When will I be able to start my practice?
Believe it or not, almost right away. While you will not be fully Certified until completing the full course, the Clinical Somatic Education Read more about When will I be able to start my practice?
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Learn more about the qualifications of the training program.
How do we learn enough to become practitioners in only 300 hours?
Over the past 2 decades, the directors, faculty, and staff have worked hard to fine-tune our program to be the richest in experience and most efficient in training. The directors of the program have used their extensive background both in Somatic Education and education to employ the best teaching practices to offer the most powerful educational experience. Read more about How do we learn enough to become practitioners in only 300 hours?
Why does it take 300 hours to learn to do somatics? I have been teaching people to do the exercises out of the back of the book
Who can teach Clinical Somatic Education?
Only certified practitioners are legally able to teach movement classes or provide sessions using the name “Clinical Somatic Educator”. Students currently participating in a recognized training program are able to advertise themselves using specific terminology which identifies them as practitioners-in-training. Read more about Who can teach Clinical Somatic Education?
Why shouldn't I just apprentice with a practitioner, for one-on-one attention?
First of all, there are no such programs available: there are no practitioners licensed or authorized in any way to train individual students in Clinical Somatic Education. Read more about Why shouldn't I just apprentice with a practitioner, for one-on-one attention?
I've heard of a program that teaches Clinical Somatic Education in much less time; what is that?
There is currently no training that can offer the comprehensive skills and knowledge that you will receive from this training in a shorter amount of time. While others may offer “crash courses” in the techniques and/or philosophies which underly Clinical Somatic Education, you are not considered a fully certified practitioner by your participation in these courses.
Is this authentic Clinical Somatic Education
Yes, this is the only authentic Clinical Somatic Education training currently available. While other training programs may advertise under similar names, only Somatic Systems Institute is able to offer full certification in Clinical Somatic Education. The information and techniques you will learn in our training program is derived directly from the work of Dr. Thomas Hanna, and our curriculum was created by members of his original class. Read more about Is this authentic Clinical Somatic Education
How is this different than a similar program without the Clinical Somatic Education name?
The Somatic Systems Institute Professional Training Program is based directly on the curriculum taught by Thomas Hanna, and we have worked hard to maintain the core beliefs and techniques that he presented in 1991. However, over time we have adjusted and refined our program in a variety of ways to ensure that our students are receiving the highest quality education and support possible.
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Is this a complete certification program?
Yes. This program includes both the complete Clinical Somatic Education training curriculum and the evaluation and examination processes that result in certification.
At the end of the three year semester process, when the student has completed all work required and demonstrated competency, full Certification as a Clinical Somatic Educator is conferred upon the student by the only certifying agency for this work, Somatic Systems Institute. Read more about Is this a complete certification program?
