Specialty Pathway for Staff Development

18 CEC

This program has been approved for Continuing Education Credit Hours by the National Association of Social Workers, CT and meets the continuing education criteria for CT Social Work Licensure renewal. Approval also meets the continuing education criteria for CT LMSWs, LMFTs, LPCs, and licensed psychologists.

When talk-based approaches escalate distress or fail to restore regulation, clinicians need practical alternatives. This course introduces trauma-informed yoga somatics as a scope-appropriate way to help dysregulated individuals settle, orient, and regain stability in real time.

Designed for high stress behavioral health settings, the training focuses on how to introduce, cue, and deliver movement and grounding strategies that support nervous system regulation across offices, hospitals, shelters, mobile response, and telehealth.

Available On-Demand

6 CEC

This program has been approved for Continuing Education Credit Hours by the National Association of Social Workers, CT and meets the continuing education criteria for CT Social Work Licensure renewal. Approval also meets the continuing education criteria for CT LMSWs, LMFTs, LPCs, and licensed psychologists.

Breathwork is increasingly used in mental health settings, yet improper selection or pacing can increase risk, especially for trauma-exposed populations. This online course provides an evidence-informed framework for evaluating, selecting, and adapting breathing practices to support nervous system regulation safely. Designed for behavioral health and social service professionals, it teaches a physiology-based decision making model for safe, ethical use in client care and professional regulation.

Available On-Demand

6 CEC

This program has been approved for Continuing Education Credit Hours by the National Association of Social Workers, CT and meets the continuing education criteria for CT Social Work Licensure renewal. Approval also meets the continuing education criteria for CT LMSWs, LMFTs, LPCs, and licensed psychologists.

This course introduces yoga therapy-informed somatic, breath-based, and awareness practices that support safety, stabilization, and nervous system regulation for trauma-exposed clients. Emphasis is placed on scope-appropriate application, risk identification, and contraindication awareness, particularly for clients experiencing hyperarousal, shutdown, dissociation, or overwhelm.

Participants learn how to adapt foundational practices for use in-office and telehealth settings without engaging in trauma processing, narrative exposure, or re-experiencing. Instruction integrates trauma-informed communication, Polyvagal-informed practice selection, and ethical decision-making so professionals can support regulation while maintaining clear clinical boundaries and referral pathways.

Available On-Demand

3 CEC

This program has been approved for Continuing Education Credit Hours by the National Association of Social Workers, CT and meets the continuing education criteria for CT Social Work Licensure renewal. Approval also meets the continuing education criteria for CT LMSWs, LMFTs, LPCs, and licensed psychologists.

This training focuses on yoga therapy-informed strategies for addressing the nervous system patterns underlying anxiety, including disrupted breathing, autonomic overactivation, and interoceptive sensitivity. Participants learn how to select and adapt movement, breathwork, sound, and meditation practices that reduce overwhelm without triggering panic or shutdown.

Instruction emphasizes evidence-informed practice selection, contraindication awareness, and differentiation between state-based anxiety relief and longer-term nervous system resilience and regulation support. Application is framed within integrated care contexts, supporting ethical use alongside psychotherapy, medication, and other behavioral health interventions.

Available On-Demand

6 CEC

This program has been approved for Continuing Education Credit Hours by the National Association of Social Workers, CT and meets the continuing education criteria for CT Social Work Licensure renewal. Approval also meets the continuing education criteria for CT LMSWs, LMFTs, LPCs, and licensed psychologists.

This course explores yoga therapy-informed approaches for supporting clients experiencing depressive symptoms such as low energy, withdrawal, fatigue, indecision, and difficulty initiating action. Emphasis is placed on selecting practices that support activation, reconnection, and remission without overwhelming limited capacity or exacerbating fatigue.

Participants learn how nervous system dysregulation, inflammation, and altered brain function contribute to depressive symptoms, and how carefully paced movement, breathwork, chanting, and meditation may support engagement, reduced inflammation, and functional momentum. Instruction prioritizes ethical scope, contraindication recognition, and integration with existing treatment plans rather than replacement of clinical care.

Available On-Demand

6 CEC

This program has been approved for Continuing Education Credit Hours by the National Association of Social Workers, CT and meets the continuing education criteria for CT Social Work Licensure renewal. Approval also meets the continuing education criteria for CT LMSWs, LMFTs, LPCs, and licensed psychologists.

Racing thoughts, rumination, and persistent worry are common cognitive symptoms that can interfere with sleep, focus, and emotional regulation. Even when clients have insight, many remain stuck in repetitive thought loops.

This training introduces yoga therapy-informed chanting and meditation practices that help shift a client’s relationship to thinking through direct experience rather than analysis alone. These approaches support attention regulation, cognitive flexibility, and the ability to create distance from repetitive thoughts.

Participants learn practical, adaptable techniques that can be integrated into behavioral health settings, with emphasis on trauma-informed delivery, safety, and scope of practice.

