A UPA approved event

Mindful-Somatic Approaches to Psychological Trauma

Dr. Paris Williams

A Self-Paced Online Course

Platform: LearnDash
Includes: Interactive Forum
CE Credits: 12 (Approved by the Utah Psychological Association)

Course Overview

Discover a comprehensive framework and powerful therapy tools from the latest developments in trauma therapy.

Key Principles

• Body and Nervous System: Psychological trauma (PTSD, acute, and developmental) is primarily held within the body.
• Somatic Work: Directly engaging with the body (sensations, impulses, breath, posture) is crucial for resolving trauma.
• Mindfulness: An open, curious attitude towards present experiences aids in recovery.

Training Highlights

Learn and practice an integrative approach to mindful/somatic trauma therapy, drawing from methods like Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Somatic Experiencing, Hakomi, Internal Family Systems, and EMDR.

In this course, you will:

• Understand a universal framework for extreme emotional and traumatic states.
• Identify client experiences on the ANS arousal spectrum and appropriate interventions.
• Outline essential stages of trauma-focused therapy.
• Develop your capacity to remain present and grounded as a therapist to safely hold space, while reducing risk of your own dysregulation, vicarious trauma, and burnout.
• Use simple and effective mindful-somatic tools to:
• • Build client confidence in managing strong feelings and nervous system dysregulation.
  • Foster a sense of groundedness, presence, and orientation.
  • Enhance clients' connection with their feelings and needs.
  • Distinguish between beneficial emotional release and being stuck in a trauma response.
  • Address flashbacks, intrusive memories, and nightmares.
  • Work with somatization (unresolved feelings/memories held in the body).

Certification

Receive a Certificate of Completion upon finishing the training and passing the final exam.

Course Details

• Format: Online, self-paced
• Content: 8 lessons, over 12 hours of instructional videos (theory, demonstrations, experientials, practices)
• Materials: Supplemental documents (PDFs of slides, client handouts, readings, diagrams)

Investment

• Standard Price: $275
• Early-Bird Discount: $175
• Financial Aid: Limited scholarships and payment plans available. Contact us for details.

Register Now: Integrative Psychology Academy

https://integrativepsychology.info

About Dr. Paris Williams

Dr. Paris Williams, a Clinical Psychologist licensed in California and Utah, holds BA, MA, and PhD degrees in Contemplative, Somatic, and Clinical Psychology. With extensive experience in trauma therapy, he has taught numerous mindful-somatic trainings in the U.S. and internationally. Dr. Williams is the author of the acclaimed book, Rethinking Madness. Learn more at ParisWilliamsPhD.com.