The techniques demonstrated in this course may only ever be performed by a suitably qualified healthcare professional.

Taking this course does not grant you any form of license to practice manual therapy. Do not practice any form of manual therapy unless it falls within your professional scope of practice.

Depending on where you practice, you may be required by law to meet certain criteria for practicing manual therapy, even if you are a qualified medical or healthcare practitioner.

If you are not sure about the laws and regulations governing the practice of manual therapy in your area, you must make the necessary enquiries to ensure that you meet any and all requirements that may be in place.

If you are unsure, please contact your professional organization or licensing board.

1.  View the video tutorials in the video player above in the order they are listed (where applicable).

2.  Study the course workbook in your own time, in tandem with the video classes, or as directed. 

3.  Review all of the course material several times to ensure understanding.  You will be examined on all course material.

4.  Complete the course exam. 

5.  On passing the course exam you will receive an email with your certificate which you may download and print. 

By the end of this course, participants should be able to:

1. Develop Somatic Awareness: Understand and articulate the concept of somatic awareness and its significance in the therapeutic process, enabling clients to connect more deeply with their bodily sensations.
2. Identify Somatic Vocabulary: Guide clients in discovering and developing their somatic vocabulary, allowing them to better communicate their internal physical experiences and enhance their self-awareness.
3. Implement Somatic Techniques: Apply step-by-step somatic techniques and practical exercises in a therapeutic setting to foster mind-body integration, improve wellbeing, and support emotional regulation in clients.
4. Facilitate Somatic Engagement: Effectively use somatic engagement to resolve conflicts and enhance the therapeutic process by addressing the physical manifestations of emotional and psychological states.
5. Integrate Somatic Practices in Professional Settings: Incorporate somatic practices into various professional contexts, such as bodywork, coaching, physical therapy, and fitness training, to support holistic client care.
6. Assess and Adapt Techniques for Individual Clients: Evaluate the needs of individual clients and adapt somatic techniques to address a range of issues, from trauma recovery to enhancing overall physical and emotional wellbeing.
7. Utilize Live Demonstrations and Case Studies: Draw insights from live demonstrations and real-life applications presented in the course to build confidence in using somatic therapy techniques in practice.
8. Understand the Scope of Somatic Therapy: Recognize the broader applications of somatic work beyond trauma, encompassing general wellbeing, personal growth, and the enhancement of the human experience.
9. Achieve Certification and Continued Learning: Complete the online exam to achieve certification, with lifetime access to course materials for ongoing reference and continued professional development.
10. Promote Client Empowerment and Self-Regulation: Equip clients with the tools to listen to their bodies, promoting self-regulation and empowerment through a deeper understanding of their physical and emotional states.

These learning objectives aim to provide participants with a comprehensive skill set for integrating somatic therapy into their professional practice, enhancing their ability to support clients in a holistic and meaningful way.

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