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Description
It is common for clients to arrive in therapy paralyzed by overanalysis and reliant on external validation rather than their own internal wisdom. While traditional talk therapy helps clarify thought patterns, it often stays in the head—leaving clients disconnected from the intuitive clarity held in the body. This training gives clinicians a clear roadmap for helping clients tune back into their felt sense and build lasting somatic trust.
Together, we will examine how early developmental experiences, relational dynamics, and societal pressures teach individuals to override their gut feelings. We will unpack a straightforward framework to help clients distinguish the loud, urgent chatter of anxiety from the quiet, grounded presence of true intuition. You will learn experiential somatic tracking interventions to help clients reconnect with interoceptive signals and make choices rooted in authentic self-trust.
About the Presenter:
Christina Scott (she/her) is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Ohio. With a history in substance use treatment, community mental health, University counseling, and school-based therapy, she currently runs an online private practice, Rising Action Counseling LLC. When she is not providing clinical services, she teaches CE courses on topics such as Positive Psychology, neurodivergence, trauma-informed care, Play Therapy, sleep disturbance and dreamwork, and using media/pop culture in counseling. Christina is a Registered Play Therapist, a Certified Integrative Mental Health Practitioner, an Autism Spectrum Clinical Specialist and an ADHD-Clinical Services Provider. A proud geek therapist, Christina co-authored a chapter in the book, Using Superheroes and Villains in Counseling and Play Therapy: A Guide for Mental Health Professionals (edited by Lawrence C. Rubin) and has an intervention featured in Liana Lowenstein’s book, Assessment and Treatment Activities for Children Adolescents and Families VOLUME 4: Practitioners Share Their Most Effective Techniques. Christina also wrote a chapter for An Autistic Anthology: Neuro-Narratives of Mental Health Professionals, which came out in November 2024, and feels honored to have contributed to this fantastic resource for autistic individuals entering the mental health profession!
Learning Objectives:
- Identify at least three systemic and developmental factors that may cause clients to disconnect from their somatic intelligence.
- Differentiate between the physiological and psychological markers of ego/anxiety and genuine intuition.
- Utilize a 3-part framework (Tone/Quality, Physical Sensation, and Focus) to assist clients in auditing internal messages during sessions.
- Apply at least two somatic tracking and interoceptive interventions to help clients anchor and trust intuitive signals when working toward therapeutic goals.
Agenda:
0:00–0:45 (45 Mins) | Part 1: The Somatic Disconnect — Cultural, Relational & Neurobiological Foundations
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Presentation & Lecture:
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Examination of the top-down cognitive reframing limit in clients who over-intellectualize.
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Developmental, attachment, and cultural factors leading to environmental invalidation and suppression of somatic signals.
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Interoception, the insular cortex as an internal sensor hub, and Damasio’s Somatic Marker Hypothesis.
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Guided Discussion & Reflection:
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Participant discussion on common client presenting problems around decision paralysis and over-reliance on external validation.
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0:45–1:30 (45 Mins) | Part 2: Ego/Anxiety vs. Intuition — The Differential Framework
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Presentation & Interactive Demonstration:
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Breakdown of Threat-Driven Processing (Sympathetic/Anxiety) versus Grounded Knowing (Parasympathetic/Intuition).
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Introduction of Thought Velocity as a diagnostic indicator of internal state.
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Experiential Activity: Somatic Self-Audit: Attendees complete a brief self-tracking exercise mapping the physical signatures of past intuitive decisions versus past anxiety-driven decisions.
1:30–1:40 (10 Mins) | Mid-Session Break
1:40–2:30 (50 Mins) | Part 3: Clinical Execution — The 3-Part Internal Audit & Somatic Tracking
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Presentation & Clinical Demonstration:
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Introduction of the 3-Part Internal Audit Framework: Tone/Quality, Physical Sensation, and Focus.
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Application of Mindfulness Tenets (e.g. Non-Striving, Acceptance, Beginner's Mind) as mind-body connection tools.
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Clinical application of Somatic Experiencing concepts to track bodily signals without overwhelming the client.
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2:30–3:00 (30 Mins) | Part 4: Practical Application, Case Integration & Self-Reflective Practice
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Case Study Analysis & Guided Discussion:
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Clinical case walkthrough illustrating the shift from top-down decision paralysis to real-time somatic auditing.
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Discussion on therapist somatic countertransference and somatic resonance in session.
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Accreditation - This Webinar Offers 3 Live Interactive Continuing Education Credits
- CE You LLC, #1573, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 3/27/2024 - 3/27/2027. Social workers completing this course receive 3 continuing education credits.
- CE You! is an approved sponsor of the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners for continuing education credits for licensed social workers in Maryland.
CE You! maintains responsibility for this program. - CE You LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0437
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- Therapist Express is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0325.
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This presentation is open to:
- Behavior Analysts
- Social Workers
- Professional Counselors
- Therapists
- Psychologists
- Licensed Mental Health Practitioners
- Medical Doctors and Other Health Professionals
- Other professionals interacting with populations engaged in mental health based services
This online class is offered at an intermediate level, and is beneficial for an intermediate level clinician:
- New practitioners who wish to gain enhanced insight surrounding the topic
- Experienced practitioners who seek to increase and expand fundamental knowledge surrounding the subject matter
- Advanced practitioners seeking to review concepts and reinforce practice skills and/or access additional consultation
- Managers seeking to broaden micro and/or macro perspectives
Additional information
- Refunds: Registrants who are unable to attend a CeYou! Plus! seminar or live webinars may ask for, and will receive, a credit or refund (your choice). Refund requests will be processed within 3 business days. When an attendee knows in advance that they are unable to attend we ask that they inform CeYou! Plus! ahead of time by emailing [email protected] or by calling or texting 607-249-4585 this allows us to free up the spot in the training in the event that a training is at or near capacity.
- Disability Access: If you require ADA accommodations, please contact our office 30 days or more before the event. We cannot ensure accommodations without adequate prior notification.
- Please Note: Licensing Boards change regulations often, and while we attempt to stay abreast of their most recent changes, if you have questions or concerns about this course meeting your specific board’s approval, we recommend you contact your board directly.
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- Participants will receive their certificate electronically upon completion of the webinar and course evaluation form.
- There is no conflict of interest or commercial support for this program.
- System Requirements: Any device (such as a computer, tablet, or phone), Dual-Core 2 GHz or higher processor, and at least 4 GB of RAM capable of running a Zoom session, along with a stable internet connection.
- Although early registration is recommended for this class in order to ensure the best experience, attendees may register and join until the start of the program