychotherapy, in your clients' lives, and in society as a whole.
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Explore the Dynamics of Our Times
Gain insights into the cultural and systemic forces shaping both the therapy field and the broader U.S. society, recognizing how these forces are interconnected.
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Expand Your Toolkit for Personal and Professional Growth
Learn practical strategies to enhance your and your clients’ capacity to thrive in an increasingly polarized world, while driving meaningful change in both personal and professional spheres.
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Refine Your Therapeutic Paradigm
Use the Spiral Dynamics framework to analyze and articulate your therapeutic approach, empowering you to apply system-level thinking to your practice.
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Design the Future of Therapy
Develop a personalized action plan not only to contribute to the evolution of psychotherapy within your area of expertise but also to influence broader societal change.
Redefining the Future of Psychotherapy
Program at-a-glance:
Our field is beyond the tipping point.
If you’re ready to level up your systems thinking to make a meaningful impact and support your own and your clients’ growth in an authentic, systemic, and embodied way, this program is for you!
Live sessions meet:
Thursdays from 10am-12pm CT
Starts February 13, 2025
(We’ll meet 2/13 - 3/20, skip 3/27 and resume 4/3 - 5/8)
Redefine the Future of Psychotherapy
Redefine the Future of Psychotherapy
Join psychotherapist Sarah Buino and organizational consultant Marc Mathys for a transformative 12-week journey designed to explore the deeper roots of cultural values and their profound impact on large-scale systems such as mental health, politics, social justice, and beyond.
Sarah Buino, LCSW, RDDP, CADC, NMT
Sarah is a transformative therapist, teacher, and speaker. As the founder of Head/Heart Therapy, a thriving Chicago-based group practice, and Head/Heart Business Therapy, she's had a significant impact on the field of mental health. Sarah holds certifications as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Registered Dual Diagnosis Professional, Certified Alcohol and other Drug Counselor, and NeuroAffective Relational Model Master Therapist. She hosts the podcast Conversations with a Wounded Healer, discussing the parallel journey of healing self while caring for others. She is also an adjunct faculty member at Loyola University Chicago, and a passionate advocate for antiracism and liberation.
Sarah's understanding of Spiral Dynamics and integral theory has equipped her to skillfully navigate the complex challenges faced by both therapists and clients. By integrating these frameworks with trauma-informed, anti-oppression practices, she is committed to fostering liberation and systemic change for all.
Marc Mathys
Marc is an accomplished specialist in organizational transformation, a certified professional coach, and a serial social entrepreneur with a passion for driving systemic change. He holds an Engineering degree, an MBA in Responsible Management & Leadership, a Professional Coach certification, and brings extensive experience from various management positions.
Since 2017, Marc has been deeply immersed in the study and application of Spiral Dynamics. As a certified Level 1 and Level 2 trainer, he has expertly integrated this powerful framework into his consultancy work. In 2018, Marc co-founded Paradigm21, a Swiss-based company dedicated to guiding organizations towards more agile, distributed, and human-centered models. Paradigm21's approach is grounded in Spiral Dynamics and Integral Vision, combined with sociocratic and holarchic methods, making it a leader in organizational transformation.
As a B Corp certified company, Paradigm21 is committed to social and environmental responsibility. His dedication to fostering organizational change and leadership development has made him a sought-after consultant and trainer in the field of Spiral Dynamics and systems change.
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Total cost $1397.
A $397 deposit reserves your spot in this revolutionary course.
Who is this for?
This course is designed for psychotherapists who are eager to dive deeper into the complexities of today’s mental health landscape. Whether you’re navigating the growing impact of systemic challenges—such as technological disruption, shifting cultural values, or heightened political polarization—or simply looking to enhance your own resilience, this program offers valuable insights.
Participants will explore the intricate constellation of value systems and evolving levels of consciousness that shape both their clients’ and their own lived experiences. Therapists will walk away with practical tools to foster their clients' inner capacity for growth and adaptation, while also expanding their own ability to manage the demands of modern life with greater clarity and confidence.
Continuing education credits are available at an additional cost for
counselors and social workers in the United States.
