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Professional Trainings

Workshop Content:

• The stress-trauma response and the stress-trauma continuum
• Anatomy, neurology, biochemistry of the stress response
• Polyvagal Theory and the role of the Vagus nerve
• Adverse Childhood Experiences
• Allostasis
• Role of fascia
• Exploration of internal safety and how to track/cultivate signals of safety in the body
• Understanding a neurophysiology of safety
• Systemic Trauma and Social Privilege
• Interoception/Understanding how to track and follow body sensations
• Exploration of basic orienting and resourcing exercises
• Understanding of the nervous system discharge and recovery response (restorative tremoring) and how it works as a regulation tool
• Physiology of tremors (where tremors come from)
• Experiential introduction to the restorative tremor
• Exploration and application of regulation, self-regulation, co-regulation
• Understanding of common defense responses (Flooding, Freezing, Dissociating) and how to work with them
• Containment and grounding strategies

Whether you are a professional with a Mental Health background, a body worker or yoga teacher, or someone who simply feels passionate about nervous system health, Nervous System Know-How for Practitioners and Clinicians is a excellent first step in cultivating stronger somatic awareness and skills to support your professional practice.

Learning Objectives for workshop:

The participant will be able to:

Module 1:

1. Explain the concept of resilience;
2. Differentiate acute stress from chronic stress;
3. Describe the concept of the stress-trauma continuum;
4. Define various kinds of trauma (i.e., shock, vicarious, developmental, systemic trauma, etc.);
5. Explain the basic concept of regulation;
6. Apply the concept of assessing the “Temperature” of the nervous system;
7. Explain the Safety Scale and apply it accordingly in practice;
8. Distinguish between exteroception and interception;
9. Utilize internal/external orienting exercises to increase body awareness.

Module 2:

1. Demonstrate a basic understanding of the triune brain, the  autonomic nervous system and the HPA axis as they relate to stress and trauma;
2. Explain the basic physiology of the stress/trauma response in the human body, including the neurology, the biochemistry and the anatomy of stress/trauma;
3. Identify the major muscles involved in the human body’s defense response to stress;
4. Demonstrate a basic understanding of the orienting response, startle response;
5. List three precautions to the practice of restorative tremoring;
6. Name three potential down-regulation practices.

Module 3:

1. Differentiate the traditional view of the autonomic nervous system (ANS) and the Polyvagal Theory of the ANS;
2. Explain the three circuits of nervous system response;
3. Name three characteristics of the Vagus nerve;
4. Define neuroception;
5. Demonstrate a basic understanding of the Social Engagement System (SES);
6. Demonstrate an understanding of the immobility response as it relates to stress/trauma;
7. Define the importance of the SES for nervous system regulation;
8. Demonstrate an understanding of how the restorative tremor acts as a discharge and down-regulation pathway;
9. Explain how to slow down and stop the sensory experience of the restorative tremor;
10. Demonstrate an understanding of how to track safety while using the tremor pathway.

Module 4:

1. Demonstrate a basic understanding of Allostasis as a model of stress response;
2. Name two possible developmental and health-related impacts of having Adverse Childhood Experiences;
3. Differentiate between Declarative and Non-Declarative Memories;
4. Demonstrate an understanding of conditioned procedural memory as it relates to trauma;
5. Demonstrate an understanding of systemic trauma and how social privilege/marginalization can play out in our lived experiences
6. Demonstrate a growing capacity to work with the restorative tremor;
7. Demonstrate a growing capacity to track safety while using the tremor pathway.

Module 5:

1. Explain the basic theory behind the pathways of tremor activation;
2. Differentiate postural tremors to the restorative tremor;
3. Describe the effects of restorative tremoring on the resolution of the trauma cycle;
4. List three qualities and four functions of the fascial matrix in the human body;
5. Demonstrate a growing capacity to work with the restorative tremor;
6. Demonstrate a growing capacity to track safety while using the tremor pathway.
7. Explain the concept of experiencing a trigger.

Module 6:

1. Describe the concepts of flooding, freezing, dissociating;
2. Name 1 early indicator of flooding, freezing and dissociating respectively;
3. Demonstrate a deeper understanding of regulation;
4. Explain the concept of neuroplasticity;
5. Describe the inter-relationship between regulation, grounding and containment;
6. Discuss how good regulation can lead to new neural pathways that promote healing;
7. Explain 5 strategies for practicing good regulation during the restorative tremor;
8. Identify the basic first aid interventions to use during the restorative tremoring;
9. Identify 3 containment strategies to use while practicing the restorative tremor;
10. Demonstrate a growing capacity to work with the restorative tremor;
11. Demonstrate a growing capacity to track safety while using the tremor pathway.
12. Demonstrate a growing capacity to work with triggers.

Associated Costs for Nervous System Know-How for Practitioners Pre-Requisite Program:

• 6 private sessions with Jessica:  $475
• Access to the self-paced, 6-Module didactic content:  $185
• Group Zoom call prior to commencement of professional Training:  N/A

* Cancellation Policy:  Registration fees are fully refundable ONLY with at least 14-day written notice, minus a $75 administration fee.  Cancellations with less than 14-day notice may be applied to the registration fee for the next training Module.

