Introduction to working somatically with trauma
This one-day teaching and experiential workshop offers an introductory exploration of trauma through the lens of the nervous system, equipping participants with practical somatic tools to support themselves and others in navigating dysregulation and overwhelm. Taught by a trauma specialist, somatic experiencing practitioner and psychotherapist, you will:
- Develop a working understanding of the nervous system’s role in trauma, stress and anxiety.
- Examine biological threat responses and how they present in behaviours and symptoms.
- Explore the connection between our felt senses and the cognitive understanding of emotion.
- Learn to recognise signs of nervous system dysregulation in others.
- Understand the importance of psychoeducation in client work in the service of normalising biological responses.
- Learn accessible strategies to support nervous system regulation.
- Discover how trauma gets stuck and how to help clients begin to heal.
- Engage in guided somatic exercises to build confidence in applying this approach.
This workshop is designed for therapists or student therapists who want to deepen their understanding of how the body responds to nervous system overwhelm and how to begin to work somatically with clients.
Important: Trauma can be a sensitive topic, and tuning into the body can sometimes stir up strong feelings. Please only attend if you feel able to ground yourself and care for your own well-being throughout. If you're currently feeling very overwhelmed or vulnerable, this may not be the right time for this workshop.
CPD certificate
A CPD certificate will be emailed to you within 2 days of the event.
Refreshments
Free pastries, teas and coffees are provided during the breaks. Lunch can be purchased from two on-site cafe's. Hartley Farm Restaurant serves sit-down meals, and 'The Cabin' offers sandwiches, cakes and drinks. You are welcome to bring your own packed lunch.
Cost
- Students - £105
- Early Bird - £115 up to May 31st
- General from June 1st - £125
Student prices are only visible on the booking site with a personalised access code. Please email greg@somaticresilience.co.uk with proof of your student status. This should be a current student ID card from your enrolled institution or an enrollment letter from the institution addressed to you. A one-off student access pass will be sent to you, allowing you to access the student ticket pricing.
Cancellation, refunds and transfers
Refunds
You can cancel your ticket up to 30 days before the event for a full refund, excluding the booking fee.
If there is not enough interest in the workshop or the event has to be cancelled, The Centre for Somatic Resilience Training will provide a full refund, including your booking fee.
Ticket transfers
If you are unable to make it, you may transfer your ticket to someone else, but this would need to be approved by email before the event date, so that we are expecting the correct person.