Head/Heart Business Therapy is approved by the State of Illinois Professional Regulation of Social Workers to sponsor continuing education for Social Workers. #159.001625. Head/Heart Business Therapy maintains responsibility for this program and its contents. 4411 N. Ravenswood Ave. #250, Chicago IL 60640
Participants from other states should verify with their local licensing boards whether these credits will be accepted for license renewal requirements. We cannot guarantee acceptance of these CE credits outside of Illinois.
About the Program
This 12-week program is designed to equip therapists with a deeper understanding of the systemic and cultural forces shaping the modern mental health landscape.
Using frameworks like Spiral Dynamics and integral theory, alongside trauma-informed and anti-oppression practices, participants will explore how shifting societal values, technological advancements, and political challenges affect both their personal lives and professional practice.
The program offers practical tools to support therapists in navigating these complexities, while empowering them to cultivate resilience and transformation in their clients and communities. Through a blend of theory and application, this course fosters the capacity for systemic change, personal growth, and innovative therapeutic approaches.
This course will simultaneously empower therapists with clinical interventions for clients while supporting their own internal capacity for change and growth, contributing to the psychotherapy field at large.
Course participants will:
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Unpack the underlying value systems of our culture and the conflicts between them: Gain insights into how shifting societal values shape mental health and interpersonal dynamics, both in the therapy room and within larger systemic contexts.
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Analyze client cases from an integral lens: Apply Spiral Dynamics, integral theory, and trauma-informed approaches to examine the root causes of client dis-ease, offering more nuanced and effective systemic interventions.
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Explore the cultural context of human dynamics: Understand how political, social, and economic forces impact mental health, and apply these insights to support clients in navigating their own challenges within these broader contexts.
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Strengthen your capacity for difficult conversations: Learn strategies to skillfully engage in discussions around politics, oppression, privilege, and other charged topics, fostering authentic and transformative dialogue with clients and other therapists.
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Teach clients to navigate their activation with greater resilience: Equip clients with tools to identify and regulate emotional triggers, empowering them to move through challenging experiences with increased self-awareness and capacity.
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Interrogate the systems that keep us stuck: Examine the societal, cultural, and institutional structures that perpetuate suffering, and imagine new frameworks to drive meaningful change in the future of mental health care.
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Validate the role of embodiment and mindful awareness: Recognize the importance of body-based practices and mindfulness in expanding the capacity for self-regulation, supporting both personal and systemic transformation in the mental health field.
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Identify your value system ‘center of gravity’: Explore your own values, align them with your professional decisions, and engage in therapeutic work with enhanced integrity and authenticity.
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Build informed and embodied empathy: Develop a deeper understanding of and compassion for clients across diverse value systems, fostering empathy that is both informed and embodied in your practice.
Pricing for Redefining the Future of Psychotherapy
$1397
Level 1 Certification from Don Beck Foundation
Lifetime access to course material
Your own ValueMatch assessments
Up to 24 CEUs are available for an additional fee of $50
FAQs
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This course is designed for therapists who are eager to dive deeper into the complexities of today’s mental health landscape. Whether you’re navigating the growing impact of systemic challenges—such as technological disruption, shifting cultural values, or heightened political polarization—or simply looking to enhance your own resilience, this program offers valuable insights.
Participants will explore the intricate constellation of value systems and evolving levels of consciousness that shape both their clients’ and their own lived experiences. Therapists will walk away with practical tools to foster their clients' inner capacity for growth and adaptation, while also expanding their own ability to manage the demands of modern life with greater clarity and confidence.
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The course will consist of virtual live classes and asynchronous material. Participants will need to attend a minimum of 10 out of 12 live sessions to receive CEs for the course, but participants may also watch the recordings if they are unable to attend live.
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Instructors will be available to answer questions on the platform. If participants require additional support, they may reach out to the instructor to schedule an individual support session for an additional fee.
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Once registered, participants will receive access to an online learning platform where the course material, the community space, and the live session recordings will be available. Participants receive lifetime access. to the course material.