CE credits provided:

• 12 CE’s for LMT’s (licensed in Oregon and Washington)
• 12 CE’s for Yoga Teachers and/or Yoga Therapists which may be recognized by both the Yoga Alliance and the International Association of Yoga Therapists (CE fees may apply)
• 12 CE’s for Naturopathic Doctors in Oregon (Oregon Board of Naturopathy recognizes this program as fulfilling the General category for CE hours)

Nervous System RESET Professional Training Program Requirements:

• Attendance at the 4 Modules offered live via video conference ( 4 Saturdays, 11am – 1:30pm PST)
• Completion of the pre-recorded content and post-tests that accompany each module
• 1 personal mentoring session via video conference
• Ongoing work/journaling with regulation practices
• Four (4) required books and additional training materials and study aids
• 2 structured practice-teaching sessions with training peers
• 8 sessions with practice clients supervised by your Trainer (via video conference)
• 5-6 Follow up sessions with each practice client

Average completion time is 8-10 months.  Because this is a competency-based program, your Trainer may add extra sessions or assignments at her discretion.

Standard Pre-requisites:

• Completion of the Nervous System Know-How for Practitioners Program (see above)
• Direct consideration and approval by Jessica

Additional Information:

All participants will need to have access to a personal computer, laptop or tablet with web camera as well as a reliable and stable internet connection for the video conferencing portion of the program.

Participants will also be asked to provide professional liability insurance for the clinical portion of the program. Participants will be referred to a reputable liabilty insurance provider that recognizes the Nervous System RESET approach if they do not already have coverage.

 Module Content:

• Continued experiential practice with the restorative tremor
• Refined understanding of Polyvagal Theory and its application to regulation
• Attachment theory
• Co-Regulation and Self-Regulation Strategies
• A deeper understanding of trauma imprints and developmental trauma
• Systemic Trauma and internalized oppression
• Cultivating therapeutic presence
• Trauma-informed facilitation skills and principles
• Refining one’s ability to attune to and track verbal and non-verbal cues
• Development of facilitation/teaching skills with individuals
• A deeper understanding of working with defense responses
• Containment and grounding strategies
• Ethical awareness
• Power + Privilege within the practitioner/client relationship

The participant will be able to:

Week 1:

1. Demonstrate a deeper understanding of Polyvagal Theory;
2. Explain the concept of neuroception;
3. Explain the relationship between having a well-regulated nervous system and being able to provide a strong therapeutic field for your clients;
4. Explain the concept of attunement in attachment theory and how it relates to nervous system development;
5. Differentiate between co-regulation and self-regulation;
6. Describe two ways that well-regulated tremoring can promote healthy attachment;
7. Demonstrate a growing capacity to track Polyvagal cues.

Week 2:

1. List four aspects of therapeutic presence;
2. Name five principles of client facilitation;
3. List four aspects of trauma-informed approaches;
4. Explain why we need to introduce body sensing exercises slowly to our clients;
5. Apply the Safety Scale when working with clients;
6. Demonstrate the ability to guide clients through external and internal orienting exercises;
7. Guide clients through the exploration of “postures of safety;”
8. Name five ways of tracking a client’s responses.

Week 3:

1. Explain the three ways that the restorative tremor supports healthy nervous system regulation;
2. Describe three ways that the restorative tremor can be used;
3. Name four ways of teaching clients about controlling, modulating or slowing down the tremor;
4. Describe three ways to help clients access the tremor if they are having difficulty;
5. Identify three sensory cues that indicate a client should end their tremoring session;
6. Describe two additional ways that a client can access the tremor response besides the standard approach;
7. Model containment strategies when working with clients.

Week 4:

1. Name three benefits of using good regulation during somatic practices;
2. Identify 5 potential regulation strategies;
3. Recognize early signs of activation during the tremoring;
4. Describe the 5 First-Aid steps to use when a client has activated while tremoring;
5. Name four ethical considerations for teachers/facilitators;
6. Name the three foundational components of developing a nervous system-informed and trauma-informed practice;
7. Explain one way that systemic trauma and implicit bias might show up in our therapeutic relationships;
8. Explain how power and privilege might impact the therapist-client relationship;
9. Demonstrate a growing capacity to track Polyvagal cues;
10. Model containment strategies when working with clients.

Associated Costs for the Professional Training Program:

• 4 Modules (offered via video conferencing):  $425
• Individual session post Module:  $175
• Supervised teaching of individual clients ($175/session x 8):  $1400
• Books/media:  $30-$50 (approximate)

Total fees for entire training process are approximately $2000.  Fees are made payable direct to the Trainer prior to each workshop and supervision session.

* Cancellation Policy:  Registration fees are fully refundable ONLY with at least 14-day written notice, minus a $75 administration fee.  Cancellations with less than 14-day notice may be applied to the registration fee for the next training Module workshop.

CE credits provided:

• 14 CE’s for LMT’s (licensed in Oregon and Washington)
• 14 CE’s for Yoga Teachers and/or Yoga Therapists which may be recognized by both the Yoga Alliance and the International Association of Yoga Therapists (CE fees may apply)
• 14 CE’s for Naturopathic Doctors in Oregon state (Oregon Board of Naturopathy recognizes this program as fulfilling the General category for CE hours)