Training

Somatic Experiencing® Professional Training

14 Feb

3 Year Professional Training

Developed by Dr. Peter A. Levine, Somatic Experiencing® (SE) is an integrative approach to trauma healing, resolution and prevention.

Underpinning SE is a psychobiological framework that taps on the innate ability of our nervous system to restore equilibrium and wholeness after a traumatic incident.

The complete training program consists of three levels. Each level is made up of two modules of six days each (36 hours each module). There will be co-training in this program.

The complete training program consists of three levels. Each level is made up of two modules of six days each (36 hours each module). There will be co-training in this program.

Beginning I/II : 15-20 Apr 2023

Beginning II/III : 17-22 Oct 2023		Intermediate I/II : 18-23 Apr 2024

Intermediate II/III : 17-22 Oct 2024
Advanced I : TBC

Advanced II : TBC

  • Understand the physiological basis of trauma.

  • Learn about containment, resourcing and empowerment.

  • Study tracking skills, titration and establishing continuity through the felt sense.

  • Practice establishing defensive orienting responses, completion and discharge.

  • Explore coupling dynamics, the elements of internal experience (SIBAM), and integrating experiential polarities, in order to restore creative self-regulation.

  • Be able to identify, normalize, and stabilize traumatic reactions.

  • Attain skills to avoid pitfalls of re-traumatization and false memory.

  • Learn to uncouple fear from immobility; re-establish and maintain healthy boundaries.

  • Investigate the transformative qualities of trauma. Integrate trauma work into ongoing therapy.

  • Acquire short-term solutions to acute and chronic symptoms.


Where:
Village Hotel Bugis
390 Victoria Street
(near Bugis MRT)

Course Fee: SGD2,950
Early Bird: SGD2,850 (ends 1 Feb 2023)
Examine the different categories and causes of traumatic shock and approaches to treating each case including:


  • Global High Intensity Trauma: surgery, electrocution, hallucinogens, drowning, suffocation, strangulation, fetal distress, traumatic birth, intrauterine stress, and invasive medical procedures in utero.

  • Inescapable Attack: wild animals, rape, war, bombings, physical abuse, mugging, incest, molestation.

  • Physical Injury: surgery, anesthesia, burns, poisoning, hospitalisations, stabbing, gunshot wounds.

  • Failure of Physical Defense: falls, high impact accidents, head injury.

  • Emotional Trauma: severe neglect and abandonment, severe loss, ongoing abuse.

  • Natural Disasters: earthquakes, fires, tornadoes, floods, social dislocation from the natural world and community.

  • Horror: seeing an accident (especially with blood, gore), watching someone else be abused, raped, killed or tortured, killing or hurting someone yourself.

  • Torture and Ritual Abuse: war torture, repeated rape in war, concentration camp, and systematic abuse (sometimes with the person drugged).


Venue and Course Fee: TBC

  • Learn about the relationship of trauma to various clinical syndromes.

  • Further integrate SE theory and practice into the specialty area of the therapist.

  • SE bodywork in working with the different categories of trauma.

  • Application of research in the psychophysiology of trauma.

  • The 'art' of therapy.

  • Special topics including work with children and infants.

Who will benefit

SE Training is designed to train professionals in helping clients deal with trauma and is not intended to be a personal self-help course.

For mental health and healthcare professionals, psychotherapists, expressive arts therapists, psychiatrists, doctors, social workers, psychologists, counsellors, physical/ body therapists, educators, other allied professionals and those working with traumatised victims at crisis relief etc.

Course Structure

Training is delivered through lectures, demonstrations, guided practice sessions,audio visual case studies, and suggested readings.

The entire 3-year part-time training program consists of 3 levels i.e. Beginning,Intermediate and Advanced.

Each level covers 2 modules. Each module provides 36 hours of training.

The Trainer is supported by a team of assistants, who are qualified SE Practitioners to support the students during the training and group practice. On the average, the assistant to student ratio is around 1:6.

Becoming an SE Practitioner (SEP™) also entails receiving a total of 12 personal SEsessions and 18 group or individual case consultation over the 3 years to deepen your experiential knowledge of SE.

FAQ

What is the prerequisite?

Applicant for the training is preferably a member of a professional and regulatory body with a code of ethics, and has an active practice. Exceptions are made for students of a recognized therapeutic training, or in internship programme with supervision.

Please note that all applications will be reviewed. Applicant may be contacted if more information is required to assess eligibility for the training.

What does the course fee cover?

