prospective students

The Somatic Experiencing® Professional Training is a continuing education certificate program designed to enhance the skills of professionals working with traumatized or stressed individuals

Admission Standards

Admission to the SE Professional Training Program requires you to have a certificate, certification, or license and an ongoing client base in order to practice SE skills during the entirety training program. To be considered for admission, applicants must be certified professionals with an active practice so that the techniques learned in the training can be immediately applied and developed throughout the course of the 8-module training program. Exceptions may be granted to students in a related field.

Applications are approved on a case-by-case basis. Some examples of such professions include licensed mental health professionals, yoga teachers, massage therapists, coaches, etc. Students in graduate programs supervised by a licensed professional will also be considered. Students in other programs may also be considered.

Professionals who may qualify for the SE™ Professional Training program:

• Mental Health Professionals: psychologists, psychiatrists, psychoanalysts, psychotherapists, social workers, counsellors, 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.

SEI is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational organization that provides valuable training for professionals in the fields noted above. This training teaches techniques as well as providing students the time and space to embody Somatic Experiencing, and the combination of the two translates to a well-rounded modality to work with clients. While SEI is not a regulatory or licensing entity, it is committed to supporting students as they develop their skills and knowledge within their scope of practice and professional license.

It's important to note that SEI's mission focuses on education and providing opportunities for professionals to enhance their skills and knowledge. SEI does not offer clinical supervision, psychotherapy, or individual recommendations. Instead, the emphasis is on promoting excellence through quality, experiential education. As SEI trainings cannot be entirely confidential, students must be mindful of their professional responsibilities and exercise discretion when sharing information during the training. This ensures that their clients or students receive the highest level of care possible while maintaining the integrity of the educational process.

This program is designed to train professionals to work more effectively with clients who experience nervous system dysregulation and/or trauma. While students who attend the training often experience personal healing, this training is not suitable for those solely seeking a personal-growth experience or for those who do not have an active professional practice. Acceptance into the SE™ Professional Training does not ensure that all SE™ methods will be appropriate for inclusion in your professional practice. Training participants are responsible for operating within their professional scope of practice and for abiding by state and federal laws.

Somatic Experiencing International reserves the right to approve or deny any application, and/or accept or reject the participation of any person in its sole discretion and in accordance with its policies and the law.