Embodied Psychotherapy: Relational Somatic Psychotherapy
Certificate Program at Esalen

The Relational Somatic Psychology Certificate Program offered at Esalen Institute consists of a series of courses inspired by Santa Barbara Graduate Institute’s somatic psychology curriculum. The certificate program is made up of a rotating series of practice oriented and academically sound Relational Somatic Psychology courses. These courses are generally taught by SBGI professors, teaching staff, or affiliates. They are designed for interested professionals, psychological, health, and body-mind practitioners, as well as students and interns.

Each course at Esalen consists of 25 hours of teaching spread out over five days of teaching. Each course starts Sunday: 8:30 PM and completers Friday 11:30 AM.


To Register: All prospective students fill out the online application (see link below) and receive an SBGI approval response via email. Applicant then contacts Esalen to complete the registration process and pay all housing and Esalen related costs for the week.

SBGI Students must contact the SBGI Registrar at least two weeks prior to the start of the course in order to complete SBGI student registration and become eligible to receive graduate credit

Three Ways To Take The Certificate Program:
1. General participants. Individuals who sign up and participate for personal or professional reasons receive a certificate for each individual course completed.

2. Certificate students. Individuals who take a series of courses as a form of personal study or continuation of professional development may earn a foundational, intermediate or advanced certificate. Completion of six courses (150 hours) qualifies the participant for the Foundational Certificate, completion of ten courses (250 hours) qualifies for the participant for Intermediate Certificate, completion of fourteen courses (350 hours) qualifies the participant for the Advanced Certificate.

3. SBGI matriculated students. For SBGI students enrolled in the PSP format, two certificate courses are a minimum requirement. SBGI students receive 2.5 units of course credit after fulfilling additional academic course requirements. In addition to registering with Esalen, students must register for each course with the SBGI Registrar at least two weeks prior to the start date of the course in order to receive graduate credit.

A Partial Listing of Courses Available Through The Certificate Program Offered at Esalen Institute, Big Sur, California. All courses are taught by faculty or affiliates of Santa Barbara Graduate Institute.
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Somatic Psychology: The Essentials of Embodied Psychotherapy Practice
An integrative study and overview of the practice of body-oriented psychotherapy addressing the whole person.
SBGI Course: SOM 648a (2.5 units)

Body and Mind Integration: Integrating Somatic Awareness and Breath Effectively into Clinical Practice. Fundamental skills for the somatically-infused clinical practice, including breath awareness, the potential of touch, and inclusion of the somatic experience.
SBGI Course: SOM 648b (2.5 units)

Body and Self in Relationship: Relational Somatic Psychotherapy
The therapeutic relationship is explored in terms of its psychological and somatic dimensions, including the therapeutic impact of sensations, breath, and somatic experience.
SBGI Course: SOM 648c (2.5 units)

Neuroscience and Relationship: Practical Interpersonal Neurobiology, Attachment Theory and Psychotherapy
This course explores how attachment relationships and early development of the brain are intertwined and have long-lasting effects throughout the lifespan.
SBGI Course: SOM 648d (2.5 units)

Working with Character, Trauma and Developmental Issues
Participants will experience how character strategies, trauma, and core beliefs are revealed and transformed through the body.
SBGI Course: SOM 648e (2.5 units)

The Embodiment of Being: Body, Soul, and Presence in Somatic Psychology
This course explores the connection between mind-body-soul, and the spiritual dimension of the body in clinical practice.
SBGI Course: SOM 648f (2.5 units)

Embodiment and Development: Foundations of Presence, Compassion, and Healing
This course explores developmental approaches to embodiment and how these somatic practices can support psychotherapeutic work.
SBGI Course: SOM648g (2.5 Units)

Innovative Approaches In Relational Somatic Psychology
The study, exploration, and practice of recent developments and applications of relational somatic psychology and psychotherapy are the focus of this course.
SBGI Course: SOM648h (2.5 Units)

Attachment, Attunement and Adult Sexuality
This seminar provides a therapeutic model for emotional intimacy and sexual fulfillment that synthesizes the relevant research and clinical practices for relationship and sexual concerns.
SBGI Course: SOM648i (2.5 Units)

Mindful Body-Mind Psychology and Practice
Mindfulness in psychotherapy creates scientifically recognized enhancements in our brain physiology, our mental functions, and our interpersonal relationships.
SBGI Course: SOM648j (2.5 Units)

Skillful Embodiment: Practicum in Relational Somatic Psychology
An experiential segment practicing the skillful application of Relational Somatic Psychology with case presentation, practice, and collaborative consultation.
SBGI Course: SOM648k (2.5 Units)

Practice of Relational Somatic Psychology
A practicum and learning experience in Relational Somatic Psychology focused on skills practice, case consultation and professional practice topics.
SBGI Course: SOM648m (2.5 Units)

• Graduate Course Credit in Somatic Psychology
• Online application

 
The Embodied Psychotherapy Certificate Program
• Three Ways To Take The Certificate Program
• Foundational, Intermediate and Advanced Certificate Programs
• Graduate Course Credit in Somatic Psychology
• Online application