EARLY BIRD $20 OFF FOR A LIMITED TIME
REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR IN-PERSON & LIVE-STREAM ONLINE SALES
Early Bird Expires Dec 1st, 2025
SE™ Case Consultation & Demonstration
w/ Peter A. Levine, PhD
Developer of Somatic Experiencing®
&
Ruth Lanius, MD, PhD
Renowned Neuroscientist Specializing in Trauma
Live in San Diego, CA
Humphreys Half Moon Bay
February 22, 2026
2:30pm - 5:30pm Pacific Time
In-Person or Live-Stream Online
+ Recording
2 Live Demonstrations w/ Dr Levine + Debrief w/ Dr Levine & Dr Lanius + Breakout Groups
1 SEI Faculty Group Case Consultation Credit for SEI students ($115 value)
Early Bird Expires Dec 1st, 2025
We invite you to a rare SE™ Case Consultation and Demonstration with the developer of Somatic Experiencing® (SE™), Peter A. Levine, PhD. Join us in person or online as Dr. Levine meets directly with SE Practitioners and students to discuss real cases, offer guidance, and conduct full-session demonstrations with volunteer clients. You’ll have the opportunity to observe how he identifies where someone is “stuck” in their process and how he works with the nervous system to support completion and integration.
This program is a wonderful opportunity to deepen your understanding of Somatic Experiencing and Dr. Levine’s lifelong contributions to the field—while earning 1 SE™ Case Consultation Credit (SEI students Beginning I and above). Learning through observation, demonstration, and discussion is one of the most effective ways to refine your SE skills at any level. For members of the public, this is a rare chance to witness the founder’s approach in real time (in-person attendance is recommended when possible).
We are honored to offer a first-time bonus at this event: Dr. Ruth Lanius, MD, PhD, internationally recognized researcher, clinician, and Director of the PTSD Research Unit at Western University, will join the program to support the case consultation debrief. Dr. Lanius is a renowned expert in the neurobiology of trauma, dissociation, and the brain–body connection, and her work has shaped the modern understanding of traumatic stress and healing. It is uncommon to have both Dr. Peter A. Levine, developer of Somatic Experiencing, and Dr. Lanius, one of the world’s leading trauma neuroscientists, together in the same room offering integrated perspectives. Her presence brings a remarkable depth to the debrief process, blending clinical insight with cutting-edge neuroscience to enrich the learning experience for all participants.
Join Live In-Person or Live-Stream Online — recording included for all registrants.
SEI Students & Practitioners: Interested in presenting your client as a demonstration case? Scroll down for details on how to submit.
Live Demonstration Format
Case Introduction
The SE student/practitioner will briefly introduce the client’s history, describe the work you’ve done together, and share where you feel stuck in the process.Live SE Session
Dr. Levine will then work directly with the client, offering Somatic Experiencing interventions along with any supportive modalities he feels are appropriate for the moment.Practitioner Debrief
After the demonstration, Dr. Levine & Dr Lanius will both speak with the SE student/practitioner about what occurred in the session and offer forward guidance and ideas for how to continue the work moving ahead.Group Discussion
Participants will then have an opportunity to ask questions of Dr Levine & Dr Lanius, share observations, and offer perspectives or ideas that may support the practitioner and client.Small Breakout Groups
Breakout groups are offered as a chance to practice, connect, and learn with fellow participants in a supportive, small-group setting.
Client Demonstrations with Dr. Levine
SEI Students & Practitioners:
Do you have a client you would like additional support with? We are accepting submissions for live, on-site, filmed demonstrations with Dr. Levine featuring a rare debrief with Dr Ruth Lanius. Selected clients will receive a free full-session demonstration, offering you the opportunity to observe his approach firsthand.
If you have a client who may benefit from this experience, please speak with them about the opportunity. With their consent, email programs@somaticexperiencing.com to submit your case for consideration.
*Please note: demonstrations are in-person only and require both the client and the SE student/practitioner to be present.
*To participate, clients must have appropriate follow-up care with their SE practitioner. Dr. Levine is not available for ongoing sessions or continued treatment.
Meet the Presenters
Peter A. Levine, Ph.D.
