Somatic Approaches in Therapy Summit 2025

In a world where stress, trauma, and emotional overwhelm are on the rise, the healing professions are being called to evolve.

Therapists, caregivers, and wellness practitioners alike are seeking grounded, effective approaches to help their clients regulate, reconnect, and recover.

The 2025 Somatic Approaches in Therapy Summit offers an extraordinary opportunity to dive into body-based techniques that have transformed the way we approach mental health and wellness.

Whether you’re just starting to explore somatic modalities or are deepening an existing practice, this summit offers the tools and guidance needed to support not only your clients’ healing—but your own embodied presence as a practitioner.

Why Attend the “Somatic Approaches in Therapy Summit” 2925

The Somatic Approaches in Therapy Summit was created for professionals in therapeutic, caregiving, or healing roles who want to move beyond talk therapy alone and tap into the body’s profound wisdom. You’ll gain practical tools that support nervous system regulation and co-regulation, trauma resolution, and the deepening of self-compassion.

Through experiential teachings and candid conversations, you’ll hear from trailblazers in the field, including Peter Levine, Bessel van der Kolk, Deb Dana, Chris Germer, Dan Siegel, Ann Weiser-Cornell, and more. You’ll discover new ways to show up for others—with greater resilience, empathy, and embodied authenticity.

Whether you’re a clinician, coach, or simply someone who supports others through healing, this summit invites you to grow both personally and professionally.

What You’ll Learn During the 2025 “Somatic Approaches in Therapy” Summit

The Somatic Approaches in Therapy Summit offers a rich and immersive educational experience for anyone seeking to bring the body into the healing process. Through interviews, experiential exercises, and guided practices, you’ll explore the science, art, and spirit of somatic healing—gaining insights you can apply immediately in your work and life.

You’ll learn how trauma is stored in the body and why talk therapy alone often isn’t enough for true healing. The summit offers concrete ways to integrate body-based practices into your sessions—even if you’re new to somatic modalities. Whether you’re a therapist, caregiver, or coach, you’ll walk away with tools to create safer, more effective spaces for healing.

>Another vital area of focus is your own presence as a healing professional. When you embody groundedness, regulation, and compassion, your clients feel it. You’ll learn how to care for your own nervous system so that you can offer a deeper, more sustainable level of support to others. From co-regulation strategies to trauma-informed touch, this summit bridges theory and practice in ways that are accessible and transformative.

You’ll also hear intimate reflections from pioneers like Peter Levine and Chris Germer, who will speak not only about their groundbreaking work—but about their own personal healing journeys. Their stories, along with contributions from other faculty, reveal how somatic therapy is not just a modality—it’s a way of being that restores wholeness and vitality from the inside out.

During the 2025 Somatic Approaches in Therapy Summit, you’ll explore how to:

• Support nervous system regulation and co-regulation in clinical and caregiving settings
• Apply Somatic Experiencing® and other somatic modalities for trauma healing
• Integrate mindful self-compassion practices into your work with clients
• Understand and apply Polyvagal Theory for emotional regulation
• Work more skillfully with trauma, anxiety, and overwhelm in the body
• Create a safe and embodied healing presence for those you serve
• Recognize how trauma manifests somatically in diverse populations
• Restore your own emotional resilience and embodied awareness as a practitioner
• Blend cognitive and somatic tools for more holistic client care
• Hold space for deep healing without becoming overwhelmed or depleted

Speakers Include: Peter Levine, Chris Germer, Deb Dana, Bessel van der Kolk, Shari Geller, Galia Tyano Ronen, Linda Thai, Dan Siegel, Ann Weiser-Cornell, Chinwé Williams, Manuela Mischke-Reeds

Daily Schedule

April 24th, 2025: The Role of the Body in Therapy and Healing

• “The Ordinary Miracle of Healing” – Peter Levine, PhD
• “Somacultural Liberation: Reclaiming the Body Through Culture, Identity, and Compassion” – Roger Kuhn, PhD
• “Mapping the Nervous System: Understanding Survival Responses and the Path to Regulation” – Linda Thai, MSW, LMSW
• “Integration and the Mind: A Somatic View of Wholeness and Healing” – Dan Siegel, MD

