Turn knowledge into practical professional skills
Build on your foundational knowledge of Neural Network Therapy® and learn how to apply practical, neuroscience-informed approaches to emotional well-being in your professional and personal work.
The Applied Practice program is designed for people who want to make a difference in the lives of others, whether through healthcare, education, counselling, social services, wellness, parenting, coaching, workshops or community-based work. Learn practical tools that can be adapted to different ages, needs and professional settings, while developing stronger skills in communication, client engagement, motivation and emotional well-being.
Through live online classes, practical activities and clinical supervision, you will explore how to turn NNT principles into meaningful interactions, lessons, workshops and sessions. You will also discover ways to share your knowledge with others, develop resources and, where appropriate, create new professional or income-generating opportunities from your skills.
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Why take this program?
Whether you are a nurse supporting patients, a teacher working with students, a social service professional, therapist, wellness practitioner or someone developing a new area of professional practice, this program gives you practical tools you can put to work immediately.
You will learn how to:
- Apply neuroscience in a simple, accessible and practical way.
- Use NNT principles to support emotional well-being, engagement and personal development.
- Adapt ready-made lessons and activities for different ages, audiences and professional settings.
- Strengthen client, participant and student engagement.
- Develop greater confidence in communicating and teaching emotional health concepts.
- Explore how NNT can complement your existing professional skills and services.
- Connect with other professionals and practitioners who are applying these ideas in their own work.
- Identify opportunities to develop workshops, educational resources, consulting services or other applications of your knowledge.
- Explore the practical foundations of developing or enhancing a professional practice.
Course Objectives:
By the end of the program, students will:
- Deepen their understanding of Neural Network Therapy® and its practical applications.
- Apply neuroscience-informed concepts to support emotional well-being and personal development.
- Develop practical skills for engaging, motivating and communicating with clients, students, patients and participants.
- Adapt NNT exercises and lessons for use in professional, educational, counselling and wellness settings.
- Explore practical applications related to emotional regulation, focus, communication, relationships, grief, parenting and personal development.
- Develop and deliver structured sessions, lessons and activities using NNT principles.
- Strengthen professional skills including communication, assertiveness, conflict resolution and creative problem-solving.
- Explore how NNT can complement existing professional roles and areas of expertise.
- Participate in clinical supervision and explore the practical application of NNT in different settings.
- Build connections with other professionals and practitioners working in emotional health and related fields.
- Identify opportunities to develop workshops, teaching materials, consulting services and other professional applications.
- Develop a foundation for building or enhancing a private practice, where appropriate.
- Understand key considerations related to professional boundaries, confidentiality, documentation, self-care and ethical practice.
- Explore introductory tools and strategies for marketing, client engagement and practice development
In Partnership with:
Course Details:
Includes full curriculum from the Emotional Health Practitioner - Foundational Program, plus:
- Emotional Health Practitioner – Foundational Program included
- Must be completed in advance or concurrently with the first semester.
- 2 Trent University Micro-credentials + CFHC Registration Number
- No prerequisites
- 22 live, one-hour online classes
- September–April
- Wednesdays, 6:00–7:00 p.m. ET
- Start Date: September 23, 2026
- Clinical Supervision
- Digital textbook
- OSAP eligible (Confirm OSAP eligibility)
- Practical, interactive learning designed to support application beyond the classroom.
What You Will Explore
Professional Application. Learn how NNT principles can complement your existing professional role and be applied in healthcare, education, counselling, social services, wellness and other settings.
Client & Participant Engagement. Develop practical strategies for building engagement, motivation, communication and meaningful participation.
Practical Teaching & Facilitation. Learn how to use ready-made NNT lessons and activities as a foundation for workshops, classroom activities, counselling sessions, consulting or other educational applications.
Supervision & Applied Learning. Explore the practical application of NNT with guidance and supervision, while learning from the experiences and perspectives of other students.
Practice Development. For those interested in expanding their professional services, explore session structure and delivery, client retention, record-keeping, professional boundaries, self-care, community engagement and the foundations of practice development.
Professional & Business Tools. Explore introductory tools and strategies including Jane App, Google Ads, billing, charting and ways to communicate and promote your services.
How to Register:
You must complete the Emotional Health Practitioner - Foundational Program before the Sept 23, 2026 start date.
There are no additional fees for textbooks or materials.
Discounts
- Current Trent undergraduate students are eligible for 25% off the EHP Foundational program and 20% off the Practice Builder program. Please email microcredential@trentu.ca for more information.
Trent Alumni are eligible for 10% off. Please email alumni@trentu.ca for more information.
This includes:
The Emotional Health Practitioner - Foundational Program (This can be taken at any time).
Part A EHP Practice Builder - Foundations (Fall)
Part B EHP Practice Builder - Client Care (Winter)
If you have already completed the Emotional Health Practitioner - Foundational program, you are eligible for a $1,000 discount.
Please Note: If you are looking to become a licensed psychotherapist or psychologist professional you may be interested in Trent University’s degree in Psychology.
Funding Opportunities:
These courses are eligible for OSAP. Click here for more information.