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Helping individuals discover their strengths, talents, unique significances, and opportunities to live more satisfying lives Michele M. Yarberry, LPC, NCC, RPT, BCP3 2001 S Shields St., Bldg B, Ste 2 Fort Collins, CO 80526 970-619-8332 michele@liberatedlivingforyou.com www.liberatedlivingforyou.com LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR, NATIONAL BOARD-CERTIFIED COUNSELOR, REGISTERED PLAY THERAPIST, CERTIFIED EMDR THERAPIST, ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN COMPLEX TRAUMA & DISSOCIATION, CERTIFIED EQUINE SPECIALIST IN MENTAL HEALTH & LEARNING, CERTIFIED EMOTION/BODY CODE/BELIEF CODE PRACTITIONER, APPLIED BIOENERGETICS PRACTITIONER LEVEL IV Michele Yarberry, LPC, NCC, RPT, BCP3 is the Founder and Director of Liberated Living, LLC and Naturally Balanced, LLC. She earned a Master’s Degree in Community Counseling from the University of Northern Colorado in 2011, and a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education, from Adams State College in 2008. Michele incorporates Energy Psychology, Play Therapy, EMDR, Flash Technique, and Art Interventions. In the past she also provided Animal/Equine Interactions. These programs are currently in recess. She works extensively with adoptive families, early/prenatal medical events, women/children/adolescents who have experienced trauma/distressing events. Michele treats the underlying causes of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Developmental Trauma, Dissociative Disorders, Attachment Issues, Attention Deficit Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Behavioral Disorders, Somatic Complaints, Sleep Issues Michele is a member of: International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD), ISSTD Child/Adolescent Special Interest Group, ISSTD Child/Adolescent Facts Sheet Group; the Association of Play Therapy (APT) – United States, Colorado Association of Play Therapy (CAPT), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing International Association (EMDRIA), Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship (PATH) International, Association of Comprehensive Energy Psychology (ACEP), Discover Healing Practitioner Education Program; Michele enjoys presenting at conferences and conducting local workshops for clinicians/caregivers. WORKSHOPS/PRESENTATIONS: • Early Childhood Council of Larimer County, 2019, Parent/Teacher/Caregiver Workshop, “Temperament, Tantrum, or Trauma?” • Early Childhood Council of Larimer Country, 2017, Parent/Teacher/Caregiver Workshop, “Relate, Reflect, Rebuild” • Grand Families, 2014, Training for Kinship Adoptive Parents/Grandparents • Resurrection Christian Preschool, 2014, Training for Teachers/School Personnel on Mindfulness and Emotional Regulation Techniques • The Adoption Exchange, 2019, Workshop for Adoptive/Foster Parents, “Hands-on Help for the Haggard” • The Association of Family Child Care Homes 2019, Parent/Teacher/Caregiver Workshop, “Taming the Tiger of Transition” • The International Society for the Study of Trauma & Dissociation Annual Conference 2018, Co-presenter with Fran Waters, “Hidden Trauma – Hidden States: Attachment Disturbances and Dissociation in Children,” Michele’s content included Animal/Equine-Assisted, and Play Therapies • The International Society for the Study of Trauma & Dissociation Virtual Conference 2021, Presenter, “Nuzzles, Tail Wags, Woofs, and Whinnies: a paws-on experience of animal/equine-assisted play therapies with dissociative children” • Northern Colorado EMDR Network Group, 2019, Presentation, “Integrating EMDR into the 4-Phase Model for Treating Complex Trauma & Dissociation” • Caring and Sharing Group, 2021, Presentation for Community Members/Providers, “The Therapeutic Process” • Laughing Buck Farm & Lutheran Family Services, 2022, “Hands on Help for the Helpers: Parent/Caregiver Experiential Workshop” • Colorado Play Therapy, LLC, 2023, co-presenter with Jane L. Johnson, “Assessing Complex Trauma, Complex PTSD, and Dissociation Playfully, Practically, and Productively” • The International Society for the Study of Trauma & Dissociation Annual Conference 2024, “Frankel’s Blending Technique for Problem-Solving