Applied Somatics Training

It’s finally here…

Collective Being’s Applied Somatics Training for Practitioner commences in February 2025!

Drawing on 7 years of service delivery, and decades of combined training and experience, we are excited to share the details of our upcoming 20 hour Applied Somatics Training.  

Facilitated by our Founder and Director, Jo Buick, Applied Somatics Training will focus on the learning and application of somatic practices that can be safely integrated into therapeutic settings, educational and learning settings, coaching, case management, peer work, embodiment/ meditation facilitation, frontline contexts, and other aligned areas of work and life. Recognising the core role of practitioner wellbeing in client and community care, we will also be focusing on the embodiment and application of skills to support the nervous system regulation and resilience of practitioners.  

Key Dates and Details

As a Collective Being offering, this training will be grounded in trauma-informed and mental health aware care.

Applied Somatics Training is 20 hours in total, comprised of 2 x online sessions and 2 x full day in-person sessions.

  • Monday 24th February
    6.00 - 8.00pm (2 hours, online via Zoom)

    Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd March
    9.00 - 5.00pm (full days, in-person)

    Thursday 6th March
    6.00 - 8.00pm (2 hours, online via Zoom)

  • In-person sessions (Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd March) will be held at Chloe Munro Room, WXYZ Studios, 130 Dryburgh Street, North Melbourne (fully accessible space).

    • 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 

    • Manual with practical tools, strategies, and somatic practices that you can integrate into your professional work  

    • Pre-recorded videos of core somatic practices for your own personal use. 

  • $665.00 per person. Payable via three deposits.

    Subsidised places and payment plans available for those experiencing financial duress.

    All Collective Being programs are free for First Nations people and communities. Please email hello@collectivebeing.org to secure your spot.

  • Download our FAQs for this training here.