SOMATIC PSYCHEDELIC FACILITATOR CERTIFICATE
“Claim your place in the sun and go forward into the light. The tools are there; the path is known. Get with the programme of a living world and a re-empowerment of the imagination.”
— TERENCE MCKENNA
PROGRAM AT-A-GLANCE
Are you looking for a way to combine the healing power of somatics with the profound insights of psychedelics and plant medicines? Are you seeking a pathway to become a seasoned somatic psychedelic facilitator, dedicated to the art and science of transformation and growth?
This program is for you.
Psychedelics and somatics combined are one of the most powerful forces for releasing trauma as they yield through the protective and defensive mechanisms that prevent an individual from healing. Somatic Psychedelic practices provide a profound connection to the primal body, where true liberation occurs.
Join us and learn the power of somatic psychedelic-assisted therapy to heal trauma in this unique online certificate program.
Discover how somatics and psychedelics can enhance mental well-being, deepen connection and support profound transformation in the lives of yourself and others. Supported by the latest evidence-based research on psychedelic-assisted therapy you’ll gain practical guidance on how to incorporate these therapies into your practice.
Taught by world-leading experts and researchers, this program is designed as a gateway to a lifelong commitment to learning, professional development, and the start of becoming a Somatic Psychedelic Facilitator.
Join us and let this course be a pivotal step in your journey toward becoming a seasoned somatic psychedelic facilitator, dedicated to the art and science of healing and growth.
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ABOUT THE PROGRAM
A UNIFIED APPROACH BETWEEN SOMATICS & PSYCHEDELICS
Welcome to our transformative course Somatic Psychedelic Facilitation, a crucial step on the path toward becoming a skilled practitioner in the dynamic intersection of somatic psychology and psychedelic therapy.
This 50-hour journey, divided into three modules, is designed as a gateway to a lifelong commitment to learning and ongoing professional development in somatic psychedelic facilitation.
In this course, we explore the philosophical foundations and practical skills essential for navigating the intricate landscape of Psychedelic Assisted Therapies and ceremonial facilitation. We understand the profound impact of psychedelics in conjunction with somatic practices, and we recognize that the journey to becoming an adept facilitator is an ongoing process. The curriculum emphasizes trauma-informed approaches, ethical considerations, and the cultivation of relational therapeutic presence—skills foundational to the dynamic and sensitive nature of psychedelic therapy.
We encourage a perspective of apprenticeship, recognizing that true mastery in this field requires continuous learning and experiential practice. Our video lectures, skill-building exercises, and real-world case studies provide a solid foundation for those beginning their journey or seeking to deepen their understanding.
Join us, and let this course be a pivotal step in your journey toward becoming a seasoned somatic psychedelic facilitator, dedicated to the art and science of healing and growth.
MEET YOUR FACULTY
Internationally recognized leaders bring to life a holistic and unified somatic curriculum.
ATIRA TAN, Co-Director
DR. DEVON CHRISTIE, Co-Director
CHARA CARUTHERS, Lead Interviewer
FEATURING SPECIAL GUESTS
DR. GABOR MATÉ
STACI K. HAINES
DR. RICHARD SCHWARTZ
PETER A. LEVINE, PhD
DR. GUL DOLEN
CAMILLE BARTON
MANUELA MISCHKE-REEDS
MARC AIXALÁ
CHARLOTTE DUERR JAMES
SHANNON DUNCAN
JERONIMO MAZARRASA
DEANNA ROGERS
BEATRIZ CAIUBY LABATE
DR. MONNICA WILLIAMS
ELDER DUNCAN
ERIKA DYCK
HOW SOMATICS HELPS HEAL
‘Soma’ is a Greek word for ‘the living body known from within’, or known to the Self. This ‘knowing’ signifies wholeness. Somatic therapy is an experiential approach towards mind-body integration. The pain, overwhelm, and coping responses manifested by trauma take us away from feeling at home in our body, and as a result there is often a split within ourselves.
