Healing the Traumatized Nervous System: Somatic and Sensorimotor Techniques to Restore Safety and Regulation in Kids
- Speaker:
- Chinwé Williams, PhD
- Duration:
- 2 Hours
- Language:
- Presented in EN, subtitles in EN and FR, handouts in EN and FR
- Copyright:
-
Apr 23, 2026
- Product Code:
- POS150670
- Media Type:
- Digital Seminar
Description
Trauma reshapes the developing nervous system, leaving kids struggling to feel safe, brave, and connected. This session gives you practical tools to restore regulation and resilience—using polyvagal and somatic strategies that can be applied in therapy, schools, families, and community settings.
You'll learn how to:
- Spot the behavioral and physiological signs of dysregulation across settings
- Use somatic and sensory-based tools—grounding, breathwork, movement—for immediate intervention
- Adapt polyvagal and sensorimotor psychotherapy techniques for children
- Engage caregivers, teachers, and community partners to build trauma-informed networks of support
Credit
Speaker
Chinwé Williams, PhD Related seminars and products
Chinwé Williams, PhD, is a licensed and board-certified EMDR therapist, and counselor educator and supervisor with close to two decades of experience supporting individuals in trauma recovery. She has a strong commitment to helping clients overcome various forms of trauma and anxiety. As a published researcher, author, consultant, and educator, Dr. Williams brings a wealth of knowledge to her work.
Her expertise lies in somatically focused approaches that teach clients how to regulate the nervous system and utilize the body for healing from various traumatic experiences. Formerly a faculty member at Georgia State University, the University of Central Florida, and Rollins College, she specializes in trauma recovery, stress/anxiety management, adolescent and women’s wellness, and equity-centered trauma-informed education.
Dr. Williams is actively involved in contributing to the field of behavioral health. She consults with several corporate and nonprofit organizations, and school districts. Dr. Williams also serves on the advisory board for Brightline, a telemedicine company providing mental health support to kids, teens, and families. In this role, she consults on the best practices to support diverse youth and families through programs, content development, and care team training.
She is the author of three books, SEEN: Healing Despair and Anxiety in Kids and Teens Through The Power of Connection, Beyond the Spiral: Why You Shouldn’t Believe Everything Anxiety Tells You, and Calm, Courageous and Connected: A Parent’s Guide to Raising Emotionally Resilient Kids. As the owner of Meaningful Solutions Counseling & Consulting, a thriving private practice in Roswell, GA, Dr. Williams applies her expertise to address a broad range of trauma issues across many client demographics.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Chinwé Williams maintains a private practice, the co-owner of Southeastern Counselor Training Institute, and a presenter for Lyra Health. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Chinwé Williams is a subject matter expert with Orange.
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Objectives
- Identify behavioral and physiological markers of dysregulation in clinical, educational, and community contexts.
- Integrate trauma-focused modalities, including polyvagal, expressive arts therapy, EMDR adaptations for kids, and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy into treatment plans.
- Develop collaborative systems by engaging caregivers, teachers, and community partners in sustained healing plans.
Outline
Childhood Trauma and the Developing Nervous System
- Behavioral and physiological dysregulation cues across home, school, therapy
- Context mismatch: environment triggers vs safe cues
Somatic & Regulation Tools
- Grounding anchors, slow paced breath sequences
- Gentle movement rhythms, titrated sensory input
- Limitations of the research and potential risks
Trauma-Focused Modalities
- Polyvagal framing, EMDR child adaptations, expressive arts supports
- Sensorimotor strategies keyed to nervous system tiers
Relational & Systemic Support
- Caregiver/teacher co-regulation scaffolds
- Network safety cues, trauma-informed system alignment
Target Audience
- Licensed Clinical/Mental Health Counselors
- Marriage & Family Therapists
- Psychologists
- Social Workers
- Addiction Professionals
- Case Managers
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