Kim Barthel

Kim Barthel is an occupational therapist, speaker, multi-disciplinary teacher, mentor and best-selling author who is active in supporting people in many contexts globally. She is passionate about understanding complex behavior, neurobiology, trauma-sensitive practice, sensory processing, attachment, and mental health. An advanced NDT (Neuro-Developmental Treatment) instructor, Kim has 40+ years of practice in helping people to be their best selves. She is a contributor to a number of textbooks on Pediatric Occupational Therapy, NDT, and Trauma, and in 2019 Kim was honored to receive the Award of Merit from the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapy. Kim’s overall mission is to support the conscious evolution of the human spirit.  More information about the speaker: https://www.kimbarthel.ca/

More information about the workshop

WHEN: October 27-28, 2025 (16 academic hours, Monday and Tuesday from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM)

LOCATION: Best Western Hotel Vilnius, Konstitucijos Ave. 14, Vilnius, LT-09308, Lithuania

This seminar is intended for: psychologists, medical psychologists, education professionals, social workers, occupational therapists, child and adolescent psychiatrists, and other specialists working with children and families.

Certificates of participation will be issued, and the event is accredited on the competence platform METAS.

During this practical seminar, participants will:

• Understand various types of trauma and their signs and symptoms relevant to the Lithuanian context;

• Be able to assess the impact of trauma, its influence on brain development, relationship building, coping strategies, and behavior throughout life;

• Recognize behavioral red flags, their complexity, and how they relate to neurodiversity;

• Describe the connection between trauma, sensitivity, and sensory integration challenges;

• Increase self-awareness and self-care.

PRICE per participant: Early bird price 240 EUR (until June 31st), after which the price will increase. A non-refundable reservation fee of 80 EUR applies. The remaining amount is payable one week before the event at the latest. The full amount can also be paid immediately using the bank details below or by scanning the QR code.

Limited number of participants!

MB Sensorikos ypatumai

Address: Biržiškų g. 1L-1, Kaunas, Lithuania LT-51436

Company code: 306987338

Bank Account No.: LT68 7300 0101 8930 7427

"Swedbank", AB,

Bank code: 73000

SWIFT: HABALT22

Registration is confirmed by email after completing the registration form

and receipt of payment.

Registration form for the webinar

Trauma sensitive practice

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