Frequently Asked Questions

A combination of 2.5 days of live interactive webinar training and an online classroom program to be completed at your own pace. The training starts with a 3-hour Zoom orientation, followed by 2.5 days of training. Participants must complete a follow-up certification process to use the RTM Protocol™ in their clinical practice.

The Reconsolidation of Traumatic Memories Protocol™ is a non-drug, non-traumatizing treatment that re-programs the neurological connection between the brain’s feeling center and specific traumatic memories. It requires 3-4, 90-minute therapy sessions. The treatments completely eliminate traumatic nightmares, flashbacks, and directly related emotional problems for over 90% of clients. (See our Research page.)

During the clinician-led sessions, the client sits in a comfortable chair and visualizes pictures on an imagined movie screen in a way that separates the traumatic memories from the traumatic feelings. The sessions require no homework or practice outside of the therapy. Clients remain completely relaxed and comfortable while they construct the images on the imagined movie screen during the treatments. The treatments completely eliminate traumatic nightmares, flashbacks, and directly related emotional problems for over 90% of clients. After the RTM Protocol™, people can remember past traumatic events with no traumatic feelings.

The RTM Protocol™ treatment works for people dealing with a wide range of traumatic events. Whether the traumatic event happened one month ago or years ago the RTM Protocol™ can help clients of all ages. Anyone who is tired of suffering from PTSD symptoms and wants a better quality of daily living will gain from the RTM Protocol™ treatment. Even the most skeptical clients who have been willing to give the RTM Protocol™ a chance have been grateful they went forward with the treatment.

Yes, the RTM Protocol™ is designed to work with multiple traumatic events in order to alleviate the symptoms of PTSD. Typically, treating 1-4 events works to reprogram the brain and collapse all PTSD symptoms.

All qualifying mental health professionals licensed through a state board or working under an independently licensed supervisor. (Note: Graduate students must be on a licensing track and working under the supervision of a fully-licensed mental health clinician).

Participants who demonstrate a successful administration of the RTM Protocol™ will receive up to 21 hours of CE credit upon completion of the Orientation and 2.5-day live online training. (See our Continuing Education page.)

Registration can be completed on the thertmprotocol.com website up to one day before Orientation.

The cost of the training is $2500; however, we are pleased to provide special pricing for individual practitioners. If you are interested in exploring the special pricing options, we encourage you to contact Jon Hamblin at jon@pttinow.com or (423) 817-8973.

Yes. We provide RTM Protocol™ training for groups at a discounted rate. Dedicated training is available for groups of 12 or more at a discount of $500 per person. Groups of less than 12 can join regularly scheduled training and are eligible for a discount of $200 per person for four or more participants.

The Research and Recognition (R&R) Project occasionally receives grants and/or donations to help with the cost of RTM Protocol™ training. We currently do not have scholarships available, but please check back regularly. Thank you.

Refunds will not be given after Orientation begins. In the event that training is canceled, participants will receive 100% of their registration fee. [Note: The Research and Recognition (R&R) Project reserves the right to cancel any training, up to five days before the start of any scheduled training, if the training does not have enough participants. The R&R Project also reserves the right to cancel any training up to 24 hours before the first day of the scheduled training if something occurs beyond the organization’s control (e.g., weather, natural disaster, sudden illness, or death of a trainer or his/her relative.]

We ask that you try to complete certification within three months. We do understand that this is not always possible, so we offer extensions upon request for up to one year. If certification is not reached within one year, you must retake the course in order to obtain certification.

Yes. For questions, concerns, or to request special accommodations, please call 855-229-1428.

Robin C. Hampton, MS, LMHC

Robin is the owner of a private practice that provides mental health services and is the Executive Director of a non-profit that provides supervision of misdemeanor probation services. She specializes in trauma, conflict resolution, family court mediation, parent coordination, and social investigations. She recently took on the role of Global Director of Education and Training for The Research and Recognition (R&R) Project.

Daniel K. Blackwood, MA, LPCC

Daniel is the Director of The Evolution Group in New Mexico. He specializes in trauma recovery with couples and partners who want to recover from betrayal, gambling disorders, and addiction. Author of Integrity Recovery™, Daniel teaches, supervises, and is working on a new book on Mindfulness-Based Emotional Processing.

For certification, each LMHP will be coached by a trainer and complete two successful cases of RTM Protocol™ treatments, including three sessions with pre- and post-assessments. This is usually completed within three months of the training.

Our Practitioner Directory includes clinicians trained to provide the RTM Protocol™ treatment to clients.