Module 1 - Shame & Pride: Coming to the Authentic Self with Dr. Peter Levine
In this module, participants will join Peter A. Levine, PhD, creator of Somatic Experiencing® (SE), for a grounded, in-depth exploration of shame and pride through the lens of the body. Moving beyond purely psychological frameworks, this module addresses chronic shame as a deeply embodied, autonomic pattern shaped by trauma, rupture, and loss of connection.
Key Concepts Covered
- The Physiology of Shame: Understanding how chronic shame physically collapses posture, physiology, and spirit.
- The Somatic Opposite: Cultivating the physiological counterweights to shame—namely pride, dignity, and triumph—within the body.
- Clinical Skills: Developing learnable, practical skills in somatic body reading, tracking, and relational attunement.
Learning Objectives & Format
Through expert demonstration and clinical review, this module provides the tools necessary to help clients transform embodied shame into self-respect, self-compassion, and an authentic sense of Self.
Module 2 - Somatic Shame Work for Conflict Resolution with Kai Cheng Thom
Conflict offers an unparalleled window into our experience of shame—one of the most powerful, painful, and deeply embodied experiences that arises within relationships. Our instinctive attempts to avoid or reject this feeling often shape our fundamental behavioral patterns, ultimately preventing us from living fully or creating deep connections. Led by professional embodiment coach and Qualified Mediator Kai Cheng Thom, this module explores how to lean into, hold, and heal these difficult somatic experiences.
Key Concepts Covered
- Shame in Relationship & Conflict: Examining how the sharp sting of shame surfaces during interpersonal conflict and alters our relational dynamics.
- The "Shadow" and Collective Trauma: Exploring the concept of the shadow, alongside the profound impacts of systemic oppression and collective trauma on internalized shame.
- Somatic Resiliency: Shifting away from avoidance and learning how to love and integrate our most shameful parts.
Learning Objectives & Format
Through targeted somatic practices, participants will learn practical, body-centered approaches to holding and transforming shame. This module provides professionals with the embodied tools necessary to help clients move past protective behavioral patterns and step into authentic self-expression and relational healing.
Module 3 - Somatic Experiencing® (SE™) Session Demonstration
Shame & Pride with Dr. Peter Levine
This module features a rare, one-on-one Somatic Experiencing® (SE™) session demonstration led by internationally renowned trauma expert Dr. Peter A. Levine. As the developer of this naturalistic and neurobiological approach to healing trauma, Dr. Levine provides an experiential window into clinical application, illustrating how to practically track and transform traumatic patterns in real-time.
Key Concepts Covered
- Bottom-Up Somatic Healing: Navigating the core principles of SE™ through direct observation, practice, and clinical discussion.
- Tracking Shame Patterns: Learning how to identify and track physical and physiological markers of shame within a client.
- Moving Out of Collapse: Moving clients safely out of trauma-induced physical collapse and into an embodied sense of healthy pride.
Learning Objectives & Format
Designed for practitioners of all experience levels, this demonstration-based module deepens clinical understanding of bottom-up processing. Participants will learn to integrate observational insights directly into their own trauma-informed practice, enhancing their capacity for somatic tracking and relational attunement.
