Understanding Dr Becky Bailey's Brain State Model for Use in Psychotherapy

Effective therapy starts with understanding what state the brain is in.

This on-demand CE course introduces clinicians to Dr. Becky Bailey’s Brain State Model and shows how it can be used as a practical, trauma-informed psychoeducational tool in psychotherapy.

Designed for busy mental health professionals, this training helps you quickly identify client brain states, recognize behavioral cues, and apply the model in session to better meet client needs. You’ll also explore how the Brain State Model aligns with Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, strengthening your ability to support regulation and engagement in clinical work.

This course is ideal for clinicians who want immediately usable tools, clear explanations, and a concise learning experience that still delivers meaningful clinical insight.

In this course, you will:

  • Identify the brain states outlined in Dr. Becky Bailey’s Brain State Model

  • Recognize behavioral cues that signal client needs and regulation states

  • Apply the model in session as a psychoeducational and therapeutic tool

  • Integrate trauma-informed principles to enhance client care

0.5 NBCC-Approved CE Hour
100% On-Demand
Instant Certificate Upon Completion

Learn it quickly. Apply it immediately. Strengthen your clinical effectiveness—on your schedule.

Retake this course?
Retaking this course from the beginning will reset all of your tracked progress.
Retake

MAKE IT COUNT.

Your Clients. Your Career. Your Terms.

Your career deserves more than just checking a licensure box. Empower Continuing Education courses are designed to help you grow with confidence, clarity, and purpose. Each NBCC-approved training provides practical tools, fresh perspectives, and real-world strategies you can apply immediately—supporting not only your professional development, but your long-term fulfillment and impact as a clinician, leader, and changemaker.

A woman and a man are in an art gallery, with the woman standing and the man sitting on a blue block, holding a tablet. The woman is wearing a brown coat and red pants, while the man is dressed in a beige jacket and light-colored trousers. Art sculptures and decorative objects are on display in the background.