Upcoming
Playdates
Saturday, September 19th (2026) from 10:00-11:30, CANCELLED
Saturday, October 17th from 10:00-11:30a, CANCELLED
Saturday, November 14th from 10:00-11:30a, TBD
Saturday, December 12th from 10:00-11:30a, TBD
Training Institute 2026/27
Cultivate freedom to explore ways of being in the world, and with others.
The DvT PDX Training Institute is a continuing education program for all healers, creators, educators, and change makers. Build skills to navigate this ever changing, highly unstable planet. We'll prepare you to better support others to do the same.
If you're ready to join us, register now. If you're looking to know more, email us.
2026-27 Training Dates
September 18 + 19, 2026** January 8 + 9, 2027** May 7 + 8, 2027**
Friday 7:00p-9:00p Friday 7:00p-9:00p Friday 7:00p-9:00p
Saturday 9:00a-5:30p Saturday 9:00a-5:30p Saturday 9:00a-5:30p
October 17, 2026 February 13, 2027 June 12, 2027
Saturday 9:00a-12:30p Saturday 9:00a-12:30p Saturday 9:00a-12:30p
November 13 + 14, 2026** March 12 + 13, 2027**
Friday 7:00p-9:00p Friday 7:00p-9:00p
Saturday 9:00a-5:30p Saturday 9:00a-5:30p
December 12, 2026 April 17, 2027
Saturday 9:00a-12:30p Saturday 9:00a-12:30p
Group Supervision Dates:
1st Wednesday of every month
ZOOM
6:30-9:00 PM
**Stars indicate a payment weekend
Total Yearly Cost: $1750
Payment accepted incrementally
$350 due every other training month across 10 months
Deposit of $350 due at registration (cost of the first month)
Be aware- the cost of training is required whether or not you attend each weekend
Your acceptance into the training is your financial commitment to the institute
(This expectation is maintained across numerous professional training programs)
Please reach out to the faculty if finances are a barrier.
Safety Precautions
DvT is an embodied, highly physical method that involves touch and at times, close proximity to others. It is of the utmost importance to us that we are able to practice safely and responsibly. At this time we are requiring participants for in-person training be vaccinated against COVID-19. Masks may be required as well, depending on current public health guidelines.
Training Therapy and Supervision
All of the co-founders of DvT PDX provide DvT Supervision and Training Therapy.
Interested?
Email for more information:
The Second Ever...
DvT West Coast Intensive
(We're So Back!)
THE 2ND ANNUAL DVT WEST COAST INTENSIVE!
DvTPDX is back again, bringing you a DvT style Therapy Intensive.
What's that? We'll tell you.
You'll spend FOUR days doing DvT style therapy, both group and individual, working on all the things you want to (and maybe some things you don't or hoped you had gotten over or wanted to ignore or swore to your Dad you didn't need to talk about).
It is recommended that you have some experience with DvT, however it's not entirely required. We would request that you attend (if you're local) at least one play date with DvTPDX prior to registering, or find a similar play experience.
We will NOT be teaching DvT theory. This is not a training! This is for you to be a client, and work on your stuff, whatever that is.
Nuts and Bolts:
Dates: Thursday January 28- Sunday January 31st 2027
9a-4p Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
12a-6p Sunday
Cost: $950, travel expenses, meals, and lodging not included
Activities: One session of individual therapy daily, two sessions of group therapy daily, a variety of embodied therapeutic activities designed to support your growth and treatment
Training Therapists:
Bex + Steph of DvTPDX (check out the About Us page for more details)
Jaq Victor (of LA and Beyond)
**This is a great opportunity for students of DvT to collect training therapy hours. While you do not have to be in the training to participate in or benefit from the intensive!, you MUST have SOME prior DvT experience.
Other forms of play sadly do not count. While we appreciate things like the Deep Play Institute, Authentic Movement, Contact Improv or Journey Dance, those things are NOT a substitute for previous DvT experience, as DvT is a unique method. (See the What's DvT Page)