Rooted & Resilient: Integrating Somatic Movement, Yoga, & Meditation into Therapeutic Practice
Trainer
Rachel Nye Sammon, M.S., C-IAYT, E-RYT
Description
Course Description
Rooted & Resilient is a training designed for mental health and human-service professionals seeking to integrate foundational movement, somatic yoga, breathwork, and meditation practices into therapy. The course emphasizes the clinical relevance of somatic awareness, nervous system regulation, trauma-sensitive movement, and embodied resilience.
Participants will explore current research on the therapeutic impact of yoga, mindfulness-based movement, and meditative practices, particularly how these interventions support recovery, emotional regulation, stress reduction, and whole-person wellness. The final portion of the training provides experiential learning where participants will engage in guided slow movement, adaptive yoga sequences, and meditation practices appropriate for use with diverse clinical populations.
*Attendees are welcome to bring their own yoga mat and block(s) or utilize class supplies.
Learning Objectives
● Explain the mental health benefits of yoga, somatic movement, and meditation supported by current peer-reviewed literature.
● Describe how movement-based and mindfulness-based interventions support nervous system regulation and interoception.
● Identify trauma-sensitive considerations for integrating yoga and meditation in therapeutic settings.
● Apply foundational somatic movement, breathwork and meditation exercises appropriate for clinical work.
● Demonstrate the ability to guide at least one regulated breathing or movement practice suitable for client sessions.
This program is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $500,000 with zero percentage financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit HRSA.gov.
Credits Available
4.00 APA CE Credits For Psychologists, Social Workers or Professional Counselors
(See Additional Credit Details)
Training Location
PCS Training Center
203 North 5th Street
Lebanon, PA 17046
Cancellations: PCS reserves the right to cancel or reschedule any training at any time (in which case you will have the option to receive a full refund or attend on the rescheduled date).
Refunds: Participants may cancel their registration(s) at any time prior to the training date. A 10% cancellation fee will be deducted from the original registration fee, and the remainder will be refunded. No refund will be provided if the cancellation occurs within two weeks of the training date.
- PCS is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. PCS maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
- People who attend PCS trainings in their entirety may receive CE credits for psychologists/LPC/ LSW/LCSW/ LMFT or general training credits, including CAC/DDAP. For other licenses, please consult with your respective licensing board.
- Following each training, participants who have attended the training in its entirety will receive a PCS Training Feedback form via email.
- After receipt of the completed form, PCS will issue a certificate via email indicating the CE credits that have been obtained.