Somatic Movement, Trauma and PTSD Webinar
As Somatic Movement Educators and Therapists, we often touch into the residue of difficult experience held in our client's bodies. We already have immense skills for working with trauma but may not have the training to help resolve it. Whether it is developmental trauma, shock trauma, or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, we benefit from having a basic understanding of how traumatic experience affects the body-mind and how we can help to diminish its impacts on physical and mental function. Drawing on the research of Peter Levine and Somatic Experiencing®, Clydesdale and Taylor present the basic neurobiology of trauma, offer suggestions on how to recognize it, and present guidelines for incorporating trauma healing principles into somatic movement education. The presentation includes simple embodiment exercises and experiential anatomy.
Mark C. Taylor
MSME, MSMT
Mark directs the Center for BodyMindMovement, with ISMETA-approved Somatic Movement Education trainings in the United States, Mexico, Brazil, and Chile. The trainings prepare movement professionals, artists and people in the caring professions to facilitate physical, mental, and spiritual transformation in themselves and in others, through embodied anatomy and developmental movement. He is a past Board member and President of ISMETA.
He co-directs Coherence in Motion with Debra Clydesdale; co-directed the Embodied Early Developmental Movement and Attachment Therapy training with Margery Segal; is the author of “Embody the Skeleton: A guide for conscious movement”; and as a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner assists trainings in Somatic Experiencing®. As U.S. Program Director for the School for Body-Mind Centering®, Taylor worked closely with somatic movement pioneer Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen and taught in the school’s programs in the United States and Europe. He founded Mark Taylor & Friends in New York, directed Dance Alloy in Pittsburgh, PA, and was on the dance faculties of Princeton University and the University of Limerick (Ireland). His somatic movement practice has been influenced by his work as a dancer, choreographer, and dance company director, inspired by being the parent of a son with developmentally disabilities, and supported by forty-five years of meditation practice. He works extensively with pre- and perinatal, developmental, and relational imprints.
Debra Clydesdale
MSME, MSMT
Debra practices Somatic Trauma Resolution and Somatic Movement. She integrates applications including Structural Bodywork, movement, and touch, specializing in early life trauma/attachment resolution, head injuries, medical trauma and chronic complex trauma patterns. After her traumatic material from four Traumatic Brain Injuries surfaced in the 1980’s, she was guided to meet Peter Levine and Somatic Experiencing ® which profoundly shifted both her personal work and somatic movement/bodywork practice.
Debra’s decades of study and practice has included private-practice clinical work (SEP), assisting/coordinating SE trainings and Peter Levine in his Master Classes and ultimately becoming faculty of Somatic Experiencing International. Debra co-directs Coherence in Motion with Mark Taylor where they train Somatic students/practitioners to incorporate principles of human developmental movement into trauma healing. Debra studied with Emilie Conrad before her passing, profoundly influencing her somatic movement work and is currently exploring the Feldenkrais Method®. She has studied Qi Gong with several world-renowned Masters emphasizing synergy with this ancient healing practice and Somatic Movement and has taken many trainings/professional workshops throughout her 30+ year career.
Having completed certification training in Acupuncture/Oriental/Asian Medicine(MS) Hellerwork, Acupuncture Detoxification and Addiction (NADA), Debra has been recognized as a Qualified Medical Evaluator by the State of California with board specialization as a Diplomate in Acupuncture Orthopedics, NCCAOM Diplomate (National Certification Commission for Acupuncture Oriental Medicine), has specialized training in Neuro-Acupuncture with the Neuro-Acupuncture Institute (NEI), and has provided CEU training courses for healthcare professionals. She is published - Electro-acupuncture in the Medical Acupuncture journal, Acupuncture for Eating Disorders: has presented to physicians and clinicians at locations including UCLA Medical Center and has volunteered many hours in pain-management-facilities/addiction-treatment-centers.
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For guidance on choosing registration type (Somatic Movement Educator or Therapist) click here.
Graduates who are also members of an Affiliated Membership Organization (such as the BodyMindCentering® Association, the Feldenkrais Guild of North America, or the Continuum Teachers Association) can contact ISMETA for an additional discount: info@ismeta.org.
Special Instructions
FGNA Members: Email your FGNA certificate instead of the Independent Track form.
Current Student Members: Contact info@ismeta.org to upgrade your membership (no need to reapply).
If you didn’t graduate from an ISMETA-Approved Training Program, please read the Scope of Practice and Core Competencies for Somatic Movement Education and Therapy, and the Professional Member Training Requirements.
Did your somatic movement training prepare you to practice according to these guidelines? If so, read on! If not, you are welcome to become a Friend of ISMETA.
