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THE WISDOM OF TRAUMA HEALING IMMERSION
with Dr. Gabor Maté, Dr. Peter Levine, Bessel van der Kolk & Dr. Scott Lyons
Presented by ERGOS Institute of Somatic Education and The Embody Lab
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LIVE-STREAMING EVENT
THE WISDOM OF TRAUMA HEALING IMMERSION
AT KRIPALU IN STOCKBRIDGE, MA
OCTOBER 20TH - 25TH, 2024
with Dr. Gabor Maté, Dr. Peter Levine, Bessel van der Kolk
& Dr. Scott Lyons
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PROGRAM AT-A-GLANCE
Join us for a transformative journey at The Wisdom of Trauma Healing Immersion, led by Dr. Peter A. Levine, Dr. Gabor Maté, and Dr. Scott Lyons.
Ergos Institute of Somatic Education and The Embody Lab present this six-day, in-person, and live-streamed embodied exploration of trauma healing.
At this incredible six-day event, you will learn how to access the wisdom of the body, the science and practice of mind-body unity, and the blueprint to restoring vitality, flow, and resilience. You will also utilize somatic embodiment practices to attune to your internal compass, guiding you towards healing.
Throughout this immersion, we will explore themes such as how the body keeps the score, the developmental trajectory of trauma, how reclaiming stress restores our adaptability, the cultural causation of disease and addiction, the link between individual and collective trauma, and how to embrace and incorporate insight after a traumatic impact.
The immersion will offer many rare opportunities to observe or participate in live demos of Compassionate Inquiry and Somatic Experiencing®, where you will witness the body's innate wisdom of healing.
Whether exploring your own healing, deepening your skills as a therapist or coach, or simply curious about somatic therapeutic approaches to trauma, this 6-day immersion will offer valuable insights and tools to enhance your well-being.
Take advantage of this unique opportunity to connect with a supportive community of like-minded people. Whether in-person or online, we hope to see you in October.
PRESENTED BY
MEET YOUR PRESENTERS
Internationally recognized leaders bring to life a holistic and unified somatic trauma therapy immersion.
PETER A. LEVINE PhD
DR. GABOR MATÉ
DR. SCOTT LYONS
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PLUS SPECIAL GUEST
BESSEL VAN DER KOLK
Bessel van der Kolk, MD spends his career studying how children and adults adapt to traumatic experiences, and has translated emerging findings from neuroscience and attachment research to develop and study a range of treatments for traumatic stress in children and adults. He has focused on studying treatments that stabilize physiology, increase executive functioning and help traumatized individuals to feel fully alert to the present.
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ABOUT THE PROGRAM
The Wisdom of Trauma Healing Immersion is a collaboration designed by world-renowned experts in the field of body-based approaches to trauma healing. At this incredible six-day event, you will learn how to access the wisdom of the body, the science and practice of mind-body unity, and the blueprint to restoring vitality, flow, and resilience. You will also utilize somatic embodiment practices to attune to your internal compass, guiding you towards healing.
Throughout this immersion, we will explore themes such as how the body keeps the score, the developmental trajectory of trauma, how reclaiming stress restores our adaptability, the cultural causation of disease and addiction, the link between individual and collective trauma, and how to embrace and incorporate insight after a traumatic impact.
Throughout the immersion, you will have many rare opportunities to observe or participate in live demos of Compassionate Inquiry and Somatic Experiencing®, where you will witness the body's innate wisdom of healing.
Whether exploring your own healing, deepening your skills as a therapist or coach, or simply curious about somatic therapeutic approaches to trauma, this 6-day immersion will offer valuable insights and tools to enhance your well-being.
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WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
Define and explore the roots of trauma and how it affects the body
Explore the link between individual, collective, and social rings of trauma
Observe live demonstrations of somatic-based trauma therapy
Experience foundational principles of Somatic Experiencing® and Compassionate Inquiry®
Understand the roots of addiction and cultural origins of illness
Reclaim our innate stress adaptability
Learn to embrace and incorporate insight after trauma
Enhance well-being through social effervescence and collective resourcing
Gain a roadmap to actualize resilience in yourself and others
Practice mind-body resourcing tools to prepare for trauma reprocessing
Explore the theoretical framework of trauma & memory
Learn implicit and explicit techniques for trauma reprocessing
Experience somatic practices that can help reset the nervous system
Moderators
Event
JAMEELAH NURIDDIN
DR. THERESA HANAOKA
MELISSA STAGER
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Join the revolution of coming home to the body and rediscover how it can transform our lives and the world!
