Designed for practitioners to learn and apply somatic practices in therapeutic, educational, frontline, and other aligned areas of work and life - to support personal wellbeing, stress recovery, and community resilience.
Our Applied Somatics Training is open to all practitioners, with no prior experience with somatics or meditation needed.
Applied Somatics Practitioner Training
Why Somatics?
Evidence shows that body-based, trauma-informed approaches can reduce symptoms of stress, while improving emotional regulation and interoceptive awareness. They also support neuroplasticity, helping the brain learn new, more adaptive responses to ongoing pressure and challenge.
Through movement, mindfulness, and nervous system education, our programs support people to notice what's happening in their bodies, understand how stress and trauma affect their systems, and learn simple practices to reconnect with safety, agency, and relationship.
What makes our approach powerful is its sustainability. Once learned, these tools become internal resources people can return to in their own time and in ways that suit their lives, building skills that are simple, effective, and not dependent on ongoing services or clinical systems.
Our Training Model
Applied Somatics is a 20-hour Practitioner Training with 2 x online sessions and 2 x full-day in-person sessions.
Key training topics:
Introduction to the history and lineages of somatics
Science, theory and evidence-base of somatics
Introduction to core somatic interventions
Applied practice of core somatic interventions
Adaptations for diverse settings and communities
Community and clinical case studies
Live Q&A with Collective Being facilitators
This training also prioritises practitioner care, and the embodiment and application of skills to support nervous system regulation for practitioners in their work with clients and communities.
Following participation in all aspects of the training, participants receive a Certificate of Completion of Collective Being’s Applied Somatics training.
Applied Somatics FAQs
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Somatic practices can include gentle movement, breathwork, grounding techniques, guided touch, and mindful awareness of bodily sensations. Whether applied in therapeutic, group-work, educational, or creative settings, somatics can support individuals in navigating uncertainty, building emotional and physiological resilience, and staying connected to their values. In therapeutic work, somatics helps clients find agency beyond survival responses. In group settings, it fosters trust, collaboration, and learning. In education, it supports focus and integration, while in creative spaces, it scaffolds expression and risk-taking.
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At Collective Being, we create spaces where somatics is not just about individual transformation, but about reimagining new ways of being together. By supporting deep, embodied connections, within ourselves, with others, and with the world around us, we work toward a future where healing is not just possible, but accessible to all.
In January 2023, we piloted a 30-hour trauma-informed somatics training with our facilitation team, and in May 2023, we launched our first public Applied Somatics training.
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This training focuses on learning and applying somatic practices that can be safely integrated into:
Therapeutic settings
Educational and learning environments
Coaching and case management
Peer work
Embodiment and meditation facilitation
Frontline contexts
Other aligned areas of work and life
The training also prioritises practitioner care, supporting nervous system regulation for those working with clients and communities.
Core topics covered:
Introduction to somatics (history, lineages, adaptations)
Science, theory, and evidence base for somatics
Introduction to somatic interventions
Applied practice of somatic interventions
Adaptations for diverse settings and communities
Community and clinical case studies, including a live Q&A with Collective Being facilitators
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This training will be facilitated by our Founder and Director, Jo Buick (she/her). You can read Jo’s bio on the Our Team page.
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You will receive:
A manual with practical tools, strategies, and somatic practices
A pre-recorded video of core somatic practices for personal use.
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There are no prerequisites. We welcome both beginners and those with personal and/or professional experience.
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The training is 20 hours in total. 16 hours are delivered in-person, and four hours online.
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The training includes a combination of embodied practice, lecture-based learning, small group discussions, individual reflections, and whole group discussions.
At the beginning of the training, we will co-create a Community Agreement to guide our interactions. You are welcome to engage in ways that feel authentic to you.
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Yes. Upon completing all aspects of the training, you will receive a Certificate of Completion for Collective Being’s Applied Somatics Training.
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Wear comfortable clothing suitable for movement. The studio is a shoe-free space, so if you prefer to have your feet covered, please bring or wear socks. Chairs are available for those who prefer not to sit on the floor.
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Notebook and pen
Water bottle
Cardigan, sweater, or shawl
Lunch or snacks (a fridge is available, and there is a café across the street)
Any other items that support your comfort and learning
Yoga mats, bolsters, blankets, and blocks are provided, but you may bring additional cushions or other support items if needed.
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Please email our Programs Coordinator Alexia directly at alexia@collectivebeing.org
Train in Our Approach
Subsidised places and payment plans available for those experiencing financial duress. All Collective Being programs are free for First Nations people and communities.