Trauma-Informed Somatic CE for Therapists and Social Workers
Practical, scope-appropriate yoga therapy tools that help trauma-exposed clients regulate, without recounting or re-exposure.
Earns 6 NASW-CT-Approved CE Credits | Fully Online | $89
When clients feel numb, frozen, disconnected, or not fully present, talking can increase distress rather than ease it.
Insight alone does not reach a dysregulated nervous system, and pushing for narrative can make things worse.
This training focuses on non-verbal, body-based tools that support safety, agency, and reconnection, without requiring trauma recounting, narrative exposure, or re-experiencing. You will learn trauma-sensitive movement, breathwork, and meditation strategies that help clients stay oriented, regain a sense of control, and participate actively in their own healing, whether you work in an office, in institutional settings, or over telehealth.
By the end, you will learn:
- Trauma-sensitive movement, breath, and meditation practices you can use within your scope
- How to recognize hyperarousal, shutdown, and dissociation, and respond with the right practice
- Contraindications and risk awareness, so you can practice safely
- How to introduce and cue practices for hesitant or activated clients
- Delivery that works over telehealth as well as in person
Course Format:
Self-paced online learning with approximately six hours of video instruction, demonstrations, and guided practices.
You have one year to complete this course.
CE Credit:
6 CT-NASW CECs
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.
Tuition:
$89. Course materials are available for one year after purchase.
Instructor:
Christine Saari, MA, C-IAYT, with contributions from Sara Merrick-Albano, C-IAYT
About Your Instructors
Christine Saari, MA, C-IAYT
Director, ClinicAlly Trained™ | Co-Founder, Yoga Therapy Associates
Christine Saari, MA, C-IAYT, is an author, educator, and yoga therapist dedicated to bridging yoga therapy and mental health care. As Director of ClinicAlly Trained™, she develops specialized continuing education and yoga teacher training programs for clinicians who want to integrate evidence-based somatic and breath-based interventions into therapy practice.
Christine’s clinical background centers on supporting individuals living with anxiety, trauma, depression, and cancer. As a breast cancer survivor, she brings lived experience and clinical expertise together with genuine compassion, recognizing both the depth of suffering people carry and the practical tools that support real healing.
As co-founder of Yoga Therapy Associates and ClinicAlly Trained™, Christine envisions a professional platform where yoga therapy and behavioral health meet. Her work emphasizes elevating best practices, strengthening ethical standards, and ensuring that yoga therapy is represented with the same rigor and accountability expected in clinical disciplines.
Through a partnership between Yoga Therapy Associates and the Held Center for Healing, Christine helped develop the EMbody Trauma Recovery Program, an IOP alternative for individuals recovering from addiction and trauma that combines EMDR and yoga therapy. She has also presented multiple times at Smilow Cancer Center at Yale New Haven Hospital on yoga therapy for emotional and physical recovery. In addition, she provides continuing education for DMHAS, the Connecticut Women’s Consortium, and EMDRIA’s national webinar catalog, teaching clinicians how to integrate yoga therapy and breathwork into trauma treatment.
Christine’s writing and teaching reflect a deep commitment to professionalizing yoga therapy, making it accessible, research-informed, and relevant to the realities of modern clinical practice.
Learn more about Christine’s work at www.yogatherapyassociates.com/about/christine-yoga-therapist and explore her specialized programs for therapists at www.clinicallytrained.com.
Guest Instructor
Sara Merrick-Albano, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT
Co-Founder, Yoga Therapy Associates & ClinicAlly Trained™
Sara Merrick-Albano, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT, is a yoga therapist specializing in trauma recovery, pelvic health, chronic pain, and autoimmune conditions. She integrates functional movement, breathwork, and meditation to support symptom management and long-term regulation.
As co-founder of Yoga Therapy Associates and ClinicAlly Trained™, Sara provides continuing education for DMHAS and the Connecticut Women’s Consortium on the clinical use of yoga, breathwork, and somatic awareness. She is also a contributing expert for Roon, where she offers guidance on yoga therapy for pelvic health concerns including endometriosis, menopause, and chronic pelvic pain.
Sara has been featured at the Neuroscience & Yoga Conference Community Showcase, presenting Taking the Indirect Route to Chronic Pain Relief, and frequently teaches on pelvic health through national webinars such as The Pelvis: From Anatomy to Awareness with beYogi.
In this course, Sara offers her clinical expertise on anatomy and physiology as well as clinical insights drawn from her work in trauma recovery and chronic pain management.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will these CE credits count for my specific state license?
This program is approved for 6 Continuing Education Credit Hours by the National Association of Social Workers, CT (NASW-CT). Because NASW-CT is an authorized approver, these credits are accepted via reciprocity for social workers (LMSWs/LCSWs), marriage and family therapists (LMFTs), professional counselors (LPCs), and licensed psychologists in Connecticut, as well as the vast majority of US states. We always recommend verifying your specific state board’s reciprocity rules for NASW-approved courses.
Is this course entirely self-paced, or are there live sessions?
It is 100% online and self-paced. The course consists of approximately six hours of high-quality video instruction, practical demonstrations, and guided practices that you can watch whenever fits your schedule.
How long do I have access to the course materials?
You have full access to all video content, materials, and updates for one full year from your date of purchase.
How do I receive my CE certificate?
Once you complete all the self-paced video modules and pass the brief course evaluation, your certificate for 6 CE credits will be automatically generated and available for download inside your student dashboard.
Is this trauma processing?
No. Everything stays scope-appropriate, with no narrative exposure or re-experiencing.
Do I need any yoga experience to take this course?
No. The course is built for clinicians, not yogis, and starts from the ground up.
Do I need to be a certified yoga teacher to take this?
No. While developed by certified yoga therapists (C-IAYT), this method was adapted specifically for clinical applications. It is designed for talk therapists, social workers, and counselors who want to integrate safe, somatic breathing tools into standard clinical sessions.
Add Trauma-Informed Tools To Your Practice
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