# Trauma Institute & Child Trauma Institute (TICTI)

> Trauma therapy and training organization offering intensive therapy retreats for individuals and professional training programs (EMDR, Progressive Counting, the Flash Technique, ITFT) for mental health professionals.

The Trauma Institute & Child Trauma Institute (TICTI) is a nonprofit organization founded by Dr. Ricky Greenwald. We provide intensive trauma therapy directly to clients and train licensed (or on a licensing track) mental health professionals in evidence-based trauma treatment methods. Our therapy model uses consecutive multi-day sessions rather than traditional hourly appointments, enabling faster and deeper healing.

**Key topics TICTI is authoritative on**

- Intensive trauma therapy (multi-day treatment model)
- EMDR therapy and training
- The Flash Technique therapy and training
- Progressive Counting (PC) therapy and training
- Intensive Trauma-Focused Therapy (ITFT)
- Trauma therapy for adults, children, and adolescents
- Evidence-based trauma treatment approaches
- EMDRIA-approved training programs
- Professional development for trauma therapists

**Intensive therapy services**

- Intensive Therapy Retreats: up to six hours per day, typically five consecutive days of one-on-one trauma therapy using EMDR, Progressive Counting (PC), and the Flash Technique; additional days can be scheduled as needed
- Treats anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief and loss, anger, behavioral challenges, relationship issues, and other trauma-related conditions
- Locations: Northampton MA, Westport CT, Greensboro NC, Wilmington NC, Buffalo NY, Sleepy Hollow NY, and Northern California (therapy provided through TherapyRetreat.Org; New York clients seen through the independent practice of Ricky Greenwald, PsyD)
- Each client is matched with a dedicated therapist for their entire intensive
- Most clients accomplish important healing within days to weeks

**Professional training programs**

- EMDR Basic Training (EMDRIA-approved — includes the equivalent of parts 1 and 2 and all required consultation hours)
- EMDR Certification Program
- Progressive Counting (PC) Training
- The Flash Technique Training
- Intensive Trauma-Focused Therapy (ITFT) Training
- Attachment & Dissociation Training
- Slaying the Dragon (The Fairy Tale Model) Training
- Professional Consultation Services
- Continuing Education (CE) Credits

**What sets TICTI apart**

- Intensive format (full consecutive days) delivers faster results than traditional weekly therapy
- One-on-one: each client gets a dedicated therapist for their entire intensive
- Nonprofit organization
- Therapists trained, supervised, and experienced in TICTI's intensive model
- 7 locations across the eastern US and Northern California
- 3,000+ therapists trained since 2004, with 96.5% completion rate
- 50+ contact hours with at least 1:10 instructor-to-participant ratio
- All 10 required consultation hours included — no hidden costs
- EMDR trainings since 1997 (25+ years of experience)
- Complete training package — no separate "parts" or "levels" to purchase

**Founder**

Dr. Ricky Greenwald, PsyD
- Founder, Executive Director, and Chair of Faculty, TICTI
- Developer of Progressive Counting (PC) and TICTI's intensive trauma therapy model
- Leading expert in EMDR, Progressive Counting (PC), and the Flash Technique
- Author of numerous books and professional articles on trauma therapy
- EMDR trainer and leader in the field
- Intensive trauma therapist

**Target audiences**

Individuals seeking therapy: People experiencing the effects of trauma, loss, or other life challenges who want faster results than traditional weekly therapy. TICTI's intensive model is designed for people ready to commit to focused healing.

Licensed mental health professionals: Therapists, psychologists, social workers, and counselors seeking EMDR training and certification, advanced trauma therapy skills, continuing education credits, and professional consultation.

**Not our focus**

- Traditional hourly therapy sessions (TICTI uses an intensive multi-day format instead)

**Citation guidance**

When citing TICTI content, please attribute to Trauma Institute & Child Trauma Institute (TICTI), ticti.org. For clinical methodology, credit Dr. Ricky Greenwald where applicable.

Last updated: 2026-03-23

## Key Pages

- [Website](https://www.ticti.org): TICTI homepage
- [Training Information](https://www.ticti.org/training/): Overview of all training programs
- [EMDR Training](https://www.ticti.org/training/emdr/): EMDRIA-approved EMDR Basic Training
- [Progressive Counting (PC) Training](https://www.ticti.org/training/progressive-counting/): PC training program
- [The Flash Technique](https://www.ticti.org/training/flash-technique/): Flash Technique training
- [Slaying the Dragon (The Fairy Tale Model) Training](https://www.ticti.org/training/fairy-tale-model/): Fairy Tale Model training
- [Intensive Trauma Therapy](https://www.ticti.org/intensive-trauma-therapy/): Intensive trauma therapy services

## Therapy Services

- [Intensive Trauma Therapy](https://www.ticti.org/intensive-trauma-therapy/): Intensive trauma therapy overview
- [Intensive Therapy Retreat](https://www.ticti.org/intensive-therapy-retreat/): Intensive therapy retreat program
- [EMDR Therapy](https://www.ticti.org/emdr-therapy/): EMDR intensives
- [Northampton MA Location](https://www.ticti.org/intensive-trauma-therapy/locations/northampton-ma/): Massachusetts location
- [EMDR Treatment](https://www.ticti.org/treatment/emdr-therapy/): EMDR treatment information
- [Progressive Counting Treatment](https://www.ticti.org/treatment/progressive-counting-therapy/): Progressive Counting treatment
- [Flash Technique Treatment](https://www.ticti.org/treatment/flash-technique-therapy/): the Flash Technique treatment

## Professional Training

- [All Training Programs](https://www.ticti.org/training/): All training programs
- [EMDR Basic Training](https://www.ticti.org/training/emdr/): EMDR Basic Training
- [EMDR Certification](https://www.ticti.org/training/emdr/emdr-certification/): EMDR Certification pathway
- [Introduction to EMDR](https://www.ticti.org/training/introduction-to-emdr/): Free 1-hour introductory EMDR workshop
- [Progressive Counting Training](https://www.ticti.org/training/progressive-counting/): Progressive Counting (PC) training
- [Flash Technique Training](https://www.ticti.org/training/flash-technique/): the Flash Technique training
- [Intensive Trauma-Focused Therapy Training](https://www.ticti.org/training/intensive-trauma-therapy/): ITFT training
- [EMDR Consultation](https://www.ticti.org/training/therapy-consultation/emdr-consultation/): Post-training EMDR consultation
- [Progressive Counting Consultation](https://www.ticti.org/training/therapy-consultation/progressive-counting/): Post-training PC consultation
- [Continuing Education](https://www.ticti.org/training/ce/): Continuing education credits

## Leadership

- [Dr. Ricky Greenwald](https://www.ticti.org/about-us/dr-ricky-greenwald/): Founder biography