Remembering the Language of our Bodies: Basic Principles of Somatic Experiencing for Sexual Health Practitioners
2 CE HOURS
This course will provide an introduction to Somatic Experiencing and provide practical skills on
how to use SE as a form of self-care for the provider as they work with clients with a history of
trauma.
*This on-demand content was originally presented live in 2021
COURSE DETAILS
Lifetime Access
Available 24/7
Intermediate Level
No Prerequisites Needed
ASSECT & APA Approved
Accessible on Mobile
COURSE OBJECTIVES
What You’ll Learn in this Course
Explain the four survival functions of the autonomic nervous system.
Describe the importance of encouraging nervous system regulation to promote healing from trauma.
AASECT Certification
What Course Requirements Will I Meet?
This course may count toward fulfilling Sex Therapy Training (STT-A)
Theory and methods of sex-related psychotherapy, including several different models.
This course may count toward fulfilling Sexuality Counseling Training (SCT-A)
Theory and Methods of personal/individual counseling
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Course Lessons
TESTIMONIALS
What Our Students Say
Thorough, kind and knowledgeable. One of my favorites. Crystle P.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Mariana's presentation on SE was really interesting and felt very applicable to some of my clients. I also thought the polyvagal chart was useful. Krista C.
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Great slides to refer to, good exercises. Elizabeth S.
Nurse Practitioner
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— About the Instructor
Mariana Lopez, M.A., LPC, SEP
Licensed Professional Counselor, Yoga Instructor and Founder of Yoga Tolteca
Mariana Lopez, daughter of courageous Mexican immigrants, is a mental health practitioner, body-centered trauma therapist, circle-keeper, scholar-activist, yoga educator, and community organizer based out of her hometown, Chicago.
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Building a sex-positive world, one course at a time.
Mariana Lopez, daughter of courageous Mexican immigrants, is a mental health practitioner, body-centered trauma therapist, circle-keeper, scholar-activist, yoga educator, and community organizer based out of her hometown, Chicago. Her interest lies in transformative healing for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, focusing on intergenerational trauma, social justice, empowerment, and cultural healing from a strengths-based perspective.
Mariana currently works as a psychotherapist in community mental health and supports La Lucha (the struggle) of her community by providing yoga classes, holistic wellness programming, and education. Mariana’s self-love and restorative practices include running in the forest, learning about and cooking ancestral foods, stargazing, gardening, and enjoying the outdoors with friends and family.