Somatic Therapy helps:
Restore the body as a place of safety while helping to expand the capacity to process body (preverbal and nonverbal) memory
Metabolize unprocessed emotions
Complete thwarted (incomplete) stress responses
Restore our optimal relationship to our self and the world around us
Somatic trauma therapy offers techniques for clients to sense and regulate their own physiology and states of being. This includes building more internal and external resources, building trusting and co-regulatory relationships, learning to turn inward with compassion, being invited deeper into the body, and being given time and space to process the trauma. These somatic techniques unwind trauma and restore well-being.
BENEFITS OF PSYCHEDELIC-ASSISTED THERAPY
In recent years the use of psychedelics and plant medicines in therapy has experienced a renaissance and is now in full bloom with research and practice taking place all over the world on how these medicines can treat a range of conditions including PTSD, depression, anxiety, eating disorders and addiction.
Research has also shown that psychedelic-assisted therapy reduces the impact of grief, depression, and anxiety - especially when other methods of treatment have failed. They also induce neuroplasticity, the brain’s ability to change and reorganize thought patterns, enabling people with psychological disorders to find new ways to process anxiety, depression or deeply embedded trauma.
Psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy has now become part of the mainstream and evidence exists for its significant impact on trauma healing and its applications for therapy, counseling, psychology, and activism.
“Trauma is at the root of so much of our pain and what holds us back from thriving. Somatic psychedelic treatment is one of the most comprehensive and fast-acting modalities in healing trauma, deepening our embodiment, and rewiring relationships,” says Dr Devon Christie, co-director of this program.
People often report spiritual experiences and that life becomes much more meaningful after an experience with psychedelics. Evidence also suggests that psychedelic-assisted therapy can improve connections with others, increase tolerance, understanding and empathy, as well as deepen intimacy and trust in relationships.
Above all, research suggests that the power of psychedelic-assisted therapy is that it doesn’t just offer relief of symptoms, but instead offers the potential for permanent healing of previously intractable and persistent symptoms and conditions.
A UNIFIED APPROACH BETWEEN SOMATICS & PSYCHEDELICS
A unified approach between Somatics and Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy offer a holistic approach to healing and trauma resolution.
In psychedelic-assisted therapies and plant medicine ceremonies, individuals often encounter profound and intense emotional and psychological experiences. Somatic techniques, such as breathwork, movement, and body awareness, play a crucial role in supporting the integration of these experiences. The heightened state of awareness induced by psychedelics can amplify the connection between the mind and body, making somatic interventions particularly potent during and after psychedelic sessions. By attuning to bodily sensations and expressions, individuals can navigate and process unresolved trauma stored in the body, promoting a more comprehensive and enduring healing process.
The somatic approach within psychedelic-assisted therapy and plant medicine ceremonies offers a bridge between the cognitive and emotional realms, enhancing the integration of insights gained during psychedelic experiences. This integration is pivotal for sustained healing, as it helps individuals translate profound realizations into tangible changes in their daily lives. Ultimately, the synergy between somatic psychology and psychedelic-assisted therapy offers a profound opportunity for individuals to embark on a transformative journey toward holistic well-being.
Join us and learn to integrate Somatic Trauma-Informed Skills with Psychedelic Facilitation.
CURRICULUM
50-HOUR ONLINE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
This 50-hour certificate program includes 3 Modules, all available to watch online and on-demand at your own pace. Each Module consists of 12 hours of training. There are also 8 hours of pre-recorded video content, and 3 hours of reflection and self-practice work. All sessions can be completed via your online Content Library which you will gain access to upon registration. You will also receive access to an Online Community Forum.
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PART 1: Foundations of Somatic Psychedelic Preparation - Theory and Foundations
• Developing a theoretical orientation to Somatic Psychedelic Assisted Therapies (PAT)
• Understanding the core principles of somatic psychology, and the rationale for its suitability as a therapeutic approach for psychedelic-assisted therapy as a process-oriented approach that engages with direct experience
• Science of mindfulness/embodiment and intersection with psychedelic science and practice
• Developing a holistic and transpersonal framework for psychedelic facilitation
• Understanding clinical and ceremonial contexts for PAT - similarities and differences
• Asynchronous review encompassing a brief history of psychedelic research, and an overview of the different types of psychedelics (classical, empathogens, dissociatives, atypical); Macro vs micro dosing definition, and dosage
• Asynchronous review of traditional plant medicines and Indigenous histories
• Asynchronous overview of theories regarding mechanisms/effects (neurochemical, connectome/DMN, etc.)
