SE™ Master Class w/Dr. Levine and Legacy Faculty members Dr. Abi Blakeslee, and Dave Berger, MFT, PT, LCMHC, MA, SEP
October 10th - 13th, 2020
Live & Interactive Online
9am - 6pm Pacific / 12pm - 9pm Eastern
(half each day is live / half each day is pre-recorded and can be watched independently)
CE Hours Available $40
2 SE Case Consultation credits included
SE Int I+
**Payment Plans Available
**The recording will not be for sale after this course - this is an experiential course with supervision.
**BONUS: IN ADDITION TO THE COURSE DEMOS AND RECORDING YOU GET ACCESS TO 4 EXTRA DEMO VIDEOS FROM THE 2017 SYNDROMES CASE CONSULT DAY (does not include extra CC credits)
Online - Zoom Workshop
Many Somatic Experiencing® practitioners struggle to help individuals who present with a seemingly endless array of unpredictable, labile and mutating symptoms. These conditions include migraines, vertigo, rapid heart rate, heart arrhythmias, POTTS (rapid heartbeat and fainting), chronic pain, regional complex pain syndrome (CRPS), fibromyalgia, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), asthma and, particularly certain auto-immune conditions. These syndromes are often associated with various anxiety and depressive, and mood disorders. These autoimmune disorders appear to be associated with neglect, early attachment difficulties, as well as molestation and sexual abuse.
It is important to recognize that these perplexing symptoms have a common root as a single underlying syndrome involving core dysregulation of the HPA (hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal) axis. This system influences, in turn, autonomic, endocrine, and immune functions throughout the body. Rather than chasing after individual symptoms, we uncover the underlying stress conditions that are of the root cause of this dysregulation. If these stress conditions can be identified, then they can then be effectively treated by utilizing special SE techniques. During this class, you will learn about important concepts such as autonomic balance, tuning, and kindling. We will learn how to identify the syndromes of core dysregulation, understand their underlying dynamics, and learn how to work with them using Stephen Porges’ Polyvagal Theory as a guide.
In preparation for an exciting, forthcoming project, Dr. Levine is restructuring this Master Class to be held entirely online using videos and live interaction including exercises.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
State how trauma associated with an original traumatic event can lead to Chronic Pain and Syndromes
Identify methods to manage triggered and reactive trauma to avoid long-term bodily damage
Utilize the knowledge of Somatic Experiencing® to assess clients with complex Syndromes and Autonomic Dysregulation
Describe tools to work with Chronic Pain & Syndromal Clients
Identify the functional mind-body pathways mediated by the polyvagal circuits.
Identify the mapping of the polyvagal system on the various organ systems – both skeletal and visceral.
Describe Syndromes in relation to the Polyvagal Theory
Practice skeletal and visceral afferents to modulate efferent activity and central nervous system homeostasis.
Define autonomic dysregulation syndrome and understand the basis of these syndromes.
Discuss how to address various syndromes by altering peripheral--feedback via somatic and visceral afferents.
Tell how to support clients in understanding the functional nature of their symptoms through “psycho-education.”
Practice working with Energy wells through sound, exploration, movement, and diaphragms
Identify the various symptoms of Syndromes and Chronic Pain
Define the principles of Somatic Experiencing® Bodywork - Diaphragms, joints, and viscera
Discuss interfacing with Medical personnel – Internists, Specialists, Complementary and Integrative Physicians
Discuss the implications of a trauma response as a set of defensive bodily reactions Trauma-based perceptions
Demonstrate to our clients how to tell their Stories with a less re-traumatizing titrated approach
Define perceptual skills and practical tools to create more presence, rhythm, and connection with our clients
Differentiate various somatic techniques to aid with soothing and self-regulation
Describe how to precisely track autonomic nervous system shifts.
Discuss how to be more aware of unresolved trauma in the body
Demonstrate how toimplement exercises geared towards increasing your client’s capacity to engage in life
LEARN MORE ABOUT DR. LEVINE’S SYNDROMES CLASS (VIDEO from 2017)
CLICK HERE
Schedule
*schedule subject to minor evolution.
*Portions of this class will be live and portions will be independent video review to offer flexibility to the students.
*Students will receive a video copy of a previous in-person Syndromes course as part of their participation plus the recording of this class.
Day One EASTERN TIME (Dr Levine is in Maine and would like to use EASTERN Time)
12:00pm - 12:10pm Opening Welcome with Abi
12:10pm - 12:20pm Logistics and Introductions
12:20pm - 12:30pm Dr Levine Examines Practices
12:30pm - 1:00pm Breakout Groups
Discuss what you think Syndromes are?
How do you work with Syndromes?
1:00pm - 1:20pm Dr Levine Lecture
1:20pm - 1:35pm 15-min Break
1:35pm - 3:00pm Abi Bkakeslee, PhD Presents: Dr Levine Client Demonstration Dyan
3:00pm - 3:15pm 15-min Break
3:15pm - 4:00pm Dr Levine and Faculty: Demonstration “Choice Points” Discussion & Q&A
What would you have done differently?
What did I Dr Levine maybe do wrong?
