6-DAY ON-DEMAND EVENT

THE WISDOM OF TRAUMA HEALING IMMERSION

with Dr. Gabor Maté, Dr. Peter Levine, Bessel van der Kolk & Dr. Scott Lyons

Presented by ERGOS Institute of Somatic Education and The Embody Lab

6-DAY ON-DEMAND EVENT

THE WISDOM OF TRAUMA HEALING IMMERSION



Presented by ERGOS Institute of Somatic Education and The Embody Lab

with Dr. Gabor Maté, Dr. Peter Levine, Bessel van der Kolk
& Dr. Scott Lyons

PROGRAM AT-A-GLANCE

Join us for a transformative journey at The Wisdom of Trauma Healing Immersion, led by Dr. Peter A. Levine,  Dr. Gabor Maté, and Dr. Scott Lyons.

Ergos Institute of Somatic Education and The Embody Lab present this six-day, on-demand embodied exploration of trauma healing.

At this incredible six-day event, you will learn how to access the wisdom of the body, the science and practice of mind-body unity, and the blueprint to restoring vitality, flow, and resilience. You will also utilize somatic embodiment practices to attune to your internal compass, guiding you towards healing.

Throughout this immersion, we will explore themes such as how the body keeps the score, the developmental trajectory of trauma, how reclaiming stress restores our adaptability, the cultural causation of disease and addiction, the link between individual and collective trauma, and how to embrace and incorporate insight after a traumatic impact.

The immersion will offer many rare opportunities to observe or participate in live demos where you will witness the body's innate wisdom of healing.    

Whether exploring your own healing, deepening your skills as a therapist or coach, or simply curious about somatic therapeutic approaches to trauma, this 6-day immersion will offer valuable insights and tools to enhance your well-being.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect with a supportive community of like-minded people!

PRESENTED BY

 

MEET YOUR PRESENTERS

Internationally recognized leaders bring to life a holistic and unified somatic trauma therapy immersion.

PETER A. LEVINE PhD

DR. GABOR MATÉ

DR. SCOTT LYONS

PLUS SPECIAL GUEST

BESSEL VAN DER KOLK

Bessel van der Kolk, MD spends his career studying how children and adults adapt to traumatic experiences, and has translated emerging findings from neuroscience and attachment research to develop and study a range of treatments for traumatic stress in children and adults. He has focused on studying treatments that stabilize physiology, increase executive functioning and help traumatized individuals to feel fully alert to the present.


READ BESSEL'S FULL BIO →

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

6-DAY ON-DEMAND EVENT

The Wisdom of Trauma Healing Immersion is a collaboration designed by world-renowned experts in the field of body-based approaches to trauma healing. At this incredible six-day event, you will learn how to access the wisdom of the body, the science and practice of mind-body unity, and the blueprint to restoring vitality, flow, and resilience. You will also utilize somatic embodiment practices to attune to your internal compass, guiding you towards healing.

Throughout this immersion, we will explore themes such as how the body keeps the score, the developmental trajectory of trauma, how reclaiming stress restores our adaptability, the cultural causation of disease and addiction, the link between individual and collective trauma, and how to embrace and incorporate insight after a traumatic impact.

Throughout the immersion, you will have many rare opportunities to observe or participate in live demos where you will witness the body's innate wisdom of healing.    

Whether exploring your own healing, deepening your skills as a therapist or coach, or simply curious about somatic therapeutic approaches to trauma, this 6-day immersion will offer valuable insights and tools to enhance your well-being.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

In our time together at the immersion, we will:

  • Define and explore the roots of trauma and how it affects the body

  • Explore the link between  individual, collective, and social rings of trauma

  • Observe live demonstrations of somatic-based trauma therapy

  • Understand the roots of addiction and cultural origins of illness

  • Reclaim our innate stress adaptability 

  • Learn to embrace and incorporate insight after trauma

  • Enhance well-being through social effervescence and collective resourcing 

  • Gain a roadmap to actualize resilience in yourself and others 

  • Practice mind-body resourcing tools to prepare for trauma reprocessing  

  • Explore the theoretical framework of trauma & memory

  • Learn implicit and explicit techniques for trauma reprocessing

  • Experience somatic practices that can help reset the nervous system

Moderators

Event

JAMEELAH NURIDDIN

DR. THERESA HANAOKA

MELISSA STAGER

Join the revolution of coming home to the body and rediscover how it can transform our lives and the world!