• Ethics, Duty of Care, and Informed Consent: Understanding the enhanced and unique vulnerabilities of participants seeking psychedelic-assisted therapies and navigating important ethical considerations in preparation
• The Role and essential competencies of a Somatic Psychedelic Facilitator
• Prioritizing Relationship-Centered Care and preparing for enhanced projection and transference/countertransference
• The Arc of Psychedelic Assisted Therapies: Preparation, Medicine Sessions, Integration
• Developing core trauma-informed facilitation and preparation principles
• Goals and Objectives of Psychedelic Preparation
• Learning the basics of suitability assessment such as medical and psychological screening tools
• Developing Agreements and Containments for Safety
PART 2: Foundations of Somatic Psychedelic Preparation - Skill Building and Practice
• Embodying the basic foundations of Somatic Psychology
• Developing a skills-based approach to 5 key elements of preparation: (Creating a healing context (set/setting), Psychoeducation (PAT and Somatics/Trauma), Consent & Agreements, Somatic Intention Setting, Somatic Resourcing)
• Creating an approach to screening utilizing resources such as team-based care, a list of psychological flags, and assessing participant’s socio-environmental safety nets
• Working collaboratively within interdisciplinary team-based care; how to acknowledge blind spots, and participate within scope of practice, and respect one another’s experience
• Cultivating a psychoeducation framework for trusting inner healing, engagement in inner directed therapy, establishing agreements and containments, and exploring all dimensions of experience
• Practicing The Somatic Intention Setting Model
• Developing your Preparation Checklist
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PART 1: Foundations of Psychedelic Facilitation Skills - Theory and Foundations
• Overview of a psychedelic session
• Application of Kolb’s Experiential Learning Cycle to Somatic Psychedelic Sessions
• Develop a framework for use of supportive touch and touch alternatives for Psychedelic Assisted Therapies
• Basic principles for using music: Considerations, the “what” and “how” in using music
• The role of ritual in psychedelic sessions: A collaborative, trauma-informed approach to Therapeutic Ritual with cultural safety and sensitivity, and avoiding cultural appropriation
• Describing a trauma informed, and trauma-specific approach for Psychedelic Assisted sessions, including the use of trauma-informed language, understanding the difference between reparative/corrective vs. retraumatizing experiences, integrating the past in the present, and attention to non-verbal communications in ceremony/session
• Risk mitigation and safety strategies during the ceremony
• Understanding considerations for co-therapy, individual and/or group facilitation
• Relational care: how to work with transference/countertransference, rupture and repair, and appropriate self-disclosure in the intimacy of psychedelic-assisted facilitation
• Working with important considerations with dosage alongside various psychedelics and plant medicines, including the difference between psychedelic and psycholytic therapy
• Important tips and tools of immediate post-psychedelic care
PART 2: Essential Psychedelic Facilitation Skills - Skill Building and Practice
• Embody essential attitudes of therapeutic presence such as genuine curiosity, patience, non-judgment, compassion, trust, non-striving, becoming comfortable with uncertainty, attuning with emergence
• Develop skills for supporting inner-directed exploration across multiple dimensions of experience with embodied, invitational inquiry
• Embodying Somatic Skills: interoceptive/embodied self-awareness, dual awareness/tracking, somatic communication
• Application of Trauma-informed language and principles in Psychedelic Assisted Therapies
• Redefining the skills of Tracking and Entrainment: Using states of awareness to contain, protect and shape the space
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PART 1: A Holistic Model for Psychedelic Integration
• Understanding and supporting post-psychedelic increased sensitivity to information, enhanced learning and neuroplasticity based change and growth opportunity
• Listening for and assessing integration needs, which may include: normalizing, metabolizing, regulation, meaning-making, supporting connections and community building, transpersonal/spiritual needs, and creating an action plan to bring their insights to life
• Learning the foundations of Embodied Integration, including Applying Kolb's Experiential Learning Cycle, supporting integration needs with bottom-up processing, somatic anchoring, and accessing somatic intelligence
• Steps for integration recovery, and understanding a practitioner’s scope of practice
• Self-directed Integration vs Integration Therapeutic Support
PART 2: A Holistic Model for Psychedelic Integration
• Developing integration skills through the steps of the Somatic Integration Model: Learning and applying the steps of normalizing, regulation, meaning making, metabolizing, transpersonal support, bringing insights into life, and creating an action plan
• Supporting practices for new patterns and behaviors during window of enhanced learning and neuroplasticity
• Cultivating therapist self-care practices necessary to support healthy engagement in psychedelic-assisted facilitation
Additional video lectures, interviews and reading will be provided.