Peter A. Levine, Ph.D., is a best-selling author and the developer of Somatic Experiencing®, a naturalistic and neurobiological approach to healing trauma, which he has developed over the past 50 years. He holds a doctorate in Biophysics from UC Berkeley and a doctorate in Psychology from International University. He is the Founder and President of the Ergos Institute of Somatic Education and the Founder and Advisor for Somatic Experiencing International, where his work has been taught to over 30,000 healers in over 42 countries.
Dr Levine’s demonstration debriefs will be supported by:
Ruth Lanius, M.D., Ph.D.
Ruth Lanius, M.D., Ph.D., is a Clinician-Scientist, Psychiatry Professor, and Harris-Woodman Chair in Mind-Body Medicine at Western University of Canada, where she is the Director of the Clinical Research Program for PTSD. Ruth has over 25 years of clinical and research experience with trauma-related disorders. She has published five books and over 250 research articles and book chapters. She regularly lectures and teaches internationally about psychological trauma. Ruth is passionate about understanding the first-person experience of traumatized individuals throughout treatment and how it relates to brain functioning. She is regarded as a leading specialist in the mind-body effects of trauma and neuroscience-based approaches to trauma treatment.
June 2023 Ergos In-Person Workshop Review: “I was deeply nourished and powerfully transformed by my recent training experience with Peter Levine and Ergos. I felt emotionally held by the overall therapeutic container and the beautiful grounds. Peter and the assistants delivered a high standard of clinical training, and I appreciated how well-organized the week was and how much time was set aside for experiential work and practice. Peter's client demonstrations, 12 in all, were deeply moving and brought the work down to a very practical and applied level. I returned home with my own Smovey rings and a six-foot attachment stick! I am deeply grateful to the staff of Ergos for making this training possible.” - Steven, Student
Additional Workshop Information
Recording included for in-person and live-stream registrations.
Includes 1 SEI Faculty Group Case Consultation Credit for SEI students ($115 value)(two full cases).
A Certificate of Attendance will be provided to all participants.
Breakout sessions are available for in-person and online participants. In-person breakout sessions of this workshop will be sectioned by SEPs/SE students and public and monitored.
SE Assistants will be providing private sessions that qualify for SEI Credit - cost paid directly to the practitioner.
Included SE Handouts (in the participant portal).
This program is designed for clinicians, body-based practitioners, and individuals seeking a deeper understanding of embodied healing. It is geared towards SEI students and SE practitioners.
Please honor your training level and scope of practice
Schedule Pacific Time (subject to evolution)
2:10pm In-Person Sign-In
2:30pm Client Demonstration & Debrief w/ Q&A
3:30pm Tea Break
3:45pm Client Demonstration & Debrief w/ Q&A
4:45pm Breakout Groups for In-Person and Online
5:10pm Debrief w/ Q&A
5:30pm Closing
In-Person Book Signing - bookstore onsite
In-Person Location
Humphreys Half Moon Bay
San Diego, CA
The workshop will be held at a recently renovated, reasonably priced hotel located directly on the marina. A variety of restaurants are within easy walking distance, and the venue is conveniently situated just minutes from the San Diego Airport.
*Group rate hotel link available after registration
Registation
PLEASE READ THE AGREEMENTS WITHIN REGISTRATION BEFORE COMPLETING YOUR PURCHASE.
Registrants will receive an email receipt of purchase, a welcome email with up-to-date information, access to the participant portal on January 25th, and a reminder email the night before class. The workshop participant portal hosts the PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENTS, DETAILED SCHEDULE, LIVE STREAMING ACCESS, RECORDED MATERIALS, SIGNED CASE CONSULT SHEET, CERTIFICATE, and MORE.
Refunds: The last day to request a program refund, minus a processing fee, is January 20th, 2026
Tuition SE™ Case Consultation & Demonstration + Recording
$95 Early Bird - expires Dec 1st
$115 Full Cost
*Registration includes 1 SE™ Case Consultation Credit ($115 value)
Can’t make it live? Register to receive the recording - recording viewers will receive consult credit due to many time zone constraints and Dr Levine’s desire to make his consults accessible to all students
Note - this Consult is coupled with a 3-day workshop, Nov 20-22, with Dr Levine and Dr Lanius - learn more.
For Customer Service, please contact:
programs@somaticexperiencing.com