Somatic Intuitive Healing®
FAQ
Somatic Intuitive Healing | Frequently Asked Questions
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE DIFFERENT TRAININGS? All trainings are rooted in the same philosophies from Somatic Experiencing and Biodynamic Craniosacral therapy. The difference is the tool that you will learn to apply those principles. In the online Verbal Skills, you learn to deepen your somatic dialogue and facilitation. In the Embodied Guide, you learn to embody the somatic practices not just know them. You use movement, restorative yoga, and somatic practices to facilitate deeper somatic sessions from presence and attunement. SIH School is a somatic bodywork training where you will learn hands-on bodywork and relational healing to go beyond just words and facilitation and really be able to use your own body in working with clients.
WHAT IS THE COSTS OF SIH SCHOOL? Please check the individual pages for current tuition rates.
WHO IS ARE THESE TRAININGS FOR? All trainings are designed to be advanced secondary training for wellness professionals who are looking to add somatic therapy techniques and practices to their established wellness offerings.
WHAT DOES BEING CERTIFIED MEAN? After finishing all of the requirements and trainings in both the online and certification programs, you will be eligible for certification. You will receive a 350 hour certification in Somatic Intuitive Healing and can say that you are a Somatic Intuitive Healing practitioner and use SIH after your name. Somatic Intuitive Healing is a somatic therapy training and depending on your focus you can include that description in your services. This certification may qualify you for licensure exemption in some states. Please check with your state laws to verify for your situation.
PRACTITIONER CERTIFICATION PROCESS: Once you have completed all of training requirements for certification including homework, final written exam, practice sessions, and receiving sessions, you will be eligible for certification. There will be a review of work completed. If everything is in order & receives a passing grade, you will be eligible to register as a SIH Practitioner. The completion of the entire 350hr program supports you developing the skills necessary to begin your professional practice as a certified Somatic Intuitive Healing practitioner. Because Somatic Intuitive Healing is a touch-based healing modality, it falls under the regulation of most state boards of massage therapy. Active certification with Somatic Intuitive Healing School may meet the requirements of your state board for exemption from licensing. Please check your local state laws.
PRACTITIONER CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: In Order To Obtain Certification, You Must Complete The Requirements as follows: > Practicum Treatments & Case Studies: 75 documented practicum sessions. A portion of those sessions need to be case studies with 3-5 sessions of consecutive care for a minimum of 2 individuals. > Receive at least 10 sessions. These are to be with approved SIH providers or with special approval of the school. Cost of sessions are not included in tuition. Each practitioner will set their own prices. > A take-home exam > Online course > Any written homework or practice assignments *Note: There will be some homework and reading assignments between modules plus at least one online meeting with SIH Faculty between each module. Expect to have 10-20 hours of time dedicated to the program between each module in addition to any practicum you are doing. **Note: The online portion has 4 modules. You must finish modules all online modules before receiving certification. Once certified, you are required to adhere to the ethics and standards of SIH School, display your certification at your place of practice, stay current by renewing certification every year for a fee of $25, comply with a Self-Care practice by receiving at least 4 professional wellness sessions for personal healing per year and complete 10 hours of continuing education in healing or wellness every year. You can group the CE hours together in a less frequent larger training if desired but must take at least one CE training every 4 years that is the equivalent to 10 CE hours per year. You will submit proof of CE and Self-Care when you renew certification via email.