The course fee is charged per module. It excludes personal therapy sessions and case consultations sessions, which are additional requirements to qualify for the SEP certification.

Can I apply for VCF funding?

VCF is for eligible staff/volunteers from NCSS member Voluntary Welfare Organizations (VWOs) and MSF-funded VWOs. Once confirmed acceptance into the course, the respective organisation may apply for VCF Pre-approved through the NCSS claim portal and send us the letter of approval from NCSS. We will follow-up with the invoice for payment of course fees.

Are there any additional requirements for certification?

Personal Sessions: 12 hours of personal sessions during the 3-year training.

Case Consultations: 18 hours of case consultation, to include Individual and Group consultations during the 3-year training.

Case consultations must be received from an approved consultation provider.

Is the program held onsite or online or hybrid?

As far as possible, the training is to be held fully onsite. The in-person format has two x 6-day modules per level, spaced about six months apart.

What if I have to miss a day’s lesson?

Students in a 6-day training can miss 1 day but need to make up by watching recorded video of the training.

Is it compulsory to attend the SE Introduction course before I go for the Beginning I/II?

In Singapore, it is highly recommended if students do not have any prior training in Somatic Experiencing.

May I attend only one module?

Yes, but will require to complete all levels and additional requirements i.e. case consultation and personal sessions to qualify for SE Practitioner status.

Is there a written or practical test?

There are checklists to gauge a student’s learning in the training manual to be completed at the different stages of training. No written or practical test.

There are triad sessions where students practice skills taught in the class.

What happens if I miss a module?

Can make up by attending SE training overseas, offered in 40 countries.

May I attend a few modules overseas?

Yes. Please inform the organizer if you intend to transfer.

How do I pay?
Payments may be made using one of the following methods:

– Cheque
– Electronic Bank Transfer

All payments must be made in Singapore dollars.

Trainer for Beginning & Intermediate Level

Dr. Abi Blakeslee, SEP, CMT, MFT, Ph.D is faculty at the Somatic Experiencing Trauma Institute and Foundation for Human Enrichment. She is additionally Dr. Peter Levine’s legacy faculty at Ergos Institute for Somatic Education.

Dr. Blakeslee holds a Ph.D. in Clinical and Somatic Psychology and is a licensed marriage and family therapist. Her dissertation, with a committee that included Dr. Daniel Siegel, generated original research on the role of implicit memory in healing trauma.

Dr. Blakeslee integrates SE with clinical research, secondary trauma interventions, and the psychobiological principles of attachment and shock trauma. She treats individuals, couples, children and families in her clinical practice.

Dr. Blakeslee teaches and consults worldwide. She lives in Bozeman, Montana, with her husband and enjoys the snow, mountains, and rivers with her three young children.

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    1. LIVING STREAMS THERAPY, TRAINING AND CONSULTANCY LLP. reserves the right to change the format of delivery, venue, trainer(s) and dates, or revise the programme should circumstances so warrant.

    2. Participants must meet the minimum 80% class attendance and any other course requirements as stipulated for each course in order to be awarded with the Certificate of Completion.

    3. LIVING STREAMS THERAPY, TRAINING AND CONSULTANCY LLP will not provide make-up lessons for absentees.

    4. LIVING STREAMS THERAPY, TRAINING AND CONSULTANCY LLP and their staff and agents will not be liable for any death, illness, disability, personal injury, mishap, damage or loss of property or any other loss arising in connection with this course.

    5. Full payment of course fee will have to be made to LIVING STREAMS THERAPY, TRAINING AND CONSULTANCY LLP at least 14 working days prior to course commencement date or before the stipulated date to enjoy the early bird discounts, if applicable.

    6. For applicants applying to VCF funding for pre-approved training, please submit the approval letter from NCSS to LIVING STREAMS THERAPY, TRAINING AND CONSULTANCY LLP upon acceptance into the Training.

    7. LIVING STREAMS THERAPY, TRAINING AND CONSULTANCY LLP reserves the right to postpone or cancel the Course due to unforeseen circumstances or low enrolment. For cancellation of Course, full fees paid less $100 non-refundable administrative fee will be refunded to participants. For postponement of Course, fees paid will only be fully refunded to participants if participants decide to withdraw from the course.

    8. Refund Policy - Full fees paid less S$100 non-refundable administrative fees will be refunded if participants’ written notice of withdrawal is received more than 7 working days before the course commencement date. A withdrawal penalty amounting to the full course fee is applicable if participants’ written notice of withdrawal is received less than 7 working days from course commencement date.

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