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Exploring New Options
Sensorimotor Psychotherapy &
The Five Developmental Movements

presented by Brigitta Karelis, MA, LPC

Approved for 2 CEs with Upgrade - details below

Friday, October 25, 2024

1:00pm - 3:00pm CT

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Brigitta Karelis

 At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to: 

List the five movements as described by Bonnie Bainbridge-Cohen
Name a natural gift of each movement
Describe the connection between movement patterns and relational processes

Discover the usefulness of movement when processing emotional wounds and refining our ways of being in relation. 

Movement is a powerful ally in the healing process.  Like a mirror, ways of moving reflect the imprints of relational and traumatic wounds, showing what calls for care and healing. Like a tool, or musical instrument, we can use them to discover new options that serve us well.

The five developmental movements - yield, push, reach, grasp and pull - have been first described by Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen.

Beginning in infancy, they accompany us throughout our lives, evolving in variety and complexity.   When given kind attention, and integrated with emotional and cognitive processes, they aid us in healing, and in fine-tuning adaptive ways of relating with ourselves and others.

What is Sensorimotor Psychotherapy?
Trauma first and foremost leaves its imprint on the body, yet for many reasons, the body has historically been omitted from therapeutic inquiry. SP can help clients learn to draw upon the wisdom of the body to release the debilitation effects of trauma and develop somatic resources that help them engage more fully in their lives and relationships.
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About Brigitta

Brigitta Karelis, M.A., LPC, was born in Germany where she completed a Diplom (M.A.) in Paedagogik in 1991. After working with political refugees in Germany, she moved to Boulder, Colorado in 1994 and completed an M.A. in Somatic Psychology at Naropa University in 1997, subsequently serving as adjunct faculty for 12 years.
She has maintained a private psychotherapy practice since 1997, and began teaching internationally for the Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute in 1999. She has worked with many kinds of trauma, including the deep pain that can come from mis-recognition: standing strong in your goodness, truth, and dignity, when faced with bias and negative projections. Her work is informed by over 30 years of practicing and teaching meditation, Aikido, other movement studies, and her deep appreciation and respect for the power of the body-mind connection.

SPI is finding new ways to continue to support the mental health community. This online workshop is one of several free resources we have developed to support you in helping clients during this challenging time.

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UPGRADE FOR ONLY $79

Upgrade for the opportunity to earn 2 CEs and 1-year access to the recording and materials.

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Frequently Asked Questions
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 growing demand for effective trauma therapy, we realized the principles and methods of SP needed to reach further. We began offering a variety of programs online, so more people than ever before can affordably and conveniently begin learning SP.

What is included in free registration?

Free Registration includes admittance to the live event,

Upgrade for 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.

What is included in the upgrade?

Upgrade for only $79 for 1-year access to the replay recording, plus a PDF of slides and a transcript that you can download to keep forever in your personal reference library. It also includes one CE certificate for those that qualify (more detail on CEs below).

How long is the webinar?
This webcast will take place on October 25, 2024 from 1:00 pm to 3:00pm CT and will offer 2-hours of live presentation. Find your Time Zone Here >
What if I cannot attend live?
If you cannot attend live, we recommend upgrading to be given access to a video recording to enjoy at your convenience for up to 1-year.
Will completing this course certify me in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy?
This course is intended to be 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 includes the body in therapy as both a source of information and target for intervention. By addressing the physical as well as the psychological, SP can support a deep, effective and unified approach to healing. The immediately-useful knowledge you will gain in this course comes from Dr. Ogden’s years of study and clinical experience--she developed SP based on what works.
Are Continuing Education credits offered?
2 CEs are provided for this event through our partners at Lifespan Learning Institute.

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 >

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UPGRADE FOR ONLY $79

SPI is finding new ways to continue to support the mental health community. This online workshop is one of several free resources we have developed to support you in helping clients during this challenging time.

Upgrade for the opportunity to earn 2 CEs and 1-year access to the recording and materials.

CONTACT
Questions? Call (800) 860-9258
Email: info@sensorimotor.org
www.sensorimotorpsychotherapy.org
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