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Earlybird Alumni: Somatic Training for Therapists: Part 2 on 10/11/2025
In our last training, we explored the foundations of somatic approaches, felt sense, and tracking sensation in session. Many of you really liked how somatic approaches can integrate seamlessly with the modalities and approaches you already use. Many of you also really enjoyed learning about the polyvagal theory and learning ways you can introduce that information to your clients.
Recap of Part 1
You learned the brain science about why somatic is important to treating the whole person.
You learned about how trauma is the experience of the nervous system and how the nervous system can get STUCK as a result.
You learned ways of asking guiding questions to help your client become more aware of their own felt sense.
You learned how to help your client cultivate a sense of “relative safety” by inviting in an ally or orienting to an external object that is pleasing or calming.
You learned a menu of words to help clients identify what state of the nervous system they are in.
Part 2:
Part 2 is your chance to add on more skills and deepen your understanding from the foundation you’ve built.
We’ll expand on the tools from Part 1 and create space for more guided practice and Q&A. I am extending the time to a full 3 hours so there is more space for breaks, practice, & discussion.
You’ll learn:
Pendulation & Titration – guiding clients to gently move between activation and calm, so they can process without overwhelm
SIBAM Model – a simple 5-part framework (Sensation, Image, Behavior, Affect, Meaning) for helping clients explore and integrate their experiences
Vagal Toning Exercise – an easy, body-based practice to support nervous system regulation and resilience
Exercises you can use for a client in each state of the nervous system
More time to practice and experience it as a client
A chance to meet and network with other like-minded clinicians
Who it’s for:
Therapists who attended Part 1 (recommended but not required — you’ll get a brief review at the start)
Practitioners looking for more education about somatic approaches and experiential practice
Date: October 11th
Time: 10am-1pm
Location: TBD (searching for a place that has more windows, let me know if you have any leads)
Investment: $100
If you would like to attend, please sign up by September 10th. After that, I will share the invite more widely.
In our last training, we explored the foundations of somatic approaches, felt sense, and tracking sensation in session. Many of you really liked how somatic approaches can integrate seamlessly with the modalities and approaches you already use. Many of you also really enjoyed learning about the polyvagal theory and learning ways you can introduce that information to your clients.
Recap of Part 1
You learned the brain science about why somatic is important to treating the whole person.
You learned about how trauma is the experience of the nervous system and how the nervous system can get STUCK as a result.
You learned ways of asking guiding questions to help your client become more aware of their own felt sense.
You learned how to help your client cultivate a sense of “relative safety” by inviting in an ally or orienting to an external object that is pleasing or calming.
You learned a menu of words to help clients identify what state of the nervous system they are in.
Part 2:
Part 2 is your chance to add on more skills and deepen your understanding from the foundation you’ve built.
We’ll expand on the tools from Part 1 and create space for more guided practice and Q&A. I am extending the time to a full 3 hours so there is more space for breaks, practice, & discussion.
You’ll learn:
Pendulation & Titration – guiding clients to gently move between activation and calm, so they can process without overwhelm
SIBAM Model – a simple 5-part framework (Sensation, Image, Behavior, Affect, Meaning) for helping clients explore and integrate their experiences
Vagal Toning Exercise – an easy, body-based practice to support nervous system regulation and resilience
Exercises you can use for a client in each state of the nervous system
More time to practice and experience it as a client
A chance to meet and network with other like-minded clinicians
Who it’s for:
Therapists who attended Part 1 (recommended but not required — you’ll get a brief review at the start)
Practitioners looking for more education about somatic approaches and experiential practice
Date: October 11th
Time: 10am-1pm
Location: TBD (searching for a place that has more windows, let me know if you have any leads)
Investment: $100
If you would like to attend, please sign up by September 10th. After that, I will share the invite more widely.