PLEASE NOTE: This event in no way promotes, condones, or facilitates illegal activity, and is strictly for educational purposes only. Please be aware that psychedelic substances still remain illegal in many countries. By registering for this event you are agreeing that The Embody Lab takes no responsibilities for your actions. Please also be aware that this event is not a substitute for traditional psychotherapy or medicine, instead it is designed to provide education from our personal and professional experiences. If you are experiencing significant issues, please seek medical attention. We look forward to taking this journey with you!
Psychologists
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Educators
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Hypnotherapists
Kinesiologists
Complementary & Alternative Medicine Professionals
Clergy & Religious Leaders
other Wellness Professionals
Psychedelic Facilitators
Psychedelic Support Care Workers
Integration Practitioners
Social Workers
Mental Health & Pastoral Counselors
Yoga Therapists / Yoga Teachers
Movement Therapists
Coaches
Physicians (MD, DO, ND, DC & others)
Physician Assistants
Nurses & Nurse Practitioners
WHO IS THIS TRAINING FOR?
“Rigid feeling, thought, and behavioral patterns can unclench; the self can rearrange itself and develop its inner and outer resources more deeply. So there we get to the concept of a true self and one that can be reconfigured, or at least rediscovered with the help of the psychoactive plants.”
— DR. GABOR MATÉ
PROGRAM SCHEDULE
50-HOUR ONLINE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
This 50-hour certificate program includes 3 Modules, all available to watch online and on-demand at your own pace. Each Module consists of 12 hours of training. There are also 8 hours of pre-recorded video content, and 3 hours of reflection and self-practice work. You will also receive access to an Online Community Forum. All sessions can be completed via your online Content Library which you will gain access to upon registration.
REGISTER FOR THE CERTIFICATE HERE
50-HOUR ON-DEMAND CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
Upon registration you will receive a welcome email with details on how to access the program. You will have lifetime access to all the on-demand training sessions.
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PLEASE NOTE: This event in no way promotes, condones, or facilitates illegal activity, and is strictly for educational purposes only. Please be aware that psychedelic substances still remain illegal in many countries. By registering for this event you are agreeing that The Embody Lab takes no responsibilities for your actions. Please also be aware that this event is not a substitute for traditional psychotherapy or medicine, instead it is designed to provide education from our personal and professional experiences. If you are experiencing significant issues, please seek medical attention. We look forward to taking this journey with you!
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
“As therapists and guides, we're holding that space for the location of healing to be intrinsic to that person.”
— DR. DEVON CHRISTIE, M.D.
Integrate Somatic Trauma-Specific Skills with Psychedelic Facilitation
Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the integration of somatic principles and practice with psychedelic facilitation across the preparation, session, and integration phases of psychedelic-assisted therapy.Apply Trauma-Informed Practices
Implement trauma-informed approaches in psychedelic therapy, including language use, awareness of non-verbal cues, and fostering a safe therapeutic environment.Assess Suitability and Ensure Safety
Evaluate the suitability of participants for Psychedelic Assisted Therapies using medical and psychological screening tools, and implement risk mitigation and safety strategies throughout the therapeutic process.Cultivate Therapeutic Presence
Develop essential attitudes of therapeutic presence, incorporating genuine curiosity, patience, non-judgment, compassion, trust, non-striving, and developing comfort with uncertainty.Develop Inner-Directed Inquiry and Flexible Facilitation
Acquire skills in facilitating inner-directed inquiry that spans multiple dimensions of experience. Develop flexibility and adaptability to meet participants at their unique levels of engagement and states of consciousness. Integrate both bottom-up and top-down approaches to deepen participants' direct experiences and facilitate experiential learning throughout the psychedelic therapeutic process.Facilitate Holistic Integration
Understand and apply a holistic model for psychedelic integration, addressing diverse needs such as normalization, regulation, meaning-making, transpersonal support, and action planning.Navigate Ethical Considerations
Navigate ethical considerations in psychedelic therapy, including informed consent, cultural sensitivity, and the practitioner's scope of practice, while prioritizing the well-being and freedom of conscioussness of participants.Mastering Relational Dynamics
Hone skills in defining and refining the therapeutic relationship within psychedelic assisted therapies, emphasizing conscious engagement, verbal and non-verbal elements, and the cultivation of safety and healing within the intersubjective space.
