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SE™ Master Class
Eye of the Needle Part I of II (EOTN I)
w/ Peter A Levine, PhD
Legacy Faculty: Joshua Sylvae, PhD
In-person at the Mercy Center in Burlingame, CA
May 15th 4pm - May 20th 1pm
Due to the state of the world over the past two years and by overwhelming request, Dr Levine has decided to teach Eye of the Needle one last time in the US.'
2 SEI Case Consultation Faculty Supervision Credits Included.
Discounts for SEI Members and those taking Embodied Practices for Healing Attachment Trauma in Children Combining Somatic Experiencing® & Integrated Attachment Family Therapy (an in-person course the week prior at the same venue)
SEI Advanced I and above.
This class features supervised practice and will not be online.
Covid precautions are in place - scroll down for more information.
All trauma involves an encounter with threat and, hence, a touch with death. However, some individuals actually experience states of death from which they are revived. In fact, some of the deepest and seemingly most intractable trauma symptoms occur with clients who become “stuck” in these profoundly altered states of consciousness that emerged out of a near death experience (NDE).
Every year, in the USA alone, over 50 million people undergo surgery and other invasive medical procedures, often with powerful dissociative and amnesic agents. Many individuals experience partial (or full) awakening during these procedures. These terrifying ordeals can create ruptures deep in consciousness; these often go far beyond our conscious/verbal capacity, making these traumas difficult to access and heal.
According to the Near Death Experience Research Foundation, 774 varied NDEs occur every day. Often debilitating, these same near death experiences hold the extraordinary potential for deep, positive, and enduring personal and spiritual transformation if they receive proper guidance and support.
Dr. Levine’s EOTN two-part series addresses how to apply Somatic Experiencing® (SE™) principles to a variety of near death experiences, including but not limited to: drowning, vehicular accidents, physical attacks, illness, and surgery. SE techniques applicable to a wide variety of traumatic experiences are not always sufficient to treat trauma related to NDEs, and Eye of the Needle work is vital to complex cases demanding the most dedicated and skilled practitioners of SE.
EOTN I & II Learning Objectives
Cultivate and refine perceptual skills and practical tools.
Track autonomic nervous system shifts.
Develop theoretical and practical framework to access dissociated and dislocated altered states of consciousness and liberate problematic fixations.
Practice the skills needed to weave dislocated conscious (and unconscious) states together, and then move through the shock core.
Identify surgical trauma symptoms and partial awakening states from anesthesia.
Alternate approaches to working with different types of anesthesia.
Using SE, recommend a proper pain management and anesthesia protocol for reducing the chances of trauma related to surgery.
Explore working with post ICU debilitation.
Resolve difficult somatic symptoms by working with NDEs.
Interact with the mythopoetic plane.
Enable authentic spiritual experiences, including NDEs.
Learn how to take a client intake from an individual with possible unprocessed NDE states and/or anesthesia trauma.
This SE Master Class Includes
Didactic Lecture with Q&A
In-depth demonstration client sessions with extensive debrief
Supervised triad practice and table touch work
2 SEI Case Consultation Faculty Supervision Credits
Master Level Assistants will be offering private sessions for SEI credit (not included in cost)
Scroll down to learn about client demonstration opportunities
This class does not include personal work with Dr. Levine (for private retreat information click here)
Sample Schedule (subject to evolution)
May 15th
2pm Check-in
4pm - 6pm Opening Session
6pm - 7pm Dinner
May 16th - 19th
8am - 9am Breakfast
10am - 1pm Session One
1pm - 2pm Lunch
2pm - 2:30pm Rest Break
2:30pm - 4:30pm Session Two
4:30pm - 4:45pm Tea Break
4:45pm - 6pm Session Three
6pm - 7pm Dinner
May 20th
8am - 9am Breakfast
Bring luggage down by 10am if lodging at the center (all our welcome to bring luggage to store)
10am - 1pm Closing Session
1pm - 2pm Lunch (you can make a box lunch if you need to leave at 1pm)
Prerequisites
Completion of SEI Advanced I
EOTN is a two-part course. If you attend EOTN I, you must also attend EOTN II in Fall/Winter of 2022 to practice the work competently. Precise date and location of EOTN II to be announced shortly.
We are hoping to have Eye of the Needle II in San Diego County the first week of December 2022. We will know soon.
Location
Mercy Center in beautiful Burlingame, CA
Less than ten minutes from the San Francisco International Airport: Google Map
The Mercy Retreat Center is a special place. We will be the only group studying here at this time. Their serene environment is conducive to learning and reflection. There will be lots of space for break-out exercises both indoors and out (weather permitting).
Covid precautions are in place - scroll down for more information.
Clothing layers are recommended for this coastal town.
This class features supervised practice and will not be online.
Commuter Fees & Lodging
Lodging options at a nearby hotel.