Available On-Demand

3 CEC

This program has been approved for Continuing Education Credit Hours by the National Association of Social Workers, CT and meets the continuing education criteria for CT Social Work Licensure renewal. Approval also meets the continuing education criteria for CT LMSWs, LMFTs, LPCs, and licensed psychologists.

This course introduces EMDR-trained clinicians to scope-appropriate ways yoga therapy-informed somatic and breath-based practices may support preparation, regulation, and stabilization within EMDR-informed care. Emphasis is placed on adjunctive use during early phases of treatment, particularly when clients experience difficulty tolerating activation or early distress.

Participants learn how nervous system-informed and whole person koshic frameworks can guide safe practice selection without interfering with EMDR protocols or trauma processing. Instruction reinforces clear boundaries between somatic support and psychotherapy, with attention to communication, pacing, and ethical integration.

Available On-Demand

3 CEC

This program has been approved for Continuing Education Credit Hours by the National Association of Social Workers, CT and meets the continuing education criteria for CT Social Work Licensure renewal. Approval also meets the continuing education criteria for CT LMSWs, LMFTs, LPCs, and licensed psychologists.

Building on Part 1, this course focuses on adapting meditation and awareness practices for use alongside EMDR therapy, particularly during phases where distress, cognitive fusion, or post-session dysregulation may arise. Instruction draws on neuroscience and whole person models from Koshic Theory to support safe, accessible meditation for trauma-exposed clients.

Participants learn when meditation may be helpful, when it may be contraindicated, and how to introduce practices that support cognitive defusion (thought awareness with detachment) and nervous system stability without intensifying dissociation or overwhelm. Application remains adjunctive and scope-appropriate, supporting EMDR rather than modifying or replacing it.

Available On-Demand

Practical tools for interrupting burnout and restoring capacity in helping professionals

5 CEC

This program has been approved for Continuing Education Credit Hours by the National Association of Social Workers, CT and meets the continuing education criteria for CT Social Work Licensure renewal. Approval also meets the continuing education criteria for CT LMSWs, LMFTs, LPCs, and licensed psychologists.

Burnout in helping professions often develops gradually through chronic stress, vicarious trauma, and sustained emotional demand. This course examines the physiological and psychological mechanisms of burnout and offers accessible, evidence-informed strategies for restoring nervous system regulation and functional capacity.

Participants learn short, targeted yoga, breathwork, and yoga nidra practices that support recovery without adding to already full workloads. Emphasis is placed on practical tools that can be used before, during, or after work to reduce exhaustion, improve focus, and support sustainable engagement at work and at home. Instruction is designed for people who do not identify with a yoga lifestyle and prioritizes accessibility, choice, and realistic application.

Available On-Demand

Movement-Based Stress Regulation for Frontline Professionals

3 CEC

This program has been approved for Continuing Education Credit Hours by the National Association of Social Workers, CT and meets the continuing education criteria for CT Social Work Licensure renewal. Approval also meets the continuing education criteria for CT LMSWs, LMFTs, LPCs, and licensed psychologists.

Chronic stress frequently manifests as persistent tension and pain in the neck, shoulders, and back that does not resolve with standard treatments or rest. This training focuses on simple, accessible movement and somatic practices that reduce stress-driven muscle holding, and support physical comfort and endurance.

Participants learn practices that can be used during the workday or after shifts without mats, floor work, or strenuous exercise. Instruction emphasizes self assessment, pacing, and nervous system regulation to support reduced pain-related distraction, improved comfort, and greater capacity to remain present and effective at work.

Available On-Demand

Restorative and Diurnal Strategies for Stress Recovery

2 CEC

This program has been approved for Continuing Education Credit Hours by the National Association of Social Workers, CT and meets the continuing education criteria for CT Social Work Licensure renewal. Approval also meets the continuing education criteria for CT LMSWs, LMFTs, LPCs, and licensed psychologists.

Stress commonly disrupts sleep through hyperarousal, irregular rhythms, and difficulty winding down, leaving professionals exhausted even when time in bed is adequate. This training focuses on restoring natural sleep rhythms through gentle movement, breathwork, non-sleep deep rest (NSDR) and restorative practices that support nervous system regulation.

Participants learn practical strategies to improve sleep quality and reduce nighttime activation without relying on willpower, supplements, or sleep aids. Emphasis is placed on diurnal rhythm support and realistic evening and daytime practices that improve recovery and daytime functioning.

Available On-Demand

Nervous System-Based Affective Regulation for High Exposure Roles

2 CEC

This program has been approved for Continuing Education Credit Hours by the National Association of Social Workers, CT and meets the continuing education criteria for CT Social Work Licensure renewal. Approval also meets the continuing education criteria for CT LMSWs, LMFTs, LPCs, and licensed psychologists.