INDEPENDENT TRACK APPLICATIONS
Please see the different applications offered for different hours of somatic movement training completed:
250 HOURS OF TRAINING
If you have completed 250 hours of training in Somatic Movement Education and/or Therapy with an independent program or mentor, you are eligible to apply for these credentials:
- Associate Somatic Movement Professional (ASMP) - designed for people who have a primary professional identity in another field (for example, physical therapy, psychotherapy, expressive arts) and want to integrate somatic movement into the work they are already trained in.
CLICK HERE TO SEE THE ASMP APPLICATION PREVIEW.
CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE THE APPLICATION.
- Registered Somatic Dance Educator (RSDE) - designed for people who have higher education training as dance educators and want to integrate Somatic Movement into their pedagogy.
CLICK HERE TO READ THE REGISTERED DANCE EDUCATOR REQUIREMENTS
CLICK HERE TO SEE THE RSDE APPLICATION.
500 HOURS OF TRAINING
If you have completed 500 hours of training in Somatic Movement Education and/or Therapy with an ISMETA-Approved Training Program, an independent program, a mentor, or a combination of these, you are eligible to apply to become:
- Registered Somatic Movement Educator
- Registered Somatic Movement Therapist
These credentials are designed for people who practice professionally as Somatic Movement Educators and Therapists.
For guidance on choosing registration type (Somatic Movement Educator or Therapist) click here.
CLICK HERE TO SEE THE RSME/RSMT APPLICATION PREVIEW.
CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE THE APPLICATION.
1,000 HOURS OF TRAINING
If you have completed: 1,000 hours of training in Somatic Movement Education and/or Therapy with an ISMETA-Approved Training Program, an independent program, a mentor, or a combination of these; 500 hours of professional practice with individuals and/or group; and a significant contribution to the profession in the form of publications, research, curricular development, conference presentations, and/or embodied praxes, you are eligible to apply to become:
- Master* Somatic Movement Educator (MSME)
- Master* Somatic Movement Therapist (MSMT)
These credentials are designed for professionals with advanced skill level, and at least 10 years in the field.
* For an explanation of our use of this term, please click HERE and scroll to the bottom of our Equity and Justice Statement.
CLICK HERE TO SEE THE MSME/T APPLICATION.
Professional Member benefits include:
- A professional profile page featuring you and your work on the ISMETA website
- Access to affordable Professional Liability Insurance (with the Professional Member Plus Membership)
- Voting rights for ISMETA governance
- Ability to post in the monthly E-News, and worldwide somatic movement calendar
- Invitation to ISMETA membership meetings, webinars, and additional opportunities to network
- Receive ISMETA monthly E-News and member updates
- Special member discounts on books, workshops, journal subscriptions, professional development and more
- Access to research and resources on Somatic Movement Education and Therapy
Join ISMETA as a Student Member
This membership category is open to any person who is currently studying at:
- an ISMETA Approved Training Program or
- Mentoring with a Master Somatic Movement Educator and/or Therapist
Benefits include:
- Invitation to ISMETA membership meetings, webinars, and other networking events
- Professional advocacy for your future profession
- Special member deals on books, workshops, journal subscriptions, professional development and more
- Access to research and resources on Somatic Movement Education and Therapy
- Receive ISMETA monthly E-News, and member updates
Student Members attending an Approved Training Program automatically become RSME or RSMT upon graduation by sending their certificate. No application fee is required.
Join as a Friend of ISMETA
This membership category is open to all. A friend can be a practitioner, a client, or anyone wishing to become a part of ISMETA and to connect to the worldwide Somatic Movement Community.
Benefits Include:
- Invitation to ISMETA membership meetings, webinars, and other networking events
- Special member deals on books, workshops, journal subscriptions, professional development and more
- Receive ISMETA monthly E-News, and member updates
- Access to research and resources on Somatic Movement Education and Therapy
Join ISMETA as an Individual
There are three types of memberships for individuals
Click on a membership type below to see more information
Join ISMETA as a Professional Member
We are delighted that you are interested in becoming a Professional Member of ISMETA! Please follow the prompts below to learn about joining.
Did you graduate from an ISMETA-Approved Training Program? If yes, please complete these simple steps to join via the Fast Track:
- Email your certificate of completion for your training to info@ismeta.org.
- Complete the Online Payment Form by choosing one of the "Become a Professional Member" links below.
- To receive $55 off the joining fee, use this discount code on the Online Payment Form: atp
For guidance on choosing registration type (Somatic Movement Educator or Therapist) click here.
