Compassionate Inquiry Foundations (3 CE)

Essential frameworks for assessment, regulation, and behavior change.

CE‑Provider Style

A structured, competency‑based curriculum designed to strengthen professional practice in addiction recovery and trauma‑informed intervention.

Coaching‑Oriented Clinical Hybrid

Learn practical, trauma‑informed coaching strategies that support client stabilization, behavior change, and long‑term recovery.

Behavioral Health Focus

Participants develop evidence‑based skills in emotional regulation, cognitive restructuring, and trauma‑responsive communication to enhance recovery outcomes.

Provided by NCOei & COREPSO

“This course is submitted for NAADAC approval”

About the Course

🌿 Course Overview: 1 CE Hour Grounded in trauma‑informed practice, this foundational 1‑CE course introduces helping professionals to Compassionate Inquiry (CI)—a trauma‑attuned, somatically informed approach that helps uncover implicit beliefs, protective adaptations, and nervous‑system patterns shaping client behavior. Participants learn CI‑informed presence, attunement, gentle inquiry, and scope‑appropriate strategies for supporting emotional safety without probing, pathologizing, or exceeding professional boundaries. Through concise multimedia instruction, applied examples, and structured practice, learners gain practical tools for recognizing somatic cues, responding to shame‑based narratives with curiosity, and supporting clients in moments of dysregulation or protective activation. The course emphasizes ethical boundaries, cultural humility, trauma‑informed pacing, and communication strategies that strengthen rapport across behavioral health, coaching, recovery, peer support, and justice‑involved settings. 🎯 Learning Objectives (NAADAC Aligned) By the end of this 1‑CE course, participants will be able to: • Describe the core principles and trauma‑informed foundations of Compassionate Inquiry • Recognize implicit beliefs, somatic cues, and protective adaptations in client communication • Apply CI‑informed presence, attunement, and gentle inquiry within scope of practice • Distinguish CI from MI and AI and choose the appropriate approach for the moment • Support emotional safety through pacing, curiosity, and non‑shaming communication • Demonstrate understanding of course concepts through applied activities and a CE quiz assessing comprehension and integration

Who This Course Is For

Courts, clinicians, coaches, and self‑paced learners all want to see themselves reflected. Examples: Individuals seeking trauma-informed addiction education; Professionals earning CE credits; /Court-referred participants needing structured support; Coaches wanting evidence‑aligned tools

What You Will Learn

This course is where you gain clinical competencies. Examples: Trauma‑informed frameworks; Emotional regulation strategies; Cognitive patterns & behavior change; Recovery‑oriented communication; Applied practice through reflection & scenarios

Course Includes

1 CE hours - 12 lessons Coaching videos - Quizzes Handouts - Discussion prompt Certificate of completion

Why This Program Works

The curriculum is grounded in established behavioral health models, combining psychoeducation, reflective practice, and skill‑building. Participants learn how trauma shapes cognition and behavior, and they apply these insights through guided exercises, journaling, and real‑world scenarios that reinforce long‑term change.

Meet Your Instructor

Valerie Catt Joglar, M.A., is a trauma‑informed educator and program director with extensive experience developing structured learning pathways for addiction recovery and emotional regulation. Her graduate work in psychology and health coaching informs her approach to creating safe, accessible, and clinically grounded educational programs for diverse populations, including court‑referred learners.

How to Enroll Now

Click “Enroll Now.” You’ll receive immediate access to the Module and all course materials. Create your student account. This allows you to track progress, complete lessons, and download your certificate. Begin your first lesson. Start at your own pace. Your coach and counselor will guide you through the next steps.