Capacity for in-person attendance is very limited. To ensure you don’t miss out we highly recommend you register as soon as possible!
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JOIN US LIVE IN-PERSON OR ONLINE
IN-PERSON EVENT DETAILS
Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health
57 Interlaken Road
Stockbridge, MA 01262
Come visit the Kripalu campus, nestled in the breathtaking Berkshire mountains, for a nourishing 6-day immersion, nutritious meals, mindful outdoor experiences, and more.
The in-person experience includes the following:
all of the live in-person faculty sessions
experiential practices
Q&A sessions
daily yoga and meditation classes hosted by Kripalu
nutritious meals each day from the Kripalu Kitchen
bookstore
book signings with all the faculty
spa room to rest
free time to explore over 100 beautiful acres of Kripalu’s campus
lifetime access to the immersion recordings
access to an online forum
COMMUTER FEE: Please note that there is a $125/day fee for those who opt out of booking Kripalu’s on-site accommodations for the in-person event. This fee includes daily all-natural meals from the Kripalu Kitchen.
PRIVATE SESSIONS*
Those attending in-person will also have an opportunity to book private sessions with pre-approved body-based trauma therapy practitioners.
*First come first served based on availability. Sign-up sheets will be provided onsite. Additional cost paid directly to the practitioner. Your consent is required prior to touch work, if offered, from the approved providers. We release all liability for personal sessions booked between two parties.
LIVE-STREAMED ONLINE EVENT DETAILS
The live online Zoom experience includes the following:
access to all of the live sessions on Zoom in meeting format
online Zoom host and support team
virtual Q&As sessions and breakout group discussions, if provided for the session
lifetime access to the immersion recordings
access to an online forum
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IMMERSION SCHEDULE
This 6-day event will run live from October 20th - 25th, 2024.
You may register to attend the event in-person at the Kripalu in Stockbridge, Massachusetts OR you may attend online via live streaming. Both options will enjoy lifetime access to the immersion recordings, available to watch at your leisure. Please note that this schedule is subject to evolution.
All times are posted in Eastern Time. See how this translates into your timezone.
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CONNECTION & FRAMING —
5:30pm - 7pm ET
Dinner7pm - 8:30pm ET
Opening Session -
THE ORIGINS & FACES OF TRAUMA —
6:30am - 7:45am ET
Morning Yoga Session (offered by Kripalu)7:30am - 9am ET
Breakfast8am - 8:30am ET
Morning Meditation Session (offered by Kripalu)9am - 10:30am ET
The Myth of Normal - The Developmental Origins of Trauma session with Dr. Gabor Maté10:30am - 10:45am ET
Break10:45am - 12pm ET
The Myth of Normal - The Cultural Origins of Trauma session with Dr. Gabor Maté12pm - 1pm ET
Yoga Dance Session (offered by Kripalu)12pm - 1:30pm ET
Lunch2pm - 3:30pm ET
The Hungry Ghost: The Origins of Addiction session with Dr. Gabor Maté3:30pm - 4pm ET
Break4pm - 5:30pm ET
Live Conversation with Dr. Peter Levine, Dr. Gabor Maté and Dr. Scott Lyons5:30pm - 7pm ET
Dinner7pm - 8pm ET
Somatic Resourcing For Trauma Healing session with Dr. Scott Lyons -
THE VOICES OF TRAUMA —
6:30am - 7:45am ET
Morning Yoga Session (offered by Kripalu)7:30am - 9am ET
Breakfast8am - 8:30am ET
Morning Meditation Session (offered by Kripalu)9am - 10:30am ET
When The Body Says No session with Dr. Gabor Maté10:30am - 10:45am ET
Break10:45am - 11am ET
Resourcing with Meditation and Movement session with Dr. Scott Lyons11am - 12pm ET
Live Client Demonstration Session with Dr. Peter Levine and Dr. Gabor Maté12pm - 1pm ET
Yoga Dance Session (offered by Kripalu)12pm - 1:30pm ET
Lunch1:45pm - 2:45pm ET