with Children & Adolescents” • The International Society for the Study of Trauma & Dissociation: Child & Adolescent, All Day Webinar, “Boots on the Ground: Lightly Treading the Trenches of Complex Trauma & Dissociation” • Colorado Play Therapy, LLC, 2024, co-presenter with Jane L. Johnson, “Assessing Complex Trauma, Complex PTSD, and Dissociation Playfully, Practically, and Productively” • Colorado Play Therapy, LLC, 2024, co-presenter with Jane L. Johnson, “Play Therapy Methods for Stabilization & Trauma Processing Phases: a sequel to assessing complex trauma & dissociation” • Expressive Therapies Fall Virtual Conference: “Integrating Play Therapy and Energy Psychology for Children/Adolescents with Complex Trauma/Dissociation “Expressive Therapies Spring Mini Summit 2025: “Stabilization to Post-Integration Using Play Therapy & Energy Psychology: A Child Case Example” • Expressive Therapies Fall Virtual Conference 2024: “Integrating Play Therapy and Energy Psychology for Children/Adolescents with Complex Trauma/Dissociation” • The International Society for the Study of Trauma & Dissociation: Child & Adolescent, All Day Webinar 2024, “Boots on the Ground: Lightly Treading the Trenches of Complex Trauma & Dissociation” • Discover Healing Practitioners Summit 2025 Burst Presentation: “The 4-Phase Treatment Model Incorporating The Body Code & Play Therapy for Children/Adolescent with Dissociation: A Child Case Example” • Expressive Therapies Virtual Spring Summit 2025: “Stabilization to Post-Integration Using Play Therapy & Energy Psychology: A Child Case Example” • Expressive Therapies Virtual Spring Summit 2025: “Integrating Flash Technique with Play Therapy for Children & Adolescents with Complex Trauma and Dissociation” • International Society for the Study of Trauma & Dissociation Annual Conference 2026: Paper Session with Dr. Colin Ross, “Treatment Outcomes in 20 Children With Dissociative Identity Disorder” • Colorado Association for Play Therapy Annual Conference 2026: “Integrating Play Therapy and Flash Technique in the 4-Phase Treatment Model for Children & Adolescents with Developmental Trauma Disorder” • 4th Annual International Flash Technique Conference 2026: “Integrating Flash Technique and Play Therapy in the 4-Phase Treatment Model for Children & Adolescents with Developmental Trauma Disorder & Dissociation” • ISSTD Child & Adolescent Special Interest Group: “Stabilization to Post-Integration Using Play Therapy & Energy Psychology: A Child Case Example” PUBLICATIONS: Yarberry, M. (August 21, 2025) Flash Technique and Play Therapy in the Four-Phase Treatment Model for Children with Complex Trauma & Dissociation https://news.isst-d.org/flash-technique-and-play-therapy-in-the-four-phase-treatment-model-for-children-with-complex-trauma-dissociation/ Yarberry, M. (2022) Tandi’s brave friends and special helpers: real life stories of kids and their dissociative experiences. Bloomington: Xlibris Publishing Company Yarberry, M. (June 1, 2022) A Multi-Modal Integrative Approach in Treatment of Children with Complex Trauma and Dissociation. ISSTD News, Clinical Reflections Column. Retrieved from: https://news.isst-d.org/a-multi-modal-integrative-approach-in-treatment-of-children-with-complex-trauma-dissociation-%ef%bf%bc/ Yarberry, M. (July 10, 2021). The Flash Technique for Dissociative Children. ISSTD News, Kid’s Korner. Retrieved from https://news.isst-d.org/the-flash-technique-for-dissociative-children/ Yarberry, M. (October 10, 2019). Proposal to the Field: Fourth Phase in Treatment of Dissociation Protocol. ISSTD News, Kid’s Korner. Retrieved from https://news.isst-d.org/proposal-to-the-field-fourth-phase-in-treatment-of-dissociation-protocol/ Yarberry, M. (July 10, 2018). Squeaks, Nuzzles, Tail Wags, Woofs, and Whinnies: An Experiential Glimpse into Animal/Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy/Play Therapy. ISSTD News, Kid’s Korner. Retrieved from http://news.isst-d.org/squaks-nuzzles-tail-wags-woofs-and-whinnies-an-experiential-glimpse-into-animalequine-assisted-psychotherapyplay-therapy Chi-Sigma Iota~Rho Epsilon Chapter The University of Northern Colorado Volume 3, Issue 2, Fall 2011 Growing in Gratefulness: Avoiding Graduate Grief