Description
When trauma takes hold, it’s not just in the mind – it’s embedded in the body and nervous system.
In this dynamic 60-minute session, best-selling trainer and seasoned clinician Chinwé Wiliams brings you the 10 most effective brain-to-body interventions that blend the best of Polyvagal Theory, EMDR, and somatic approaches.
You’ll discover simple, science-backed ways to:
- Use safety cues and co-regulation to restore balance in the autonomic nervous system
- Interrupt trauma loops through bilateral stimulation and adaptive information processing
- Integrate body-based awareness, movement, and grounding to release stored trauma physiology
Walk away with concrete tools you can use immediately to help clients move from survival to safety – while protecting your own nervous system in the process.
Additional Info
Access for Self-Study (Non-Interactive)
Access never expires for this product.
For a more detailed outline that includes times or durations of time, if needed, please contact cepepesi.com
Objectives
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Describe how Polyvagal Theory, EMDR, and somatic frameworks each support trauma recovery.
- Identify at least 10 practical interventions that rewire trauma responses through brain-body integration.
- Apply strategies to match interventions with client presentations, increasing effectiveness while reducing therapist burnout and overwhelm.
Outline
Introduction
- Why brain-body approaches matter for trauma recovery
- Quick overview of Polyvagal Theory, EMDR, and somatic modalities
- Scope of practice, risks and limitations
Polyvagal-Informed Tools
- Using cues of safety and co-regulation
- Top interventions to shift autonomic states
EMDR-Based Strategies
- Bilateral stimulation and adaptive information processing
- Practical “in-session hacks” for trauma looping
Somatic Interventions
- Body awareness, movement, and grounding techniques
- Practical ways to release stored trauma physiology
Integration and Clinical Application
- Case vignette
- Choosing the right tool for the right client at the right moment
Target Audience
- Counsellors
- Social Workers
- Psychologists
- Psychiatrists
- Marriage and Family Therapists
- Addiction Counsellors
- Other Mental Health Professionals