All participants and assistants must pay a commuter fee that includes a daily meal OR pay for on-site lodging that includes meals. If you stay off-site or live local you will need to pay the commuter fee (more info below).
BOTH Commuter & On-site Lodging Fees Include
Parking
Daily tea service
Walking paths & trails
Yoga & meditation room (mats not provided - but we will have a few if needed)
Spiritual bookstore & chapel
Wifi in designated areas
Commuter Fee & Daily Meal: $570 (6-days)
Includes dinner May 15th & lunches May 16th - 20th
Breakfast $10 and dinners $20 are available for purchase in advance for commuters - contact us to make arrangements
Mercy Center does not offer a discount on the fee if you do not eat the included meals
On-site Lodging in Single Room & Meals: $875 (6-days/5-nights)
Check-in at 2pm on May 15th
Includes all meals from Dinner May 15th through lunch May 20th
Kitchenette on each floor + 24-hr access to the cafeteria
Private single-bedroom with a sink, desk, chair, and closet (modest)
Towels, blankets, pillows, and linens
Robe & Slippers (not to keep)
Shared gym style bathroom on each floor (not crowded)
Mercy Center does not offer a discount on the fee if you do not eat the included meals.
On-site lodging has limited capacity - join the waitlist.
Please Review the Mercy Center Policies
Covid-19: Guest Protocol - Mercy Center Burlingame (mercy-center.org)
Participants must be at least 18 years of age: Mercy Center’s insurance policy does not allow infants and children under 18 years of age to be present in common areas, meeting rooms and dining rooms, during conferences and programs.
Service Animals: Only certified service animals are permitted on Mercy Center’s campus.
Alcohol: Beer and wine are allowed in the conference room area only with prior permission. No alcohol is permitted in bedrooms, common areas, or dining rooms.
Smoking: They are a smoke-free campus. No smoking of any kind, candles or incense in conference rooms, bedrooms or common areas.
Cost
SE Master Class Tuition: $1,275
Mercy Center requires that participants purchase a commuter fee or on-site lodging to attend. Your total will calculate accordingly in registration.
SE Master Class Tuition + Commuter Fee & Daily Meal: JOIN WAITLIST
SE Master Class Tuition + On-site 5-night Lodging & Meals: JOIN WAITLIST
Discounts
SEI Members receive $100 off, use code: MEMBER100
(please make sure your membership is up to date with Somatic Experiencing International)Participants in Embodied Practices for Healing Attachment Trauma in Children Combining Somatic Experiencing® & Integrated Attachment Family Therapy receive $100 off, use code: CLASSCOM100
If you qualify for both you receive $200 off, use code: MEMBERCOM200
(please make sure your membership is up to date with Somatic Experiencing International)
**Above discount codes not applicable with other discount codes
Partial-Scholarships: There are limited financial need partial-scholarships available to BIPOC students and/or those working primarily with underserved populations. For submission, please email admin@somaticexperiencing.com.
Refunds: Last day to request a refund, minus a processing fee, is April 15th, 2022
*After the deadline you will receive a future credit for extenuating circumstances, like a positive Covid-19 test
For payment plans or payments by check: Please contact: admin@somaticexperiencing.com
For registration issues or other inquiries: Please contact: admin@somaticexperiencing.com
IMPORTANT: Once you register and pay, please email a copy of your Covid-19 vaccination/booster card to admin@somaticexperiencing.com and read the retreat center guidelines to be prepared to attend: https://mercy-center.org/guest-protocol/.
We appreciate your cooperation in creating a safe & successful environment for this much needed class.
Please wear clothing layers to accommodate California coastal weather. We recommend packing items of comfort. Bring your own yoga and meditation materials (optional). No perfumes please.
The Ergos Institute of Somatic Education is managing this course.
We hope to see you soon! In-person 😱!
This class features supervised practice and will not be online.
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Lodging options at a nearby hotel.
CLIENT DEMOS FILLED
Client Demonstrations w/ Dr Levine
Do you have a challenging NDE case you would like Dr. Levine to address in-person?
To have your client considered for an on-site, filmed demonstration (FREE SESSION) with Dr. Levine during this Master Class, please discuss this opportunity with your client and if they agree, please email the following information to m@somaticexperiencing.com:
Your name, scope of practice, and current level of SE training.
Client’s first name, age, initial therapeutic goals, and # of sessions you have shared.
A brief list of the client’s relevant trauma history, including age at which each event occurred.
Brief explanation of what is working; include how goals have been addressed or changed.
Brief explanation of where you feel stuck and how you would like Dr. Levine to help.
Maximum of 2 pages.
The client cannot be a participant in the Master Class, without approved exception.
Clients must be submitted by a participant who will be responsible for their aftercare.
If the case is selected, we will email you a release form for both you and your client to sign.
Submission materials are confidential to Dr. Levine and the Ergos Manager.
You can request a sample intake form from: m@somaticexperiencing.com