🌿 Why this course is a strong addition to your CE studies: • Compassionate Inquiry–informed training is in high demand and low supply, yet essential across behavioral health, recovery, coaching, peer support, and justice‑involved services • Many professionals feel unsure how to respond to trauma‑based narratives, somatic cues, or protective patterns without probing, pathologizing, or exceeding scope • Short, affordable, and highly practical — with trauma‑attuned tools that can be applied immediately in counseling, coaching, peer support, reentry, and community‑based environments • Fills a critical training gap: few CE providers teach applied, somatically informed, trauma‑attuned communication grounded in CI principles and adapted for non‑clinical roles • Strengthens core competencies in attunement, presence, emotional‑safety support, shame‑sensitive communication, and recognizing implicit beliefs and protective adaptations • Pairs seamlessly with Trauma‑Informed Communication, Emotional Regulation Tools, Motivational Interviewing Foundations, Appreciative Inquiry Foundations, Somatic Grounding, and Applied Scenario Lab courses in your CE pathway • An essential skill set for anyone working in high‑stress, trauma‑exposed, multidisciplinary, or client‑facing environments where safety, regulation, and relational communication are central

Course Curriculum

5 Chapters · 16 Lessons

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Introduction
1. 🌟 Module J: Compassionate Inquiry Foundations (NAADAC Aligned) Free preview
2. 📥Downloadable Trifecta Curriculum Free preview
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Section 1 — Understanding Compassionate Inquiry (20 min)
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  Lesson 1 — Video/Article: Listen Beneath Words: Compassionate Inquiry Foundations
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  Lesson 2 — Comprehension Quiz: Understanding Compassionate Inquiry
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  Lesson 3 — Download: Justice‑Involved Client Overview Sheet
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  Lesson 4 — Live Group Discussion: Compassionate Inquiry Foundations: Presence, Patterns & Somatic Awareness
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Section 2 — Attunement, Presence & Somatic Tracking (20 min)
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  Lesson 5 — Video/Article: Speak Safety: Attunement 101: Read the Body, Build Safety
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  Lesson 6 — Comprehension Quiz: Attunement, Presence & Somatic Tracking
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  Lesson 7 — Download: Somatic Awareness Worksheet
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  Lesson 8 — Live Group Discussion: Trauma‑Informed, Culturally Responsive Communication
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Section 3 — CI vs MI vs AI (20 min)
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  Lesson 9 — Video/Article: Choose Safely: CI, MI, or AI?
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  Lesson 10 — Comprehension Quiz: CI vs MI vs AI and Choosing the Right Lens
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  Lesson 11 — Download: The CI Scope & Safety Checklist
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  Lesson 12 Activity: CI vs MI vs AI — Applied Lens Selection Scenarios
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Post Course Survey (NAADAC Aligned)
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  🌟 Module J Completion Message
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  ⭐ NAADAC‑Compliant Post‑Course Evaluation Form

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FAQ

⭐ Frequently Asked Questions How long do I have to complete the course? You can complete the module at your own pace. Most learners finish within 1–2 days, but you have full access for the duration of your program requirements. Is this course accepted for court or probation requirements? Yes. This program is designed to meet court‑ordered education standards and includes documentation, progress tracking, and a certificate of completion. Do I earn Continuing Education (CE) credits? Yes. This module provides Continuing Education hours for professionals seeking trauma‑informed addiction training. Do I need any prior experience? No. The course is designed for beginners and professionals. All concepts are explained clearly and supported with examples, videos, and guided reflection. What is included in the course? You receive access to structured lessons, coaching videos, quizzes, journal prompts, downloadable materials, and a completion certificate. Is there support if I have questions? Yes. Your rehabilitation coach helps you stay on track, and your licensed clinical counselor oversees your evaluation and treatment plan. What happens after I enroll? You’ll receive immediate access to the Module, along with instructions for downloading your journal/logbook and connecting with your mental health team. Can I use a mobile device? Yes. The entire course is mobile‑friendly and can be completed on a phone, tablet, or computer. Will I receive a certificate? Yes. After completing all lessons and assessments, you’ll receive a downloadable certificate showing your CE hours and completion date.

Student Testimonials

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This was a very enlightening program. I learned a lot about myself and about addiction.

Daniel J.

Houston, Texas

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Finally, a program that's affordable and helpful, making recovery feel possible! It covers everything from addiction trauma to healthy relationships in a way that actually makes sense.

Herman W.

Ventura, CA

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