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  • Behavioral Indicators of Mental State

    $169.95

    2-hour On-Demand Webinar

    Leverage state-of-the-art behavioral science about behavioral indicators that have been validly and reliably demonstrated as indicators of critical mental states. Presented by world-renowned psychologist Dr. David Matsumoto.

    Description

    Presented by Dr. David Matsumoto, understanding body language and reading people well is a crucial skill for many professionals whose jobs require interviews, interrogations, and information collection and reaction elicitation of others.

    Topics covered include knowledge and skill development to identify various behavioral indicators of specific emotions, cognitions associated with words or verbal phrases, cognitive processes, and overall arousal. Participants learn to apply this knowledge base and skills in interviews and interrogations, and improve their abilities to gain insights about the mindsets of the interviewees by focusing on the world of nonverbal behavior evaluated in context against verbal output.

    Participants are also guided through a hypothesis-testing approach at thinking critically about how such evaluations are made, as well as learning the scientific bases of the behavioral indicators covered.

    Learning Objectives

    Participants in this course will be supported to:

    1. Identify meaningful behavioral indicators associated with specific emotions, cognitions, and cognitive processes (and distinguish them from less meaningful behavior) in order to:
    2. Gain insights about the personalities, mindsets, motivations, and intentions of interviewees
    3. Identify meaningful content areas of the interview to the interviewee
    4. Assess veracity from deception
    5. Identify suspicious behavior and hostile intent
    6. Apply practice applying their newfound knowledge and skills in a template that helps them understand what they identified
    7. Practice the newfound knowledge, skills, and template application in order to facilitate interviewing efficacy

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  • Body Language I: Reading People – The Big Picture

    $79.99

    On-Demand Webinar

    What is body language and why is it so important? Learn the answer in this exclusive 1-hour recorded webinar led by world-renowned psychologist Dr. David Matsumoto.

    Dr. Matsumoto provides a brief overview of nonverbal communication and outlines the messages and functions of nonverbal behavior. Essential background information for interviewers at all levels.

    Description

    Presented by Dr. David Matsumoto, topics include:

    An overview of nonverbal communication

    What body language and nonverbal behavior are

    The messages and functions of nonverbal behavior

    What you can glean from reading body language

    In this 1 hour presentation, after a brief overview of nonverbal communication, Dr. Matsumoto explains how body language/nonverbal behavior fits into the bigger framework of reading people, focusing on the fact that there’s more to reading people than just body language and that behavioral traces such as smartphone data can give us insights into the personality of an individual.

    Dr. Matsumoto then explains more in detail his definition of what body language is and provides a basic framework for reading nonverbal behavior. There are many messages that are signaled by nonverbal behavior that are conveyed through various nonverbal channels such as face, hands, voice and whole body.

    Finally he explains what kinds of insights can be gleaned by reading body language or nonverbal behavior.

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  • Body Language II: Let’s Face It – The Face & Facial Expressions

    $79.99

    On-Demand Webinar

    Why is emotional expression so special and important in communication? Learn why in this exclusive 1-hour recorded webinar led by world-renowned psychologist Dr. David Matsumoto. He provides the neuroanatomy and musculature of the face and explains the many, many things that faces do. Essential information for interviewers at all levels.

    Description

    Presented by Dr. David Matsumoto, topics include:

    • The neuroanatomy and musculature of the face
    • The many different things that faces do
    • Why emotion expression is so special and important

    In this one hour presentation, Dr. Matsumoto begins by explaining in the neuroanatomy and musculature of the face through illustrations and figures. He further explains how facial muscles are very special and how the neural circuitry of the brain affects emotion signaling.

    Dr. Matsumoto then addresses FACS coding, the function of facial expressions and his definition of emotions. He explains why emotions are so important and elements of the basic emotion system. He also briefly discusses microexpressions, what they are and why they occur.

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  • Body Language III: How about a Thumbs Up? All about the Gestures

    $79.99

    On-Demand Webinar

    What are gestures? What is the difference between illustrators and emblems? Learn the answers in this exclusive 1-hour recorded webinar led by world-renowned psychologist Dr. David Matsumoto. He explains what gestures, illustrators and emblems are and the different types of speech associated gestures.

    Description

    Presented by Dr. David Matsumoto, topics include:

    • About gestures
    • Different types of speech associated gestures
    • What illustrators and emblems are

    In this one hour presentation, Dr. Matsumoto explains what gestures are and the different types of speech associated gestures. Through various video examples from many cultures, Dr. Matsumoto demonstrates the difference between illustrators and emblems and why gestures are so important in overall communication.

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  • California Senate Bill 553

    SB-553 Occupational safety: workplace violence: restraining orders and workplace violence prevention plan was signed into law in California in September, 2023.