April 25th, 2025: The Embodied Therapist and Listening to the Body

• “Focusing and the Felt Sense: A Somatic Path to Change and Self-Compassion” – Ann Weiser Cornell, PhD
• “Reclaiming the Soma: Embodied Healing Across Personal and Collective Trauma” – Staci Haines
• “Grounding Psychotherapy in Presence and Self-Compassion” – Shari Geller, PhD and Galia Tyano Ronen, MA, LCP
• “The Whispers of the Soma: Slowing Down, Listening Deeply, and Honoring the Healing Process” – Manuela Mischke-Reeds, MA, MFT

Sat. April 26th, 2025: Somatic Tools in Action – Regulating, Resourcing, and Building Resilience

• “Synchrony and Safety: Becoming an Anchor for Healing in Somatic Therapy” – Bessel van der Kolk, MD and Licia Sky
• “Polyvagal Theory for Therapist Self-Regulation” – Deb Dana, MSW, LCSW
• “Embodied Self Energy: Bringing the Body Into Internal Family Systems Therapy” – Susan McConnell, MA, CHT
• “Healing Attachment Wounds: A Somatic and EMDR-Informed Approach to Shame and Trauma” – Chinwé Williams, PhD
• “Somatic-Cognitive Approaches to Therapy” – Susan Aposhyan, MA

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the Somatic Approaches in Therapy Summit?

The Somatic Approaches in Therapy Summit is a free 3-day online training event co-produced by The Awake Network and the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion. It brings together leading voices in somatic therapy, trauma healing, and nervous system regulation to share practical tools and insights for therapists, caregivers, and healing professionals.

2. When and where the summit happening?

The summit takes place online from April 24 to April 26, 2025.

3. How much does it cost to attend?

Nothing. The summit is completely free to attend during the live broadcast window and for a brief time after each session airs. Click here to register for free.

4. Who is this summit for?

This summit is designed for mental health professionals, coaches, caregivers, bodyworkers, and anyone in a healing role who wants to explore or deepen their use of somatic, body-based therapeutic tools. It’s also accessible to individuals interested in self-healing and emotional well-being.

5. Are CE credits available?

Yes, CE credits will be available for eligible participants. Detailed information about CE credit eligibility and providers will be shared during registration and summit attendance.

6. How do I register?

Click here to register for free.

7. Who are the featured speakers?

Speakers include Peter Levine, Chris Germer, Deb Dana, Bessel van der Kolk, Shari Geller, Galia Tyano Ronen, Linda Thai, Dan Siegel, Ann Weiser-Cornell, Chinwé Williams, and Manuela Mischke-Reeds.

8. What topics will be covered during the summit?

The summit covers topics such as somatic experiencing, polyvagal theory, nervous system regulation, trauma-informed care, mindful self-compassion, co-regulation, embodied presence, and integrating somatic tools into therapeutic practices.

9. Will replays be available if I miss a session?

Yes, replays of the summit sessions are available for a limited time after each day’s broadcast.

10. Can I share this summit with others?

Absolutely. Participants are encouraged to share the summit with friends, colleagues, and community members who may benefit from learning somatic and compassionate tools for healing.

11. Who is hosting the summit?

The event is co-produced by The Awake Network and the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion (CMSC), two trusted organizations dedicated to providing accessible education and training in mindfulness, compassion, and trauma-informed care.

12. I’ve never done somatic work before. Is this summit still for me?

Yes. Whether you’re just starting out or already experienced in somatic approaches, the summit offers valuable teachings for every level of familiarity, from foundational insights to advanced practices.

🌟 Even if you can’t attend live… 🌟

Register now because you’ll be able to listen to sessions for brief time after they air.

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