Somatic Archaeology™ Certification Program
For information about the Somatic Archaeology™ certification program please view our brochure:
Somatic Archaeology™ certification program brochure
To apply to the Somatic Archaeology™ certification program please fill out the application:
Somatic Archaeology™ certification program application
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2009 Somatic Archaeology™ Professional Certification Program
Taught near Golden, ColoradoRequired Courses taught by Ruby Gibson, program developer
Total Program Cost: $3,330
Request a brochure and program application for details, entrance fees and payment schedules.
Total Program Hours: 220
Program Pre-requisites: Open to body workers, healers, psychotherapists, all health care professionals and those in training. Knowledge of basic anatomy, physiology and pathology recommended. Check your local area for professional licensing requirements. Certificates of completion will be issued upon finalization of above courses and requirements. Program must be completed in 2 years.
Somatic Archaeology™ Introduction - 16 Hours
Choose one Intro class:- March 6-8 in Golden, Colorado $300
- April 3-5 in Golden, Colorado $300
Times: Fri 6-9 pm, Sat 10 am-6 pm & Sun 10 am-5 pm
Cost: The cost of the Intro class can be applied to the total program tuition or class may be taken independently of the program. Intro class cost includes handouts and textbook, My Body, My Earth: The Practice of Somatic Archaeology™ by Ruby Gibson
Description: This experiential introductory weekend training is the prerequisite for the Somatic Archaeology™ Certification Program. It establishes a basic awareness of the somatic experience as a means to personal transformation. Understand origins of grief, depression and anxiety, chronic pain and disease processes. Learn empowered recovery skills for PTSD and trauma. Explore the wheel of healing, the wheel of suffering and the potential for unearthing joy in the body. Create alchemy for generational healing through the medicine wheel, the four worlds and the four aspects of self. Explore and prepare to enroll in the Somatic Archaeology™ certification program.
The Sacred Relationship - 24 Hours
May 1-3, 2009Fri, Sat & Sun 9 am-6 pm
Learn about creating a safe container and establishing boundaries. Therapeutic relationships, eye contact, presence and languaging will be covered. Trust, confidentiality and honoring different belief systems. Professional ethics. Interpreting body language. Tracking skills. Cultivating therapeutic resonance and compassion.
Treatment Protocol - 24 Hours
June 5-7, 2009Fri, Sat & Sun 9 am-6 pm
Client intake procedures defined and modeled. Establishing agreements/intent. Learn to work with dissociation and titration. Self-protection/self-care. Explore somatic transference and vicarious traumatization. Choice points and empowerment. Skills for breathwork, soundwork and movement. Psychological disorders/medications are explored. Unwind psycho-somatic implications.
Energy Medicine - 24 Hours
July 10-12, 2009Fri, Sat & Sun 9 am-6 pm
Explore the chakra system. Identify core issues. Chronic pain pathologies and disease cycles will be discussed. The therapeutic use of essential oils/plant world is highlighted. Emotional release and working with anger. Use of mineral/crystal world for transforming energy. Develop energy handling techniques.
Integration - 24 Hours
August 14-16, 2009Fri, Sat & Sun 9 am-6 pm
Learn about the different memories and associated somatic filters and coping skills. Learn to integrate dreamwork and symbology, along with exploring personal and cultural myths. Advanced soundwork, movement and breath. Working with severely traumatized clients. Generational cycles. Skills for working with children/inner child. Reconstruction of self/upper limits. Creating independence. Client affirmations, journaling and homework. Resourcing. Trusting the body and advanced tracking skills.
Reconciliation - 24 Hours
September 11-13, 2009Fri, Sat & Sun 9 am-6 pm
Explore spiritual ethics and sacred law. Break contracts and exit from cycles of suffering. Timelines, spiritual dimensions and karma VS dharma. Heal for seven generations. Therapeutic use of prayer, meditation and ceremony will be incorporated. Animal totems. Navigating in the spirit world and calling in your ancestors. Differentiate between physical, subtle, emotional and spiritual healing.
Completion - 24 Hours
October 16-18, 2009Fri, Sat & Sun 9 am-6 pm
Learn to market, advertise and create your own brochure. Network with other health care professionals. Somatic based meditations for maneuvering in your personal space. Share final project/paper. Final hands-on evaluation with instructor. Design ceremony as co-creative energy of the mystery. Group healing and clearing. Receive diploma.
Externship - 44 Hours
Hands-on somatic sessions with 4 approved clients. The 11 hours with each client must be documented and include: 2 hour intake and 9 hours in session (Six ninety minute sessions).Personal Support - 16 Hours
This time is spent receiving feedback, counseling or somatic therapy for personal reflection and self-care. Must be documented.