Together we will explore trauma-informed approaches, ethical considerations, and the cultivation of relational therapeutic presence—skills foundational to the dynamic and sensitive nature of psychedelic therapy.
PROGRAM DETAILS
PROGRAM SCHEDULE
This 50-hour certificate program includes 3 Modules, all available to watch online and on-demand at your own pace. Each Module consists of 12 hours of training. There are also 8 hours of pre-recorded video content, and 3 hours of reflection and self-practice work. You will also receive access to an Online Community Forum.
All sessions can be completed online and via your online Content Library which you will gain immediate access to upon registration.
MODULE 1 - Somatic Psychedelic Preparation
MODULE 2 - Psychedelic Facilitation
MODULE 3 - Somatic Psychedelic Integration
HOMEWORK
There will be 3 hours of reflection and self-practice work.
LEARNING PLATFORM FORMAT
ONLINE LEARNING PLATFORM: The online learning platform hosts all the information about the course including:
Detailed course schedule
Supporting materials such as PDFs of the reading material and presentations
Access to your Online Community Forum
ACCESSIBILITY
VIDEO / AUDIO: Within the online learning platform, students may watch the video within their online library or download the video or audio to their computer. They will have lifetime access to the content.
LIVE CAPTIONING / TRANSCRIPTS: Captioning was only available during the live sessions. Transcripts are offered in English.
READING LISTS: Each instructor will provide required or recommended readings.
Required readings will be available freely online or in PDF format.
Recommended readings are optional and for futher exploration. They may include books, online articles etc.
PDFs of the instructor’s presentation will also be provided.
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
Below are the requirements to receive the Certificate of Completion:
Watch all the program recordings.
Watch all pre-recorded interviews.
Complete the Self Evaluation after each module.
Submit full payment.
REGISTRATION / ENROLLMENT / TUITION
Enroll for the certificate program here. Once you register, you will receive a welcome email with how to access all the details for the certificate program.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
+ Who is this program designed for?
This program is a certification process that distills an educational methodology to integrate into a variety of modalities such as: Social Workers, Mental Health & Pastoral Counselors, Yoga Therapists / Yoga Teachers, Plant Medicine Ceremonialists, Movement Therapists, Coaches, Physicians (MD, DO, ND, DC & others) & Physician Assistants, Nurses & Nurse Practitioners, Psychologists, Emergency Medical Personnel, Meditation Teachers, Educators, Massage Therapists, Acupuncturists & Body Workers, Hypnotherapists, Kinesiologists, Complementary & Alternative Medicine Professionals, Clergy & Religious Leaders, other Wellness Professionals.
This is an education program and not a licenser program.
+ What is the schedule and time commitment?
This 50-hour certificate program includes 3 Modules, all available to watch online and on-demand at your own pace. Each Module consists of 12 hours of training. There are also 8 hours of pre-recorded video content, and 3 hours of reflection and self-practice work. All sessions can be completed via your online Content Library which you will gain access to upon registration. You will also receive access to an Online Community Forum.
MODULE 1 - Somatic Psychedelic Preparation:
MODULE 2 - Psychedelic Facilitation:
MODULE 3 - Somatic Psychedelic Integration:
+ Will there be an orientation session?
No, there will not be an orientation session.
+ Do I need to attend live or am I able to watch recordings?
All live sessions have been recorded so students may watch in their own time (more information below). Please note, captioning was only available during the live sessions.
+ How can I interact with others? Will I receive guidance?
