Bridging to Resilience

Nationally regarded expert speakers, trainers & consultants providing professional development on the topics of Trauma-Informed & Resilience Practices, Bowman Consulting Group is known for content solidly anchored in the most current neuroscience-aligned approaches, and translating this into actionable practices for educators and mental health professionals serving children and adults with trauma impacts & neurodivergence.

Additionally, Rick & Doris are excited to be nearing the release of a new book: "Your FBA is a Fantasy! A Guidebook to Creating Truly Trauma-Informed, Neuro-Affirming Functional Behavior Assessments & Behavior Support Plans" which is expected to be out in late spring.

Rick Bowman, M.A., Clinical Psychology brings a background that includes leadership positions in the United States military, business, mental health and education. He’s been in positions of Clinical Psychologist, Program Director, Community College Professor, Assistant Principal, Alternative School Director, Student Services Director, and Assistant Executive Director of a non-profit organization providing educational services to students with the most severe behavioral and emotional challenges.

Doris Bowman, M.S. Ed/Spec Ed has acted as District Behavior Consultant, supporting teams to maintain students with significant trauma impacts in their neighborhood school. Prior to this, she ran district-wide programs for youth with chronic behavioral challenges and various mental health diagnoses. She has taught, trained, coached and volunteered with organizations in Cuba, Jamaica and Guatemala.

Among their combined qualifications are:
- Advanced Certified Trauma & Resilience Practitioner - Education & Clinical
- Certified HeartMath "The Resilience Advantage" Trainer
- Certified "Stress & Well-being Assessment" Provider (HM)
- Certified "The Resilient Heart" HM Trauma Program
- Certified Collaborative Problem Solving Trainer® (Think:Kids, MGH)
- Licensed PreK - 21 Special Educator & pre-K - 21 licensed administrator