Application Requirements

To apply to participate in Level 2 or Level 3 training, eligible candidates must complete an online application consisting of a questionnaire.

A nominal, nonrefundable fee is assessed to all applications.

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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.

At Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute (SPI), we are committed to making our trainings accessible to a global community of mental health professionals. To support this, we offer a variety of discount opportunities that can help reduce tuition costs for trainings offered by us. 

If you have any questions or would like guidance on which discounts might apply to you, please connect with us via financialaid@sensorimotor.org. Discounts cannot be combined with scholarships.

Standard Discounts

You may combine a maximum of two standard discounts, or combine one standard discount with the unaffiliated group (3-5 applicants) discount, for a maximum discount of 10%.

Early Registration Discount (5%)

This discount is available to students who enroll in a training at least 90 days prior to the first day of the training. This discount is applied by Student Services after acceptance of your application.

Graduate Student Discount (5%)  

This discount is available to students currently enrolled in a graduate-level program (Master’s or Doctorate). To request this discount, submit a current course schedule, tuition invoice, or transcript to financialaid@sensorimotor.org after acceptance of your application.

Work Study Discount (5%)  

This discount is available to participants of in-person Level 1, Level 2, or Level 3 trainings who are willing to assist with on-site logistics and support, including but not limited to basic catering service. Recipients would be expected to purchase supplies out-of-pocket, but those expenses may be reimbursed following each module.

This discount is limited and is granted based on need, availability, and the requirements of each training. To request this discount, email financialaid@sensorimotor.org after acceptance of your application.

Workshop & Webinar Participant Discount (5%)  

This discount is available to those who have completed an SPI workshop or webinar, and is applicable for use on Level 1 trainings only.  To request this discount, email financialaid@sensorimotor.org after acceptance of your application. 

Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner Discount (5%)  

This discount is available to those who have completed Somatic Experiencing® training and is applicable for use on Level 1 trainings only. To request this discount, submit documentation to financialaid@sensorimotor.org after acceptance of your application.

Group Discounts

Group discounts are applicable for use on Level 1 trainings only. Requests must be received at least 30 days in advance of the first day of the training. This discount will be applied once all group members have been accepted onto the training.

For affiliated groups, proof of shared employment is also required.

To request a group discount: 

1. Each member must apply individually.
2. One group member must email financialaid@sensorimotor.org with a full list of participants. If seeking affiliated group discount, submit proof of shared employment as well.

Legacy Discounts

This discount honors Ron Kurtz, original developer of the Hakomi Method and his lasting contributions to body-centered psychotherapy. This discount is available to graduates of the two-year Hakomi training and is applicable for use on the following trainings:

• 10% tuition discount for Level 1

• 20% tuition discount for Level 2

To request this discount, email your request, with proof of graduation from the two-year Hakomi Training, to financialaid@sensorimotor.org.

Repeat Participant Discount (45%) 

This discount is available to students who have previously completed the same level of training with us. To request this discount, email your request to financialaid@sensorimotor.org.

Training Milestone Discount (10%) 

Alumni who have completed Level 1 or Level 2, and have participated as an Alumni Team Member in at least two SPI trainings, with at least 80% attendance in each training, are eligible for a 10% discount on their next level of training as a student. To request this discount, email your request to financialaid@sensorimotor.org.

Certified Alumni Discount (20%) 

Alumni who have completed Level 3, are Certified in SP, and have participated as an Alumni Team Member in at least two SPI trainings, with at least 80% attendance in each training, are eligible for a 20% discount on specialty SPI-hosted alumni workshops and trainings. To request this discount, email your request to financialaid@sensorimotor.org.

At Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute (SPI), we are committed to making our trainings accessible to a global community of mental health professionals. Our scholarship program is created to support individuals who face financial and systemic barriers to training access. We recognize that participating in these transformative programs requires significant personal, professional, and financial investment, and we believe that cost should not stand in the way of those called to this work.

As scholarship funds are limited per training, we kindly request that those with an annual household income of more than USD 90,000 in the United States, or the approximate equivalent in your country based on local income standards and cost of living, to forego applying for a scholarship in order to allow those with the greatest need to apply.

If you have any questions or would like guidance on which scholarships might apply to you, please connect with us via financialaid@sensorimotor.org. Scholarships cannot be combined with one another, and scholarships cannot be combined with discounts. 

Scholarships

Equity & Access Scholarship
The Equity & Access Scholarship is a partial tuition award for SP for the Treatment of Trauma (Level 1) and SP for Developmental & Relational Injury (Level 2) training participants in financial need who identify as BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, immigrants, or individuals with disabilities, and who provide mental health services to diverse populations. 

To request this scholarship, submit the Equity & Access Scholarship Application to financialaid@sensorimotor.org after acceptance of your application. In this application, you will need to tell us how much scholarship assistance you need and why. You may request 10%, 20%, or 30%. In exceptional circumstances, an individual may qualify for up to 50%.

