See the Program Schedule section above for full dates and times. In summary: the program runs live September 27–December 18, 2026, with 23 two-hour modules over 11 weeks, plus a Student Orientation and several optional Community Connection sessions. All sessions are recorded so you can watch them at your own pace.

This program is a certification process that distills an educational methodology to integrate into a variety of modalities such as: Social Workers, Mental Health & Pastoral Counselors, Yoga Therapists / Yoga Teachers, Movement Therapists, Coaches, Physicians (MD, DO, ND, DC & others) & Physician Assistants, Nurses & Nurse Practitioners, Psychologists, Emergency Medical Personnel, Meditation Teachers, Educators, Massage Therapists, Acupuncturists & Body Workers, Hypnotherapists, Kinesiologists, Complementary & Alternative Medicine Professionals, Clergy & Religious Leaders, and other Wellness Professionals.

This is an education program and not a licenser program.

During each of the live sessions, the instructors will have a Q&A period where you may ask questions. Four community connections will also be offered with one of the co-directors of the program and special guests. A private online community forum will be provided for the certificate.

There are no homework assignments during the program.

We offer a Registration Guarantee, which means that if you register but decide the course isn't right for you, we'll refund your course fee, no questions asked, up to 48 hours before the course start date.

Online Learning Platform: Once you register, you will receive access to our online learning platform which will include all the information about the certificate, including: detailed schedules, how to access the live sessions via Zoom, recordings of all live sessions uploaded within 48 hours of the end of the live session, and supporting materials provided by your instructors.

Accessibility | Video / Audio: Within our online learning platform, you may watch the video within your online library or download the video or audio to your computer. You will have lifetime access to the content.

Accessibility | Live Captioning / Transcripts: Captioning will be available during the live sessions. Transcripts will be offered in English.

Accessibility | Reading Lists: The reading list will include items available at the public library or will be provided as a PDF where possible. PDFs of the instructor's presentation will also be provided.

No, this is an integrated curriculum co-created by the faculty. The faculty are colleagues in this program, working together to make sure each individual module is cohesive with the entire curriculum. Every teacher is informed about what is coming before and after, and integrates their curriculum based on that information.

While some theory will be presented to support the learning, the primary focus of the practice is experiential, giving practical tools for the participants.

You'll receive a certificate of completion once you have completed attending the live sessions or watching the recordings, submitted the Self-Evaluations & Reflections for each phase, and full payment has been received.

Licensed therapists or health professionals (e.g., social workers, psychologists, clinical therapists, registered nurses) may use the title "Somatic Trauma Therapies Practitioner."

Non-licensed individuals may say: "I integrate somatic trauma healing interventions into my practice."

Continuing Education Hours for Health Professionals: 12 hours of CEs are available for Health Professionals upon completion of the live training. Please note: live attendance is required.

To register your interest for CE hours for this program and more detailed information, please visit this link: forms.gle/76mwhjgG5vnzVw9BA

Below is more information on the health professionals who may be eligible for CEs through the Spiritual Competency Academy (SCA), which is co-sponsoring this program.

• CE hours for psychologists are provided by the Spiritual Competency Academy (SCA), which is sponsoring this program. SCA is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. SCA maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
• The California Board of Behavioral Sciences accepts CE hours for LCSW, LPCC, LEP, and LMFT license renewal for programs offered by sponsors approved by the American Psychological Association.
• LCSW, LPCC, LEP, LMFTs, and other professionals outside of California need to check with their state licensing board on acceptance of credits from APA-approved CE sponsors.
• 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, please contact The Embody Lab at info@theembodylab.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.

From a different state or country? Health professionals from a state or country outside of California need to check with their licensing boards on acceptance of programs offered by APA-approved CE sponsors.

Different credential? If your credential isn't listed, please check with your licensing board on acceptance of programs offered by APA-approved CE sponsors. SCA and The Embody Lab are not able to determine your eligibility.

The scholarship application is due by 11:59pm ET on Saturday, September 5, 2026. Scholarship results will be communicated by end of day Sunday, September 13, 2026.

For every 200 enrolled students, we are able to offer: 10 Full Scholarships (100%) and 10 Partial Scholarships (50%).