JOIN US ON-DEMAND ONLINE

ON-DEMAND ONLINE EVENT DETAILS


The online immersion experience includes the following:

  • Daily experiential sessions, lectures, and demos dedicated to exploring embodied approaches to the healing of trauma.

  • Panel discussions.

  • PDFs of the instructor's presentations and supporting materials (where applicable).

  • Videos of all the live sessions - available to watch at your leisure within the platform's player or to download in MP4 format.

  • Audio files of the above sessions, available to download in MP3 format. 

  • Access to an online forum.

  • Lifetime access to the immersion recordings.

IMMERSION SCHEDULE

This immersions includes 6 days of online on-demand programming.

You will enjoy lifetime access to the immersion recordings, available to watch at your leisure within the platform's player or to download in MP4 format. You will also receive PDFs of the instructor's presentations and supporting materials (where applicable) and audio files of the sessions, available to download in MP3 format.

  • Opening Session
    1.5 hr session

  • The Myth of Normal - The  Developmental Origins of Trauma session with Dr. Gabor Maté
    1.5 hr session

    The Myth of Normal - The Cultural Origins of Trauma session with Dr. Gabor Maté
    1.25 hr session

    The Hungry Ghost: The Origins of Addiction session with Dr. Gabor Maté
    1.5 hr session

    Origins and Faces of Trauma with Dr. Peter Levine, Dr. Gabor Maté and Dr. Scott Lyons
    1.5 hr session

    Somatic Resourcing For Trauma Healing session with Dr. Scott Lyons
    1 hr session

  • When The Body Says No session with Dr. Gabor Maté
    1.5 hr session

    Live Client Demonstration with Dr. Peter Levine and Dr. Gabor Maté
    1.25 hr session

    Live Client Demonstration Session with Dr. Gabor Maté and Dr. Scott Lyons
    1 hr session

    The Voices of Trauma with Dr. Peter Levine, Dr. Gabor Maté, Bessel van der Kolk and Dr. Scott Lyons
    1.25 hr session

    The Somatic Imprint of Trauma session with Dr. Scott Lyons
    1 hr session

  • What Locks Us in Our Trauma Cycle: Working with Cognitive and Somatic Distortions session with Dr. Scott Lyons
    1.5 hr session

    Resourcing with Meditation and Movement with Jameelah Nuriddin
    1.25 hr session

    What Locks Us in Our Trauma Cycle: Working with Cognitive and Somatic Distortions session with Dr. Scott Lyons (continued)
    1 hr session

    Healing Shame: Live Client Demonstration Session with Dr. Peter Levine
    1.25 hr session

    Interrupting The Pain Cycle session with Dr. Scott Lyons
    1 hr session

    Somatic Approach to Working with Pain: Live Client Demonstration Session with Dr. Peter Levine
    1.25 hr session

  • The Pathways of Healing - Part 1 session with Dr. Scott Lyons
    1.5 hr session

    Live Client Demonstration Session with Dr. Peter Levine and Dr. Scott Lyons
    1.25 hr session

    The Pathways to Healing - Part 2 session with Dr. Scott Lyons
    2 hr session

    Resourcing with Meditation and Movement with Jameelah Nuriddin
    0.25 hr session

    Healing In Community session with Dr. Peter Levine and Dr. Scott Lyons
    1.25 hr session

  • Integration Session with Dr. Scott Lyons
    1.5 hr session

    Integration and Conversation with Dr. Peter Levine and Dr. Scott Lyons
    1.25 hr session

WHAT IS TRAUMA?

A holistic approach to trauma defines trauma not as an event, but rather as a disruption and overwhelm to our body-mind’s capacity to adapt, thrive, and flourish.  

