Biographical Timeline Facilitators Cohort (Ohio)
Cohort Timeline: September 2, 2025 - May 12, 2026
now accepting applications
“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
3 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 3-hour Welcome Call and Foundational Module Debrief
One 5-hour in-person kick off gathering
Self-paced online learning modules
Five 3-hour virtual content discussion sessions
Six 3-hour in-person practice sessions
Access to all workshop materials in a dedicated, evolving learning platform
Cohort Costs
$0 Application Fee
$1,499 | Early Bird Course Fee (Ends March 11, 2025)
$1,699 | Course Fee
The Perks:
Up to 52 Ohio CPD Units or 32.5 CE credits (see FAQs for more information)
Soul Bird Consulting Certificate of Participation
Note: We offer flexible payment plans. Once your application is accepted, we will contact you via email to coordinate payment before the cohort begins on September 2, 2025. This includes agreeing to any payment plan terms, paying the full fee, or coordinating with an organization or employer responsible for payment.
Interested in being a referral partner?
Earn $50 per confirmed participant that you refer to join BTFC. Learn more here.
Ready to Apply?
Application Deadline: August 4, 2025
Applicants will receive an email signaling that we have reviewed your application. Confirmation of your acceptance into the Cohort will occur no later than Monday, August 18, 2025.
If you have any accommodation requests, questions, comments or concerns please email us at hello@soulbirdconsulting.info.
Need support on how to discuss the cohort with your employer? We can help! Contact us for more information.
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!
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Up to 52 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
Up to 32.5 Continuing Education Credits for Ohio Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Counselors. (The Ohio CSWMFTB accepts our ASWB ACE provider approval.)
CE Credit or CPD Units will be offered to those who qualify FREE OF CHARGE.
Breakdown of credits and units earned per offering:
Self Paced Online Course- 18 CE credits or CPD Units
In-Person Kick-Off: 4 CPD Units
Welcome & Foundation Module Debrief: 2 CE Credits or 2.5 CPD Units
Live Content Discussion Session 1-4: 2.75 CE Credits or 2.5 CPD Units per session
Live Content Discussion Session 5- 1.5 CE Credits or 2.5 CPD Units
In-Person Practice Sessions 1-6: 2.5 CPD Units per session
CE Requirements:
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 posttest, 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 posttest as many times as possible and will only receive credit for a post test score of 80% or higher. The CE administrator and the course instructor will review their post test responses and offer any corrections or insights as needed.
Certificate Details:
CE Certificates will be issued within 30 days of course completion. If all course requirements are completed by Tuesday, May 12th, 2026, then you would receive your certificate no later than June 12th, 2026.
Provider Statement:
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 general continuing education credits (the “course” portion of this Cohort refers to the self-paced online learning modules). Social workers participating in this conference will receive up to 14.5 continuing education credits (the “conference” portion of this Cohort refers to all of the live virtual sessions).
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Self-Paced Online Modules Through Sutra
Reading Materials
Engaging Videos
Interactive Reflection Questions
Community Discussion Board
3-Hour Live Discussion Q & A Sessions
In-Person Practice
*A bibliography can be provided upon request
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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 and the 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.
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Virtual Welcome Call and Foundational Module Debrief: Tuesday, September 23rd, 2025, 10:00am – 1:00pm EST
In Person Kick-Off: Tuesday, October 7th, 2025, Wednesday, October 8th, 2025 OR Thursday, October 9th, 2025 from 10:00am - 3:00pm EST
In Person Practice Session 1: Tuesday, October 28th, 2025, 10:00am – 1:00pm EST
Virtual Content Discussion Session 1: Wednesday, November 12th, 2025, 10:00am – 1:00pm EST
In Person Practice Session 2: Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025, 10:00am – 1:00pm EST
Virtual Content Discussion Session 2: Wednesday, December 17th, 2025, 10:00am – 1:00pm EST
In Person Practice Session 3: Tuesday, January 13th, 2026, 10:00am – 1:00pm EST
Virtual Content Discussion Session 3: Wednesday, January 28th, 2026, 10:00am – 1:00pm EST
In Person Practice Session 4: Tuesday, February 10th, 2026, 10:00am – 1:00pm EST
Virtual Content Discussion Session 4: Wednesday, February 25th, 2026, 10:00am – 1:00pm EST
In Person Practice Session 5: Tuesday, March 10th, 2026, 10:00am – 1:00pm EST
Final Virtual Content Discussion Session 5: Wednesday, April 15th, 2026, 10:00am – 1:00pm EST
In Person Final Practice Session 6: Tuesday, May 12th, 2026, 10:00am – 1:00pm EST
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Sarah Buffie, Lead Instructor (Read Sarah’s Bio Here)
Danae Riggs, Instructor (Read Danae’s Bio Here)
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In-Person Kick Off: Columbus, OH (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.
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The 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.
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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.
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Soul Bird will not issue returns, exchanges, or refunds for purchased products or courses under any circumstances.
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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.