In this 3-hour interactive course, mental health therapists will explore the transformative power of Somatic Tapping in addressing body sensations and emotions held in the body. Participants will gain practical tools to identify and release stuck emotions by bridging the gap between somatic awareness and mental health. Through a biosocial theory lens, the course will cover the distinctions between interoception, alexithymia, and emotional detachment while exploring key concepts like the Goldilocks Principle and the connection between somatics, trauma, and suicidal ideation. Therapists will learn to create body maps, engage in practices such as “chasing the pain,” and use Somatic Tapping to guide clients in releasing emotions held in the body.
Emotions are a component of physical pain. Release the emotions and the pain can reduce or go away completely.
Target Audiences: Psychotherapists, Mental Health Counselors, Social Workers, Psychologists, Licensed Professional Counselors, Rehabilitation Counselors, School Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Substance Abuse Counselors. It may also benefit Speech Language Pathologists, Dentists, Medical Doctors, Physical Therapists, Psychiatrists, Nurses, and Occupational Therapists.
Objectives for this class:
Upon completion, participants will:
- Identify and Analyze Influences: Learn to identify and analyze the biosocial influences that impact clients’ emotional experiences.
- Differentiate Emotional Awareness States: Understand and explain the differences between interoception, alexithymia, and emotional detachment, and identify three potential causes of emotional detachment.
- Apply Somatic Principles: Describe and apply somatic concepts, including the Goldilocks Principle, to assess and address emotions held in the body.
- Practice and Integrate Techniques: Create a body map and utilize techniques such as “chasing the pain” and “rising emotions” to facilitate emotional release through Somatic Tapping for body sensations.
Prerequisite: Class 1: Enhance Your Therapy Practice with Somatic Tapping
Presenter: Diana Sturm, MS, Ed.S. LPC. Diana received Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) certification in 2010 from Gary Craig, the founder of EFT; from EFT Universe in 2011, and became certified as an Energy Trainer for the Guild of Energists in 2019. She developed Somatic Tapping in 2021.
Format: Asynchronous, on-demand.
Asynchronous classes are a series of videos with closed captioning in English. Students may start or stop the class at any time. Each video must be completed in entirety before the next video plays. An assessment is required at the end of the class to evaluate learning. A separate evaluation is also required to evaluate the format and presentation of the class. A certificate of completion with CE hours listed is available after the assessment and evaluation have been completed. After completing this class, you will have the opportunity to enroll in Class 3: Somatic Tapping: Cognitions.
Registration Fee: $75.00
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Continuing Education Hours:
3.0 CE hours, Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners approved provider #0763.
The Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC) has pre-approved this continuing education activity for a maximum of 3.0 general credits. Certificants should only claim the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. The pre-approval code is: 60007994063. Sponsor #641873.
If you need special accommodations or have questions, please contact us: diana@somatictapping.com or 251-283-2112
Classes found on SomaticTapping.com are presented by:
CopperFire Digital, LLC
PO Box 850053, Mobile, AL 36685
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