How does it work?

  • Who can apply?

    Everyone who is a qualified counsellor or in second-year training.

  • What do you need to do?

    Once you register on the Temenos website, you will have access to all the self-study videos for the Foundation certificate in Somatic Trauma Theory and Skills with Kate Williams.

  • What will you be awarded?

    Temenos will award you the Foundation Certificate in Somatic Trauma Theory and Skills. This qualification confirms that you have completed 20 hours of learning.

A Digital Foundation Certificate

After completing the 20-hour video course, you will receive immediate access to your digital Foundation Certificate. You can download and print the certificate as many times as you desire. You may display the certificate in your counseling room, include it in job applications, or use it as part of tender submissions for commissioners. The certificate is unique and cannot be reproduced, as it has a unique number

A Digital Supplement

The Digital Foundation Certificate is also accompanied by a Digital Supplement, which describes the learning you have engaged with in more detail. The Digital Supplement will detail each workshop's title, description and length.

Content of the 20 hours videos self-study course

Here is the list of the 10 workshops, 2 hours each

  • (1)-Working with Trauma: The Fundamentals

  • (2)-Polyvagal Theory: Fundamentals for Effective Trauma Work

  • (3)-All you need to know about assessments when working

  • (4)-Somatic Resources Part 1: Safety, Stabilisation and Self-regulation

  • (5)-Somatic Resources Part 2: Safe & Ethical Practice for Working with the Body

  • (6)-Dissociation, Depersonalisation and Derealisation

  • (7)-Embodiment Practices for Relational Trauma and Boundaries - Kate Williams

  • (8)- Relational Depth with Traumatised Clients

  • (9)-Transforming Trauma-Shame Into Self-Compassion

  • (10) Working with the inner critic in trauma work

What can I do next with my Foundation Certificate?

  • You can use your Foundation Certificate to apply for the Temenos Advanced Certificate in Somatic Trauma Theory and Skills with Kate Williams

  • The Advanced Certificate training course will include 30 hours of skills practice, supervision with Kate Williams and an assessed piece of writing.

More information about the Advanced Certificate

This course follows the 20-hour Foundation Certificate in Somatic Trauma Theory and Skills. The foundation certificate covered the theoretical aspects of the theory and its application in counselling and psychotherapy practice.

  • The Advanced Certificate aims to integrate your learnings from the workshops hosted by Onlinevents. This course provides a framework in which to use trauma skills safety.

  • Upon completion, you can describe yourself as a Trauma-informed counsellor. This is subject to you being in regular supervisor with a trauma-informed supervisor.

  • Trauma research, theory and practice are now underpinning the work we do as therapists and counsellors need to have an in-depth understanding of trauma along with an experiential knowledge of somatics and body-mind theory, which supports the bottom-up work of trauma recovery.

  • Each weekend will consist of a mix of ‘Process’ and ‘Practice’ carried out in both the large group and in smaller groups.

  • Contact us to join the next cohort at [email protected]

  • The course will include a written Assignment.

  • The number of participants will be limited to 35 for each training cohort.

FAQ

  • How do I register on the Temenos website?

    Once you have clicked the red button "start watching the videos" or "start the process now", you will be invited to register for the course. You then need to set up your account and follow the instructions.

  • How long does it take to get my Foundation Certificate?

    Please allow up to seven days for our team to check all the documents and requirements. Once the documents have been approved, you will be able to download the digital Foundation Certificate.

  • What are the dates for the Advanced Certificate training course?

    The course dates will be available soon.

  • How many people will be accepted into the Advanced Certificate Programme?

    Apply as soon as you can. The number of participants for the Advanced certificate is limited to 25 participants per program.

  • How do I apply for the Advanced Certificate in Somatic Trauma Theory and Skills with Kate Williams?

    Click on the link below to apply for the Advanced Certificate in Somatic Trauma Theory and Skills with Kate Williams.

  • Any more questions?

    Please contact us at [email protected]

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