Graduates who are also members of an Affiliated Membership Organization (such as the BodyMindCentering® Association, the Feldenkrais Guild of North America, or the Continuum Teachers Association) can contact ISMETA for an additional discount: info@ismeta.org.
Special Instructions
FGNA Members: Email your FGNA certificate instead of the Independent Track form.
Current Student Members: Contact info@ismeta.org to upgrade your membership (no need to reapply).
If you didn’t graduate from an ISMETA-Approved Training Program, please read the Scope of Practice and Core Competencies for Somatic Movement Education and Therapy, and the Professional Member Training Requirements.
Did your somatic movement training prepare you to practice according to these guidelines? If so, read on! If not, you are welcome to become a Friend of ISMETA.
INDEPENDENT TRACK APPLICATIONS
Please see the different applications offered for different hours of somatic movement training completed:
250 HOURS OF TRAINING
If you have completed 250 hours of training in Somatic Movement Education and/or Therapy with an independent program or mentor, you are eligible to apply for these credentials:
- Associate Somatic Movement Professional (ASMP) - designed for people who have a primary professional identity in another field (for example, physical therapy, psychotherapy, expressive arts) and want to integrate somatic movement into the work they are already trained in.
CLICK HERE TO SEE THE ASMP APPLICATION PREVIEW.
CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE THE APPLICATION.
- Registered Somatic Dance Educator (RSDE) - designed for people who have higher education training as dance educators and want to integrate Somatic Movement into their pedagogy.
CLICK HERE TO READ THE REGISTERED DANCE EDUCATOR REQUIREMENTS
CLICK HERE TO SEE THE RSDE APPLICATION.
500 HOURS OF TRAINING
If you have completed 500 hours of training in Somatic Movement Education and/or Therapy with an ISMETA-Approved Training Program, an independent program, a mentor, or a combination of these, you are eligible to apply to become:
- Registered Somatic Movement Educator
- Registered Somatic Movement Therapist
These credentials are designed for people who practice professionally as Somatic Movement Educators and Therapists.
For guidance on choosing registration type (Somatic Movement Educator or Therapist) click here.
CLICK HERE TO SEE THE RSME/RSMT APPLICATION PREVIEW.
CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE THE APPLICATION.
1,000 HOURS OF TRAINING
If you have completed: 1,000 hours of training in Somatic Movement Education and/or Therapy with an ISMETA-Approved Training Program, an independent program, a mentor, or a combination of these; 500 hours of professional practice with individuals and/or group; and a significant contribution to the profession in the form of publications, research, curricular development, conference presentations, and/or embodied praxes, you are eligible to apply to become:
- Master* Somatic Movement Educator (MSME)
- Master* Somatic Movement Therapist (MSMT)
These credentials are designed for professionals with advanced skill level, and at least 10 years in the field.
* For an explanation of our use of this term, please click HERE and scroll to the bottom of our Equity and Justice Statement.
CLICK HERE TO SEE THE MSME/T APPLICATION.
Professional Member benefits include:
- A professional profile page featuring you and your work on the ISMETA website
- Access to affordable Professional Liability Insurance (with the Professional Member Plus Membership)
- Voting rights for ISMETA governance
- Ability to post in the monthly E-News, and worldwide somatic movement calendar
- Invitation to ISMETA membership meetings, webinars, and additional opportunities to network
- Receive ISMETA monthly E-News and member updates
- Special member discounts on books, workshops, journal subscriptions, professional development and more
- Access to research and resources on Somatic Movement Education and Therapy
Join ISMETA as a Student Member
This membership category is open to any person who is currently studying at:
- an ISMETA Approved Training Program or
- Mentoring with a Master Somatic Movement Educator and/or Therapist
Benefits include:
- Invitation to ISMETA membership meetings, webinars, and other networking events
- Professional advocacy for your future profession
- Special member deals on books, workshops, journal subscriptions, professional development and more
- Access to research and resources on Somatic Movement Education and Therapy
- Receive ISMETA monthly E-News, and member updates
Student Members attending an Approved Training Program automatically become RSME or RSMT upon graduation by sending their certificate. No application fee is required.
Join as a Friend of ISMETA
This membership category is open to all. A friend can be a practitioner, a client, or anyone wishing to become a part of ISMETA and to connect to the worldwide Somatic Movement Community.
Benefits Include:
- Invitation to ISMETA membership meetings, webinars, and other networking events
- Special member deals on books, workshops, journal subscriptions, professional development and more
- Receive ISMETA monthly E-News, and member updates
- Access to research and resources on Somatic Movement Education and Therapy