Application Requirements
Candidates who wish to participate in the Training Program must complete an online application, which consists of a questionnaire and the requirement to upload a resume or curriculum vitae (CV), as well as provide proof of one of the following:
- Licensure in a mental health profession
- Legal authorization to practice as a mental health professional in state/province, or country of residence
- Enrollment in a graduate level mental health program at an accredited college or university; or Post-graduate degree and engagement in the process of qualifying as a mental health professional legally authorized to practice
A nominal, nonrefundable fee is assessed to all Level I applications.
To apply to participate in Level II or Level III training, eligible candidates must complete an online application consisting of a questionnaire.
A nominal, nonrefundable fee is assessed to all applications.
Candidates for Trainings organized jointly by SPI and its partner organizations may be required to apply via other means. Candidates should carefully read the application instructions for a particular Training in order to properly apply to attend.
Applications are carefully reviewed for admission according to the following factors:
- Prerequisites
- Educational background
- Clinical and professional experience
- Reasons for attending
- Group dynamic
- Enrollment availability
Additional requirements or information may be requested from applicants, including an interview with a Trainer, references, legal documentation of licensure, or documentation of educational background or professional experience.
Alumni Team Program
The Alumni Team Program is designed to offer graduates of the Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Trainings opportunities to refine their SP skills and continue their education in SP.
BENEFITS
- CEs at no cost
- Participation in training courses at no cost
- Access to the most up to date training materials
- A manual for Alumni Learners that covers topics like:
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- How to recognize and negotiate enactments
- How to help when you don’t know how to help
- How to give feedback
- Adaptive strategies
- And more!
- Instruction in coaching students in SP skills and approach
- Mentorship by your Trainer
- Access to an advanced BIPOC Webinar for Alumni Learners
- Access to SPI webinars that address topics not covered in trainings
PREREQUISITES
- Practiced legally for at least 3 years as a mental health professional
- Completed the level of training for which you are applying
- Is able to maintain appropriate professional boundaries (time, confidentiality, etc.)
- Is sensitive to the dynamics of privilege and oppression
- Works effectively as a member of a team
View and download the full Alumni Learner Description here >
Continuing Education
Continuing education for Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Trainings and select workshops in the United States is co-sponsored by Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute (SPI) and either the Institute for Continuing Education (ICE) or Commonwealth Educational Seminars. Please see individual event listing pages for details about co-sponsorship.
Financial Information
- Tuition, Fees & Payments
- Discounts
- Financial Aid
- Training Cancellation
- Withdrawal & Refunds
- Financial Disclaimer
Tuition for Trainings may vary by region, currency, type, iteration, and organizing body. Candidates and participants of Trainings in which tuition is paid directly to SPI can refer to Course Details Pages for information regarding tuition and related financial policies. Candidates and participants of Trainings in which tuition is not paid directly to SPI must refer to the official partner organization for information pertaining to tuition and relevant financial policies.
What’s included in Tuition?
- 50-180 contact hours (varies depending on Training level) learning Sensorimotor Psychotherapy® with Certified SPI faculty.
- Continuing education credits for trainings in the United States are available for full attendance.
- Note: Continuing Education or Continuing Professional Development credit may be available for participants of trainings taking place in countries other than the United States; contact studentservices@sensorimotor.org for more information.
Application Fee
Candidates for the Training Program must submit a nominal fee along with a completed online questionnaire and résumé or curriculum vitae (CV) in order to formally apply for enrollment. Fee can be paid with a debit or credit card. Application fee amount is listed on each specific training in the course calendar.
Minimum Deposit
Candidates are conditionally enrolled in a Training when an application to attend has been officially accepted by SPI. Conditional enrollees must submit a minimum monetary deposit towards (not in addition to) full course tuition no less than 30-days prior to the scheduled start of the Training, as well as secure a payment plan for the remaining balance of tuition, or pay in full, in order to officially secure their seat.
Enrollees have the option to submit a deposit in excess of the minimum required amount or pay their tuition in full prior to the start of the Training if they so choose. Minimum required deposit amounts are listed on each specific training in the course calendar.
Payment Plans
In addition to the minimum deposit requirement, enrollees who choose not to pay their tuition in full no less than 30-days prior to the start of the Training must secure an interest-free monthly payment plan for their remaining tuition balance. All payment plans and full tuition payments must be submitted to SPI no less than 30-days prior to the start of the Training.