In addition to the scholarship award, SPI provides two (1.5-hour) complimentary group consultation sessions. 

You must submit a training application before your scholarship will be reviewed. A training application fee is required.

Nonprofit Scholarship 

The Nonprofit Scholarship is a partial tuition award for SP for the Treatment of Trauma (Level 1) and SP for Developmental & Relational Injury (Level 2) training participants in financial need who are employed by nonprofit, charity, or state/local government organizations that provide mental health services to diverse populations. Recipients must work (on average) no less than 32-hours per week for a non-profit, 501(c)(3), charity, or government agency.

This scholarship offers 25% off full tuition. 

To request this scholarship, submit the Nonprofit Scholarship Application to financialaid@sensorimotor.org after acceptance of your application and include the following required documentation:

• Proof that your employer serves Medically Underserved Areas, Medically Underserved Populations, or Health Professional Shortage Areas (https://bhw.hrsa.gov/shortage-designation/muap) 

• Copy of an official document confirming tax exempt, 501(c)(3), or charity number for your employer organization 

• Copy of your most recent pay-stub from your employer

• Signed letter from your employer confirming employment status 

You must submit a training application before your scholarship will be reviewed. A training application fee is required.

Support Scholarship 

The Support Scholarship is a partial tuition award for SP for the Treatment of Trauma (Level 1) and SP for Developmental & Relational Injury (Level 2) training participants in financial need who do not meet the criteria for other scholarship options but would not be able to participate without financial support. 

To request this scholarship, submit the Support Scholarship Application after acceptance of your application. In this application, you will need to tell us how much scholarship assistance you need and why. You may request 10%, 20%, or 30%. In exceptional circumstances, an individual may qualify for up to 50%.

You must submit a training application before your scholarship will be reviewed. A training application fee is required.

Scholarship Expectations & Financial Responsibility

Scholarship awards are limited per training cohort and granted on a first-come, first-served basis. If your scholarship application is not accepted, you are welcome to apply again in the future. Scholarships cannot be combined with one another, and scholarships cannot be combined with discounts. 

Scholarships cannot be applied retroactively, and scholarship applications must be submitted before the training begins. If you do not submit your training deposit within 21 days of scholarship approval, your scholarship may be revoked and issued to another applicant.  Scholarships are non-transferable and may not be applied to other trainings. 

Students are expected to maintain good financial standing throughout their training. Non-adherence to financial obligations (such as missed or incomplete payments) may result in loss of the scholarship and additional fees. 

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Disclaimer

Receipt of scholarship does not guarantee acceptance into any SPI course, nor does it reserve a seat in said course. Each course has its own registration/application process, which is separate from the application process to secure any discounts or financial aid. Candidates who qualify for the scholarship will receive award only after they are accepted to the course in question.  

It is the sole responsibility of candidates to request a scholarship, and all requests must be made prior to the scheduled start date indicated for the training on the SPI website. Scholarships cannot be applied retroactively (after the course begins). 

If your scholarship is approved and you’ve already paid your deposit, it will be applied automatically. If you do not submit your deposit within 21 days of scholarship approval, your scholarship may be revoked and issued to another applicant. Deposits are non-refundable. 

Failure to submit your deposit by the deadline may result in forfeiture of the scholarship. Scholarship applications will not be reviewed prior to acceptance into a training. Once accepted into a training, most scholarship applications are reviewed within two weeks. You’ll receive an email notification once your scholarship has been awarded. 

In the event a training participant who has received a scholarship withdraws 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, including financial. Students are expected to attend for the duration of the training they are enrolled in and make tuition payments on time. However, certain factors may necessitate cancellation or withdrawal.

To maintain the integrity of each cohort and container of the learning environment, students are not permitted to join cohorts in progress.

Registration transfers are not permitted once training is underway.

Students should contact Student Services (studentservices@sensorimotor.org) as soon as possible if they are considering withdrawing. Student Services will review options and financial implications with the student. Students who decide to proceed with withdrawal must then submit written notice to Student Services.

Asynchronous Modules 

Asynchronous modules are a core part of SPI Training. Access to these modules constitutes a significant portion of the training experience. Refund calculations will account for the accessibility and usage of asynchronous content, regardless of whether the student has attended live modules.

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.

Refund Calculation

Deposits:

• Deposits are non-refundable.

• Deposits are non-transferable within 30 days before the start of training.

Payment Plans:

• If on a payment plan, payments must be completed according to the balance owed.

• The one-time administrative fee is non-refundable.

Refund Determination

• Refunds are calculated based on the date the written notice is submitted to Student Services and the date of the last module attended.

• Refunds are calculated based on the total tuition fees paid.

• Discount and scholarship awards are not considered as payment toward tuition in the calculation of refunds.

• SPI is not responsible for the participant’s travel, lodging, or incidental expenses.

• Orientation and closing sessions, if included in the training, are not considered in refund calculations or as modules.

Refund Schedule

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 the Treatment of Trauma)

Seven & Eight Module Training

Ten Module Training

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.