Live Client Demonstration Session with Dr. Gabor Maté and Dr. Scott Lyons3pm - 4pm ET
Break and Book Signing with Dr. Peter Levine, Dr. Gabor Maté and Dr. Scott Lyons4:15pm - 5:30pm ET
Live Conversation with Dr. Peter Levine, Dr. Gabor Maté, Bessel van der Kolk and Dr. Scott Lyons5:30pm - 7pm ET
Dinner7pm - 8pm ET
The Somatic Imprint of Trauma session with Dr. Scott Lyons -
INTERRUPTING THE TRAUMA CYCLE —
6:30am - 7:45am ET
Morning Yoga Session (offered by Kripalu)7:30am - 9am ET
Breakfast8am - 8:30am ET
Morning Meditation Session (offered by Kripalu)9am - 12pm ET
What Locks Us in Our Trauma Cycle: Working with Cognitive and Somatic Distortions session with Dr. Scott Lyons12pm - 1pm ET
Yoga Dance Session (offered by Kripalu)12pm - 1:30pm ET
Lunch2pm - 3:30pm ET
Healing Shame: Live Client Demonstration Session with Dr. Peter Levine3:30pm - 4pm ET
Break4pm - 5pm ET
Interrupting The Pain Cycle session with Dr. Scott Lyons5pm - 6pm ET
Somatic Approach to Working with Pain: Live Client Demonstration Session with Dr. Peter Levine6pm - 7pm ET
Dinner7:30pm - 9pm ET
Dance, Yoga, or Live Talk (offered by Kripalu) -
PATHWAYS OF HEALING —
6:30am - 7:45am ET
Morning Yoga Session (offered by Kripalu)7:30am - 9am ET
Breakfast8am - 8:30am ET
Morning Meditation Session (offered by Kripalu)9am - 10:30am ET
The Pathways of Healing session with Dr. Scott Lyons10:30am - 10:45am ET
Break10:45am - 11am ET
Meditation and Movement Session with Dr. Scott Lyons11am - 12pm ET
Live Client Demonstration Session with Dr. Peter Levine and Dr. Scott Lyons12pm - 1pm ET
Yoga Dance Session (offered by Kripalu)12pm - 1:30pm ET
Lunch2pm - 4pm ET
The Pathways to Healing session with Dr. Scott Lyons4pm - 4:30pm ET
Break4:30pm - 6pm ET
Healing In Community session with Dr. Peter Levine and Dr. Scott Lyons6pm - 7pm ET
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INTEGRATION —
6:30am - 7:45am ET
Morning Yoga Session (offered by Kripalu)7:30am - 9am ET
Breakfast8am - 8:30am ET
Morning Meditation Session (offered by Kripalu)9am - 10:30am ET
Live Integration Session with Dr. Scott Lyons10:30am - 10:45am ET
Break10:45am - 12pm ET
Integration and Conversation with Dr. Peter Levine and Dr. Scott Lyons12pm - 1:30pm ET
LunchDeparture
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WHAT IS TRAUMA?
A holistic approach to trauma defines trauma not as an event, but rather as a disruption and overwhelm to our body-mind’s capacity to adapt, thrive, and flourish.
Trauma can occur when:
There is too much too soon
There is too much for too long
There is not enough for too long
Power and agency have been taken away from the person or collective
The stressors outweigh the resources available to navigate them
When our primal protective instincts, intuitions, and responses are thwarted
There is not enough time, space, or permission to heal
It is essential that we consider social, developmental, and cultural factors when reflecting on a client’s trauma history. By not acknowledging these contextual factors we do the individual a disservice.
The symptoms of trauma may occur immediately or emerge over time from the compounding stress and challenges of processing and adapting to the experiences of life. Symptoms of trauma emerge as the body and mind attempt to cope with and resolve the stressors.
The effects of trauma may include:
Physical symptoms such as headaches, dizziness, tightness in the body, muscle tension, digestion challenges, and constrictions around the breath.
Emotional symptoms such as flatness / inability to feel, fear, anxiety, panic, overwhelm, loss of choice, difficulty feeling comforted, anger, and shame.
Psychological symptoms such as dissociation, mental rumination, low self worth, negative self talk, self blame, memory challenges, depression, and loss of interest in activities.
Relational / Social symptoms such as isolation, loneliness, relational and attachment reenactments.