Fee
A one-time, non-refundable fee will be assessed to all monthly payment plans, regardless of plan length. Fee amount may vary depending on advertised transactional currency; refer to tuition details for exact fee amount.
Structure
Monthly payment plans for tuition are calculated after the minimum deposit has been secured and applicable discounts and financial aid opportunities have been assessed, along with any additional payments made to date. The remaining tuition balance is divided equally into a number of monthly payments.
Enrollees who wish to secure a monthly payment plan for their tuition balance may do so via their secure account on the SPI website. A valid credit or debit card will be required to secure a payment plan, and enrollees can choose from a number of monthly plan options offered by the Bursar.
After an enrollee has selected a payment plan and linked their credit or debit card to their account, SPI will automatically deduct the monthly payment amount each month, for the duration of the payment plan, starting on the 15th day of the first month in which the Training begins and continuing thereafter until the tuition balance is paid in full.
All payment plans begin on the 15th day of the month in which the Training is scheduled to commence, regardless of whether Training start is scheduled before, on, or after the 15th. All payments will be debited from the card on file on the 15th of every month unless prior arrangements have been made. In special cases the SPI Bursar may be able to customize payment plans to change the date to fit an enrollee’s needs.
If the monthly payment is declined or rejected after 2 attempts a $25.00 fee will be charged.
How to set up a Payment Plan
Enrollees can select an interest-free monthly payment plan from several options of varying length by accessing their online account. Payment plans are secured via a debit or credit card and can also be set up via the Office of the Bursar
What if a payment card is declined?
In the event a payment is declined, an automated email will be sent from the Office of the Bursar to the enrollee/participant e-mail address on file. Enrollee/participant will be required to log on to their online account to update credit card information or notify the Office of the Bursar so a payment can be scheduled.
Enrollee/participant is responsible for ensuring all payments are received and paying any overdue amounts immediately upon notification.
Bank wiring fees
In the event an enrollee/participant makes tuition payments via bank wire transfer or receives a tuition refund (full or partial) via bank wire transfer as a result of cancelling or withdrawing their enrollment, enrollee/participant will be exclusively liable for paying any fees related to the transaction(s).
SPI offers the following discount incentives in order for its students to reduce tuition for sponsored courses. Discounts are assessed as a percentage of total tuition or a specific amount deduction.
Discount Incentives
Prior SPI Workshop or Webinar (5%)
Candidate must have attended a prior workshop or webinar offered through SPI. Discount is automatically awarded once online application is submitted.
Discount applicable to Level I training courses only.
Early Application (5%)
Candidates must submit their online application to attend by the indicated deadline on the Session Details Page. Discount automatically awarded once online application is submitted.
Current Graduate Student (5%)
Candidates must be currently enrolled in a graduate level (Master’s) student at an accredited college/university. Can be combined with all other discount incentives and work study awards, but cannot be combined with scholarships.
Candidates must provide proof of current graduate student status to financialservices@sensorimotor.org. Forms constituting proof include at least one of the following: invoice for tuition paid, transcript, or course schedule.
Prior Learning Experience (5%)
Candidate must provide proof of graduate status from Somatic Experiencing training program to financialservices@sensorimotor.org
Repeat Training Participant (45%)
Participants can reattend trainings they have previously completed for a significant discount. Discount can only be combined with early application discount; cannot be combined with any other discount incentives, scholarships, or work study awards.
Group Discounts
Unaffiliated Group of 3-5 (5%)
A group of 3-5 candidates. Discount can be combined with all other discount incentives and work study awards, but cannot be combined with scholarships.
Discount applicable to Level I only.
Unaffiliated Group of 6 or more (10%)
A group 6 or more candidates. Discount can be combined with all other discount incentives and work study awards, but cannot be combined with scholarships.
Discount applicable to Level I only.
Affiliated Group of 10 or more (20%)
A group of 10 or more candidates each employed by the same organization. Discount can be combined with all other discount incentives and work study awards, but cannot be combined with scholarships.
Discount applicable to Level I only.
