Somatic Trauma Therapy Crash Course: Core Skills and Interventions to Treat Trauma through the Body, 8/12/2025 12:00:00 AM CDT, Digital Seminar More info »
Somatic Trauma Therapy Crash Course
Core Skills and Interventions to Treat Trauma through the Body
- Speaker:
- Stacy Ruse, LPC, E-RYT-500
- Duration:
- Full Day
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Product Code:
- LWC150202
- Brochure Code:
- PWZ95297
- Media Type:
- Live Webinar - Also available: Digital Seminar
Description
Whether you’re new to Somatic Therapy or an experienced practitioner looking for a refresher, this training is for you.
Join in-demand trainer Stacy Ruse, LPC as she guides you through the core principles and techniques of Somatic Therapy.
In this course, Stacy will explain the why behind somatic healing in clear, accessible terms and better still, offer practical tools you can immediately implement with your clients.
When you enroll, you’ll learn:
- Key strategies for effectively assessing and understanding your clients’ body awareness
- Techniques to help clients release stored tension and trauma through body-focused interventions
- How to work with emotional blocks and somatic defenses
- Practical approaches for creating safety and trust in the therapeutic relationship
- How to integrate somatic practices into your sessions for lasting transformation
Designed to be beginner-friendly, yet rich in actionable techniques and insights, this course will empower you to integrate somatic therapy into your practice with confidence.
Sign up today and start using somatic tools to transform you work with clients!
Credit
Handouts/Brochure
| File type | File name | Number of pages | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual - Somatic Trauma Therapy Crash Course (2.3 MB) | 40 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Extra Handout - Handout Packet (447.2 KB) | 10 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Extra Handout - Handout Packet - French (447.2 KB) | 10 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - Somatic Trauma Therapy Crash Course - French (2.3 MB) | 40 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Extra Handout - Handout Packet - Italian (447.2 KB) | 10 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - Somatic Trauma Therapy Crash Course - Italian (2.3 MB) | 40 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Extra Handout - Handout Packet - German (447.2 KB) | 10 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - Somatic Trauma Therapy Crash Course - German (2.3 MB) | 40 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Extra Handout - Handout Packet - Spanish (447.2 KB) | 10 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - Somatic Trauma Therapy Crash Course - Spanish (2.3 MB) | 40 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Speaker
Stacy Ruse, LPC, E-RYT-500 Related seminars and products
Stacy Ruse, LPC, E-RYT-500 is an Evergreen EMDR consultant and clinician, IFS therapist, and founder of Aglow Counseling. She’s a trauma expert who specializes in using IFS Therapy, EMDR, and Somatic therapies to unravel the intricate threads of trauma and guide clients towards empowerment and resilience. Her approach, while deeply rooted in trauma-informed methodologies, is characterized by a transpersonal twist that transcends the boundaries of traditional therapy. Stacy is certified in EMDR as well as a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) and Certified Yoga Instructor.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Stacy Ruse is the owner of Aglow Counseling and has an employment relationship with Mindfully. She receives compensation as a consultant and trainer. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from Psychotherapy Networker and PESI, Inc. Stacy Ruse is a paid consultant for Evergreen Certifications. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Stacy Ruse is a member of EMDRIA, the Colorado Association of Psychotherapists, and the Longmont Area Psychotherapy Network.
Additional Info
Access Period for Live WebcastFor live CE credit, you must watch the live webcast in its entirety at its scheduled time and complete the CE quiz and evaluation within one week. You will have access for 90 days after the program for review.
Webcast Schedule
Please note: There will be a 70-minute lunch and two 15-minute breaks; one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Lunch and break times will be announced by the speaker and at their discretion. A more detailed schedule is available upon request.
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Objectives
- Define how trauma disrupts natural adaptive processing.
- Utilize Polyvagal Theory concepts to create a sense of safety and connection in therapy.
- Examine foundational somatic techniques, including interoceptive awareness, titration, sequencing, and somatic repatterning.
- Choose somatic interventions clients can use when they are in acute distress.
- Develop emotional regulation in clients using body-based tools and mindfulness practices.
- Arrange a safe therapeutic environment to prevent re-traumatization of clients.
- Identify risks and potential limitations of somatic techniques in the treatment of trauma.
Outline
Foundations of Somatic Therapy and Trauma- Introduction to Somatic Therapy:
- Overview, goals, and importance in trauma treatment
- Understanding Trauma Disruption:
- Pathology of maladaptive trauma storage
- Emotional, sensory, and belief manifestations
- Fragmentation and dissociation
- Neural network reinforcement in unprocessed trauma
- Natural vs. Incomplete Stress Responses:
- Key concepts of adaptive resolution vs. frozen trauma states
- Polyvagal Theory Basics:
- Ventral vagal complex and its role in safety and connection
- Hyperarousal vs. hypoarousal in trauma
- Head, heart, and gut “brains”
- Psycho-neuro-endocrine-immune system interrelation
- Neuroception: Recognize safety and danger
- Create safety in therapy
- Reduce hyperarousal and build trust
- Prevent re-traumatization
- Emotional Regulation and Resilience:
- Techniques to buffer stress and traumatic memories
- Empower clients to take an active role in their healing journey
- Interoceptive Awareness: Develop self-awareness through bodily sensations
- Heart Coherence Understanding and Practice
- Core Somatic Practices:
- Two hand techniques
- Mind body awareness
- Breathing exercises, body scans, and paired muscle relaxation
- Gentle touch and heart-focused compassion practices
- The Science of Embodiment Practices:
- Interoception, exteroception, and proprioception
- Body awareness and empowerment through movement
- William Reich’s body armor and belts of tension
- Somatic Trauma Processing:
- Pendulation, titration, sequencing, and repatterning: Techniques for releasing stored trauma
- Somatic Questions
- Slow conscious movement and breathwork for release
- Lack of body awareness and other issues
- Tailor techniques to individual client needs
- Integration in clinical practice and with other methodologies
- Potential risks and limitations
- Q&A and wrap-up: Recap and final questions
Target Audience
- Counselors
- Social Workers
- Psychologists
- Physicians
- Addiction Counselors
- Marriage and Family Therapists
- Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners
- Other Mental Health Professionals
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