Trauma can lead to feelings of powerlessness, helplessness, and groundlessness. It interferes with our ability to feel real in body and mind, it disrupts our very sense of existence, and takes us away from the present moment. However, as Dr. Peter Levine, creator of Somatic Experiencing says “Trauma is a fact of life. It does not have to be a life sentence.”
Symptoms are the gateway to healing trauma. Our job as practitioners and educators is to listen and hear the messages and wisdom encoded in the body.
SOMATICS HELP HEAL
‘Soma’ is a Greek word for ‘the living body known from within’, or known to the Self. This ‘knowing’ signifies wholeness. Somatic therapy is an experiential approach towards mindbody integration. The pain, overwhelm, and coping responses manifested by trauma take us away from feeling at home in our body, and as a result there is often a split within ourselves.
Somatic Therapy helps:
Restore the body as a place of safety while helping to expand the capacity to process body (preverbal and nonverbal) memory
Metabolize unprocessed emotions
Complete thwarted (incomplete) stress responses
Restore our optimal relationship to our self and the world around us
Somatic trauma therapy offers techniques for clients to sense and regulate their own physiology and states of being. This includes building more internal and external resources, building trusting and co-regulatory relationships, learning to turn inward with compassion, being invited deeper in the body, and given time and space to process the trauma. These somatic techniques unwind trauma and restore well being.
“Healing is never complete until we have been truly heard. May the universe send you someone who will sincerely care to listen.”
- ANTHON ST. MAARTEN
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“Healing is like an onion. As you process through one layer of trauma to release the pain and heal, a new layer will surface. One layer after another layer will bring up new issues to focus on. Pace yourself. Only focus on one layer at a time.”
- DANA ARCURI
“The body stores the trauma of our lives in muscular rigidity, thereby keeping us stuck in the past. When we release the tension in the body and align ourselves with gravity, we take a new stand in life. This allows us to be at ease with ourselves and in harmony in our relationship to others and to our planet.”
- JOSEPH HELLER
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“Sometimes the people around you won't understand your journey. They don't need to, it's not for them.”
- JOUBERT BOTHA
WHO IS THIS IMMERSION FOR?
This program is for anyone seeking to understand and experience the profound healing and transformation available through somatic approaches to trauma healing and recovery. This incredible immersion will cater to anyone looking to explore healing techniques for themselves or others regardless of their level of experience.
You will be able to apply the learnings into your daily life & work with others including:
• Social Workers
• Teachers
• Mental Health & Pastoral Counselors
• Parents & Caregivers
• Yoga Therapists / Yoga Teachers
• Movement Therapists
• Physicians (MD, DO, ND, DC & others) & Physician Assistants
• Coaches
• Nurses & Nurse Practitioners
• Psychologists
• Emergency Medical Personnel
• Meditation Teachers
• Educators
• Massage Therapists & Body Workers
• Acupuncturists
• Hypnotherapists
• Kinesiologists
• Complementary & Alternative Medicine Professionals
• Clergy & Religious Leaders
• Non-Profit Professionals
• Other Wellness Professionals
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Join the revolution of coming home to the body and rediscover how it can transform our lives and the world!
Capacity for in-person attendance is very limited. To ensure you don’t miss out we highly recommend you register as soon as possible!
PROGRAM LOCATION & ACCOMMODATIONS
Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health
57 Interlaken Road
Stockbridge, MA 01262, USA
Come visit the Kripalu campus, nestled in the breathtaking Berkshire mountains, for a nourishing retreat full of yoga, nutritious meals, mindful outdoor experiences, and more.
ABOUT THE RESORT
Located 2.5 hours north of New York City and west of Boston, in the Berkshires of western Massachusetts, Kripalu is the largest retreat center in North America. The campus sits on more than 100 acres on the traditional, unceded Mohican territory of the Stockbridge-Munsee band of Mohicans.
For five decades, the Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health has been a leader in yoga- and mindfulness-based education. As a nonprofit educational organization, Kripalu is dedicated to serving people and communities in realizing their full potential.
BOOKING YOUR LODGING
The Embody Lab program organizers are not managing lodging arrangements. Please see below for details on how to book directly with the Kripalu resort online or by phone.
Capacity for the in-person event is extremely limited. Book your room as soon as possible to guarantee availability!