How to secure group discounts
Each group member must apply and be accepted to the Training individually. After applying, group members must submit the names of each group member to financialservices@sensorimotor.org no later than 30 days prior to start of Training. Discount will be applied once each member has been accepted to the Training.
Groups attempting to secure the affiliated group discount must supply Student Services with proof of employment to the same organization.
Training candidates in need of financial assistance are encouraged to explore the following financial aid options available. Funding for financial aid is limited and SPI reserves the right to determine potential students who are eligible to receive aid.
The Office of Financial Aid manages all aspects of Training Scholarships, including eligibility, approval, restrictions, and finances. Questions/concerns about scholarships or financial aid should be directed to financialservices@sensorimotor.org.
Current Training Scholarships
Scholarship Review Process
The Office of Financial Aid reviews scholarship applications to determine candidate eligibility. Please allow up to two weeks after submission of application to receive confirmation of approval or denial. If the candidate’s eligibility is approved, the scholarship will be awarded to the candidate’s student account only after the candidate has successfully applied and been accepted to attend the Training. Candidate may forfeit award if the candidate does not apply to the Training by the indicated application deadline on the SPI website.
Obligations
Training participants who are awarded a scholarship:
- must keep their student financial accounts in good standing by staying up to date on tuition deposits, any associated fees, and payment plans (if applicable). Non-adherence to a payment plan or missed/incomplete payments may result in loss of award and participant may be assessed additional fees.
- cannot transfer to other course(s) since awards are only applicable for the course initially applied to
Withdrawal
In the event a Training participant who has received a scholarship withdrawals from the Training, the Trainee must notify SPI in a timely fashion prior to the next scheduled training module. Delays in submitting notice may result in a reduced refund, if any refund might be due (see SPI Refund Policy). Withdrawal from Training will result in proration of the scholarship award and the Refund Policy will apply.
Minimum Enrollment
A minimum enrollment threshold is set for each individual course by the Director of Training. In order to ensure both financial viability and adequate class size for the best possible learning experience, a course will commence as scheduled only if the minimum threshold is met or exceeded no less than 30 days prior to the scheduled start, or as otherwise approved by SPI.
The Office of the Registrar may not officially confirm course commencement until 30-days before the start of the training.
Course dates, times, locations, and Trainers are subject to change, and participants will be contacted if any changes are made. The Office of the Registrar will disseminate status of course commencement to all officially enrolled participants no less than 30 days prior to the scheduled start. Participants are instructed not make any travel arrangements until official notice from SPI regarding course commencement is received.
Training Postponement
In the event the minimum enrollment threshold for a course is not exceeded by 30-days before the course start date, SPI reserves the right to postpone or cancel course. All officially enrolled participants will be notified via e-mail.
In the event a course is postponed SPI may attempt to reschedule course dates to allow more time to increase enrollment and exceed the minimum threshold. Some of the originally scheduled course dates may remain intact, new dates may also be added, and all officially enrolled participants may remain on course roster if they so choose. Participants may transfer their enrollment to another course equivalent so long as enrollment for that course is officially open.
Participants enrolled in a course that has been postponed are eligible to receive a full refund of any tuition payments (excluding the nonrefundable application fee). Participants who transfer their enrollment to another course will abide by the terms and conditions of that course. The Office of the Bursar will award any refunds that may be due.
Training Cancellation
In the unlikely event an SPI course is cancelled, all scheduled dates will be eliminated. Participants enrolled in a course that has been cancelled have the option of transferring their enrollment to another equivalent course as long as enrollment for that course is open. Participants who choose not to transfer their enrollment will be removed from the official course roster.
Participants enrolled in a course that has been cancelled are eligible to receive a full refund of any tuition payments (excluding the nonrefundable application fee). Participants who transfer their enrollment to another course will abide by the terms and conditions of that course. The Office of the Bursar will award any refunds that may be due.
SPI makes every effort to deliver the training as scheduled but in the event an individual training module is cancelled or rescheduled due to an Act of God or other situation outside of the control of SPI including: inclement weather, illness of trainer or travel issues, SPI will not be responsible for any travel expenses incurred by the student. SPI will try to notify students at least 24 hours in advance of the cancellation if possible. It is recommended to obtain travel insurance or refundable or transferable tickets if travelling.
Please note; trainer assignments are subject to change at any given moment at any time for any reason.