4:00pm - 5:00pm 1-hr Break
5:00pm - 9:00pm Eastern CLASS BREAKS FOR INDEPENDENT ASSIGNED VIDEO REVIEW
Intro to Complex Syndromes and Autonomic Dysregulation
Appreciating the elusive and mutating symptoms of Syndromes
Review of Polyvagal Theory - Energy Conservation
History and its conception
Fetus’, birthing and pulse rate
Multiple vagus systems
Syndromes in relationship to the PolyVagal Theory
Client Demonstration TJ
Overview of exercises specifically for Chronic Pain
Client Demonstration Jeannette
Day Two EASTERN TIME
12pm - 12:10pm Opening Welcome with Dave
12:10pm - 12:15pm Logistics Melissa/Lynne/Inge as needed
12:15pm - 1:00pm Q&A / Intro to Energy Wells and Exercise One (voo rawr) with Dr Levine
1:00pm - 2:45pm Triad Exercise One Working with Energy Wells: Voo Rawr
10-min Introductions
15-min Practice / 10-min Debrief (round one)
15-min Break
15-min Practice / 10-min Debrief (round two)
15-min Practice / 10-min Debrief (round three)
2:45pm – 3:00pm 15-min Break
3:00pm - 4:00pm Faculty Q&A / Faculty Demo Video Review: Jannette (in your Vimeo - you do not have to complete before this review)
4:00pm - 5:00pm 1-hr Break
5:00pm - 9:00pm Eastern CLASS BREAKS FOR INDEPENDENT ASSIGNED VIDEO REVIEW
Energy wells
15-min Break
Client Demonstration Nancy
Client Demonstration Grace
15-min Break
Optional BONUS: Faculty Demonstration Video Review
DAY 3 EASTERN TIME
12am - 12:10am Opening Welcome
12:10am - 1:00pm Q&A / Intro to Exercise Two with Dr Levine
1:00am - 2:50pm Triad Exercise Two Working with Energy Wells: Periphery of the Pain
10-min Introductions
15-min Practice / 10-min Debrief (round one)
15-min Break
15-min Practice / 10-min Debrief (round two)
15-min Practice / 10-min Debrief (round three)
5:45am – 6:00pm 15-min Break
3:00pm - 4:00pm Faculty Q&A / Faculty Demo Video Review - Jeannette part 2
4:00pm - 5:00pm 1-hr Break
5:00pm - 9:00pm Eastern CLASS BREAKS FOR INDEPENDENT ASSIGNED VIDEO REVIEW
Review of theory and working with different types of Syndromes
Client Demonstration Ann
15-min Break
Principles of SE® Bodywork
Diaphragms, joints, and viscera
15-min Break
Client Demonstration Letha
DAY 4 EASTERN TIME
12pm - 12:10pm Opening Welcome
12:10pm - 1:00pm Q&A / Intro to Exercise Three with Dr Levine
1pm - 3:15pm Triad Exercise Three Working with Energy Wells: Diaphragms
15-min Quick Break & Introductions
25-min Practice / 10-min Debrief (round one)
15-min Break
25-min Practice / 10-min Debrief (round two)
25-min Practice / 10-min Debrief (round three)
3:15pm - 3:30pm 15-min Break
3:30pm - 4:00pm Faculty Q&A
4:00pm - 5:00pm 1-hr Lunch Break
5:00pm - 8:15pm Eastern CLASS BREAKS FOR INDEPENDENT ASSIGNED VIDEO REVIEW
Review of theory and working with different types of Syndromes
Client Demonstration Ann
Client Demonstration Letha
Client Demonstration Lana
15-min Break
Interfacing with Medical Personnel
Internists and Specialists
Complementary and integrative physicians
15-min Break
Client Demonstration Tom
8:15pm - 9:00pm Dr Levine Q&A and Closing
Legacy Faculty
Dr. Levine is working with and mentoring a Legacy Faculty to ensure that SE Master Classes continue as he slowly retires from teaching. Two of his esteemed students and colleagues will be present during this program to help in this process: Abi Blakeslee, PhD and Dave Berger, MFT, PT, LCMHC, MA, SEP.
Prerequisite
SE Intermediate I+
CE Hours will be available through Cassidy once you complete the course. $40
2 Case Consult credits included
We will send you a signed SE Case Consultation sheet the week after the course.
*Live online attendance is required for CEUs, Case Consult credits, and to ensure you’re prepared during group exercises. If during the program you can not make it for a portion please email m@somaticexperiencing.com.
*There will be a separate Online SE™ Group Case Consultation (1 consult credit) on October 14th for 3-hrs where 6-7 students can present their cases for discussion with Dr. Levine. Click to learn more & register for the separate Case Consult ($95).
Workshop Assistants will be offering private sessions online during this program.
Tuition
$945
*This program was lowered $300 to $945 from $1,245 - COVID-19 Online Pricing
*Payment Plans and Pay by Check Available: info@somaticexperiencing.com
SETI Membership Discount Codes (use on the registration page)
SETI Members receive $100 off: MEMBER100
Lifetime Members receive 50% off: MEMBER50
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Partial Scholarships
There are financial need partial scholarships available to BIPOC students and/or those working primarily with underserved populations. For submission guidelines, please email m@somaticexperiencing.com. Scholarships go fast - if you are interested please don't hesitate.
For registration issues, payment plans, payments by check, or cancellations, please contact: info@somaticexperiencing.com
The Ergos Institute of Somatic Education is managing this course.
We hope to see your face online soon!
Note: If you are in “impossible” time zones like Australia and China we will reach out before the class to make arrangements for you to be able to participate and still get some rest. This is not open to European/other time zones as we have limited capacity to offer this. The live portion of the class ends at 1pm Pacific each day, except the last day we check back in 5:15pm-6pm Pacific (schedule below). Ending at 1pm accommodates Europeans but the last day will be late for them so we are sending ALL students the recording of ALL the days the following week after editing. Note: Approx 4 hrs of Video review each day will be on your own time allowing for European time zones to participate in the live portions (9am-1pm Pacific) and watch the recording the following day before class. Clarification needed will happen in the opening remarks.
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