Somatic Experiencing is a therapy developed by Peter A. Levine
Training Somatic Experiencing 2024-2026
On this page you can find all information about the Somatic Experiencing course (Group C).
The training consists of 3 years (beginner, intermediate, advanced). Each year consists of 2 modules of 6 days. Registration is possible per year.
Every year there is a different teacher. The teachers are officially recognized by SEI to teach the specific level. By working with different teachers, different influences of SE can be experienced. The language of instruction is English.
Dates
| Modules | Dates | Teacher |
| Beginner I/II | 10 – 15 May 2024 | Ariel Giarretto |
| Beginner II/III | 17 – 22 September 2024 | Ariel Giarretto |
| Intermediate I/II | 18 – 23 March 2025 | Shideh Lennon |
| Intermediate I/II | 2 – 7 October 2025 | Shideh Lennon |
| Advanced I | 9 – 14 April 2026 | Dave Berger |
| Advanced II | 1 – 6 October 2026 | Dave Berger |
Location
Center Unit was chosen as the location. It is a beautiful location in the green near Leuven.
Further Information and Registration
You can find all further information via the menu on the left. Some details are not yet available but will be added as they become available. If you have already registered, you will also receive these updates directly via email. Registration is possible via the Registration form. Be sure to read all the information first.
Content ISP Training
The Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner training consists of three different training years. The first year is called Beginner. The second is called Intermediate and the third year is the Advanced year of the course. Each year consists of 2 blocks of 6 days. The teaching language is English. The following topics are discussed each year:
Beginner (1st year of training):
- Basic principles of Somatic Experiencing® such as titration and pendulation.
- Physiological basis of trauma, both on a physical level and the theory of the nervous system and the brain.
- Learning to work with sensations in the body ('felt sense').
- Learning to work with resources and agency.
- Learning to work with the Orientation Response and completing and energetically discharging it.
- 'Coupling Dynamics' using 'SIBAM'. Restoring self-regulation.
- Recognizing traumatic reactions and stabilizing them.
- Using the interwoven skills to avoid retraumatization.
- Trauma First Aid: working in acute situations.
- Integration of Somatic Experiencing® trauma work into existing working methods.
Intermediate (2nd year of the course):
- The theoretical insights into the different categories and causes of traumatic shock.
- Deepening the basic principles of Somatic Experiencing®.
- Learning to recognize the specific category of traumatic shock with which the client presents.
- Learning to apply the correct principles in the specific different categories and causes of traumatic shock.
- Deepening already acquired knowledge of the nervous system.
Advanced (3rd year of the course):
- Learning to work with complex trauma and syndromes.
- Introducing and integrating touch into a Somatic Experiencing® session.
- Deepening knowledge about and methodology for stabilizing the autonomic nervous system (ANS) when working with complex trauma.
- Deepening the polyvagal theory and applying it to complex trauma.
- Learning to work with the concept of 'coherence' in an SE® session.
- Learning to determine the scope to work more efficiently in a session.
- Refining the use of touch for containment and coherence.
- Deepening the basic principles of Somatic Experiencing® with highly sensitive clients.
- Learning to work with the eyes in an SE® session.
The Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner training consists of three different training years
Practical information
Costs and Payment
You register for the first year of a three-year course. As soon as your registration is approved by the intake team, you are officially registered for the course. Payment for the training must be made in full before the start of the first module. You also commit to completing the three full years of the course, unless unforeseen circumstances mean that this is not possible. The accommodation costs must be paid at least 1 week before the start of the module.
€ 2180 per training year
Trauma Healing Belgium vzw has a registration number DV.O233316
€2220 for payment in installments
Price excludes accommodation costs and costs for supervisions and personal sessions.
To pay the invoice for one year's training costs, you can choose between:
- Would you like to pay the amount (2180 €) in one go before the start of the 1st module?
- Sign an agreement for payment in installments before the start of the first module. The amount of the training costs will then be increased to €2220 for the administrative handling of the payment in installments.
The training costs include the cost of the study manual. Copyright and ownership of the training materials rests with Somatic Experiencing International (SETI).
