Approved for 2 CEs - details below
Embodied Presence
Embodied Presence
Sensorimotor Psychotherapy and Cultural Humility
Sensorimotor Psychotherapy and Cultural Humility
presented by Jacqueline Compton, RP, RCAT
presented by Jacqueline Compton, RP, RCAT
What has drawn you to work in a more embodied and somatically-oriented way? Why do you believe that working with the body is essential?
What has drawn you to work in a more embodied and somatically-oriented way? Why do you believe that working with the body is essential?
Only $119 for 2 CEs & 1-year access to the replay!
Thursday
April 16th, 2026
1:00pm - 3:00pm ET
Thursday
April 16th, 2026
1:00pm - 3:00pm ET
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Integrate Sensorimotor Psychotherapy principles into culturally responsive practice:
- Cultivate mindful awareness, self-reflection, and presence as therapeutic tools
- Deepen cultural humility through compassionate, embodied dialogue
- Address power dynamics and foster accountability in therapeutic relationships
- Expand capacity for attunement, curiosity, openness and respect across differences
Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (SP) transcends being merely a model or technique; it offers a guiding path and a way of being. SP encourages practitioners to cultivate an ethos in their practice that relates to themselves, others, and the world around them. It invites us to embody the practice of cultural humility.
Jacquie Compton will explore the intersections of the principles and foundations of Sensorimotor Psychotherapy with the practice and principles of Cultural Humility. Exploring practical tools and techniques, participants will deepen their skills of introspection through practices of embodied self-awareness, self-reflection, and presence, by inviting somatic inquiry.
This session encourages practitioners to engage in an embodied practice of self-reflection and accountability as they examine their personal lived experiences and procedural tendencies in relation to power, privilege, and oppression.
By applying the skills and techniques of SP, we invite somatic dialogue to attend to the power imbalances that arise within the therapeutic relationship, moving beyond the explicit to uncover and tend to underlying dynamics.
Including guided practices and experiential exercises designed to help clinicians broaden their approaches to introspection, reflexivity, self-reflection, and connection to resources that enhance attunement and steadiness by bringing the energies of wonder, curiosity, openness, and compassion in responding to complexities.
Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
- Describe the principles of Cultural Humility and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (SP).
- Differentiate between somatic and cognitive techniques while engaging in self-reflection and reflexivity practices as practitioners.
- Apply principles from both Cultural Humility and SP to implement self-reflective, trauma-informed practices as clinicians.
- Integrate the principles and foundations of SP and Cultural Humility to engage somatically with systemic factors of power, privilege, and oppression within the therapist, client, and therapeutic relationship.
ABOUT THE PRESENTER
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Jacquie Compton, RP, RCAT (she, her, hers) identifies as a bi-racial black woman. She was born in Toronto but spent her formative years growing up on the island of St. Lucia. She is a registered psychotherapist, art therapist, teacher, supervisor, consultant, and poet. Jacquie is currently a faculty member and clinical supervisor at the Toronto Art Therapy Institute, where she teaches courses on trauma-informed practice, embodiment, anti-racism, anti-oppressive practice and cultural humility in art therapy.
With over 15 years of clinical experience, she continues developing a trauma-focused, decolonizing practice incorporating art-based and body-based approaches. Jacquie has worked in the field of trauma and the Violence Against Women Sector in Toronto at not-for-profit organizations as manager and director of clinical counselling services. She began her work in the Caribbean with women and children that had experienced violence.
In her roles, she has led and supported frontline staff, provided supervision and consultation to agencies, and provided innovative programming development in trauma work and education on vicarious trauma and anti-racist and anti-oppressive practices. Jacquie is in private practice in Toronto, with a focus on trauma, intergenerational trauma, and racialized trauma. Jacquie provides supervision and consultation to art and somatic therapists and consultation to not-for-profit organizations and agencies.
Her approach is deeply rooted in anti-oppressive, anti-racist, decolonizing, feminist, and trauma-informed practices. Jacquie believes in the embodiment of practices beyond the therapeutic relationship and welcomes others to experience the beauty of being in a relationship with themselves and the world around them. Jacquie began training in sensorimotor psychotherapy in 2013 and is a certified sensorimotor psychotherapist.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Why Sensorimotor Psychotherapy?
Why Sensorimotor Psychotherapy?
