REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR IN-PERSON & LIVE-STREAM ONLINE SALES
Transforming Trauma: Uniting Brain, Body, and Mind
w/ Peter A. Levine, PhD, Developer of Somatic Experiencing®
& Ruth Lanius, MD, PhD, Renowned Neuroscientist Specializing in Trauma
Embodied Healing: The Integration of Trauma, Emotion, and Being Fully Human
Specialized Lessons + Live Session Demonstrations + Supervised Breakout Group Practices + Supported Debriefs
In-Person or Live-Stream Online
+ Recording
+ Includes SE™ Case Consult ($115 value)
+ 16.5 Continuing Education Credits Available (information below)
Live in San Diego, CA
Humphreys Half Moon Bay
February 20-22, 2026
*$189/night expires soon! We highly recommend staying onsite for the best integration of the work.
Dr. Ruth Lanius—an internationally recognized clinician-scientist in the neurobiology of trauma—and Dr. Peter A. Levine, developer of Somatic Experiencing®, combine their complementary expertise to present a cohesive integrative framework for how trauma can be safely resolved and mind–body unity restored.
This 3-day workshop blends neuroscience, naturalistic observation, and somatic healing. Participants will learn to work with embodied memory, support emotional regulation, and cultivate resilience and joy through the body. The included half-day case consultation provides a powerful bridge between theory and practice, offering live demonstrations of SE in action.
Dr. Levine brings over 50 years of pioneering trauma-healing work, while Dr. Lanius contributes decades of research and clinical insight into the mind–body effects of trauma. Together, they guide attendees through a profound exploration of embodiment, emotion, regulation, and healing.
This program welcomes clinicians, body-based practitioners, SE students, and individuals seeking a deeper understanding of embodied trauma resolution. Whether attending in person or via livestream, you are invited into a deeper experience of what it means to be fully human—alive, connected, and whole.
Space is limited to maintain a supportive interactive learning environment. Reserve your spot today.
Didactic Knowledge. Experiential Wisdom.
Learning Objectives
Describe the neurobiological foundations of developmental trauma and their effects on emotional regulation and embodiment.
Explain the neurobiology of dissociation and discuss principles for its safe and effective treatment.
Identify embodied feelings and memory and describe their role in trauma processing and resolution.
Apply somatic techniques to track, sense, and integrate inner experience in trauma healing.
Utilize neuroscientifically guided interventions for trauma-related behaviors.
Apply somatic awareness practices to support vitality, resilience, and emotional coherence.
Evaluate case material using a trauma-informed, body-based framework grounded in both neuroscience and somatic principles.
Discuss the integration of sensory and motor pathways
Explain how to establish autonomic regulation
Compare and differentiate top down and bottom-up processing
Describe how to access core regulation and brain-body integration
Demonstrate how to establish coherence at neurobiological and somatic levels
Embark on a transformative journey into the heart of trauma healing with pioneers in the field. Over three days, explore the neurobiology of trauma, embodied memory, and somatic practices that restore balance, vitality, and connection.
Through live demonstrations, experiential practice, and interactive Q&A, you’ll learn practical tools to sense, track, and integrate inner experience—bringing renewed depth to your healing work or personal growth.
A half-day case consultation (also available separately) offers rare opportunities for real-time observation, clinical discussion, and applied learning.
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
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.
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.
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).
16.5 Continuing Education Credits (CEs) for Health Professionals will be available from an outside provider.
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 is a recorded Orientation to SE & Chronic Pain w/ Dr Levine + 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.
Information on Continuing Education Credit for Health Professionals
• CE credits for psychologists are provided by the Spiritual Competency Academy (SCA) which is sponsoring this program. The Spiritual Competency Academy is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Spiritual Competency Academy maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
• The California Board of Behavioral Sciences accepts CE credits for LCSW, LPCC, LEP, and LMFT license renewal for programs offered by sponsors of CE who are approved by the American Psychological Association.
• LCSW, LPCC, LEP and LMFTs, and other professionals from outside of California need to check with their state licensing board as to whether or not they accept credits from programs offered by approved sponsors of CE by the American Psychological Association.
• SCA is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN Provider CEP16887) for licensed nurses in California. RNs must retain their certificate of attendance for 4 years after the course concludes. Nurses outside of California must confirm acceptance with their licensing boards.
•For questions about your certificate or the content, logistics, or other support issues regarding this course, please contact Ergos Institute Inc at programs@somaticexperiencing.com.
For questions about whether APA CE is valid for you, contact your licensing board directly.
For general questions about APA CE, contact SCA at ce@spiritualcompetencyacademy.com.
Schedule (subject to evolution)
Daily 10:00am - 5:30pm PST
2.5 Day Workshop + Half-day SE™ Case Consultation & Demonstration = 3 Full Days
February 20th & 21st
9:40 am Sign-In
10:00 am Lesson
1:00 pm Lunch
2:30 pm Lesson
5:30 pm Closing
February 22nd
9:40 am Sign-In
10:00 am Lesson
1:00 pm Lunch
2:30 pm SE™ Case Consultation w/ 2 Full-Session Demonstrations w/ Debrief
5:30 pm Closing
Book Signing at 5:30 pm
Book sales on-site
*Lessons include didactic lecture, discussions, participant demonstrations, breakout groups, and question & answer sessions
In-Person Location
Humphreys Half Moon Bay
San Diego, CA
*$189/night expires soon! We highly recommend staying onsite for the best integration of the work.
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.
Click here to book your room with our special group rate. If you have trouble, you can call the hotel directly and mention Ergos Institute/Peter Levine.
Registration
PLEASE READ THE AGREEMENTS WITHIN REGISTRATION BEFORE COMPLETING YOUR PURCHASE.
Tuition Options
In-Person + Live-Stream Online + Recording
$995
Live-Stream Online + Recording
$895
Registration includes: SE™ Case Consultation & Demonstration with 1 SEI Consult Credit ($115 value)
Refunds: The last day to request a program refund, minus a processing fee, is January 20th, 2026
IMPORTANT: 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 week before class. The workshop participant portal hosts the PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENTS, SLIDES, HANDOUTS, DETAILED SCHEDULE, LIVE STREAMING ACCESS, RECORDED MATERIALS, SIGNED CASE CONSULT SHEET, CERTIFICATE, CE INFORMATION, and MORE.
For Customer Service, please contact:
programs@somaticexperiencing.com