Webinar & Seminar Refund Policy
Webinar and seminar participants who cancel their registration may be eligible for a refund of tuition paid provided they submit official notice to Student Services 14+ days before the scheduled webinar date. 14 days before a webinar or seminar starts, or when purchasing immediate access, participants who cancel registration are not eligible for a refund.
Workshop Refund Policy
Workshop participants who cancel their registration are eligible for a refund of tuition paid provided they submit official notice to Student Services 30-days or more prior to first scheduled Workshop date. Within 29-days before the start of a workshop, participants who cancel are no longer eligible for a refund.
Training Withdrawal Policy
Enrolling in SPI Training is a commitment on several levels, one of which is financial. Students are expected to attend for the duration of the Training for which they are enrolled and to make tuition payments on time, although certain factors may necessitate cancellation or withdrawal.
Students should contact Student Services (studentservices@sensorimotor.org) as soon as possible if they are considering withdrawing. Student Services will review options and implications with the student. Students that decide to move forward to withdraw must then submit written notice to Student Services.
Refund Calculation
- Deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable within 30 days before the start of training.
- If on a payment plan, payments must be completed according to the balance owed.
- Any potential refund is calculated from the date of a written notice delivered to Student Services and the date of the last module attended.
- SPI is not responsible for the participant’s travel, lodging, or incidental expenses.
Before the training begins:
30 or more days prior to the first scheduled Training date: Participants will receive a full refund of tuition paid, including the original deposit. The application fee is non-refundable.
29-1 day prior to the first scheduled Training date: Participants will receive a full refund of tuition paid minus the original deposit. The application fee is non-refundable.
Once the training begins:
Four & Six Module Training* |
*Includes SP for Trauma Themes |
| Withdrawal | Tuition Eligible for Refund |
| Module 1 & 2 | 50% tuition refund minus original deposit |
| Module 3+ | No refund |
Seven & Eight Module Training |
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| Withdrawal | Tuition Eligible for Refund |
| Module 1 & 2 | 75% tuition refund minus original deposit |
| Module 3 | 50% tuition refund minus original deposit |
| Module 4+ | No refund |
Ten Module Training |
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| Withdrawal | Tuition Eligible for Refund |
| Module 1 & 2 | 75% tuition refund minus original deposit |
| Module 3 & 4 | 50% tuition refund minus original deposit |
| Module 5+ | No refund |
Effective for all trainings starting on or after September 1, 2021.
Enrollees should review available discount incentives and financial aid opportunities before selecting payment plans or paying their tuition in full, in order to ensure that all available opportunities have been secured. It is the enrollee’s sole responsibility to request any particular discount incentive or financial aid award from the Office of Financial Aid.
All requests for discounts or financial aid must be made prior to the scheduled start of a Training. Requests submitted after the start of a Training will not be honored. Specific deadlines may apply (see below), however discounts and financial aid cannot be applied after the Training begins.
The receiving of discounts and/or awarding of financial aid awards does not guarantee acceptance into a Training, nor does it reserve a seat. Each Training has its own application process which separate from the application process to secure any discounts or financial aid.
The early application discount will automatically be awarded to an applicant’s account provided the online application to attend is submitted prior to the indicated deadline on the course details page. Application need not be accepted by the deadline in order to secure the discount. All other discounts must be preapproved by the Office of Financial Aid (such as group discounts).
Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute® (SPI) financial policies are applicable only to courses wherein participants pay tuition and fees directly to SPI or Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute® Europe Ltd. (SPEU). Courses listed on SPI’s official website organized in collaboration with one of its worldwide partner organizations may be subject to different registration and financial policies administered by said organization. Official organizing bodies for each course are indicated on the appropriate Session Details Page on SPI’s website.
Accurate and up to date information pertaining to courses organized by SPI’s official partners may exist in places other than SPI website. Prospective participants should contact the local organizing body for clarification of any such tuition, registration, or other relevant information pertaining to said course before applying or registering to attend.
Disclosure: The Lifespan Learning Institute and The Maple Counseling Center have implemented a process where everyone who is in a position to control the content of any educational activity must disclose any potentially relevant financial relationship with a commercial interest. The presenters listed above have been determined to be free of conflict for the purposes of this workshop.