Trauma can occur when:

  • There is too much too soon

  • There is too much for too long

  • There is not enough for too long

  • Power and agency have been taken away from the person or collective

  • The stressors outweigh the resources available to navigate them

  • When our primal protective instincts, intuitions, and responses are thwarted

  • There is not enough time, space, or permission to heal 

It is essential that we consider social, developmental, and cultural factors when reflecting on a client’s trauma history. By not acknowledging these contextual factors we do the individual a disservice.

The symptoms of trauma may occur immediately or emerge over time from the compounding stress and challenges of processing and adapting to the experiences of life. Symptoms of trauma emerge as the body and mind attempt to cope with and resolve the stressors. 

The effects of trauma may include: 

  • Physical symptoms such as headaches, dizziness, tightness in the body, muscle tension, digestion challenges, and constrictions around the breath. 

  • Emotional symptoms such as flatness / inability to feel, fear, anxiety, panic, overwhelm, loss of choice, difficulty feeling comforted, anger, and shame.

  • Psychological symptoms such as dissociation, mental rumination, low self worth,  negative self talk, self blame, memory challenges, depression, and loss of interest in activities. 

  • Relational / Social symptoms such as isolation, loneliness, relational and attachment reenactments. 

Trauma can lead to feelings of powerlessness, helplessness, and groundlessness. It interferes with our ability to feel real in body and mind, it disrupts our very sense of existence, and takes us away from the present moment. However, as Dr. Peter Levine, creator of Somatic Experiencing says “Trauma is a fact of life. It does not have to be a life sentence.”  

Symptoms are the gateway to healing trauma. Our job as practitioners and educators is to listen and hear the messages and wisdom encoded in the body.

SOMATICS HELP HEAL

‘Soma’ is a Greek word for ‘the living body known from within’, or known to the Self. This ‘knowing’ signifies wholeness. Somatic therapy is an experiential approach towards mindbody integration. The pain, overwhelm, and coping responses manifested by trauma take us away from feeling at home in our body, and as a result there is often a split within ourselves.

Somatic Therapy helps:

  • Restore the body as a place of safety while helping to expand the capacity to process body (preverbal and nonverbal) memory

  • Metabolize unprocessed emotions

  • Complete thwarted (incomplete) stress responses

  • Restore our optimal relationship to our self and the world around us

Somatic trauma therapy offers techniques for clients to sense and regulate their own physiology and states of being. This includes building more internal and external resources, building trusting and co-regulatory relationships, learning to turn inward with compassion, being invited deeper in the body, and given time and space to process the trauma. These somatic techniques unwind trauma and restore well being.

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Angle Right
 

“Healing is never complete until we have been truly heard. May the universe send you someone who will sincerely care to listen.”


- ANTHON ST. MAARTEN

 
 

“Healing is like an onion. As you process through one layer of trauma to release the pain and heal, a new layer will surface. One layer after another layer will bring up new issues to focus on. Pace yourself. Only focus on one layer at a time.”


- DANA ARCURI

 
 

“The body stores the trauma of our lives in muscular rigidity, thereby keeping us stuck in the past. When we release the tension in the body and align ourselves with gravity, we take a new stand in life. This allows us to be at ease with ourselves and in harmony in our relationship to others and to our planet.”

- JOSEPH HELLER

 
 

“Sometimes the people around you won't understand your journey. They don't need to, it's not for them.”


-  JOUBERT BOTHA

 
 
 

WHO IS THIS IMMERSION FOR?

 

This program is for anyone seeking to understand and experience the profound healing and transformation available through somatic approaches to trauma healing and recovery. This incredible immersion will cater to anyone looking to explore healing techniques for themselves or others regardless of their level of experience.