    California Employers will need to be in compliance by July 1st, 2024. Expect other states to follow suit.

    Email info@SpecializedTraining.Com to find out how we can help you be in compliance with the law and protect your employees.

    See the text of the bill HERE

     

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  • Critical Evolutions in Threat Assessment and Management

    $425.00 – $800.00
    Specialized Training Services and George Mason University Police, in partnership with CPW Consulting Group, Inc. and Key Operational Insights, LLC, are proud to bring you the sought-after 3-day advanced training on Critical Evolutions in Threat Assessment and Management

    Learn from the experts who assess and manage threats across multiple sectors, including higher education, medical, community, corporate, and government settings, large and small workplaces, and K-12 institutions.

     

    Dr. Diana Concannon and Dr. Lissa Parker
    CPW Consulting Group, Inc.
    &
    Dr. Bruno Dias and Dr. Matt Talbot
    Key Operational Insights, LLC

     

    October 28th, 29th and 30th, 2025

     

    Register for 1 day or all 3 days. Attend in-person at George Mason University in Manassas, Virginia or virtually, via Zoom

     

    The training event will begin with a 1-day training on Behavioral Threat Assessment and applying structured professional judgment tools–the WAVR-21 and Dechefr–in threat assessment and management. Participants will be supported to gain an understanding of Behavioral Threat Assessment and challenged to consider the nuances, contexts, and contingencies that enable practical, effective, and compassionate threat assessment and management. Students will also be supported to develop skills in the use of SPJs in threat assessment.

    Agenda:

      • Day 1:Part 1: Foundations in Threat Assessment
        • Behavioral Threat Assessment 101
        • Risk 101
        • Conceptualizing Violence
        • Trajectory toward Intended Violence
        • Warning Behaviors associated with Intended Violence
        • Structured Professional Judgment Tools and the WAVR-21

         

        Part 2: Using the WAVR-21 in Threat Assessment

        • Structure
        • Coding
        • Risk Indicators
        • Formulating Conclusions

         

        Day 2:

        Part 1: Gathering Intelligence and Applying the WAVR-21

        • Effective Intelligence Gathering
        • Preliminary Case Application using the WAVR-21
        • Tactical Threat Management Overview

         

        Part 2: The BTAM Process

        • The BTAM Process and Effective BTAM Teams
        • Case Study: Who Takes the Lead?
        • Referral and Case Tracking across Contexts

         

        Day 3:

        Part 1: Special Considerations in Threat Assessment & Management

        • Bias and Emotional Contagion
        • Legal and Policy Considerations & DeSiloing Information
        • The Interplay of Mental Disorders and Violence
        • Suicidality, IPV and Targeted Violence

         

        Part 2a: Putting it All Together

        • Case Application – Referral, Triage and Assessment
        • Case Application – Assessment-informed Management

         

        Part 2b: Fostering Cultures of Safety

        • Getting Upstream and Getting Buy-in
        • Crisis Communication and Resilience

    Register for in-person or virtual and for October 28th only or for all 3 days. 

    If attending the Structured Professional Judgment Tool training (Day 1), the authors of the WAVR-21 recommend that you purchase the WAVR-21 Manual (which comes with 5 coding packets) in advance. WAVR-21 Manuals are not included in the price of the training. WAVR-21 Manuals and additional coding packets can be purchased HERE

    The trainings will take place from 8:30 a.m. until approximately 4:30 p.m. Eastern time on each day (with a break for lunch). Lunch will be provided.  In-person training will be held at George Mason University, Colgan Hall – Verizon Auditorium, located at 10900 University Blvd, Manassas, VA.

    Virtual Attendees: A Zoom link will be emailed 12 to 18 hours before the training to the email address you provide on your registration form.

    There are up to 21 hours of ASIS, APA and SHRM Continuing Education Credits available.

    ***PLEASE COMPLETE THE REGISTRATION FORM LOCATED IN YOUR ACCOUNT AFTER PURCHASING; YOUR REGISTRATION WILL NOT BE CONFIRMED UNTIL YOU COMPLETE THE REGISTRATION FORM ***

    If purchasing registration for someone else, please complete the  registration form with the attendee’s information. If purchasing registration for more than one person, please email info@specializedtraining.com for additional registration forms.

    Deadline for In-Person Registration: October 18th, 2025                    

    Deadline for Virtual via Zoom: October 26th, 2025

    • VIRTUAL October 28th Only                $425
    • VIRTUAL All 3 Days                              $725
    • IN PERSON October 28th Only           $475
    • IN PERSON All 3 Days                         $800

    ATAP and ASIS Members: Take 5% off with Coupon Code: GMU5

    Specialized Training Services is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Specialized Training Services maintains responsibility for this program and its content. AI was not used in the development of this program or in any of the content.

