John A. Birkland IV is and Masters level Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. He has been practicing for more than ten years and specializes in the treatment of complex and chronic trauma. He has obtained EMDR certification and has also completed the following trainings: AIR Network, Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples, and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy: Level I. When not at work, John enjoys spending time at home with his family, and, in particular, his son, Johnny, age 7, who is diagnosed with ASD. Over the past several years, John’s personal experiences with his son, Johnny, has richly informed his professional practice, as he has gained an increased understanding of autism at home and has been able to apply many of those lessons at work. To his great surprise, he has realized that many of the chronic trauma patients whom he treats share perceptual experiences similar to those of his son. It is that interplay, between personal and professional experience that has culminated in the content which will be presented in this training.