Where wisdom meets warmth, and growth becomes a group project.

At The Healing Group Institute, we believe professional development doesn't have to feel like a PowerPoint presentation in a windowless room. We're flipping the script on continuing education by creating a vibrant, supportive, and trauma-informed space where therapists, educators, and helpers can thrive—together.

We’re not just here to check boxes. We’re here to build better humans.

The Healing Group Institute is the professional training arm of The Healing Group—Utah’s trusted leader in evidence-based, attachment-focused mental health care. Whether you’re a seasoned therapist or a freshly minted grad, our courses, community, and resources are designed to help you grow your skills and stay rooted in your humanity.

Our team is made up of nationally recognized educators, speakers, and practicing clinicians with real-world expertise in:

  • Perinatal and reproductive mental health

  • Sexual health and healthy sexuality education

  • Trauma-informed care across the lifespan

We teach what we practice. And we practice what we preach.

Who We Are

What We Believe

We believe that continuing education should be nourishing, not numbing. That people learn best when they feel safe. That the best therapists are the ones who are still learning—and laughing.

We’re building a community of professionals who lead with Passion, operate with Integrity, think with an Ecosystem Mindset, and embody Safety in every interaction. (We call these our PIES—and who doesn’t love pie?)

What Makes Us Different

We don’t do “stuffy.” We do evidence-based education that feels like a deep exhale and a really good cup of coffee. Expect vintage collegiate vibes, meaningful mentorship, and lots of lightbulb moments.

And because we know that how we show up matters just as much as what we teach, we prioritize:

  • Client-centered, proactive care

  • Clinician support that actually supports

  • High standards without the burnout

  • Ongoing learning that’s practical, ethical, and empowering

Whether you're taking your first CEU course with us or stepping into a leadership training, you'll walk away with tools you can use and a community you can count on.

The Healing Group Institute is for people who care deeply, show up fully, and never stop learning. If you’re looking for real training, real connection, and real impact—you’re in the right place.

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Meet the Faculty

Kristin Hodson, LCSW, CST, CST-S

Founder & Head of School

Kristin (she/her) is the visionary founder of The Healing Group Institute (THGI) and The Healing Group, created to address critical gaps in healthcare related to maternal and reproductive health, sexuality, and trauma. With over 16 years of experience, she is committed to advancing inclusive mental health services and empowering healthcare providers.

As an adjunct professor at the University of Utah’s College of Social Work, Kristin developed and taught the "Human Sexuality in Clinical Practice" curriculum. She has presented at national conferences, including AASECT, and collaborated with doctors, midwives, and doulas to increase awareness of perinatal mental health and sexuality.

The Healing Group provides specialized mental health services to the general public, while THGI equips healthcare providers with the tools to integrate sexuality, perinatal health, and trauma into their practice—essential elements of the human experience.

Adele Stewart

Dean of Student Life

Adele brings her background in holistic life coaching and over a decade of experience in social media community building to her role as Dean of Student Life. With certifications in holistic life coaching, meditation coaching, and life purpose coaching, she is passionate about empowering individuals to discover and pursue their true potential.

A creative professional with a heart for community, Adele combines her expertise in social media strategy with a deeply personal commitment to supporting personal growth and wellbeing. Outside of the Institute, you might find her experimenting with sourdough baking, sporadically updating her Substack, or spending quality time with her partner, Joe, her adventurous toddler, Sonny, and, the real head of the household, her miniature schnauzer, Greta.

Katie Potts

Continuing Education Director

Katie Potts is the Continuing Education Technology Specialist for The Healing Group Institute. She joined THGI in 2025 with a unique background as a professional musician, educator, and operations manager.

Born and raised in Louisiana, Katie now lives in Central Illinois with her husband and two daughters, Cecilia and Mara. Outside of work, you can find her toting kids to non-stop activities, reading, sewing, and desperately clinging to her Cajun roots.

Monica Ashton, LCSW, PMH-C, CST

Social Work Consultant

Monica Ashton is an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist and Perinatal Mental Health Specialist with expertise at the intersection of reproductive and sexual health. She supports individuals and couples through fertility challenges, pregnancy, postpartum transitions, reproductive loss, and intimacy concerns, combining evidence-based strategies with a warm, compassionate approach. In addition to her clinical work, Monica is an adjunct professor in Human Sexuality, Crisis Intervention, Mental Health Practice, and offers professional training for clinicians nationwide. She is known for making complex, sensitive topics approachable and engaging, while equipping professionals with practical tools they can immediately apply in their practice.

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