Basics: Embodied Somatic Family Therapy (ESFT) Training

The Embodied Somatic Family Therapy (ESFT) of family therapy is grounded in somatic-based approaches to family intervention. Family therapy is as effective as individual treatment. However, many health professionals receive limited training in family therapy techniques and skills.

As a special introductory offer for our inaugural training session, we have set a reduced base rate for the ESFT BASICS class. Please take advantage of this opportunity, as the investment for future trainings will reflect the enhanced value and rising costs. This initial pricing acknowledges our early adopters, and we invite you to join us at this foundational stage for a unique educational experience at a uniquely accessible price.

Participants Will

• Enhance existing skills in embodied and somatic approaches to family therapy
• Explore how to adapt your SE Skills for Family Therapy
• Develop Family Skills Grounded in Somatic Co-Regulation

About Embodied Somatic Family Therapy (ESFT) – Family Therapy Training

When an individual faces a trauma it impacts the entire family system, often the family system faces a traumatic experience together or carries the weight of intergenerational impacts of trauma. ESFT Basics will explore somatic based skills for engaging families in change. Participants will gain insight into family impacts of trauma, tools for increasing family co-regulation and addressing the impact of trauma in the family system.

Link to Article: Embodied Somatic Family Therapy - Article

ESFT BASICS is an introduction to a somatic experiencing-based approach to Family Therapy treatment that centers on community, connection, cultural responsiveness, and co-regulation for healing and change. This is the first offering of our Embodied Somatic Family Therapy (ESFT) BASICS training. This unique 90-minute introductory session is designed to immerse practitioners in the foundational principles of Somatic Experiencing, leveraging Affective Neuroscience to facilitate deep healing and connection.

ESFT BASICS teaches skills that foster a therapeutic environment that prioritizes the essence of family strength, capacity and co-regulation while enhancing boundaries that support change. Humans thrive in an ecology of relationships. Often, our lives and growth lacked key factors in the human ecological mileage. A community itself can be a place of healing, unfolding, and discovery.

With a strong emphasis on establishing the conditions for change in family systems, this basics course will guide you through the basic grounding in skills for shared regulation, key components in nurturing collective recovery and growth. Embodied Somatic Family Therapy (ESFT) BASICS training.

This 90-minute introductory session is designed to immerse practitioners in the foundational principles of ESFT, a somatic model of family treatment grounded in Affective Neuroscience. Participants gain skills to facilitate deep healing and connection within a family setting.

Our ESFT BASICS training equips facilitators with cutting-edge skills in Affective Neuroscience-Based Somatic family therapy facilitation. Dive into the heart of somatic practices as you learn to create and maintain an embodied community that encourages every member to engage fully and authentically. Participants will gain valuable insights into the intricate links between mind, body, and emotion, emerging with the expertise to catalyze significant change through family dynamics.

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Embodied Somatic Family Therapy (ESFT) Training Details (May 25th)

• When: Sunday May 25th, 2024
• Time: 10:30 am to 12 noon (90 Min)
• Where: Online Zoom Class (Zoom Sent 72 Hrs before Training)
• Fee: $160 Rebalancing Price, $120 Base Price, $40 Supportive Price

We will offer three tiers of pricing. Our three-tiered pricing model is inspired by the Green Bottle Sliding Scale Method, which embraces the diversity of financial situations and strives to offer access to services across the economic spectrum. Developed by Alexis J. Cunningfolk, this approach eschews a one-size-fits-all model in favor of economic justice and inclusivity, allowing participants to self-select the price that aligns with their financial capacity.

This recognizes that all people have different level of capacity to pay. For those who have good resources please consider the rebalancing price $160 to support others. For those who can pay the full fee we are grateful, the fee is $120 it would be impossible to offer the training without payment. For those who can pay only $40 at this time your skills and insight are an important part of our learning community!

*** More on green botel rebalacing pricing below.

At the end of this free training, the presenters will request feedback and ideas for improvement and development. This is the pilot version of this training, and your feedback is vital. As this is our first training we are offering lower base rate for the this basics class than in future trainings. The basics course costs will increase in future trainings.

About Trainer

Dr. Changaris has developed a model of family therapy based in embodied somatic skills. He completed both doctoral internship and post-doctoral internship in family therapy focused settings. He brings a wealth of knowledge and proven efficacy to the foundational teachings of this somatic practice. He has trained more than 100 individuals in 9-month or 12-month doctoral-level rotations in family treatment. He has led and trained health professionals as well as developed curriculum for individual, team-based care, family care for chronic pain, anxiety, grief, and trauma, adapted DBT and CBT interventions for health settings, ACT group treatment for stress and anxiety, and was part of the development team for a group that supported individuals and family support team re-entering from Pr*son.

About Green Botel Pricing Model

Our three-tiered pricing model is inspired by the Green Bottle Sliding Scale Method, which embraces the diversity of financial situations and strives to offer access to services across the economic spectrum. Developed by Alexis J. Cunningfolk, this approach eschews a one-size-fits-all model in favor of economic justice and inclusivity, allowing participants to self-select the price that aligns with their financial capacity.

Our highest tier represents the true cost of the training and is suggested for those who have financial stability, with the means to comfortably meet not just needs, but also wants. If you can indulge in discretionary spending without worry, this tier reflects your economic privilege and directly supports the accessibility of our training.

For those who find themselves in the middle, managing to meet basic needs but still conscious of financial limitations, our mid-tier pricing offers a balanced option. It's crafted for individuals who are perhaps navigating debts or saving goals, yet have steady income and don't face daily financial stress over necessities.

The third tier is a reflection of our commitment to inclusivity, designed for those facing significant financial hurdles. If the cost of training presents a challenge that might inhibit your participation, this tier ensures that you are still an integral part of our learning community. Your skills and insights are valued, and we encourage you to join at a rate that is respectful of your current economic reality.

By choosing the tier that truly reflects your financial situation, you contribute to a healthy, sustainable community where resources are shared equitably, and all members can thrive. Your honesty and integrity in selecting the appropriate tier ensure that our training remains accessible and enriching for everyone.

Event Venue

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