A private online community forum is also provided with this certificate program.
+ Do you offer scholarships?
There are no scholarships offered for the on-demand program.
+ What are the homework requirements?
There will be 3 hours of reflection and self-practice work.
+ Is there a deadline for registration?
No, there isn't a deadline for registration.
+ Do you offer refunds?
We offer a Registration Guarantee which means that if you register but decide the course isn’t right for you, we’ll refund your course fee - no questions asked - up to 48 hours before the course start date. No refunds are available after this time or once the program commences.
+ How can I access the online course and recordings?
ONLINE LEARNING PLATFORM: Once you register, you will receive immediate access to our online learning platform which includes all the information about the certificate, including:
- Detailed course schedule
- Supporting materials such as PDFs of the reading material and presentations
- Access to your Online Community Forum
ACCESSIBILITY | Video / Audio: Within our online learning platform, you may watch the video within your online library or download the video or audio to your computer. You will have lifetime access to the content.
ACCESSIBILITY | Live Captioning / Transcripts: Captioning was only available during the live sessions. Transcripts are offered in English.
ACCESSIBILITY | Reading Lists: The reading list will include items available at the public library or will be provided as a PDF where possible. PDFs of the instructor’s presentation will also be provided.
+ Is this a summit?
No, this is an integrated curriculum co-created by the faculty. The faculty are colleagues in this program. They are working together to make sure each individual module is cohesive with the entire curriculum. Every teacher is informed about what is coming before and what is coming after and integrating their curriculum based on that information.
+ Is this a theoretical or practical (experiential) program?
While some theory will be presented to support the learning, the primary focus of the practice is experiential, giving practical tools for the participants.
+ Will I receive a certificate?
You’ll receive a Certificate of Completion once you have completed the following:
- Watched all the recordings.
- Watched all pre-recorded interviews.
- Completed the Self Evaluation after each module.
- Submitted full payment.
All students who complete this program will receive a Certificate of Completion whether they attended it LIVE or watch the RECORDINGS.
+ After completing the Somatic Psychedelic Facilitator Certificate program, what title am I allowed to use?
Somatic Psychedelic Facilitator
Important please read: Upon successful completion of our 50-hour certificate program in "Somatic Psychedelic Facilitation," participants will gain a foundational understanding of the intricate interplay between somatic psychology and psychedelic therapy. This program is not just a culmination but a beginning, marking the initiation of a lifelong learning journey.
We emphasize the importance of ongoing mentorship, supervision, and peer consultation for continued growth in this evolving field. While the program provides a robust foundation, participants are responsible for navigating the regulatory and legal aspects of their care provision. We encourage practicing within a community framework, fostering collaboration and discouraging isolated practices.
This program caters to a diverse audience, including licensed therapists and unlicensed practitioners; however, it is vital to recognize that completion of this program is not a final destination but a stepping stone, and ongoing effort and learning are essential for ethical and effective somatic psychedelic facilitation.
+ Will Continuing Education Units (CEUs) be offered?
To register your interest for CE credits for this program and more detailed information, please visit this link: https://forms.gle/76mwhjgG5vnzVw9BA
Below is more information on the health professionals which may be eligible for CEs through the Spiritual Competency Academy (SCA) which is co-sponsoring this program.
CE credits for psychologists are provided by the Spiritual Competency Academy (SCA) which is co-sponsoring this program. The Spiritual Competency Academy is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Spiritual Competency Academy maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
The California Board of Behavioral Sciences accepts CE credits for LCSW, LPCC, LEP, and LMFT license renewal for programs offered by approved sponsors of CE by the American Psychological Association.
SCA is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN Provider CEP16887) for licensed nurses in California. RNs must retain this document for 4 years after the course concludes.
FROM A DIFFERENT STATE OR COUNTRY?
Health professionals from a state or country outside of California need to check with their licensing boards as to whether or not they accept programs offered by approved sponsors of Continuing Education by the American Psychological Association (APA).
DIFFERENT CREDENTIAL?
If your credential is not listed, please check with your licensing board as to whether or not they accept programs offered by approved sponsors of Continuing Education by the American Psychological Association (APA).
The SCA and The Embody Lab are not able to determine your eligibility.
