Whether you’re new to Somatic Therapy or an experienced practitioner looking for a refresher, this training is for you.
Join in-demand trainer Stacy Ruse, LPC as she guides you through the core principles and techniques of Somatic Therapy.
In this course, Stacy will explain the why behind somatic healing in clear, accessible terms and better still, offer practical tools you can immediately implement with your clients.
When you enroll, you’ll learn:
Designed to be beginner-friendly, yet rich in actionable techniques and insights, this course will empower you to integrate somatic therapy into your practice with confidence.
Purchase today and start using somatic tools to transform you work with clients!
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NOTE: Tuition includes one free CE Certificate (participant will be able to print the certificate of completion after passing the online post-test (80% passing score) and completing the evaluation). Instructional methods will include PowerPoint, didactic lecture, and others.
Continuing Education Information: Listed below are the continuing education credit(s) currently available for this non-interactive self-study package. Program content is reviewed periodically per accrediting board rules for currency and appropriateness for credit. Credit approvals are subject to change. Please note, your licensing board dictates whether self-study is an acceptable form of continuing education, as well as which credit types are acceptable for continuing education hours. Please refer to your licensing board's rules and regulations. If your profession is not listed, please contact your licensing board to determine your continuing education requirements and check for reciprocal approval.
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Materials that are included in this course may include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice of your profession. As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with and in compliance with your profession's standards.
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Earn up to 6.25 CE hours. Please see below, for more details, as credit amounts vary by jurisdiction and profession.
PESI, Inc. is approved by the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association to offer continuing education for counsellors and psychotherapists. PESI, Inc. maintains responsibility for the program. This self-study activity is approved for 6.0 credit hours.
PESI, Inc. is approved by the Canadian Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. PESI, Inc. maintains responsibility for the program. This program is approved for 6.0 self-study continuing education hours. Full credit statement at: www.pesi.com/cpa-statement

PESI, Inc., #1062, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: January 27, 2026 - January 27, 2029. Social workers completing this course receive 6.25 Clinical continuing education credits.
Course Level: Intermediate Format: Recorded asynchronous distance. Full attendance is required; no partial credits will be offered for partial attendance.
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PESI, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Nurses completing these self-study materials will earn 6.25 contact hours. Expires: 06/10/2028.
| File type | File name | Number of pages | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual - Somatic Trauma Therapy Crash Course (2.3 MB) | 40 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Extra Handouts - Somatic Trauma Therapy Crash Course (447.2 KB) | 10 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Extra Handouts - Somatic Trauma Therapy Crash Course - French (447.2 KB) | 10 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - Somatic Trauma Therapy Crash Course - French (2.3 MB) | 40 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Extra Handouts - Somatic Trauma Therapy Crash Course - Italian (447.2 KB) | 10 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - Somatic Trauma Therapy Crash Course - Italian (2.3 MB) | 40 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Extra Handouts - Somatic Trauma Therapy Crash Course - German (447.2 KB) | 10 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - Somatic Trauma Therapy Crash Course - German (2.3 MB) | 40 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Extra Handouts - Somatic Trauma Therapy Crash Course - Spanish (447.2 KB) | 10 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - Somatic Trauma Therapy Crash Course - Spanish (2.3 MB) | 40 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Stacy Ruse, LPC, E-RYT-500 is an Evergreen EMDR consultant and clinician, IFS therapist, and founder of Aglow Counseling. She’s a trauma expert who specializes in using IFS Therapy, EMDR, and Somatic therapies to unravel the intricate threads of trauma and guide clients towards empowerment and resilience. Her approach, while deeply rooted in trauma-informed methodologies, is characterized by a transpersonal twist that transcends the boundaries of traditional therapy. Stacy is certified in EMDR as well as a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) and Certified Yoga Instructor.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Stacy Ruse is the owner of Aglow Counseling and has an employment relationship with Mindfully. She receives compensation as a consultant and trainer. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from Psychotherapy Networker and PESI, Inc. Stacy Ruse is a paid consultant for Evergreen Certifications. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Stacy Ruse is a member of EMDRIA, the Colorado Association of Psychotherapists, and the Longmont Area Psychotherapy Network.
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