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In order to receive the Spiral Dynamics Level 1 certificate participants must:
Attend at least 10 of the 12 live sessions (Participants may watch live session videos asynchronously, but live participation is encouraged.)
Complete all activities within each module
Complete a case analysis presentation
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Head/Heart Business Therapy is approved by the State of Illinois Professional Regulation of Social Workers to sponsor continuing education for Social Workers. #159.001625. Check with your state licensing board to verify acceptance.
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Spiral Dynamics is not a hierarchy in the traditional sense, but rather a developmental framework that maps how human values, motivations, and ways of thinking evolve over time. The model outlines distinct stages or “value systems,” each emerging in response to life conditions and environmental factors. While these stages are often represented as higher or lower on a spiral, it’s important to understand that no stage is inherently better than another. Each value system has strengths and limitations, and individuals or groups may move through them depending on their needs, challenges, and context.
The stages are not meant to be a rigid progression but rather a flexible, dynamic system where people can shift between value systems based on their environment and circumstances. Spiral Dynamics helps us understand how different people see the world and why they respond to situations in varied ways. By recognizing this, therapists can meet clients where they are, without judgment, and provide interventions that are aligned with their clients' current developmental stage. So, while the model may appear hierarchical, its focus is on understanding the complexity and diversity of human experience, rather than creating a ranking system.
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Spiral Dynamics is not a therapeutic modality in itself, but rather a developmental framework that provides valuable insights into human behavior, values, and motivations. It can be effectively integrated into various therapeutic modalities to enhance understanding of clients' perspectives and experiences. By offering a lens through which to view the complex interplay of individual and systemic factors, Spiral Dynamics allows therapists to better understand their clients’ values and how those values shape their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
When therapists incorporate Spiral Dynamics into their practice, they can tailor interventions that resonate with clients’ developmental stages, helping them navigate challenges in a way that aligns with their unique worldviews. This approach fosters greater empathy and understanding, allowing therapists to meet clients where they are and support their growth effectively. Thus, while Spiral Dynamics itself is not a standalone therapy, it serves as a powerful tool for enriching therapeutic work and facilitating deeper conversations about personal and systemic change.
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We’d love to hear from you and answer any questions you may have. Feel free to email Marc at marc@paradigm21.ch and Sarah at sarah@headheartbiztherapy.com.
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Total cost $1397.
A $397 deposit reserves your spot in this revolutionary course.
What is Spiral Dynamics and why does it matter?
Spiral Dynamics is a developmental model rooted in the pioneering research of Dr. Clare W. Graves. His work, spanning from the 1950s to the 1980s, identified distinct stages of human development, or "value systems," that evolve in response to changes in personal and environmental conditions.
These value systems—each representing different ways of thinking, behaving, and relating to the world—were later refined by Dr. Don Beck and Chris Cowan into the Spiral Dynamics model, with each stage assigned a unique color.
The model provides a lens to understand how individuals, groups, and societies function at various developmental levels, and how each value system thrives in specific environments, from workplaces to cultural settings.
developed by prof. Clare W. Graves and Dr. Don Beck
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Details for Redefining the Future of Psychotherapy
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Within the online learning platform, students may watch the video within their online library. They will have lifetime access to the content.
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Captioning is only available during the live sessions. Transcripts are offered in English.
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Each module will consist of 1-2 hours of material to be completed in between live sessions. Materials include readings, videos, short written assignments, and reflection questions.
You will also be paired with another participant and encouraged to share your assignments with one another outside of the two-hour live session.
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Below are the requirements to receive the Spiral Dynamics Level 1 certificate:
Attend at least 10 of the 12 live sessions (Participants may watch live session videos asynchronously, but live participation is encouraged.)
Complete all activities within each module
Complete a case analysis presentation
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Below are the requirements to receive continuing education credits for the course:
Register for the CEs with Head/Heart Business Therapy (Details will be made available upon registration)
Pay a $50 CE processing fee
Attest to attending live sessions and completing all module contents
Complete a course quiz (in addition to the module assignments)
Complete the post-course evaluation
Hold an active social work or counseling license in the U.S.
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Total cost $1397.
A $397 deposit reserves your spot in this revolutionary course.