ROOM BOOKING DATES: Check-in is at 4pm ET on Sunday, October 20th and check-out is at 10am ET on Friday, October 25th (5 nights total).
ACCOMMODATIONS & MEAL INFORMATION: Daily meals are included in the cost of your accommodations. Learn more here.
To support your retreat experience, rooms at Kripalu offer a minimal, peaceful design without distraction (i.e. no televisions, telephones, etc.). However there are designated Technology Lounges throughout campus with WiFi connection.
Please note that Kripalu is a smoke-free campus. Smoking of any kind (cigarettes, e-cigarettes, vaping, etc) is prohibited anywhere on campus—including guest rooms. Anyone caught in violation of this policy will be subject to a fine.
YOUR COST PER NIGHT INCLUDES:
Daily all-natural meals from the Kripalu Kitchen.
Access to more than 100 breathtaking acres of hiking trails, walking paths, a private lakefront area, and indoor amenities, including our fitness room.
Connection, community, and many other opportunities to gather with fellow guests
Kripalu tuition for Kripalu’s daily activities such as yoga and meditation*
*The accommodation fee does not cover tuition led by The Embody Lab / Ergos.
COMMUTER FEE: Please note that there is a $125/day fee for those who opt out of booking Kripalu’s on-site accommodations. This fee includes daily all-natural meals from the Kripalu Kitchen.
PLEASE NOTE: The Embody Lab cannot assist with your accommodation enquiries. Please contact Kripalu directly for all matters relating to accommodations. The accommodation rates shown through the below links cover your entire stay from Sunday, October 20th through Friday, October 25th, as well as nutritious meals each day.
If you call the hotel (+ 1 413-448-3500), please mention that you are part of The Wisdom of Trauma event.
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Guest name, home or business address, email address, requested type of room, requested bed type (i.e. king, double/double, queen, twin or suites), check-in and check-out dates, and deposit payment information.
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In the event that you cancel, payments made will be refunded in full (less a $50 processing fee) if canceled 15 or more days prior to your arrival date. If you cancel between 14 days and one day in advance, a nonrefundable credit to your Kripalu account (less a $50 processing fee) will be held for one year from the date of issue. No credit or refund is available if you cancel on your arrival day, do not show up, leave a program, event, or accommodation early and if you arrive on campus with symptoms of active infection.
If a guest tests positive for Covid-19 during their retreat they must leave Kripalu. Guests required to leave due to a positive Covid-19 test will be eligible for a credit on account valid for 1 year from date of issue for the portion missed due to early departure.
Cancelling your hotel room does not cancel your program registration.
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Guest accommodations will be available at 4:00pm ET on arrival day and reserved until 10:00am ET on departure day. Any attendee wishing special consideration for late checkout should inquire at the front desk on the morning of the day of departure. Should the Hotel allow for late check-out, it may impose an additional fee.
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Guests are required to pay their own account directly with the hotel.
Full payment is due at time of registration and can be made with Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover. Payment plans are not available.
PLEASE NOTE: The immersion program organizers are not managing lodging arrangements. Please see above for details on how to book directly with the hotel, either online or by phone.
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Yes, Kripalu charges a $125/day Commuter Fee for those who do not wish to stay on-site at their hotel. This fee includes daily all-natural meals from the Kripalu Kitchen.
HOTEL BOOKING FAQs
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PROGRAM DETAILS
PROGRAM SCHEDULE
This 6-day event will run live from Sunday, October 20th - Friday, October 25th, 2024, and will take place at Kripalu located at 57 Interlaken Road, Stockbridge, MA 01262, USA. All live sessions will be recorded and participants, whether registered for the in-person or live-streamed event, will have lifetime access to the recordings to watch in their own time via our Online Learning Platform.
FULL IMMERSION SCHEDULE: See the full schedule here. Please note that the schedule is subject to evolution.
Because of the complexities with time zones, we have only listed Eastern Time (ET) above. Please check how this translates into your local Time Zone here.
LEARNING PLATFORM
Upon registering for the immersion, you will create a login and receive immediate access to the online learning platform plus a welcome email from info@theembodylab.com.