Irritability and emotional reactivity often develop in the context of chronic stress and vicarious trauma, showing up as short temper, impatience, or feeling easily overwhelmed. This training focuses on recognizing these nervous system driven patterns and applying simple regulation strategies that support steadiness and emotional control.

Participants learn tools to reduce reactivity in the moment and recover balance after difficult interactions, supporting improved workplace relationships, decision-making, and emotional resilience both at work and at home.

Available On-Demand

Retraining Stress-Driven Breathing Patterns

3 CEC

This program has been approved for Continuing Education Credit Hours by the National Association of Social Workers, CT and meets the continuing education criteria for CT Social Work Licensure renewal. Approval also meets the continuing education criteria for CT LMSWs, LMFTs, LPCs, and licensed psychologists.

Chronic stress often alters breathing patterns in ways that increase anxiety, fatigue, physical discomfort, and cardiovascular strain. Stress-driven breathing habits are commonly associated with symptoms such as persistent neck tension, jaw clenching, frequent sighing or breath holding, “air hunger”, headaches, pelvic floor tension, and generalized fatigue. Over time, these patterns can contribute to increased sympathetic activation, inefficient breathing mechanics, and reduced stress tolerance, which may also play a role in concerns such as persistently elevated blood pressure.

This training focuses on identifying and retraining stress-driven breathing patterns. The course introduces functional, more efficient approaches that support nervous system regulation and overall physiological stability. Participants learn practical breathing strategies that promote long-term respiratory and autonomic health while reducing risks associated with chronic stress-driven breathing habits. Emphasis is placed on safety, accessibility, and self-assessment rather than performance, breath control, or medical treatment, with clear guidance on when medical evaluation or oversight is appropriate.

Available On-Demand

Regulating the Gut-Brain Axis Under Stress

2 CEC

This program has been approved for Continuing Education Credit Hours by the National Association of Social Workers, CT and meets the continuing education criteria for CT Social Work Licensure renewal. Approval also meets the continuing education criteria for CT LMSWs, LMFTs, LPCs, and licensed psychologists.

Chronic stress often alters breathing patterns in ways that Chronic stress and vicarious trauma frequently affect digestion, appetite, and gut comfort through disruption of the gut-brain axis. For helping professionals, this can show up as nausea, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, abdominal tension, or unpredictable digestive patterns that interfere with comfort, energy, and daily functioning.

This training explores how stress-driven nervous system activation impacts gastrointestinal function and introduces accessible yoga, breathwork, and somatic practices that support downshifting and digestive regulation. Emphasis is placed on practices that are gentle, non-invasive, and appropriate for use during the workday or outside of work without requiring special equipment or physical exertion.

Participants learn self regulation strategies that support digestive comfort and nervous system stability while recognizing when symptoms require medical evaluation. Instruction does not provide medical treatment or dietary prescription, and reinforces the importance of appropriate medical oversight for ongoing or severe gastrointestinal concerns.

Available On-Demand

Protecting Energy and Restoring Capacity at Work

2 CEC

This program has been approved for Continuing Education Credit Hours by the National Association of Social Workers, CT and meets the continuing education criteria for CT Social Work Licensure renewal. Approval also meets the continuing education criteria for CT LMSWs, LMFTs, LPCs, and licensed psychologists.

Energy depletion often develops slowly in professionals who continue working through chronic stress and burnout. This training focuses on cultivating awareness of early signs of depletion and using short, targeted resets to restore energy and focus throughout the day.

Participants learn practical strategies to protect capacity during back-to-back meetings, high demand interactions, and long workdays, reducing reliance on extended time off and supporting sustainable performance.

Available On-Demand

Reconnecting to Motivation and Worth in Frontline Work

2 CEC

This program has been approved for Continuing Education Credit Hours by the National Association of Social Workers, CT and meets the continuing education criteria for CT Social Work Licensure renewal. Approval also meets the continuing education criteria for CT LMSWs, LMFTs, LPCs, and licensed psychologists.

Prolonged stress and vicarious exposure can lead to disconnection from work that once felt meaningful, often accompanied by emotional blunting, diminished motivation, or a sense of reduced personal worth. This training focuses on restoring engagement and connection through reflection, routine, and somatic practices that support nervous system regulation and emotional presence.

Participants learn approaches that support reconnection without forcing positivity, major career changes, or emotional disclosure. Instruction is culturally responsive and honors individual values, beliefs, and sources of meaning, emphasizing personal belief concordance rather than prescriptive frameworks. Strategies are designed to preserve dignity, respect limits, and support sustainable engagement across diverse professional and cultural contexts.

Available On-Demand

10 hours

ClinicAlly Trained fulfills the requirements for observed practicum and first-year consultation through the Integrated Care Yoga Somatics Consultation Package, which includes case-based discussion, skill refinement, and observation related to yoga somatics, therapeutic breathwork, and scope-appropriate application in behavioral health and integrated care contexts with a C-IAYT yoga therapist.

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