National Psychology Training Consortium

Introductory --- Designed for psychologists who may have little to no background in a specialized skill or content area. The learner can become acquainted with the theoretical underpinnings, principles, methods, and perspectives of a content area. Although it can be used as a foundation for more advanced learning, a program may simply focus on breadth, enrichment or general knowledge.

Course Description and Target Audience

This training will provide learners basic knowledge of Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, including what Sensorimotor Psychotherapy is, background and history, the therapeutic orientation of Sensorimotor Psychotherapy practice, the importance of the 'Somatic Narrative' within clinical practice, basic practices of Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, review relevant research, and provide information on two Sensorimotor Psychotherapy skills easily integrated with other therapeutic modalities. Target audience is mental health professionals who work with psychological trauma and related disorders.

The information presented is accurate and informed by the presenter's education, current research, formal training, and clinical work providing Sensorimotor Psychotherapy. The utility of the information presented will provide learners additional perspectives on incorporating the body in clinical work. Limitations of the topic and materials presented is not intended as clinical training and current empirical research on Sensorimotor Psychotherapy has been limited case studies, clinical illustrations, and small sample sizes. There are no potential risks associated with this training or the materials provided. 

Sensorimotor Psychotherapy recognizes the particular impact of racism, how oppression becomes embodied due to racial trauma, how traditional psychotherapy practices can be grounded in Eurocentric beliefs neglecting other cultural experiences and beliefs, and how some therapeutic practices such as mindfulness has been appropriated from other cultures and traditions. 

Learning Objectives

• Participants will be able to explain what Sensorimotor Psychotherapy is to a colleague.
• Participants will be able to describe the therapeutic foundations and orientation of Sensorimotor Psychotherapy.
• Participants will be able to describe the clinical relevance of the body in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy.
• Participants will be able to demonstrate two basic Sensorimotor Psychotherapy skills easily integrated with other therapeutic approaches.
• Participants will be able to discuss relevant research on Sensorimotor Psychotherapy.

Presenter Information

Chris Ogle specializes in treating trauma and completed the Sensorimotor Psychotherapy training program for psychological trauma. He is a Licensed Independent/Clinical Social Worker and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.

I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker and specialize in treating psychological trauma, anxiety, depression, and attachment disturbances. I am trained in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy and integrate a variety of Bottom-Up approaches in my clinical work. I also facilitate monthly multi-disciplinary trauma case consultations and provide supervision as part of my responsibilities at Mind & Spirit Counseling Center.

Video Homestudy Format

CE’s for this homestudy training will be earned through completing the following tasks:

• Watch the presentation video and review all provided documents in their entirety.
• Pass the post-test questionnaire with at least 80% correct.

A program evaluation form will be provided to all who registered following the training. Please be sure to complete this form since your feedback helps direct future CE programming from our organization.

Registration Cost

This cost includes video links, materials, and tests required to obtain CE’s. Your CE certificate will be made available to you upon successful completion of the training (80% or higher on exam).

National Psychology Training Consortium (NPTC) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. NPTC maintains responsibility for this program and its content.