We design learning spaces that invite curiosity, courage, reflection, and connection across identities, disciplines, and systems.
Whether you join a live workshop, dive into self-paced eLearning, or partner with us as a course creator, our aim is the same:Ā to support ethical, embodied, and justice-oriented professional practice.
LOVEWELL INITIATIVES
Mission, Values & Framework
Our Mission
To provide continuing education that strengthens relational integrity, deepens systemic awareness, and supports practitioners in developing equitable, trauma-informed, and culturally attuned care.
Guiding Values
Relational &
Reflexive Practice
We cultivate authenticity, presence, and systemic self-awarenessā€”inviting learners to examine how their personal history, privilege, and positionality shape their professional work (Aponte & Kissil, 2016).
Decolonized
Learning
We challenge hierarchical and colonial norms in education, drawing from liberatory teaching traditions that value dialogue, collaboration, and shared power (Hooks, 1994; Freire, 1970).
Anti-Racist &
Anti-Oppressive Practice
We actively resist racism, sexism, ableism, classism, homophobia, transphobia, and all systems of oppression. Our spaces emphasize dignity, equity, and collective care (Kendi, 2019; Sue et al., 2007).
Community &
Reciprocity
Knowledge is co-created. We center lived experience and collective wisdom as essential sources of professional learning.
Trauma-Informed
Andragogy
Our programs prioritize safety, empowerment, and consent in alignment with trauma-informed principles (SAMHSA, 2014; Knowles et al., 2015).
Accessibility
& Inclusion
We ensure equitable participation in compliance with the ADA and the Washington Law Against Discrimination (WLAD; RCW 49.60). Accessibility is built into our design, not added later.
Our Framework:
Trauma-Informed Andragogy
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Andragogy (Knowles, 1984) refers to how adults learnā€”through collaboration, relevance, and lived experience.
Trauma-informed andragogy recognizes that adults learn best when they feel emotionally safe, culturally honored, and empowered to participate at their own pace (Bloom, 1995; SAMHSA, 2014).
Our CE Services
Live Workshops & Events
Our live trainings bring learners together for experiential, embodied, community-centered continuing education. Each program integrates reflection, creativity, and clear clinical relevance.
Tarot & Sex Therapy: Exploring Sexuality and Desire Through Archetype, Intuition, and Creative Metaphor
February 15, 2026 Ā· Tacoma, WA Ā· 6 AASECT CE Credits
Learn MoreSelf-Paced eLearning
Learn on your own time while earning CE credit. Our eLearning courses integrate accessible design, reflective exercises, case-based examples, and clear learning objectives.
Person of the Therapist Model (POTT)
Our flagship training series introduces the Person of the Therapist (POTT) model, developed by renowned therapist Harry Aponte. The POTT model emphasizes the therapistā€™s self-awareness, personal history, and emotional patterns as central components of effective therapeutic practice. This series of four online modules is available for purchase as a complete package or individually, depending on your learning needs.
Explore eLearning CoursesPartner With Us
Create Your Own CE Course
(Launching soon)
Weā€™re expanding our services to support clinicians, educators, and subject-matter experts who want to turn their expertise into a high-quality CE courseā€”without needing to become an approved provider themselves.
Why Train With Lovewell?
Continuing Education Compliance
Lovewell Initiatives is an AASECT Approved Continuing Education Provider (#25-0609-LI Ā· Expires 06/30/2027) and an NBCC Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEP No. 7776).
Programs that do not qualify for CE credit are clearly identified.
Lovewell Initiatives is solely responsible for the content of all programs.
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