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Bring Constructed Awareness® to Your Community

Constructed Awareness® (CA) is an innovative trauma therapy model that helps clients connect with themselves in new ways and process trauma through mindful awareness. Tyler Orr, the creator of CA and President of the Constructed Awareness Institute, offers live and virtual presentations to introduce the model to counseling professionals. These engaging and accessible talks explore the theory, techniques, and clinical applications of CA, and are ideal for local agencies, counseling centers, and professional organizations seeking to learn more about this unique approach.

Presentations and CE Events with Tyler Orr, LPC

What Participants Will Learn

Tyler’s workshops offer a clear, accessible introduction to the CA model. The model is based on three core principles:

  1. Bringing awareness to the client’s experience changes their experience: Many therapeutic approaches focus on willpower to create change, but CA recognizes that inner peace isn’t earned through effort. Instead, by teaching clients how to observe their personal experiences—thoughts, sensations, and external senses—they can experience transformative change through simple awareness.

  2. The human experience is made up of three building blocks: thoughts, sensations, and external senses: CA guides clients to bring mindful awareness to these building blocks, which shape how they experience and interpret themselves, others, and the world. Expanding awareness of these elements can significantly transform how clients regulate their emotions and connect with others.

  3. Most people naturally orient their awareness toward one of these three building blocks: Some individuals spend more time in their thoughts (mentally oriented), others focus on their bodily sensations (sensation-oriented), and some focus on their external environment (externally oriented). CA uses a unique typology of six personality styles from these building blocks to help clients understand their orientation and develop personalized strategies to deepen self-awareness and emotional self-regulation.

Using these principles, CA offers a unique approach that helps clients connect with themselves in new ways and reprocess trauma, often leading to lasting emotional relief. This model is designed to empower both therapists and clients in their healing journey.

About Tyler Orr

Tyler Orr is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), EMDRIA-approved consultant, creator of Constructed Awareness® (CA), and President of the Constructed Awareness Institute. Tyler offers an engaging, interactive style of teaching that integrates mindfulness, nonviolence, and process-oriented approaches. His work centers on trauma therapy and the use of awareness to support organic change.

Tyler is a doctoral candidate at the University of the Cumberlands and an adjunct professor of counseling at Seton Hall University. His peer-reviewed publications include both research studies and conceptual articles introducing key elements of the CA model. He regularly presents at national counseling conferences and is an experienced continuing education trainer in CA and EMDR. Tyler’s therapeutic work emphasizes non-interference and the power of awareness to support natural healing processes.

Achievements and Expertise

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC/MHSP; Tennessee)

  • Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC; North Carolina)

  • National Certified Counselor (NCC)

  • EMDRIA-approved consultant

  • MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

  • Current PhD candidate in Counselor Education and Supervision

  • Creator of Constructed Awareness (CA)

  • President of the Constructed Awareness Institute

  • Trainer and public speaker

  • Adjunct Professor

  • Published peer-reviewed research and conceptual articles regarding CA’s application to trauma therapy.

  • Continued research efforts to establish CA as evidence-based.

  • NBCC and ASWB CE Provider

Tyler has delivered training to hundreds of therapists and continues to refine CA, which is growing rapidly as a trusted method for addressing trauma. He helps therapists and clients achieve meaningful and lasting growth. Tyler’s passion for making mental health accessible drives his work, and he is dedicated to empowering both therapists and clients through innovative approaches.

Testimonials

“Tyler is a gifted teacher with a unique ability to take complex ideas and present them in a way that’s clear and easy to understand. His teaching is thought-provoking and sparks a deeper self awareness.”
— Ann Simmons, CE Event Host

“Tyler is a dynamic and knowledgeable presenter. I highly recommend attending a training where he’s presenting. His approach is engaging and creative. I’m already looking forward to my next training with him!”
— Margaret Thompon, Trainee

Booking Information

Interested in bringing Tyler to your local counseling community for a presentation or CE event? Programs are available virtually or in person, with NBCC and ASWB CEs included if needed.

Email: tyler@constructedawareness.com
Website: www.constructedawareness.com