So You Want to Be a Somatic Practitioner? Training, Tips & Truths You Need to Know

Body-First Healing Podcast

What does it take to become a somatic practitioner? In this solo episode, Britt shares her personal path to this work, and the many avenues for becoming a trauma-informed coach. She dives deep into what led her to become certified in Somatic Experiencing®, how that credential differs from other trauma-informed training and what SEP training actually looks like. Britt offers her honest reflections on what’s most important when stepping into this role and the four foundational practices she believes every somatic practitioner should be engaging with regularly. She gives insight into navigating the business side of working in the healing space and a quick somatic practice for your understanding relationship to money. Whether you’re looking to add certifications to your toolbelt or are curious of how to get started in this space, Britt is your guide to becoming a somatic practitioner!

What you’ll learn:

• What led Britt to become a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner
• How SEP training is structured and what it includes
• What makes somatic work different from other healing modalities
• The most important (and often overlooked) parts of doing this work well
• Four core practices every somatic practitioner should be engaging in
• Britt’s tips for navigating the business side of the healing space with integrity

Resources:

• The Body Keeps The Score by Dr. Bessel VanDerKolk
• Waking the Tiger by Dr. Peter Levine
• Somatic Experiencing® International: traumahealing.org
• The Polyvagal Institute: polyvagalinstitute.org
• The Embody Lab: theembodylab.com

Connect with Britt:

• Instagram: @healwithbritt
• TikTok: @healwithbritt
• YouTube: Brittany Piper

Body-First Healing Resources:

• Join the Program: bodyfirsthealing.com/program
• Read the Book: bodyfirsthealing.com/the-book
• Take the Free Mini Course: myhealinghub.com/minicourseoptin
• Website: bodyfirsthealing.com

Chapters

1. So You Want to Be a Somatic Practitioner? Training, Tips & Truths You Need to Know (00:00:00)

2. My Path Into Somatic Work (00:01:30)

3. Discovering Somatic Experiencing (00:04:00)

4. Somatic Practitioner vs. Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (00:05:30)

5. Exploring Modalities (00:07:00)

6. Why I Chose SE Training & What to Expect (00:10:00)

7. Other Certifications I Recommend (00:23:00)

8. What Makes a Practitioner Impactful (00:26:00)

9. Four Essentials for Every SEP (00:29:30)

10. Money & Nervous System Work (00:33:30)

11. Tips for Getting Started (00:38:00)