Distinctive Learning

At Distinctive Learning, our mission is to empower professionals with the knowledge and skills that will propel their careers.

Our Distinctive Learning faculty members are dedicated to the continued growth of counseling professionals in our community and are excited that you’re taking the next step in your learning journey with us!


A full refund, minus a 15% processing fee, will be issued if a request is made in writing (email), at least one week (7 days) prior to the training session. Refunds may take up to 3-4 weeks to process. Distinctive Learning reserves the right to cancel a workshop due to insufficient enrollment, inclement weather, instructor illness, instructor family emergency, or some other unforeseen event. Notice will be provided at the earliest possible date via email with the option to reschedule for a future training date or to receive a full refund of paid workshop fees.

Certificates can be awarded only when the training is attended in full and will be sent via email at the conclusion of each session.

Distinctive Learning Continuing Education Classes

Distinctive Learning Continuing Education Classes

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Distinctive Learning Conference Room Space for Trainings
from $100.00
Supervisor Refresher Training with Dr. Jinnelle Powell, PhD, LPC-S and V. Fawn Colbourn, MS, LPC-S Coming in 2027
$275.00
CompassionWorks EMDRIA-Approved EMDR Training
$0.00
4 part series bundled package - Child-Centered Play Therapy 101: A Deep Dive of Garry Landreth - Summer 2026 - May 9th, May 23rd, June 6th, June 20th
$700.00
5-Session Bundle for Workshop Wednesdays
$220.00
Parent Support Sessions March 25th with Meredith Owens, LPC-S, RPT, EMDR Certified and Julie Thigpen, LPC-S, RPT™-S, EMDR Trained
$55.00
Child-Centered Play Therapy 101: A Deep Dive of Garry Landreth - Part One - Art of the Relationship - May 9th 9am-1:30pm
$200.00
Child-Centered Play Therapy 101: A Deep Dive of Garry Landreth - Part Two - Understanding Themes, Language, and the Therapeutic Relationship in CCPT - May 23rd 9am-1:30pm
$200.00
Puppets in Play Therapy May 27th with Julie Thigpen, LPC-S, RPT™-S, EMDR Trained
$55.00
Child-Centered Play Therapy 101: A Deep Dive of Garry Landreth - Part Three - Therapeutic Limit Setting: Empowering Children Through Boundaries - June 6th 9am-1:30pm
$200.00
Enneagram Self-Discovery and Typing Journey with Vanessa Fawn Colburn, MS, LPC-S, Certified Sandtray Therapist June 11th
$180.00
Child-Centered Play Therapy 101: A Deep Dive of Garry Landreth - Part Four - Tools, Toys, and Therapeutic Documentation: Ethics and Essentials Elements for Effective Practice - June 20th 9am-1:30pm
$200.00
Therapeutic Limit Setting June 24th with Julie Thigpen, LPC-S, RPT™-S, EMDR Trained
$55.00
Burnout Bootcamp and HeartMath 101 with Vanessa Fawn Colburn, MS, LPC-S, Certified Sandtray Therapist July 9th
$180.00
RCT and EMDR Learning CEU July 10th 9am-12pm with Jessica Blakeslee, MS, LPC-Associate, EMDR Trained and Dr. Jinnelle V. Powell, PhD, LPC-S, EMDR Trainer & Consultant
$55.00
Before the Play Begins: Intakes in Play Therapy July 22nd with Julie Thigpen, LPC-S, RPT™-S, EMDR Trained
$55.00
Sandtray Open House with Vanessa Fawn Colburn, MS, LPC-S, Certified Sandtray Therapist August 13th
$180.00
Games in Play Therapy August 26th with Julie Thigpen, LPC-S, RPT™-S, EMDR Trained
$55.00
Creating Cultural Bridges through Cultural Humility: Honoring Stories in Play Therapy October 22 12pm-2pm with Carla Vasquez-Angeles, Ed.D., LPC, IPT-CST, Certified AutPlay Provider
$45.00 $55.00
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Neurodiversity-Affirming Play Therapy: Introducing AutPlay® Therapeutic Principles Aug 27th 12pm-2pm with Paula Lyssy  LPC-S, LSSP, RPT™, Certified AutPlay® Therapy Provider
$55.00
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Play Therapy and Attachment Trauma: Relational Healing for Relational Wounds Aug 22nd 9am to 3pm with Amber-Lea Martinez, PhD
$150.00 $180.00
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Turning Pages, Healing Hearts: Bibliotherapy & Expressive Activities in Play Therapy Sept. 24th with Julie Thigpen, LPC-S, RPT™-S, EMDR Trained
$45.00 $55.00
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4 part series bundled pacakge - Child-Centered Play Therapy 101: A Deep Dive of Garry Landreth - Fall 2026
$650.00
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Child-Centered Play Therapy 101: A Deep Dive of Garry Landreth - Part One - Art of the Relationship - Oct. 25 9am-1:30pm
$165.00 $180.00
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Child-Centered Play Therapy 101: A Deep Dive of Garry Landreth - Part Two - Understanding Themes, Language, and the Therapeutic Relationship in CCPT
$165.00 $180.00
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Child-Centered Play Therapy 101: A Deep Dive of Garry Landreth - Part Three - Therapeutic Limit Setting: Empowering Children Through Boundaries
$165.00 $180.00
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Child-Centered Play Therapy 101: A Deep Dive of Garry Landreth - Part Four - Tools, Toys, and Therapeutic Documentation: Ethics and Essentials Elements for Effective Practice
$165.00 $180.00
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Child-Centered Play Therapy 101: A Deep Dive of Garry Landreth - Spring 2025 - Feb. 22nd, March 29th, April 26th, and May 31st, 2025
$650.00
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The Dynamic Relationship Between Burnout & Compassion with Dr. Jinnelle V. Powell, PhD, LPC-S & Vanessa Fawn Colburn, MS, LPC-S, Certified Sandtray Therapist May 30th
$75.00
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The Baby Blues: Expanding our View of Maternal Mental Health and Wellness with Vanessa Fawn Colburn, MS, LPC-S, Certified Sandtray Therapist May 6th 11am-1pm
$150.00
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Demystifying the Remediation Process in Supervision with Dr. Jinnelle Powell, PhD, LPC-S June 7 11am-2pm
$150.00
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Rhythms, Regulation, and Relationships: Integrating sensory exploration through Play Therapy July 23rd With Elizabeth Barrientes, MS, LPC-S, Registered Play Therapist, EMDR Trained Clin
$55.00
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Burnout Bootcamp with Vanessa Fawn Colburn, MS, LPC-S, Certified Sandtray Therapist July 25th
$180.00
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Upcoming events hosted at Distinctive Learning

  • CompassionWorks EMDRIA Basic Therapist Training

    May 1st-3rd & June 5th-7th

    This complete EMDR Therapist training is led by Dr. Powell, PhD, LPC-S. Click below to join us. Training hosted through CompassionWorks.

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Meet the Distinctive Faculty

  • Dr. Jinnelle V. Powell, PhD, LPC-S, EMDR Trainer & Consultant

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  • Julie Thigpen, MA, LPC-S, RPT-S, EMDR Trained Clinician

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  • V. Fawn Colbourn, MS, LPC-S, Certified Sandtray Therapist

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  • Elizabeth Barrientes, MS, LPC-S, RPT, EMDR Trained Clinician

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