LIVE-IN PERSON participants will receive:
Detailed schedule for the in-person live event
Information on event location, lodging options and meals
Reminder emails leading up to the live in-person event
Lifetime access to the recordings of the live-in person event
Online forum to connect with other participants
LIVE-STREAM on ZOOM participants will receive:
Detailed schedule for the live-stream event on Zoom
How to access via Zoom
Closed-captioning within the video is available during the Zoom live-streaming of the event according to Zoom’s current supported languages
Reminder emails leading up to and each day of the live event
Lifetime access to the recordings of the live-in person event
Online forum to connect with other participants
**For more information on the recordings provided, please see FAQ + How can I access the online recordings.
IMMERSION REGISTRATION
IMMERSION REGISTRATION OPTIONS: You may either choose to register for the in-person event OR the live-streamed event. Both options will enjoy lifetime access to the recordings of the live event to watch in their own time.
BOOKING YOUR ACCOMMODATIONS
Accommodations / lodging must be booked separately from your immersion registration with Kripalu directly. (Kripalu is where the immersion is taking place.) Please find more information about accommodations here.
COMMUTER FEE: Please note that there is a $125/day fee for those who opt out of booking Kripalu’s on-site accommodations. This fee includes daily all-natural meals from the Kripalu Kitchen.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
+ Who is this immersion designed for?
This immersion 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, other Wellness Professionals.
This is an education program and not a licenser program.
+ What are the dates, schedule and time commitment?
This 6-day event will run live from Sunday, October 20th - Friday, October 25th, 2024, and will take place at Kripalu located at 57 Interlaken Road, Stockbridge, MA 01262, USA. All live sessions will be recorded and participants, whether registered for the in-person or live-streamed event, will have lifetime access to the recordings to watch in their own time via our Online Learning Platform. View the immersion schedule here.
+ Are there meal plans available for the in-person event?
Yes! Both those staying on-site at Kripalu as well as those who are staying off-site and paying the Commuter Fee will enjoy daily all-natural meals from the Kripalu Kitchen.
+ I am attending the immersion live in-person or on Zoom via live-stream. Where can I find information about the event?
Information about the event, may be found on your online learning platform here: learn.theembodylab.com. When you registered for the immersion, you created a login and received immediate access to the online learning platform plus a welcome email from info@theembodylab.com.
+ Do I need to attend live or am I able to watch recordings?
All live sessions will also be recorded and participants will have lifetime access to watch the recordings in their own time.
+ How can I interact with the instructors? Will I receive guidance?
Students live in-person and live-streamed via Zoom will be able to participate in the Q&A, if provided for the session.
Live-in person participants will be able to attend faculty book-signings offered throughout the event.
A private Online Community Forum will be provided for all participants to communicate with each other before, during and after the immersion.
+ What are the homework requirements?
There are no homework assignments for this immersion.
+ What discounts will Embody Lab Members receive?
All Embody Lab Members will receive a $50 discount on the immersion registration. Please note that we are unable to offer discounts on any third-party purchases including but not limited to Kripalu, and bookstore purchases.
+ Do you offer scholarships?
We are able to offer:
- Live in-person - 10 Scholarships at 25% and 5 Scholarships at 50% - Due to an overwhelming demand, Live in-person scholarships were closed on Friday, July 12th.
- Live Streamed on Zoom - 10 Full Scholarships (100%) and 10 Partial Scholarships (50%)
How to Apply for Live-Streamed Scholarships:
- Thank you for your interest. The deadline for scholarships is now passed. No additional applications will be accepted.
- For those who submitted by the due date, scholarships will be communicated by end of day Friday, September 13th at 11:59pm PT.
+ Is there a deadline for registration?
Registration for both the in-person and live-stream event is open until the day before the immersion begins on Saturday, October 19th, 2024. Please book your hotel accommodations separately and early for the in-person event to guarantee availability and pricing. See all the information for booking your hotel room here.
+ Do you offer refunds?
No, we do not offer refunds for The Wisdom of Trauma Healing Immersion. All payments are non-refundable. Please be mindful prior to and during travel to avoid illness as there is no refund issued for illness. However, if The Wisdom of Trauma Healing Immersion is canceled, you will be refunded for the immersion registraion.
Please note, The Embody Lab and Ergos Institute are not responsible for any outside purchases such as, but not limited to, lodging accommodations and transportation.
+ How can I access the online recordings?
The full immersion collection will be available within 14 days after the end of the live event on your online learning platform. You will receive an email letting you know it is ready.
