Cherry Lane Therapeutic Services

31/05/2026

30/05/2026

What an incredible few days.

As we close the 1st North American NVR Conference, we are filled with gratitude, inspiration, and hope for what comes next.

Over the course of the conference, we brought together an extraordinary group of practitioners, clinicians, educators, researchers, caregivers, and leaders from around the world. Together, we explored new ideas, shared practical knowledge, challenged assumptions, and strengthened our collective commitment to supporting children, youth, and families through the principles of Nonviolent Resistance.

The depth of expertise, generosity of our speakers, and engagement of our participants made this event far more than a conference. It became a gathering of minds and hearts united by a shared belief that there is another way—one rooted in presence, connection, dignity, and hope.

This conference marks an important milestone for NVR in North America, but it is only the beginning.

We leave energized and inspired to continue growing this movement, expanding access to NVR training and support, and building a stronger community of practitioners across North America and beyond.

Thank you to every speaker, attendee, volunteer, and partner who helped make this event possible. We are honoured to be part of this journey with you.

Here's to the future of NVR.

28/05/2026

Excited to announce the 2026 Advanced Non-Violent Resistance (NVR) Level II Training and Masterclass in Trauma Focused NVR with Connective Strength.

This programme is designed for professionals who want to deepen their understanding of trauma-informed, child-focused NVR and develop high-level practical skills that can be applied across families, schools, foster care and residential settings.

Led by pioneers in the field, including Dr Peter Jakob and Kerry Shoesmith MSc, the training combines theory, experiential learning and real-world application to support professionals working with children, young people and families facing complex challenges.

Advanced NVR Level II Training
• Module 1 – 5th & 6th October 2026
• Module 2 – 16th & 17th November 2026
📍 London Bridge, SE1

Masterclass in Trauma Focused NVR
• Module 3 – 25th & 26th January 2027
📍 London Bridge, SE1

Participants will gain:
• A deeper understanding of NVR principles and applications
• Advanced practical skills to implement NVR methods effectively
• Greater insight into trauma-informed approaches
• Tools that can be used across a wide range of care and educational settings

This is a powerful opportunity for professionals looking to strengthen their practice, improve outcomes and reconnect with the young people and families they support.

For more information and bookings:
Connective Strength

02/05/2026

Our event is quickly approaching! We are excited to welcome experts from various parts of the globe to North America, where they will present the clinical, therapeutic, and systemic applications of Non-Violent Resistance (NVR).

As the event day draws near, participants can begin to browse through sessions and personalize their agendas by selecting from the various available tracks.

Start your event experience by downloading the Whova app today!

01/05/2026

30 days left to register!

There’s just one month to go until the 1st North American NVR Conference – a unique chance to learn from leading practitioners, explore trauma-informed NVR, and deepen your work with families, schools, and communities. If you’ve been planning to join us, now is the time to secure your spot.

Register today and be part of this first-of-its-kind gathering for NVR practitioners, researchers, and caregivers across North America.

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20/04/2026

A rare opportunity to learn from the voices shaping Nonviolent Resistance worldwide.

Join leading experts as they explore:

• NVR, trauma and continuity
• NVR and Child anxiety
• NVR in residential and psychiatric care
• NVR in complex family systems

These plenary sessions bring together the depth, research, and real-world application that define NVR today.

If you’re serious about integrating NVR into your work—this is where to start.

👉 Register now

19/04/2026

When Peter Jakob first introduced NVR to the UK in 2001, he quickly saw that it had to speak directly to the deep trauma created by abuse, disadvantage and social injustice. In this plenary at the 1st North American NVR Conference, he will show how trauma-focused NVR restores caring dialogue between caregivers and children, helps adults develop quiet strength in the face of their own trauma, and turns the wider network into a genuinely caring community.

Drawing on his book Trauma-Focused Practice in Nonviolent Resistance, Peter will share concrete methods and examples of what this looks and feels like in real-life practice, including his current work with adolescents and adults resisting the impact of past abuse.

Join us at the 1st North American NVR Conference to explore how NVR can transform trauma work in families, foster care, and residential settings.