I’d like to offer an announcement for my fellow mental health workers.  The Somatic Experiencing Trauma Institute is doing another round of trainings…and the first one’s free:

SE Intro Flyer_Boulder, CO_July 19, 2014 (Bruce Gottlieb)

It will be at the Reynolds Branch of the Boulder Public Library on July 19th, from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

I highly recommend these intro trainings for healing professionals who have always been curious about SE, and would like to get their feet wet.  Bruce is a highly knowledgeable and engaging presenter, with 40 years of experience in counseling.  Warning: there’s a chance that this first presentation might get you hooked on SE.

I’m hooked because SE allows clients to make dramatic progress in a short period of time.  It supports emotional equilibrium from the ground up, and is immensely helpful for clients who struggle with dissociation or self-harm.  Since it’s such a gentle method, clients can work with complex trauma at their own pace without getting overwhelmed.

I encourage everyone to check it out for themselves.  Also, stay tuned for more announcements about trainings.  We’ll have opportunities for full-day “Fundamentals” classes, in addition to the full training, starting in December!