The Somatic Experiencing® Training Program is a continuing education certificate for professionals working with traumatised individuals. It is not designed as a standalone training for those just entering the helping professions nor for those seeking personal growth or healing. It is essential individuals looking to register into a Somatic Experiencing® Professional Training Program that they are certified, licensed and/or registered with a professional association and have current professional indemnity insurance. Individuals must be actively practising with clients to support application and integration of the course teachings. Some exceptions maybe granted for professionals in related fields. Some Examples of related fields are: yoga teachers, craniosacral therapists, Rolfers, School wellbeing teachers, massage therapists. Students in graduate programs must be supervised by certified and licensed supervisors.
Professionals who may qualify for the SE™ Professional Training program:
- Mental Health Professionals: psychologists, psychiatrists, psychoanalysts, psychotherapists, social workers, counselors, marriage and family therapists, expressive arts therapists, etc.
- Medical and Alternative Medicine Professionals: medical doctors, nurses, and nurse practitioners, occupational therapists, physical therapists, chiropractors, emergency medical workers, surgeons, obstetricians, midwives, acupuncturists, naturopathic doctors, etc.
- Bodyworkers: massage therapists, Rolfers®, Craniosacral and Polarity therapists, Feldenkrais practitioners, yoga therapists, etc.
- Others: first responders, crisis center staff, educators, mediators, clergy, chaplains, coaches, etc.
The Somatic Experiencing® Program requires students undertake a minimum of 12 personal sessions and 18 case consults over the 3 year training with approved providers to ensure they are supported to embody, apply and integrate the SE theory and interventions.
Applications are approved on a case by case basis and if you have any queries regarding your suitability please don’t hesitate to contact us via the contact page of this website.
