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Innovative Wellness Consulting

Training & Certification

Professional development grounded in the Brain Well-Being Model®
 designed for practitioners, community leaders, and organizations ready to build capacity and deepen their impact.

 Innovative Wellness Consulting offers a growing portfolio of training programs and professional certifications rooted in evidence-informed frameworks. Whether you’re a clinician, community health worker, organizational leader, or wellness advocate our programs meet you where you are and equip you for where you want to go.

Training Programs

Our Programs

Brain Well-Being Model®

Brain Well-Being Model®

An introductory training that walks participants through the Brain Well-Being Model® its four pillars (Somatic, Perceptual, Relational, and Aspirational), how they interact, and how to apply the framework in clinical, community, and organizational settings. Developed by Nakeya T. Fields, LCSW, RPT-S, this training is accessible to practitioners at all levels and community leaders seeking a practical, research-grounded framework for understanding and building well-being. What you'll learn: The history and clinical foundation of the Brain Well-Being Model® How each of the four pillars contributes to individual and collective well-being How to use the framework with clients, in groups, or in organizational settings How the model connects to play therapy, collective care, and community wellness Who it's for: Social workers, counselors, community health workers, educators, organizational leaders, wellness advocates
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Certified Therapeutic Play Facilitator™ Format: Live virtual + self-paced components

Certified Therapeutic Play Facilitator™ Format: Live virtual + self-paced components

The Certified Therapeutic Play Facilitator™ (CTPF) program prepares practitioners and community leaders to use play-based practices as a clinical and community wellness tool. Grounded in the principles of therapeutic play and the Brain Well-Being Model®, this certification equips participants to facilitate play-based interventions with children, youth, families, and adults in clinical, school, and community settings. Who it's for: Licensed clinicians, school social workers, community health workers, early childhood educators, program facilitators
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Community Wellness Leader™ Format: Cohort-based

Community Wellness Leader™ Format: Cohort-based

The Community Wellness Leader™ program is designed for emerging and experienced leaders who are committed to building wellness, resilience, and collective care in their communities. Participants develop foundational knowledge in brain well-being, community health, and leadership, and leave with practical tools and frameworks they can apply immediately. Who it's for: Community leaders, peer advocates, CHWs, nonprofit staff, faith community leaders, wellness champions
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Collective Care in Action® Training Academy Format: Multiple formats self-paced, live virtual, cohort

Collective Care in Action® Training Academy Format: Multiple formats self-paced, live virtual, cohort

The Collective Care in Action® Training Academy is IWC's flagship workforce development and capacity building learning platform. It provides training, coaching, and learning experiences for individuals and organizations working in CalAIM, Enhanced Care Management, Community Supports, behavioral health, maternal health, and community wellness. The Academy offers: Self-paced online courses Live virtual trainings Learning cohorts Office hours and community of practice Applied learning labs and strategic planning retreats Who it's for: Healthcare organizations, CBOs, managed care plans, behavioral health providers, school districts, public agencies, and community leaders
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Wellness Lab Facilitation Training Format: Live virtual + self-paced components

Wellness Lab Facilitation Training Format: Live virtual + self-paced components

Wellness Labs are facilitated community wellness spaces where participants explore brain well-being concepts, engage in reflective and creative practices, and build skills for resilience and collective care. This training equips facilitators to design and lead Wellness Lab experiences in community, school, and organizational settings. Who it's for: Community facilitators, wellness coordinators, educators, social workers, CHWs
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Resilience Studio™ Training Format: Live virtual + self-paced components

Resilience Studio™ Training Format: Live virtual + self-paced components

Resilience Studios™ are designated spaces and program models for community-based resilience building. This training prepares individuals and organizations to develop and facilitate Resilience Studio programming, combining creative wellness practices, relationship-centered activities, and applied learning to help communities build sustainable well-being. Who it's for: Program directors, community wellness coordinators, therapists, community health workers
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CalAIM Workforce Development Format: Customized for organizations

CalAIM Workforce Development Format: Customized for organizations

IWC offers customized CalAIM workforce development solutions for organizations navigating California's CalAIM initiative including Enhanced Care Management (ECM), Community Supports, and Community Health Worker program development. Our programs build the knowledge, skills, and systems needed to succeed in managed care environments while centering community well-being. Who it's for: FQHCs, CBOs, managed care plans, behavioral health providers, health systems
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Complete our Capacity Building Discovery Form and we'll recommend the training, certification, or learning opportunity that best fits your organization's goals and current stage.