ACCESSIBILITY | Video / Audio / Transcripts: Within our online learning platform, you may watch the video within your online library or download the video, audio, and pdf of transcript in English to your computer. You will have lifetime access to the content.
Please note - closed-captioning within the video is available during the Zoom live-streaming of the event according to Zoom’s current supported languages.
ACCESSIBILITY | Presentations: PDFs of the instructor’s presentation will also be provided.
+ Is this a theoretical or practical (experiential) program?
While some theory will be presented to support the learning, the primary focus of the practice is experiential, giving practical tools for the participants.
+ Will I receive a certificate?
No, certificates will not be administered for this immersion.
+ Will Continuing Education Units (CEUs) be offered?
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
More information will be provided on the number of CEs available for this program and how to register. Please note - *Live* attendance, either in-person or online, is required.
*To register your interest for CE credits for this program and more detailed information, please visit this link: https://forms.gle/76mwhjgG5vnzVw9BA
Below is more information on the health professionals which may be eligible for CEs through the Spiritual Competency Academy (SCA) which is co-sponsoring this program.
CE credits for psychologists are provided by the Spiritual Competency Academy (SCA) which is co-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 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 this document for 4 years after the course concludes.
FROM A DIFFERENT STATE OR COUNTRY?
Health professionals from a state or country outside of California need to check with their licensing boards as to whether or not they accept programs offered by approved sponsors of Continuing Education by the American Psychological Association (APA).
DIFFERENT CREDENTIAL?
If your credential is not listed, please check with your licensing board as to whether or not they accept programs offered by approved sponsors of Continuing Education by the American Psychological Association (APA).
The SCA and The Embody Lab are not able to determine your eligibility.
YOUR
BONUS OFFER ✨
Register before August 31st, 2024 to receive your bonus package valued at $247 for free!
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PROGRAM REGISTRATION
6-DAY EVENT: OCTOBER 20TH - 25TH, 2024
KRIPALU IN STOCKBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS
CHOOSE YOUR REGISTRATION OPTION BELOW LIVE IN-PERSON EVENT*
For those who want to travel to the resort to experience the immersion first-hand. You will also receive lifetime access to the event recordings to rewatch the immersion at your leisure.
$1247 USD
TWO PAYMENTS OF $623.50 USD
ONLINE LIVE-STREAM EVENT
For those who would like to live-stream the immersion from the comfort of their own home. You will also receive lifetime access to the event recordings to rewatch the immersion.
$847 $547 USD
TWO PAYMENTS OF $273.50 USD
*COMMUTER FEE: Please note that there is a $125/day fee for those who opt out of booking Kripalu’s on-site accommodations for the in-person event. This fee includes daily all-natural meals from the Kripalu Kitchen.
BECOME A MEMBER OF THE EMBODY LAB FOR FREE & SAVE $50
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PARTICIPANT AGREEMENTS
We have Group Agreements for our Immersion:
We agree to be present to our best degree possible and for that to be good enough for today
We agree not to hold ourselves to the standard of perfectionism - we will simply start with what we can right now
We agree to respect the personal space required by others - we do not share our trauma stories outside of invitation; we share experience, strength, and hope
We agree to personal responsibility - accountable for the energy we bring to the group and for our reactions - there is no space here for blaming others for our problems, our mood, or our reactions - there is no space for saving others - we agree to personal responsibility
We agree to take direction from those who are here to help guide us and respect those who are healing beside us
We agree to collectively to have faith in our common and unique healing processes and support others in moving forward in life
We agree this will be a safe space of openness where cultural, religious, historical, generational, societal, and personal differences are respected without judgment, criticism, or harm
We agree to take what serves us and leave what does not
We agree to put our best foot forward with an open mind and an open heart for what is to come
There will be designated points of contact for in-person and online if participants require support in this shared healing process, find themselves in conflict with another participant, uncomfortable with a presenter, or if they have a general complaint about the program or the venue to resolve. To reduce stress, please book a time to speak directly to this person as they will be the only team member authorized to find a solution. Contact information will be provided when the program begins.
Please note: This immersion is for educational and self-healing exploration purposes. Always seek the advice of a physician, psychiatrist or psychologist, or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical or psychological condition or treatment before undertaking a regimen.
Organizers
Event
MELISSA STAGER
DR. SCOTT LYONS
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