You will be able to apply the learnings into your daily life & work with others including:

• Social Workers

• Teachers

• Mental Health & Pastoral Counselors

• Parents & Caregivers

• Yoga Therapists / Yoga Teachers

• Movement Therapists

• Physicians (MD, DO, ND, DC & others) & Physician Assistants

• Coaches

• Nurses & Nurse Practitioners

• Psychologists

• Emergency Medical Personnel

• Meditation Teachers

• Educators

• Massage Therapists & Body Workers

• Acupuncturists

• Hypnotherapists

• Kinesiologists

• Complementary & Alternative Medicine Professionals

• Clergy & Religious Leaders

• Non-Profit Professionals

• Other Wellness Professionals

 

Join the revolution of coming home to the body and rediscover how it can transform our lives and the world!

PROGRAM DETAILS

PROGRAM SCHEDULE

This 6-day event is available online and on-demand. Participants will have lifetime access to the audio and video recordings to listen and watch in their own time via our Online Learning Platform.

FULL IMMERSION SCHEDULE: See the full schedule here.

LEARNING PLATFORM

Upon registering for the immersion, you will create a login and receive immediate access to the online learning platform plus a welcome email from info@theembodylab.com.

Participants will receive:

  • Daily experiential sessions, lectures, and demos dedicated to exploring embodied approaches to the healing of trauma.

  • Panel discussions.

  • PDFs of the instructor's presentations and supporting materials (where applicable).

  • Videos of all the live sessions - available to watch at your leisure within the platform's player or to download in MP4 format.

  • Audio files of the above sessions, available to download in MP3 format. 

  • Access to an online forum.

For more information on the recordings provided, please see FAQ + How can I access the online recordings.

IMMERSION REGISTRATION

Register for the immersion here and enjoy lifetime access to the recordings of the event to watch in your own time.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

 

+ Who is this immersion designed for?


This immersion distills an educational methodology to integrate into a variety of modalities such as: Social Workers, Mental Health & Pastoral Counselors, Yoga Therapists / Yoga Teachers, Movement Therapists, Coaches, Physicians (MD, DO, ND, DC & others) & Physician Assistants, Nurses & Nurse Practitioners, Psychologists, Emergency Medical Personnel, Meditation Teachers, Educators, Massage Therapists, Acupuncturists & Body Workers, Hypnotherapists, Kinesiologists, Complementary & Alternative Medicine Professionals, Clergy & Religious Leaders, other Wellness Professionals.

This is an education program and not a licenser program.

+ What are the dates, schedule and time commitment?


This 6-day event is available online and on-demand. Participants will have lifetime access to the audio and video recordings to listen and watch in their own time via our Online Learning Platform. View the immersion schedule here.

+ Where can I find information about the event?


Information about the event may be found on your online learning platform here: learn.theembodylab.com. When you register for the immersion, you will create a login and receive immediate access to the online learning platform plus a welcome email from info@theembodylab.com.

+ Do I need to attend live or am I able to watch recordings?


All live sessions were recorded so participants may now have lifetime access to watch the recordings in their own time.

+ How can I interact with the instructors? Will I receive guidance?


Students were able to participate in the Q&A during the live immersion.

A private Online Community Forum is provided for all participants to communicate with each other before, both during and after the immersion.

+ What are the homework requirements?


There are no homework assignments for this immersion.

+ What discounts will Embody Lab Members receive?


All Embody Lab Members will receive a $50 discount on the immersion registration. Please note that we are unable to offer discounts on any third-party purchases including but not limited to Kripalu.

+ Do you offer scholarships?


Scholarships were only availsble for the live immersion.

+ Do you offer refunds?


No, we do not offer refunds for The Wisdom of Trauma Healing Immersion. All payments are non-refundable.

+ How can I access the online recordings?


The full immersion collection will be immediately available to you within your online learning platform. You will receive a welcome email upon registration.

ACCESSIBILITY | Video / Audio / Transcripts: Within our online learning platform, you may watch the videos within your Online Content Library or download the videos, audio files, and PDFs of transcript in English to your computer. You will have lifetime access to all the content.

Please note - closed-captioning was only available during the live event

ACCESSIBILITY | Presentations: PDFs of the instructors' presentations will also be provided.

+ Is this a theoretical or practical (experiential) program?


While some theory will be presented to support the learning, the primary focus of the practice is experiential, giving practical tools for the participants.

