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.

Why somatics?

Somatics is a practice that can be drawn on to support both individual and collective wellbeing.

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 adaptable.

Training dates: 

• Thursday 19th November 6:30pm - 8:30pm AEDT (2 hours, online via Zoom) 

• Tuesday 24th and Wednesday 25th November (9am - 5pm, full days in-person at Balam Balam Place, 15 Phoenix St, Brunswick) 

• Thursday 3rd December, 6:30pm - 8:30pm AEDT (2 hours, online via Zoom) 

For more information regarding this training, see our website page here.

Who this training is for:

• Allied health workers

• Therapists/ psychologists/ counsellors

• Body workers

• Educators/ teachers/ coaches

• Group facilitators

• Peer workers / doulas / support workers

• Yoga / mindfulness / dance / expressive arts facilitators

• Anyone who is interested in weaving somatics into their work!

Who facilitates this training?

This training is facilitated by Collective Being founder and director, Jo Buick.

Jo (she/her) is an educator, strategist, and somatics practitioner. With 17+ years in the social justice sector, she has worked at the intersection of policy and practice in education, housing, out-of-home care, and refugee rights. Holding Masters degrees in both Teaching and Education and 1,500+ hours of training in embodiment and meditation, Jo’s studies have focused on trauma-informed, somatic, and decolonial approaches to community wellbeing. In her work, Jo is committed to dismantling barriers to wellbeing, with a specific focus on education, justice, and care.

Please note:

• A 20% deposit will be required to secure your place for the training.

• Payment plans are available at check-out, with six-week payment plans available for this training.

• A limited number of subsidised places are available - please read the description for each pricing tier to make sure that you select according to your circumstances.

• All Collective Being programs and trainings are free for First Nations people. To register for your free place in this training, email our team at hello@collectivebeing.org