Other costs
During the training modules you will be guided by a team of assistants. Individual sessions and supervision during the modules and beyond, as well as study groups, must be paid for separately. The costs of individual and supervision are estimated at € 900 per year. For individual sessions with a primary assistant you pay €75, with a senior assistant €85. In the document rules & guidelines you will find more information in the pricing document you will find information about the price.
Accommodation costs
The overview of the accommodation costs can be found on the Location page.
Canceling the training
If you unexpectedly decide not to continue a year of training, you must report this in advance. You are not entitled to a refund of that year's training costs. Accommodation costs not yet invoiced do not have to be paid.
Cancellation
If you cancel before 2 months before the start of the training, an administrative fee of €75 will apply. If you cancel from 2 months to 3 weeks before the start of the course, you will pay a 30% cancellation fee. If you cancel from 3 weeks to 7 working days before the start, you pay 60% of the course fee. In case of later cancellation or if you do not cancel / do not show up, you will pay 100% of the course fee. Failure to pay the participation fee never counts as cancellation. Cancellation must be made in writing (e-mail, letter).
Taking place of a training year
A training year can only really take place with a minimum number of participants; If this is not achieved, your registration will be canceled and any money already paid will be refunded. You will be informed in a timely manner if a further training year is canceled.
Location
Center Unity (near Leuven) was chosen as the location. It is a beautiful and large center with lots of nature at the rear (Forest). It is not possible to spend the night in the center. We will provide a list of overnight accommodations nearby after registration. The location will provide coffee breaks, lunch and (optional) dinner. We recommend everyone to also choose the evening meal, as this follows immediately after the last lesson and in the evenings there is sometimes an evening program, but also always room for personal or supervision sessions.
We are currently still working on determining the exact meals and prices, so the following is a first indication.
Costs for coffee breaks during a 6-day module are currently approximately €70.
Costs for lunch during a 6-day module are currently approx. €156 (or €174 for special lunch due to allergies and intolerances)
The cost of a dinner is currently approximately €21 per dinner (respectively €23 for special dinner due to allergies, intolerances)
These prices are for a 6-day module and include VAT.
Address
Aarschotsesteenweg 381
3111 Rotselaar – Wezemaal
Belgium
Website https://centrumeenheid.be
Class times
Typical lesson times during the training modules are from 10am to 1pm and from 3pm to 6pm. This may differ slightly every day if something were to be delayed or if something was stopped earlier. Only on the last day the afternoon will probably be shorter from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. You will receive an overview with the exact planning a few months before each module.
The reception will start at 9am on the first day. We ask everyone to arrive on time so that we can start the first session together at 10 am.
It is possible to schedule personal sessions and supervisions in the morning, lunch break and evenings. The environment of the location is natural. It is an ideal place to relax during breaks and integrate the learning material.
The teaching language is English.
Admission criteria
To be admitted to the Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner training, the following criteria apply:
- Minimum 25 years old
- Participated in a recognized two-day SE intro (or equivalent workshop)
- Professionally working in the field of healthcare, education or other work field where you come into contact with trauma. Example: (body-oriented) therapist, psychologist, doctor, physiotherapist, coach, trainer, teacher and others who (want to) work with people with trauma.
Introduction workshop and intake
Candidates must have attended a two-day accredited introductory workshop before the start of the training, during which assistants (who are also part of the intake team) are present to answer questions. It is advisable to have also had one or more personal SE sessions.
If the training criteria are not fully met, an intake interview can discuss whether there are sufficient skills and motivation to participate in the training. The rate for this is €90. In addition, the introductory workshop must still be followed.
Registration
You can register for the Somatic Experiencing® training that starts in May 2024 (Group C) via the following Registration form. You must complete this form, sign it and return it together with a portrait photo (passport photo in which your face is clearly recognizable) to info@traumahealingbelgium.be. Registration must be done before 25th of March 20244.
To register, please email a registration form to admin@traumahealing.be.
Download the Dutch version here: aanmeldforumlier.
Download the English version here: registration form.
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