Today, we open a new chapter.
At its heart, Profectum has always been about seeing people more fully—honoring development, individuality, and the power of relationships to help each person grow. That hasn’t changed. But today, the way we share that vision with the world has.
We’re proud to introduce our new brand—and to launch the DIR Foundations Certificate.
Learn more at
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The first cohort of Introduction to the DIR Model begins this Sunday.
Thank you to everyone who registered. We’re honored to be part of the beginning of your DIR learning journey and look forward to learning and growing together! ❤️
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Introduction to the DIR Model
May 17 & May 31, 2026
1-5 pm eastern time
Michele Ricamato, MA, CCC-SLP
Jun 4, 11, 18 & 25, 2026
8-10 pm eastern time
Rosemary White, OTR/L
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Yesterday Base, the international branding and communications studio who designed Profectum’s new brand, launched the work across their Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and more. They also featured Profectum in their branding bulletin, SPAM.
We are deeply grateful to the team at Base for their generosity, creativity, and support — and to Ricki Robinson for bringing this incredible collaboration together for Profectum.
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If you want to deepen your understanding of the DIR Model - but haven’t found the right place to start - this is it.
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DIR-informed practitioners know that we never take behavior at face value.
We look for regulation, meaning, and the “why” underneath what we’re seeing.
And still, there are moments when that lens may not quite get you all the way there - when a child’s signals feel harder to read, or your usual pathways to connection don’t quite land.
Sometimes you’re left thinking: what am I missing?
On May 14 at 12 pm eastern, Lori Desautels invites us into that space, extending our understanding and giving us new tools for greater impact.
Join us to learn more about the moments that matter most:
- when regulation is fragile or inconsistent
- when behavior feels layered or contradictory
- when our own nervous systems are part of the equation
Sign up for free:
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In recognition of Occupational Therapy Month and Autism Acceptance Month, host Kassie Allison welcomes fellow occupational therapist Kate Bailey for a practical and engaging conversation about recognizing and supporting Individual Differences—and how those differences shape behavior, learning, and participation.
Kate explains how differences in sensory processing, motor planning, and visual-spatial skills influence how children move through their day—how they play, learn, interact, and respond to everyday demands.
Kate and Kassie discuss how challenging behaviors are often meaningful signals of underlying differences, sharing ways to look beneath the surface to better understand what a child may be experiencing.
With individual differences in mind, they also take a closer look at transitions, specifically transitioning from one space to another.
Kassie and Kate offer practical strategies to support children through these moments with greater success, less distress, and increased safety. This episode encourages listeners to stay curious about behavior, recognize the impact of individual differences, and use thoughtful, responsive strategies to support children in ways that build confidence, competence, and connection.
Listen here:
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Explore how the developing nervous system shapes behavior, especially under stress, adversity, and trauma.
Dr. DeSautels will examine the shift from traditional discipline toward nervous system-aligned, relational practices. Grounded in applied educational neuroscience and Polyvagal Theory, this lecture explores the neurobiological roots of student behavior and teaches us how to respond with compassion and regulation.
Thursday May 14 2026
12-1:30 pm eastern time
FREE
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Learn alongside expert faculty, with case-based learning, mentorship, and a supportive professional community.
This is more than a course—it’s a new way of thinking about development and your role in it.
Begin your path to DIR certification today.
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Join us on MONDAY (April 13) from 8 - 9:30 pm EST
This 90-minute interactive workshop is for caregivers/parents, care providers and practitioners who are worried about our children’s future but can’t afford to fall apart. Together, we move through our fears, anxiety, rage, and grief of this moment so that we can align everyday caregiving with our social justice values when we’re triggered and tired.
The $45 fee includes an e-book copy of Nat’s new book!
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In Episode 14 of Tuning In to Development, Kassie Allison is in conversation with Dr. Carrie Alvarado to explore how meaningful progress happens when caregivers are truly part of the process.
From a powerful moment when a child “came to life” in session, to practical strategies like reflective video feedback, this conversation highlights why strengthening the parent–child relationship is at the heart of lasting change.
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