    Specialized Training Services, Inc. is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities.

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  • Dechefr Professional Manual

    $199.95
    Dechefr Professional Manual
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    Advanced Threat Assessment of Communications
    Leverage the power of AI and psycholinguistics to rapidly assess the threat level of written or transcribed communications. Created by Mind Intelligence Lab, Dechefr is a structured professional judgment tool that constructs a psychological profile to identify potential risk of targeted violence.
    Individual and corporate subscriptions are available
    For a free demo of the Dechefr, visit www.Dechefr.com
    Contact us for information on training. Info@SpecializedTraining.com
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    Extremism & the Workplace: Threat Assessment & Management of Grievance-fueled Violence Featuring the WAVR-21

    Original price was: $229.99.Current price is: $189.99.

    This six-hour training on the assessment and management of extremism and grievance-fueled violence in the workplace is provided by one of the nation’s foremost experts on the topic, Phill Saragoza, MD.

    This program was delivered in June, 2024, in Charlotte, North Carolina, as part of a three-day training on Extremism and Grievance-fueled Violence in the Workplace.
    The training addresses extremist beliefs and radicalization both broadly and in a narrower workplace context.  Characteristics and behaviors suggestive of impending violence and characteristics that increase an individual’s susceptibility to extremist messaging and likelihood of mobilizing to violence are addressed. The training also provides an introduction to the WAVR-21 (Workplace Assessment of Violence Risk), a structured professional judgment instrument for the assessment of workplace and campus targeted violence risk, and demonstrates the application of the WAVR-21 to behaviors of concern related to extremist beliefs.
    Learning objectives
    Students will be supported to:
    • Describe bases for extremist beliefs
    • Identify warning behaviors for targeted violence
    • Explain characteristics that increase a person’s risk for engaging in violent action
    • Identify how the WAVR-21 provides a road map to threat assessment in the workplace and on campus
    • Discuss ways in which extremism may contribute to targeted violence
    • Explain the utility of the WAVR-21 in assessing cases involving extremism
    For those seeking APA Continuing Education credits: 6 hours will be available soon. You may purchase and view the video now and we will alert you when the CE Exam for the course becomes available.
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  • Forensic & Tactical Linguistics Module 1: Forensic Linguistics 101

    $219.95

    On-Demand Video Training

    Presented by Julia Kupper

    This interactive workshop introduces the fields of Forensic and Tactical Linguistics. Participants have the opportunity to learn about diverse methodologies and apply their knowledge to a variety of language evidence. This includes written and spoken corroborations from international cases and interdisciplinary research in the form of targeted violence manifestos and live-streams, threatening letters, ransom demands, bomb threats, suicide notes, text messages and confessions.

    This first module of two, Forensic Linguistics 101, is divided into three segments: the introductory part asks the audience to conduct forensic transcriptions of handwritten, typewritten and recorded language evidence to develop the skill of accurate observations. The following sections provide an overview of forensic authorship analysis and linguistic variation, with hands-on exercises comprised of different types of corroborations for the viewers.

    This is the NON-CE Version (Video Only; no certificate). To purchase the Continuing Education version (with exam and certificate) or if you need a certificate for your employer, CLICK HERE

    Purchase Both Modules at One Time, Receive 25% Off with Discount Code: Kupper

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  • Forensic & Tactical Linguistics Module 1: Forensic Linguistics 101 (3.5 Continue Education Hours/Units)

    $249.99

    On-Demand Video Training

    Presented by Julia Kupper

    This interactive workshop introduces the fields of Forensic and Tactical Linguistics. Participants have the opportunity to learn about diverse methodologies and apply their knowledge to a variety of language evidence. This includes written and spoken corroborations from international cases and interdisciplinary research in the form of targeted violence manifestos and live-streams, threatening letters, ransom demands, bomb threats, suicide notes, text messages and confessions.

    This first module of two, Forensic Linguistics 101, is divided into three segments: the introductory part asks the audience to conduct forensic transcriptions of handwritten, typewritten and recorded language evidence to develop the skill of accurate observations. The following sections provide an overview of forensic authorship analysis and linguistic variation, with hands-on exercises comprised of different types of corroborations for the viewers.

    This has been approved for 3.5 APA, SHRM, or ASIS Continuing Education hours/credits.



    Specialized Training Services is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Specialized Training Services maintains responsibility for this program and its content. AI was not used in the development of this program or any of its content.

    Specialized Training Services, Inc. is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities.

