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ABOUT

Get to Know Our Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) Trainer

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BIO:

Maricella Mendez-Sherwin, Ph.D., a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, has worked for over 28 years with children, adolescents, and adults. During the last 21 years, she has specialized in working with young children and families experiencing trauma. Dr. Mendez-Sherwin is a National Trainer in Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) endorsed by the CPP developers at UCSF as well as the National Child Traumatic Stress Network. She has trained over 500 clinicians in CPP since she began training with her mentor, Dr. Patricia Van Horn in 2010. Dr. Mendez-Sherwin is a Graduate Fellow of the Infant-Parent Mental Health Post-Graduate Program through the University of Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Mendez-Sherwin is certified in California as an Infant-Family and Early Childhood Mental Health Specialist. Dr. Mendez-Sherwin trains caregivers and providers on supporting social-emotional development in young children at multiple Los Angeles Regional Center settings. Contact directly at mendezsherwin1@gmail.com for additional training or consultation questions.

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OUR APPROACH

Empowering Professionals, Transforming Lives

At Collaborative Process Psychology Inc., we are committed to empowering professionals and transforming lives through our specialized CPP training and consultation services. Our tailored approach focuses on enhancing the skills and knowledge of our participants, ultimately leading to improved outcomes for the children and families they serve.

Contact Me:

Tel: (323) 448-3011

Email: cpropsych@gmail.com

CPP LA16 is Closed for Further Registration

Collaborative Process Psychology, Inc.

13027 Victory Blvd #269 North Hollywood, CA
91606

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Register for CPPLA 17: Deadline is June 17th. LS1 Starts June 22nd, 2026.

Payment Option
Check: Payable to Collaborative Process Psychology, Inc. Mailed to 13027 Victory Blvd #269 North Hollywood, CA 91606
Direct Deposit/Bank Transfer
Credit Card/Debit Card payment Made Via Website

DISCLAIMER: An Additional 3% Service Fee will be Applied at Checkout. Be Advised this fee is only required for Credit/Debit Card payments Made Via Website. It will still show up if you select Direct Deposit or Check Payment but be advised you will not be required to pay the Service Fee unless paying via Credit or Debit card on the Website.

Total Payment: $3000 per person
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Contact directly at mendezsherwin1@gmail.com for additional training or consultation questions.

CONFIRMATION NOTICES: Submitting this form DOES NOT guarantee attendance.

Collaborative Process Psychology Inc. will confirm completed registration upon receipt of payment. If the training is full, you will be notified of

the next scheduled training dates.

CANCELLATION / REFUND POLICY:

By registering for this training, the agency is liable for the training fee, which is fully refundable prior to the start of the training. Once the

training begins, fees are non-refundable/transferrable and no partial refunds will be given.

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

Participants must complete all components of the training series to qualify to be rostered as a CPP Clinician.

A CPP Implementation level course involves 18 months of training with three virtual didactic trainings sessions and

twice monthly phone consultation for 18 months. In order to reduce Zoom fatigue and improve retention of didactic

training materials, ALL Virtual CPP Trainings will have a half-day format. *Please see the dates and times below.

LS1: June 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 25th & 26th 2026 (9AM-1:30PM)

LS2: January 11th, 12th, 25th & 26th, 2027 (9AM-12:30PM)

LS3: June 21st, 22nd, 28th & 29th, 2027 (9AM-12:30PM)

Required reading prior to initial 5 half-day training: “Don’t Hit Mommy” 2nd edition. Recommended book

“Psychotherapy with Infants and Young Children” (Books can be purchased on Amazon or Zero To Three website)

●Attend Initial Virtual CPP training (5 virtual ½ day Implementation Level Training)

●Attend 6-month follow-up (4 virtual ½ day Booster ONE Skill Building Workshop)

●Attend 12-month follow-up (4 virtual ½ day Booster TWO Skill Building Workshop)

●Provide CPP to at least 4 cases with children under age 6 who have experienced traumatic events.

-Treat at least 2 cases for a minimum of 16 sessions post the feedback session

●Attend a minimum of 23 bi-weekly consultation calls (34 Calls will be provided) during the 18-month period

●Present at least two times on consultation calls and/or Skill Building Workshops

●Participate in and have access to CPP reflective supervision (group or individual) at agency

●Access to internet and a computer to log onto the virtual trainings so that participant is visible on screen

CERTIFICATES OF COMPLETION:

Certificates of completion are emailed the week following each of the individual Virtual CPP Training events to registered

participants in attendance. CEs will be available for licensed clinicians participating in this training.

If you have additional questions / concerns regarding training, certification, consultation calls or require verification of

attendance for DMH please contact CPP Trainer, Maricella Mendez-Sherwin, directly at mendezsherwin1@gmail.com.

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