For Practitioners
CRM® Community of Practice
A living community for CRM® Guides and Certified Teachers — rooted in the HVC ecosystem and open to practitioners everywhere. We gather quarterly to deepen our practice, share wisdom from the field, and support one another in the work of healing and belonging.
Who This Is For
Open to All CRM® Practitioners
This community is not exclusive or selective. It is a welcoming space for any practitioner who has trained in CRM® — whether through HVC, the Trauma Resource Institute, a partner campus, or another authorized program. We are building an education hub that grows across sectors and geographies.
CRM® Guides
Individuals who have completed CRM® Guide training through the Trauma Resource Institute or an authorized training program.
Certified CRM® Teachers
Educators and practitioners certified to teach CRM® in school, campus, or community settings.
HVC Ecosystem Practitioners
Faculty fellows, program staff, and community partners who have trained through HVC's programs and are actively practicing CRM®.
Prior CRM® Campus Practitioners
Practitioners from prior CRM® campus programs and partner organizations who are continuing to apply CRM® in their work.
How to Join
To join the CRM® Community of Practice, reach out to us directly. We'll add you to the community list and send you the Zoom link and calendar invites for upcoming sessions.
Contact Us to JoinQuarterly Gatherings
2026–2027 Session Calendar
Sessions are held on the second Saturday of each quarter at 10:00 AM Pacific Time, via Zoom. Each 90-minute gathering combines practitioner sharing, skill deepening, and community connection.
Foundations & Community Building
Our inaugural gathering — a space to connect, share practice wisdom, and co-create the culture of this community. We'll explore what it means to hold CRM® space in diverse settings and hear from practitioners across the ecosystem.
Deepening Practice
A practitioner-led session focused on deepening CRM® skills, sharing challenges and breakthroughs from the field, and exploring advanced applications in educational and organizational settings.
Ecological Belonging & Somatic Practice
Exploring the intersection of CRM® with ecological belonging, traditional ecological knowledge, and somatic approaches to community healing. Special guest practitioner TBA.
Innovation & Emerging Applications
Showcasing innovative applications of CRM® across sectors — K–12, higher education, corporate, and community settings. Open call for practitioner presentations.
Immersive Retreats
Wellspring for Practitioners
Beyond quarterly sessions, HVC is planning intimate multi-day retreats for practitioners — spaces to go deeper, renew, and reconnect with the land and with each other. These are placeholders; details and registration will be announced as dates are confirmed.
Laguna Beach Retreat
Wellspring for Practitioners
A restorative retreat for CRM® Guides and Certified Teachers at the edge of the Pacific. Three days of practice renewal, peer connection, advanced skill-building, and time in nature — designed to replenish the practitioners who hold space for others.
- Advanced CRM® skill development
- Somatic and arts-based practice sessions
- Peer consultation and case sharing
- Nature-based renewal and ecological belonging
- Community building across the HVC ecosystem
Scotts Valley Retreat
Wellspring for Practitioners
A summer gathering in the redwoods of Scotts Valley — a place where the land itself invites presence and renewal. This retreat deepens practitioner skills while honoring the ecological dimension of healing work.
- Redwood forest immersion and land-based practices
- CRM® Arts & Somatic Series with Faculty Fellows
- Advanced facilitation skills
- Peer learning and community of practice deepening
- Certificate in Ecological Leadership integration
Join Us in Building This Community
Whether you trained through HVC, TRI, or another authorized program — if you practice CRM®, you belong here. Reach out to join the community list and receive session invitations.