What Is the Needs Connection Model™?
A faith-based, story-centered framework rooted in attachment theory and the belief that true healing happens in the context of safe, connected relationships. This model offers a clear path to emotional and spiritual restoration through guided story work, small group curriculum, and Jesus-centered care.
Welcome! I am so glad you are here!
Hello! My name is Becki Welsh, and I am, first and foremost, a follower of Jesus Christ. My passion is helping people connect, heal, and find wholeness in their homes and relationships. I first began working with children in 1992, when I started to recognize the role of connection in healing people and relationships. I then developed the Needs Connection Model™. I realized that not only were families seeing success in their interactions, but neuroscience evidence to support the model was also being released. The model then spread from working with parents to helping other therapists, pastors, and educators learn, experience, and know real connection and take it to their clients, leaders, and students.
The result of decades of work is the continuously refined training and guidance you will experience with the Needs Connection Model™.
So, welcome to our family- I am happy you are here!
Let Dr. Becki tell you more about the model herself...
Upcoming Classes!
The Needs-Connection Model™-Changing the mindset to change a generation (In Person)Multiple DatesJun 13, 2025, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM CDT316 Counseling Center, McKinney, 2600 Eldorado Pkwy STE 110, McKinney, TX 75070, USA- The Needs-Connection Model™-Changing the mindset to change a generation (In Person) (2)Oct 11, 2025, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM CDTZoom
- The Needs-Connection Model™-Changing the mindset to change a generation (In Person) (1)Mar 01, 2025, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM CSTZoom
NCM Consultation Group 2Jan 25, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM CSTZoom- NCM Consultation Group 2Jan 23, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM CSTZoom
- NCM Consultation GroupNov 23, 2024, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM CSTZoom
- NCM Consultation GroupNov 21, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM CSTZoom
- The Needs-Connection Model™-Changing the mindset to change a generationAug 31, 2024, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM CDTZoom webinar
- The Needs-Connection Model™-Changing the mindset to change a generationJul 20, 2024, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM CDTZoom webinar
- The Needs-Connection Model™-Changing the mindset to change a generationMembership OfferJun 22, 2024, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM CDTZoom webinar
The Faith-Based Play Therapist: The (Not-So) Surprising Secret to Extraordinary Play TherapyMembership OfferAug 26, 2023, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM CDTLive Webinar
Now What? Using Identity Model in Play Therapy: Creative Treatment Planning, Techniques, and Tools for TransformationMultiple DatesJul 29, 2023, 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM CDT316 Counseling Center, 2600 Eldorado Pkwy, Suite 110, McKinney, TX 75070, USA
What Now? From Trauma to Transformation; Beyond Rapport in Play TherapyMultiple DatesJul 29, 2023, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM CDT316 Counseling Center, 2600 Eldorado Pkwy, Suite 110, McKinney, TX 75072, USA
Parents and Play Therapy: Building successful collaboration for connection with the Needs-Connection Model™Jul 28, 2023, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM CDT316 Counseling Center, 2600 Eldorado Pkwy, McKinney, Suite 110, TX 75072, USA
Integrating Play Therapy Theories in Trauma-Informed TreatmentMultiple DatesJun 06, 2023, 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM CDTColorado Christian University-Lakewood, 8787 W Alameda Ave, Lakewood, CO 80226, USA
Developmental Play Therapy – Why Touch, Attachment, and Connection Still Matter (rescheduled)Multiple DatesMay 13, 2023, 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM CDTLive Webinar
The Playful Therapist: The Power of Play in Play Therapy!Membership OfferApr 29, 2023, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM CDTZoom
Friday Night Parenting Workshop (6 weeks)Sep 16, 2022, 7:30 PM – Oct 21, 2022, 8:30 PMHope Women's Center: Training Room, 2781 Virginia Pkwy, McKinney, TX 75071, USA
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I just wanted to let you know my husband called me Monday from work to tell me he had very intentionally used the Needs-Connection model to evaluate a student and was so excited about it. During their conversation, he was able to help them process through their lack of nurturing experiences and connect some of their current actions and attitudes to this break in relationship with their now-absent mom...
We are intentionally trying to filter our conversations and mindset through the model. It has been so helpful, and we just wanted you to know we are thankful and excited about how God is already using it in our ministry.
Laura
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WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING...
Great class! It was extremely helpful and we hope to be able to better parent our children
Enjoyed the Christian perspective and tying our parenting into Scripture
Thanks! Everything was very helpful and has already made a difference in our family
