Why Clinicians Are Adding NNRT to Their Trauma Practice — And How You Can Too
- Reta Whalen

- Jun 1
- 3 min read
If you've been practicing trauma therapy for any length of time, you've likely sat across from a client who has done everything right — EMDR, CBT, talk therapy — and still feels stuck. The trauma is still there. The nervous system hasn't settled. The story hasn't changed.
That's exactly the gap that NeuroNarrative Reprocessing Therapy (NNRT) was built to fill.
What Is NNRT?
NNRT is a specialized trauma reprocessing approach that integrates neuroscience and narrative to help clients move through what traditional talk therapy couldn't resolve. Developed for clinicians who want to go deeper with their trauma clients, NNRT works at the physiological level; targeting how trauma is held in the body and the brain, not just how it's spoken about in session.
At its core, NNRT follows a three-phase model:
Tell it. Feel it. Heal it.
It's trauma-focused, somatic-informed, and designed to produce lasting results for clients who have plateaued with other modalities.
Who Is NNRT Training For?
NNRT clinician training is designed for licensed mental health professionals, including:
Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs)
Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs)
Marriage and Family Therapists (MFTs)
Psychologists and licensed therapists working in trauma, PTSD, complex trauma, or dissociative presentations
Clinicians trained in EMDR, somatic therapy, or other trauma modalities looking to expand their toolkit
Whether you work in private practice, community mental health, or a specialized trauma setting, NNRT gives you a structured, evidence-informed framework you can integrate immediately.
What You'll Learn in the 3-Day NNRT Clinician Training
Our immersive 3-day intensive training is held at the Riverwoods Conference Center in Logan, Utah, and covers everything you need to begin using NNRT with your clients:
The neuroscience behind trauma: amygdala, prefrontal cortex, hippocampus, insula, and the vagus nerve
Understanding the Window of Tolerance and working with dysregulation in session
Dissociation, somatic awareness, and the body's role in trauma storage
NNRT's three-phase protocol — from assessment through aftercare
Hands-on practice, case consultation, and clinical tools you can use immediately
Key assessment instruments including the PCL-5, ACE, and DES
Earn 22 CE credits upon completion — fully applicable toward your licensure renewal.
Upcoming NNRT Clinician Trainings — Register Now
Spots are limited for each cohort. Our June training sold out — don't miss your chance to attend one of these upcoming sessions:
Training Dates | Location |
August 27–29, 2025 | Riverwoods Conference Center, Logan, UT |
September 10–12, 2025 | Riverwoods Conference Center, Logan, UT |
September 24–26, 2025 | Riverwoods Conference Center, Logan, UT |
Each training is a small-group, intensive format — which means personalized instruction, real clinical practice, and a cohort of peers who are serious about trauma work.
Why Clinicians Are Choosing NNRT Training
"NNRT helps you move through what talk therapy couldn't resolve."
Trauma-specialized training is one of the most in-demand skills in mental health right now. Clients are searching for therapists who can offer more than a weekly 50-minute session. They want someone who understands how trauma lives in the body and has the tools to help them process it at that level.
NNRT training positions you as that clinician.
Ready to Register?
If you're a licensed therapist ready to expand your trauma specialization, we'd love to have you at an upcoming training.
Visit www.NN-RT.com to register or learn more.
Questions? Reach us at hello@NN-RT.com or call 435-279-6036.
NeuroNarrative Reprocessing Therapy | 115 Golf Course Rd, Suite A, Logan, UT 84321 Developed by Reta Whalen, LCSW, SOTP

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