Biographical Timeline Facilitators Cohort (Ohio)

applications for our fall 2024 cohort are now closed.

Interested in joining us in 2025? Fill out our interest form here.

“I joined this program to strengthen my skillset in facilitating and overall knowledge of trauma while helping a team of stakeholders in identifying and linking youth and families up with the most appropriate and effective human centered supports.”

 
 

Immerse yourself into the foundational elements of trauma-responsive care, the ways in which trauma impacts the brain, body, and behavioral patterns, and unpacking key insights offered by experts in the field of neuroscience in this interactive program.

The Biographical Timeline Facilitators Cohort is an 8-month hybrid program that works to deepen participants' understanding and practice of using the timeline framework to successfully learn from a person's biography. Training is conducted in 12 sessions on a semi-monthly basis. 

We can currently support six regions across the state of Ohio. This number will continue to grow as new participants strengthen their facilitation muscles.

 

The learning cohort consists of:

Self-paced online learning modules

2 hours of live virtual discussion each month

3 hours of in-person guided sessions led by SBC facilitators

 
 
 
 

Overview

 

The cohort experience begins with a prerequisite session about trauma and the brain, then kicks off with a full day in-person session that helps establish a strong foundation and culture for our learning journey. The remaining sessions are hosted in a hybrid model, with online learning modules, content discussion sessions delivered virtually, and practice sessions facilitated in-person. Participants receive articles, essays, media links, and reflection exercises each month that build on the material from the content and practice sessions. View the full cohort overview here.

 
 

Objectives

The cohort is a community of practice dedicated to helping participants develop the skills, knowledge, and empathy to successfully and compassionately facilitate the Biographical Timeline process. The Biographical Timeline is a powerful framework that enables loved ones and care teams to support those impacted by stress and trauma to heal and grow. Participants will learn:

How to prepare yourself, a family and a team for a Biographical Timeline session

The art and practice of Biographical Timeline Facilitation

Best practices for supporting a team in learning from a person’s biography

How to grow resilience within yourself and others

 
 

Time Commitment & Deliverables

One 2-hour Welcome Call and Foundational Module Debrief

One 5-hour in-person kick off gathering

Self-paced online learning modules 

Five 2-hour virtual content discussion sessions

Six 3-hour in-person practice sessions

Access to all workshop materials in a dedicated, evolving learning platform

Interested in joining us in 2025?

The Biographical Timeline Facilitators Cohort is for individuals who have completed a foundational trauma training. If you have not participated in a trauma training and are interested in joining this program, please contact us at hello@soulbirdconsulting.info for more information.

Check out these testimonials from past participants!

 

  • 30.25 Ohio DODD Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Units

    • CPD Types Approved: Adult services, County board member, EI developmental specialist/supervisor, EI service coordinator/ supervisor, Investigative agent, Service and support administration, and Superintendent

    18.5 continuing education credits for Ohio Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Counselors. (The Ohio CSWMFTB accepts our ASWB ACE provider approval.)

    Continuing Education hours or Continuing Professional Development Units will be offered to those who qualify FREE OF CHARGE.

    *In order to receive CE credit for this course, participants must follow sign in and sign out instructions accurately, use all the interactive features of the live virtual sessions and self-paced learning modules, complete all required assignments, complete each post-test, and complete all evaluation forms. There will be an evaluation form for each live virtual session, the entire online course, and the entire live content portion. Participants will only receive credit for any live virtual session that they attend the entirety of.

    Participants can re-take the post-test as many times as they'd like, and will only receive credit for a score of 80% or higher. The CE administrator and the course instructor will review their test responses and offer any corrections or insights as needed.

    CE Certificates will be issued within 30 days of course completion. If all course requirements are completed by May 6th, 2025 then you would receive your certificate no later then June 6th, 2025.

    • Self Paced Online Learning Modules- 9 CE credits

    • Welcome & Foundation Module Debrief- 1.5 CE credits

    • Live Content Discussion Session 1- 1.75 CE credits

    • Live Content Discussion Session 2- 1.75 CE credits

    • Live Content Discussion Session 3- 1.75 CE credits

    • Live Content Discussion Session 4- 1.75 CE credits

    • Live Content Discussion Session 5- 1 CE credits

    Soul Bird Consulting,  Provider #2151, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 8/19/2024- 8/19/2025. Social workers completing this course receive 18.5 general continuing education credits. ASWB Approval is accepted by the State of Ohio, CSWMFTB.

  • Self-Paced Online Modules Through Sutra

    Reading Materials

    Engaging Videos

    Interactive Reflection Questions

    Community Discussion Board

    2-Hour Live Discussion Q & A Sessions

    In-Person Practice

    *A bibliography can be provided upon request

  • For the live virtual sessions, participants will be asked to have their video on and participate in any small group discussions prompts as directed by the facilitator. Each self-paced online module has lessons with required content. Participants must complete each lesson before moving on to the next one. Each lesson will have one or more of the following:

    • Recorded videos created by Sarah Buffie (course instructor)

    • Articles, essays & media links

    • Worksheets, reflective exercises & discussion prompts.

  • TBD

  • Read about the lead facilitator and content creator, Sarah Buffie, here.

  • In-Person Kick Off: (Location TBD)

    Practice session locations will be finalized after the application deadline. When you receive your acceptance into the program, you will also receive your regional assignment. 

    Regional assignments will be determined by the most central location for participants in the counties closest together.

  • Sutra, our online learning platform, is compatible with all browsers, though users should ensure they have the most recent browser installed to avoid any potential issues. Users will need internet access, ability to use Zoom with the video and audio on, a device that can stream video and audio through YouTube, and the capacity to download PDF files.

  • If you have an accommodation request or questions about available support, our team is happy to help! Reach out to hello@soulbirdconsulting.info for assistance.

  • Soul Bird will not issue returns, exchanges, or refunds for purchased products or courses under any circumstances.

  • What is Sutra?

    Sutra is an online learning platform that helps people create impactful learning experiences

    How will I be using Sutra?

    All Cohort materials will be stored in Sutra! You can access Sutra via web browser or their mobile app.

    How do I download the mobile app?

    If you're on a mobile device, downloading the mobile app for iPhone or Android will give you a better experience. You can find the Sutra Spaces app in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store by searching for "Sutra Spaces".

    Note: You can only register for a program via the browser version. After registration, you will be able to access the program on the app. The app is free.

    Where do I go to learn more about Sutra?

    Reference the Sutra Guide for participants.

    Will there be support?

    You will not only have access to the Sutra Support Center for technical challenges or questions about navigating the platform, but you will also have program-specific support provided by Soul Bird Consulting.