Integrative Trauma Treatment Center, Portland, OR

Hi Everyone! We have been quiet for a while....we have been busy!

We’re proud to officially announce the launch of KalosLearn.com — a vision five years in the making.

What began as a simple idea has evolved through multiple iterations, shaped by learning, listening, and refining along the way. Over the past five years, we’ve explored different models, tested approaches, and stayed committed to one core purpose: to bring people together as a global mental health learning community. Every version of this work has been driven by the belief that meaningful education and connection can strengthen not only individual practice, but the field as a whole.

Today, that vision comes to life with KalosLearn.com

KalosLearn.com is designed to foster professional connection and collaboration at every level — locally, nationally, and internationally. It’s a space where knowledge meets community, and where learning is both deeply personal and collectively transformative.

Our platform brings together a unique ecosystem of offerings:

Specialized ContinuingEducation (CE) Courses
Thoughtfully designed, in-depth courses that go beyond surface learning to support real-world application and professional growth.

Consultations for Dissociative Disorders (DID)
Expert-led consultations offering nuanced, compassionate, and evidence-informed guidance for clinicians, organizations, and individuals working with DID.

Innovations Lab for SocialEntrepreneurs
A collaborative environment to incubate ideas, test solutions, and build initiatives that create meaningful social impact — especially within the mental health space.

Community Learning Studio
An interactive in-person community hub where members connect, share, and grow together through live conversations, workshops, and ongoing collaboration.

KalosLearn.com is more than a platform — it’s the culmination of years of dedication to building something that truly connects people. It reflects our commitment to creating a space where professionals can learn from one another, expand their impact, and feel part of a larger global community.

We’re excited to open the doors and invite you to be part of this next chapter.

Visit KalosLearn.com and join a growing global network of learners, practitioners, and change makers.

Send a message to learn more

Trauma therapists need nervous system care, too.
This post isn't about perfection—it’s about permission.
Whether you’re a clinician supporting others, or a client on your own healing path, nervous system regulation is key.
Let’s normalize it. Let’s model it. Let’s build it into our days.
Drop your go-to regulation strategy in the comments—we’re all still learning.

Boundaries aren’t selfish—they’re self-compassion.

If you’ve ever felt guilt for saying no, or shame for needing space—you’re not alone. Trauma can blur the lines between connection and self-sacrifice.

But boundaries are not walls.
They are bridges—to peace, to respect, and to sustainable connection
At ITTC, we honor the nervous system’s wisdom. Healing includes learning how to listen to your no—and your yes.

Not all progress looks like breakthroughs or peace.
Sometimes it looks like crying in your car after session.
Sometimes it looks like finally saying “no.”
Sometimes it looks like showing up even when you don’t want to.

If you’re in therapy and wondering “Is this even working?”—this one’s for you.
Healing takes time. These signs might be small, but they’re significant.

Tag someone who might need this reminder or save it for a future low day.
You are not behind.

Community Event: Trauma 101 (In-Person Group in Portland)
Now enrolling for August — just $5 per person

Are you curious about what trauma really is—and how it affects your mind and body?

Join us for Trauma 101, a low-cost, in-person community education group designed to help you understand the impact of trauma and what recovery can look like.

In this gentle, accessible group, we’ll explore:
What trauma is (and what it’s not)
How trauma shows up in the brain and body
Simple tools for regulation and grounding
Why trauma-informed care matters—for everyone

This group is open to anyone—whether you're beginning your healing journey, supporting someone you care about, or simply wanting to learn more.

Hosted in-person at ITTC in Portland, OR
Cost: $5 per person
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/trauma-101-understanding-the-impact-of-trauma-tickets-1442244274449?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAacRh5OX2RxzGZlmmWim6x9lGfaBoqYwavFD3Y7GtFTp_mUg4IYK5C062MeubQ_aem_Xp8g4MD-RDkY06yg0MA72A

As a clinical director, I’ve learned that the most trauma-informed thing I can do isn’t just revise policies or respond to crises.
It’s to regulate myself—so I can show up for my team with presence and integrity.

Hi, I’m Catherine Sims, LPC—Clinical Director at ITTC and one of the trainers for our upcoming Trauma-Informed Clinical Supervision Training.
This work is close to my heart, and so is supporting clinicians in doing it sustainably.

This post is for all the leaders out there:
You’re allowed to pause.
You’re allowed to need care.
You’re allowed to model a different way of doing this work.

What helps you regulate in leadership? Drop a comment below or tag a colleague who needs this reminder.

Training Registration: https://providers.ittc-kalos.com/offers/5RSFD5zF/checkout

Supervision is more than a checkbox.
It’s a relationship. A responsibility. A ripple effect.

Whether you're guiding new therapists or refining your own clinical lens, trauma-informed supervision is the foundation for ethical, relational, and sustainable care.

Join us this September for a 30-hour live virtual training rooted in trauma-informed principles:
✔️ Cultural responsiveness
✔️ Documentation + ethics
✔️ Navigating power + privilege
✔️ Emotional attunement
✔️ Real-world tools you can use

📅 September 22–26, 2025
🎓 30 CE hours available
🌐 Live on Zoom

Early bird ends August 15 → Save your spot now: https://providers.ittc-kalos.com/offers/5RSFD5zF/checkout

or use link in our bio

Your healing journey is unique—your therapy should be too.
At ITTC, we offer trauma-focused individual therapy that meets you where you are. Whether you're navigating anxiety, trauma, identity, grief, or big life transitions—we're here with care that honors your story.

Prefer to stay home? We offer Telehealth across Oregon, so support is never out of reach.

You deserve a space that feels safe, affirming, and grounded in trauma-informed care.

Meet our therapists today and take the first step toward healing—on your terms.

You might be carrying pain that didn’t start with you—and that’s not your fault. But healing? That can start with you.

Intergenerational trauma refers to the emotional, psychological, and even physical impacts of trauma passed from one generation to the next. It can show up in the body, in family patterns, in silence.

But it’s not about blame—it’s about understanding. And from that place, transformation is possible.

You are allowed to break cycles with compassion, not shame.
You get to choose what continues—and what ends with you.

If you're exploring this personally or with clients, our trauma-informed team at ITTC is here to support the process.

If you're reading this, you've made it through every hard day so far.
That’s not luck—that’s strength.
You’re doing better than you think.

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