Family Trauma Institute

Training Mental Health Communities to
Master Family Trauma Techniques

Family Trauma Solutions Webinar

How to Treat the Family with Technology Problems
March 19, 2025 | 12:00-1:00 EST
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Family Trauma Solutions on YouTube

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Webinar Highlights | Healing Anxious Kids and Families

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Reasons Why Kids Have Extreme Disrespect

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Get to know Dr. Scott Sells

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FST Technique Learning Options

Pick the Path that is Right for You

Learn the same 12 FST Techniques.

Register for the training that is right for you and fits your lifestyle.

Family Trauma Institute: FST Overview

LEARN with an FST Overview

Spend some quality time getting to know how a few of the FST techniques work and if they are right for you and fits with your passion.

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Family Trauma Institute: FST Training

GROW with the FST Masterclass or Online Course

Learn all 12 FST Techniques quickly and with confidence whether you are a clinician or non-clinician.

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Family Trauma Institute: FST Certification

GO with FST Certification

After completing the FST Masterclass or Online Course, you can choose post-training consultation. 

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Dr. Scott Sells

I’m Dr. Scott Sells, Founder of the Family Trauma Institute and developer of the FST | Family Systems Trauma model.

Following graduate school, I discovered many resources to treat the traumatized child, but a lack of concrete tools to treat the entire traumatized family.

Our mental health field was lacking step-by-step techniques to go from the individual to the family. And how to move from trauma-informed to trauma-responsive.

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Upcoming Monthly Webinars and Conferences

WebinarHow to Treat the Family with Technology Problems
March 19, 2025
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WebinarHealing Anxious Kids and Their Anxious Families
April 16, 2025
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WebinarRelapse Prevention: From Struggle to Triumph
May 21, 2025
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WebinarHow to Integrate Nutrition into Trauma Treatment
June 18, 2025
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WebinarA Future for Mental Health: “Actively” Engaging the Extended Family AND Community
July 16, 2025
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WebinarHealing Child Suicidal Threats
August 13, 2025
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WebinarStopping Extreme Disrespect and Aggression: Family Trauma Solutions
September 10, 2025
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WebinarDifficult Divorces and the Child in the Middle: Family Trauma Solutions
October 15, 2025
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WebinarAddiction in the Family: Family Trauma Solutions
November 19, 2025
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FST Trainings

Same 12 FST techniques. Just register for the FST training that is right for you and fits your lifestyle.

Online Courses

FST Masterclass with Dr. Scott Sells
February 26, 2025 – February 28, 2025
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Special Treatment Issues Using FST

3.0 CE Hours (On Demand)

Watch One or All Three:

  • Healing Child Suicidal Threats
  • Treating Anxious Kids and Anxious Parents
  • Stopping Extreme Behaviors in Children
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3.0 continuing education hours from ASWB and NBCC

Agency and Group Learning

Schedule a call with Dr. Sells to discuss how he can help train your agency or organization to become experts in family trauma.

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Agency and Group Learning

Schedule a call with Dr. Sells to discuss how he can help train your agency or organization to become experts in family trauma.

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 Find an FST Certified Therapist

Locate an FST trained therapist near you.

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