The recent explosion of somatic therapy has revolutionized trauma treatment for clients and providers alike. With a push to access and treat somatic trauma we can often forget to start with step one; embodiment. Exploring safe and effective embodiment with clients requires careful pacing, cueing, and psychoeducation. This interactive course teaches providers how to begin discussing and facilitating embodiment intentionally. Participants will learn about the impact of trauma, the secondary gains of dissociation, and various tools to support clients from a trauma and neurobiology informed lens.
What to Expect
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Training participants will:
Understand the purpose of embodiment practices with clients
Understand the impact of trauma on accessing embodiment
Identify barriers to accessing states of embodiment with clients
Learn and practice embodiment interventions
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10:00 am - 10:30 am: Introduction to the Course and Embodiment (Lecture)
10:30 am - 11:00 am: The Impact of Trauma on Body Awareness and Safety States (Lecture)
11:00 am - 11:30 am: Introduction to Clients and Potential Blocks (Lecture)
11:30 am - 11:45 am: Break
11:45 am - 12:15 pm: Embodiment Interventions: Intervention Examples and Demo (Lecture and Demo)
12:15 pm - 12:45 pm: Small Group Practice and Q & A
12:45 pm - 1:00 pm: Completion of Evaluations (Not Included in CE credit hours)
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Vianna Schappach, LICSW, is a Masters Level Clinical Social Worker with extensive experience treating trauma, anxiety, and self worth issues in private practice and non-profit settings. She earned her Master's Degree in Social Work from Columbia University and Bachelors of Social Work from Simmons University. After graduation, Vianna pursued advanced training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Re-Processing, Internal Family Systems, Somatic Therapy, and Polyvagal Theory. Vianna works as an EMDR and trauma specialist, focusing on attachment issues, dissociation, C-PTSD, and chronic self worth issues with adults. She teaches movement, aromatherapy, and wellness classes and is delighted to bring her love for nature and holistic health into her clinical practice.
Further information about Vianna’s training and experience:
LICSW, 2024
Mindfulness Training Certificate, Columbia University, 2022
EMDR Basic Training, Thrive Learning, 2023
Certified Level One Aromatherapist, New York Institute of Aromatherapy, 2018
Integrative Somatic Parts Work Level 1, Embody Lab, 2024
Certified Barre Instructor, Total Barre, 2018
Certified Indoor Cycling Instructor, Schwinn Cycling, 2023
Extensive training in religious trauma, polyvagal theory, and EMDR for dissociation/somatic trauma.