Trauma leaves its mark on the body. Yet, for many reasons, therapy has often ignored the body. SP can help clients use their own body’s wisdom. This can release trauma’s debilitating effects and develop somatic resources that help them engage more fully in their lives and relationships.
Why haven’t I heard about Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (SP) training before?
Why haven’t I heard about Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (SP) training before?
SP creator, Dr. Pat Ogden, established Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute (SPI) in 1981. Until 2019, SPI almost exclusively relied on word of mouth to spread awareness of training in SP. With a rising demand for trauma therapy, we knew SP’s methods must reach further. We started offering various programs online. Now, more people than ever before can affordably and conveniently learn SP.
What is included in registration?
What is included in registration?
$119 Registration includes admittance to the live event, access to the replay recording, plus a PDF of slides that you can download to keep forever in your personal reference library. It also includes one CE certificate.
How long is the webinar?
How long is the webinar?
This webinar is 2 hours long and will take place on Thursday, April 16, 2026 from 1pm-3pm Eastern Time.
What if I cannot attend live?
What if I cannot attend live?
If you cannot attend live, you will get access to the video recording to watch at your convenience for up to one year.
Will completing this course certify me in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy?
This course is an introduction to SP. Only licensed mental health practitioners who complete all three levels of SP Training through SPI are eligible for certification in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy. See sensorimotor.org for details.
I've tried working with the body before, but it didn't work... How is this any different?
SP uniquely incorporates the body in therapy, using it as both a source of information and a target for intervention. By addressing both the physical and the psychological, SP can support a deep and effective approach to healing. This training will give you knowledge that comes from Dr. Ogden’s years of study and clinical experience. She developed SP based on what works.
Can I get a refund if I need to cancel my registration?
Can I get a refund if I need to cancel my registration?
Yes. If you cancel 14 or more days before the scheduled webinar or seminar date and submit official notice to Student Services, you’re eligible for a refund of the tuition paid.
What if I cancel less than 14 days before the webinar or seminar starts?
What if I cancel less than 14 days before the webinar or seminar starts?
Unfortunately, cancellations made within 14 days of the start date are not eligible for a refund.
What if I purchased immediate access to a recording?
What if I purchased immediate access to a recording?
Refunds are not available for purchases that include immediate access to digital or recorded content.
Are Continuing Education credits offered?
Are Continuing Education credits offered?
2 CE is provided for this event through our partners at Lifespan Learning Institute and must be completed 14 days after the conclusion of the webinar.
Complete the CE Attendance Verification Form (if you attended live) OR the Post-Test (if you were absent) - must be submitted.
The Lifespan Learning Institute and SPI are cosponsors of the Continuing Education programs offered.
Lifespan Learning Institute is approved by CAMFT to offer Continuing Education Credit for SPI programs. Your eligibility for CE Credit is based upon the attendance sign-in/out sheet. You must also complete the online evaluation form(s) within one week after a module has completed.
CAMFT: Lifespan Learning Institute is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists to sponsor continuing education for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, & LEPs. Lifespan Learning Institute maintains responsibility for this program/course and its content. (provider # 050085)
Course meets the qualifications for continuing education credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
It is your responsibility to verify with your licensing board / organization that they will accept the types of CE credit we offer. Out of state LMFTs, LPCCs, LEPs, and/or LCSWs should verify with their licensing board if they will accept BBS CE. Click here for more CE information >
Complete the CE Attendance Verification Form (if you attended live) OR the Post-Test (if you were absent) - must be submitted.
The Lifespan Learning Institute and SPI are cosponsors of the Continuing Education programs offered.
Lifespan Learning Institute is approved by CAMFT to offer Continuing Education Credit for SPI programs. Your eligibility for CE Credit is based upon the attendance sign-in/out sheet. You must also complete the online evaluation form(s) within one week after a module has completed.
CAMFT: Lifespan Learning Institute is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists to sponsor continuing education for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, & LEPs. Lifespan Learning Institute maintains responsibility for this program/course and its content. (provider # 050085)
Course meets the qualifications for continuing education credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
It is your responsibility to verify with your licensing board / organization that they will accept the types of CE credit we offer. Out of state LMFTs, LPCCs, LEPs, and/or LCSWs should verify with their licensing board if they will accept BBS CE. Click here for more CE information >
CONTACT
Questions? Call (800) 860-9258
Email: info@sensorimotor.org
www.sensorimotorpsychotherapy.org
Email: info@sensorimotor.org
www.sensorimotorpsychotherapy.org
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