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  • Forensic & Tactical Linguistics Module 2: Tactical Linguistics

    $269.95

    On-Demand Video Training

    Presented by Julia Kupper

    This interactive workshop introduces the fields of Forensic and Tactical Linguistics. Participants have the opportunity to learn about diverse methodologies and apply their knowledge to a variety of language evidence. This includes written and spoken corroborations from international cases and interdisciplinary research in the form of targeted violence manifestos and live-streams, threatening letters, ransom demands, bomb threats, suicide notes, text messages and confessions.

    This second module of two, Tactical Linguistics, focuses on linguistic threat analyses and illustrates several techniques that can assist in examining concerning communications. This entails detailed discussions and exercises on leakage, imminent threats and targeted violence communications. The final segment presents findings of a pilot study that analyzed the online and offline behaviors of three lone-actor terrorists prior to their attacks, including their language evidence.

    This is the NON-CE Version (Video Only; no certificate). To purchase the Continuing Education version (with exam and certificate) or if you need a certificate for your employer, CLICK HERE

    Purchase Both Modules at One Time, Receive 25% Off with Discount Code: Kupper

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  • Forensic & Tactical Linguistics Module 2: Tactical Linguistics (6 Continuing Education Hours/Units)

    $299.99

    On-Demand Video Training

    Presented by Julia Kupper

    This interactive workshop introduces the fields of Forensic and Tactical Linguistics. Participants have the opportunity to learn about diverse methodologies and apply their knowledge to a variety of language evidence. This includes written and spoken corroborations from international cases and interdisciplinary research in the form of targeted violence manifestos and live-streams, threatening letters, ransom demands, bomb threats, suicide notes, text messages and confessions.

    This second module of two, Tactical Linguistics, focuses on linguistic threat analyses and illustrates several techniques that can assist in examining concerning communications. This entails detailed discussions and exercises on leakage, imminent threats and targeted violence communications. The final segment presents findings of a pilot study that analyzed the online and offline behaviors of three lone-actor terrorists prior to their attacks, including their language evidence.

    This has been approved for 6 APA, SHRM, or ASIS Continuing Education hours/credits.



    Specialized Training Services is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Specialized Training Services maintains responsibility for this program and its content. AI was not used in the development of this program or any of its content.

    Specialized Training Services, Inc. is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities.

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  • Introduction to Threat Assessment and Nonverbal Behavior

    $79.99

    On-Demand Webinar

    How can nonverbal behavior be used to identify threats? Learn an overview of threat assessment and nonverbal behavior in this exclusive 1-hour recorded webinar led by world-renowned psychologist Dr. David Matsumoto.

    Description

    Presented by Dr. David Matsumoto, topics include:

    • Overview of threat assessment and nonverbal behavior
    • Understanding baselines 
    • Types of aggression
    • Behavioral signatures of imminent attack 
    This course is invaluable for anyone who may be in harm’s way, including:
    • First responders
    • Law enforcement
    • Security personnel
    • Those who want to be more aware of their surroundings

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    Paranoia and Violence (2 Continuing Education Hours / Units)

    Original price was: $69.99.Current price is: $49.99.

    This 2-hour training on the relationship between paranoia and violence is provided by one of the nation’s leading experts on the topic, Phill Resnick, MD.

    The training addresses paranoia and the related characteristics and behaviors suggestive of impending violence
    Learning objectives
    Students will be supported to:
    • Employ strategies for improving risk assessment with paranoid individuals
    • Identify motives and triggers correlated with violence committed by paranoid individuals
    • Distinguish between making a threat and posing a threat
    2 hours of APA Continuing Education

    Specialized Training Services is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Specialized Training Services maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

    This program was originally delivered in July, 2024, via Zoom for the University of Michigan’s Center for Forensic Psychiatry
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  • Reading Red Flags, Separating Danger from Drama and Desire

    $49.99 – $69.99

    Reading Red Flags in Threat Assessment: Separating Danger From Drama

    Presented by Wendy Patrick, JD, MDiv, PhD
    This seminar will teach you how to enhance your powers of perception by learning what to look for, where to look, and how to interpret what you see.  In this seminar, Wendy Patrick, author of “Red Flags,” will demonstrate how four areas of examination can revolutionize the way you perceive danger, manage dangerous people, and protect yourself as well as your community, illustrated through real case examples, corroborated by 25 years of practice, as well as abundant psychological research.

    This is an on-demand video that is sold with or without CE units.

    About Wendy Patrick, JD, MDiv, PhD:

    • Association of Threat Assessment Professionals Certified Threat Manager
    • Author of Red Flags: How to Spot Frenemies, Underminers, and Ruthless People
    • Co-author of New York Times bestseller Reading People (revision)
    • Author of Why Bad Looks Good: Biblical Wisdom to Make Smart Choices
    • Psychology Today columnist: Why Bad Looks Good
    • Host, Today with Dr. Wendy KCBQ radio
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