Training Calendar

Beginning I

4 Days in Auckland

21-24 April, 2026

Faculty: Julie Teestov

Intermediate I

4 Days in Auckland

5-8 April, 2027

Faculty: Magna Tung

Beginning II

4 Days in Auckland

24-27 July, 2026

Faculty: Julie Teestov

Intermediate II

4 Days in Auckland

24-27 July, 2027

Faculty: Magna Tung

Advanced I

6 Days in Auckland

24-30 March, 2028

Faculty: Liana Netto

Beginning III

4 Days in Auckland

30 Oct - 2 Nov, 2026

Faculty: Julie Teestov

Intermediate III

4 Days in Auckland

29 Oct - 1 Nov, 2027

Faculty: Magna Tung

Advanced II

6 Days in Auckland

29 September - 5 October, 2028

Faculty: Liana Netto

All modules are in person, in Auckland.

Attendance to all days is required to obtain your SEP Certificate.

Note that Beginning and Intermediate years are each delivered in 3x 4-days modules, and Advanced year is delivered in 2x 6-days modules

The Somatic Experiencing® Professional Training offers a comprehensive and in-depth understanding and appreciation of the neurophysiology of trauma theory and trauma healing principles. Our educational model is highly experiential, offering you tangible skills that can be immediately integrated into your professional practice. It is an intensive part-time training taken over three years. There are three 4-day modules in each of the first two training years and two 6-day modules in the final year. This extended time frame allows the participant to consolidate and practice newly acquired skills on both a personal and professional level with ample opportunity for supervision and personal sessions along the way to help integrate the work.

Our program is endorsed by Somatic Experiencing® International.

Transform your ability to resolve trauma and chronic stress. 

Make sure that you thoroughly read the pre-requisites below before you apply to join the SE™ Professional Training program

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The Somatic Experiencing® Training Program is a continuing education certificate for professionals working with traumatised individuals. It is not designed as a standalone training for those just entering the helping professions nor for those seeking personal growth or healing. It is essential individuals looking to register into a Somatic Experiencing® Professional Training Program that they are certified, licensed and/or registered with a professional association and have current professional indemnity insurance. Individuals must be actively practising with clients to support application and integration of the course teachings. Some exceptions maybe granted for professionals in related fields.

Professionals who may qualify for the SE™ Professional Training program:

  • Mental Health Professionals: psychologists, psychiatrists, psychoanalysts, psychotherapists, social workers, counselors, marriage and family therapists, expressive arts therapists, etc.

  • Medical and Alternative Medicine Professionals: medical doctors, nurses, and nurse practitioners, occupational therapists, physical therapists, chiropractors, emergency medical workers, surgeons, obstetricians, midwives, acupuncturists, naturopathic doctors, etc.

  • Bodyworkers: massage therapists, Rolfers®, Craniosacral and Polarity therapists, Feldenkrais practitioners, yoga therapists, etc.

  • Others: first responders, crisis center staff, educators, mediators, clergy, chaplains, coaches, etc.

Document https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gWIq-FuzIs5gKc-IM7BWh-UG4eFSv06kXL8bw98Z1ko/edit?tab=t.0

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Course Structure

  • Beginning Level

    Develop foundational skills in the SE™ biophysiological model for the resolution of trauma. Tangible skills that can be immediately integrated into your professional practice.

  • Intermediate Level

    Assess different categories of trauma as addressed in the SE™ model, and identify specific approaches and interventions for working with each category.

  • Advanced Level

    Assess how to work with complex trauma and syndromes. Expand on the use of touch in SE™ practice. Integrate the learnings from all levels.

  • SEP

    Become a Certified Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner (SEP) by attending all levels, plus completing your personal sessions and case consultation hours.

Contact

connect@humaniteam.nz