What is so compelling and transformative about Ricki and her trainings is the way she explains the material in such a digestible way. I have been taught many of the concepts before in highly respected academic environments, and never understood it this thoroughly until taking this course. The truest testament of learning is whether you feel able to be able to teach it to someone else and this is the first time I can see I feel confident sharing what I have learned with my patients. Ricki's style is gentle, noninvasive, respectful, and truly unique. I highly recommend it for anyone who is looking to further their understanding of ​the ​somatic world and learn how to help patients (and ourselves!) in a much deeper way.

I have to say of all the demos I have done, this was one of the more profound- and I have never felt more safe and taken care of. It​'s a testament to your style and teaching method that despite this information not being 'new', per se, this is the first time that I have heard it in a way that actually stuck. Your way of explaining is truly unique and special. I can see it impacting both me as a person and patient, and as a therapist with my own clients. Looking forward to returning for the attachment training!

What an enriching week you gave us at the end of August. I have already begun to introduce concepts and sensitivities into my work with clients. And – what is special for me after a training – not from a place of planning to introduce things that I have learned, but from a place of enlarged perspective that has made me aware that clients need these things from me.

The Somatic Intervention training, although intense, was really excellent. Ricki Bernstein (creator of this unique, specialized model who gave the training) is not only a brilliant practitioner, but is also a stellar teacher. To answer the question on her flyer, yes, it's this somatic piece that is missing from my practice, particularly with survivors of trauma- without a doubt. This 4 day training, which incorporated lectures, live demonstrations and experiential exercises, gave me a good glimpse of the power of using Somatic Interventions. I am just now understanding the vital role of the body/sensory experience, how entrenched it is in traumatic events and how significant its role is in the recovery and healing process. How can I now NOT use this in my work with clients? I do not think there is any way for me to go back as a therapist. To do so would mean leaving out such an important, huge dimension, which seems so obvious now: the "voice" of the body and the sensory experience must be expressed, its story told and unlocked by way of movement and attuned-to sensation. Ricki's work is so deep, filled with such careful, finely attuned nuances, and with such sensitivity to the sensory experience and body's language and expression. This is clearly the way to go if one wants to directly reach that primitive 'stuff', that reptilian brain. Somatic Intervention goes beyond verbal expression.

It is a pleasure to observe the way you work with us students to create a warm, supportive and nurturing environment that facilitates being able to go inside and see what is there. You are also a great model for how to deal with client questions.