+ Will I receive a certificate?


Yes, participants may receive a certificate of attendance once they have watched all the immersion recordings.

+ Will Continuing Education Units (CEUs) be offered?


CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS

14 hours of CEs are only available for those who attended the LIVE program.

To register your interest for CE credits for this program and more detailed information, please visit this link: https://forms.gle/76mwhjgG5vnzVw9BA

Below is more information on the health professionals which may be eligible for CEs through the Spiritual Competency Academy (SCA) which is co-sponsoring this program.

  • CE credits for psychologists are provided by the Spiritual Competency Academy (SCA) which is sponsoring this program. The Spiritual Competency Academy is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Spiritual Competency Academy maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
  • The California Board of Behavioral Sciences accepts CE credits for LCSW, LPCC, LEP, and LMFT license renewal for programs offered by sponsors of CE who are approved by the American Psychological Association.
  • LCSW, LPCC, LEP and LMFTs, and other professionals from outside of California need to check with their state licensing board as to whether or not they accept credits from programs offered by approved sponsors of CE by the American Psychological Association.
  • SCA is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN Provider CEP16887) for licensed nurses in California. RNs must retain their certificate of attendance for 4 years after the course concludes. Nurses outside of California must confirm acceptance with their licensing boards.
  • For questions about your certificate or the content, logistics, or other support issues regarding this course, please contact The Embody Lab at info@theembodylab.com.
  • For questions about whether APA CE is valid for you, contact your licensing board directly.
  • For general questions about APA CE, contact SCA at ce@spiritualcompetencyacademy.com.

FROM A DIFFERENT STATE OR COUNTRY?

Health professionals from a state or country outside of California need to check with their licensing boards as to whether or not they accept programs offered by approved sponsors of Continuing Education by the American Psychological Association (APA).

DIFFERENT CREDENTIAL?

If your credential is not listed, please check with your licensing board as to whether or not they accept programs offered by approved sponsors of Continuing Education by the American Psychological Association (APA).

The SCA and The Embody Lab are not able to determine your eligibility.

 

 PROGRAM REGISTRATION

 

6-DAY ONLINE ON-DEMAND EVENT

Upon registration you will receive a welcome email with details on the full program. You will also enjoy lifetime access to the immersion recordings!
 
 


ONLINE ON-DEMAND EVENT

For those who would like to explore the immersion from the comfort of their own home. You will also receive lifetime access to the event recordings to rewatch the immersion any time.


$847  $547 USD

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PARTICIPANT AGREEMENTS

 

We have Group Agreements for our Immersion:

  • We agree to be present to our best degree possible and for that to be good enough for today

  • We agree not to hold ourselves to the standard of perfectionism - we will simply start with what we can right now

  • We agree to respect the personal space required by others - we do not share our trauma stories outside of invitation; we share experience, strength, and hope

  • We agree to personal responsibility - accountable for the energy we bring to the group and for our reactions - there is no space here for blaming others for our problems, our mood, or our reactions - there is no space for saving others - we agree to personal responsibility

  • We agree to take direction from those who are here to help guide us and respect those who are healing beside us

  • We agree to collectively to have faith in our common and unique healing processes and support others in moving forward in life

  • We agree this will be a safe space of openness where cultural, religious, historical, generational, societal, and personal differences are respected without judgment, criticism, or harm

  • We agree to take what serves us and leave what does not

  • We agree to put our best foot forward with an open mind and an open heart for what is to come

There will be designated points of contact for in-person and online if participants require support in this shared healing process, find themselves in conflict with another participant, uncomfortable with a presenter, or if they have a general complaint about the program or the venue to resolve. To reduce stress, please book a time to speak directly to this person as they will be the only team member authorized to find a solution. Contact information will be provided when the program begins.

Please note: This immersion is for educational and self-healing exploration purposes. Always seek the advice of a physician, psychiatrist or psychologist, or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical or psychological condition or treatment before undertaking a regimen. 

 

Organizers

Event

MELISSA STAGER

DR. SCOTT LYONS