Learn Trauma-Sensitive Skills for Nervous System Regulation in Therapy
FREE ONLINE EVENT | October 7-9
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2025 Training Faculty
Learn directly from today’s leading experts in nervous system regulation, somatic therapy, trauma healing, and neurobiology.
Peter A. Levine, PhD
Developer, Somatic Experiencing; Author, Waking the Tiger; Founder, Ergos Institute for Somatic Education
Chinwé Williams, PhD
EMDR Therapist; Author, Seen and Calm, Courageous, and Connected; Consultant on Trauma and Youth Wellness
Bessel van der Kolk, MD
Clinical Psychiatrist; Author, The Body Keeps the Score; International Leader in the Treatment of Psychological Trauma
Pat Ogden, PhD
Creator, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Method; Co-founder, Hakomi Institute; Author, Trauma and the Body: A Sensorimotor Approach to Psychotherapy
Arielle Schwartz, PhD
Psychologist, Complex Trauma Specialist, Author, The Complex PTSD Workbook, Kripalu Yoga Teacher
Licia Sky
Co-Founder, Trauma Research Foundation; Somatic Educator; Workshop Leader in Embodied Trauma Healing and Awareness Practices
Rick Hanson, PhD
Psychologist; Expert on Positive Neuroplasticity; Author, Buddha’s Brain; Senior Fellow, Greater Good Science Center
Deb Dana, MSW, LCSW
Clinician; Author, Anchored and The Polyvagal Theory in Therapy; Developer, Rhythm of Regulation® Methodology
Linda Thai, MSW, LMSW
Trauma Therapist; Educator on Complex Trauma and Identity; Advocate for Collective Healing and Intergenerational Repair
Raymond Rodriguez, Rev., MSW, LCSW
Clinical Social Worker; Trauma Specialist; Faculty, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute; Certified in EMDR and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy
Manuela Mischke-Reeds, MA, MFT
Somatic Psychotherapist; Founder, Embodywise; Author, Trauma-Sensitive Movement and 8 Keys to Practicing Mindfulness
David Treleaven, PhD
Trauma Specialist; Educator; Author; Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness: Practices for Safe and Transformative Healing
Clarissa Cigrand, PhD, LPC,
Core Assistant Professor and Co-Director of Faculty and Curriculum, Naropa University; Educator; Researcher; Mental Health Counselor; Content Expert, the Awake Network
Jordan Quaglia, PhD
Associate Professor of Psychology and Research Director, Naropa University; Director, Cognitive & Affective Science Laboratory; Author, From Self-Care to We-Care
Bonnie Badenoch, PhD
Therapist, Mentor, Teacher, Author, Being a Brain-Wise Therapist; Co-founder, Nurturing the Heart with the Brain in Mind
The most wonderful, practical and timely summit.
- Kara,
Summit Attendee
Event Schedule
DAY 1
Understanding the Nervous System
Tuesday, October 7th 2025
Trauma and the Nervous System: Foundations for Safety, Regulation, and Healing
with Peter Levine, PhD
Nervous System Literacy in Therapy: Foundations for Healing and Resilience
with Arielle Schwartz, PhD
Mapping the Nervous System: Understanding Survival Responses and the Path to Regulation (Replay)
with Linda Thai, MSW, LMSW
Neuroplasticity, Resilience, and The Nervous System
with Rick Hanson, PhD
What is Nervous System Regulation? Bridging Neuroscience and Practice
with Jordan Quaglia, PhD
DAY 2
Clinical Tools & Practices for Regulation
Wednesday, October 8th 2025
Regulation and Resilience: Exploring the Sensorimotor Approach to Developing Resources
with Pat Ogden, PhD
Regulating from Within: Nervous System Tools for Therapists and Clients
with Chinwé Williams, PhD
Attunement and Regulation in Virtual Therapy: Tracking the Nervous System Online
with Manuela Mischke-Reeds, MA
Co-Regulation as Treatment: How Safety and Attunement Rewire the Nervous System
with Bonnie Badenoch, PhD
DAY 3
Nervous System Resilience & Integration
Thursday, October 9th 2025
Synchrony and Safety: Embodied Presence in Trauma Healing
with Bessel van der Kolk, MD and Licia Sky
Coping with Toxic Stress in Difficult Times: Nervous System Regulation & Resilience
with Raymond Rodriguez, LCSW-R, Rev.
Compassion as Container and Compass: Navigating Nervous System Regulation Through Care
with Jordan Quaglia, PhD
Broadening the Window of Tolerance for Resilience and Healing
with David Treleven, PhD
OCTOBER 7-9 | NERVOUS SYSTEM REGULATION IN THERAPY SUMMIT
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Here's What Some of the Previous Summit Attendees have Said...
Loved that each talk incorporated at least one direct practice that I can use in sessions with clients. Good mix of experiental and theoretical.
Isaac F,
Social Worker
Incredibly impressed by the integration of research, practical strategies, and down to earth sharing of information. I felt as if I was receiving a one-on-one teaching session and made pages of notes to reflect on later. Thank you so much for such an uplifting and informative event.
Natalie P,
Psychotherapist
Excellent speakers; light and conversational tone (not “too academic”)
Charlotte,
Jungian Analyst
This is one of the most inspiring interviews I’ve ever listened to… genuine, and full of heart. Thank you
Susan
I had goose bumps throughout this whole hour because I can feel how real and important this is in my bones. I am currently in grad school and have found myself feeling very down for the past year and burdened by western mental health approaches (i.e. diagnosis). This event inspired me to continue listening to my soul and doing this work in a harmonious and healing way that might not look like what they teach in school. Thank you
Jill M,
Mental Health Counselor
Heartfelt. Learning packed.
Megan R,
Counselor
This was the best presentation I have seen on nervous system mapping.
Kristen
Merlinda
Wouahhhh! So captivating and so well explained! I finally understand the nervous system!!!! Thank you so much!
Anne
The discussions were so intimate, grounded and touching. There was a natural warmth to the interaction that was both skilled and focused, and as a result the information presented had more meaning.
Brian Q,
Clinical Services Manager
As a clinician of color, this was such a necessary panel. What a beautiful discussion–the guided meditation felt like poetry to my soul. Thank you, thank you!
Natalia B,
Psychologist
Such a helpful and dual-purpose Summit — teaching us things we can use and apply to both our clients and to our selves for self-care! Loved that last question about how to “recover” after a session with a client with a heavy diagnosis.
Henrietta L,
LPC
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