Trauma-Informed Education for
Occupational, Physical, and Speech Therapy Professionals
Expand your clinical perspective through trauma-informed, nervous system-informed, and person-centered education designed specifically for rehabilitation professionals. Our programs help Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, and Speech-Language Pathologists better understand the impact of trauma, stress, and lived experiences on function, participation, communication, behavior, and recovery.
Clinical Pathway
The Embodied Clinician's Pathway
Develop the skills to create safer, more effective therapeutic experiences through a trauma-informed lens. You'll learn how to build trust, foster resilience, and adapt interventions to meet the unique needs of each client. Explore practical strategies for trauma-informed communication, nervous system regulation, client empowerment, and therapeutic presence, helping you support healing while promoting safety, autonomy, and meaningful outcomes.
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Your pathway to trauma-informed clinical mastery! You won’t just gain knowledge. You’ll change how you see, how you respond, and how you lead.
This is not a collection of courses. This is a clinical method.
Lifetime access
21 CEUs
Certification upon completion
This course is approved by AOTA for OT/OTA. It is approved by the Ohio Speech and Hearing Professionals Board for SLP. It is approved by Ohio Physical Therapy Board for PT/PTA. It is approved for PT/PTA in Massachusetts. If you are a PT/PTA or SLP and you reside in another state, please check with your state licensing board regarding continuing education approval requirements. We are committed to expanding access to this training, and welcome the opportunity to support approval efforts in additional states. Contact us to discuss your state's requirements and how we may be able to assist with the approval process.
Anatomy & Physiology - Analyze how breath, nervous system function, and body structure influence alignment, movement, and tension patterns, while developing embodied awareness through practical application.
Life Skills - Develop practical tools for emotional intelligence, communication, and resilience while strengthening self-compassion and healthier inner dialogue.
Physical Education - Practice applied movement and somatic awareness through guided, safe, functional sequences supported by instructional videos and curated playlists to enhance embodiment and integration.
Art - Create and express personal intentions through goal setting, creative manifestation, and reflection that honors progress and celebrates achievement.
Clinical Excellence
Somatic School For Clinicians
From the Embodied Clinician's Pathway, this is a deep dive CE experience structured like school subjects, bridging clinical practice with nervous system awareness and real-world application.
Health - Understand how trauma and triggers shape the nervous system, explore how experiences are stored in the body, and build awareness of sensations, energy, and regulation tools to support healing and resilience.
Science & Chemistry - Examine how the senses, sound, and vibration impact the nervous system through pre-recorded, guided experience labs—bringing learning to life with immersive, at-home application.
Philosophy - Learn the roots and evolution of yoga while integrating ethical practices, awareness, and modern perspectives to better understand consciousness, human behavior, & the path from suffering toward freedom.
Reading & Writing - Engage in reflective writing practices using guided prompts, story mapping, and personal inventory work to deepen self-awareness and insight.
History - Explore how inherited trauma, family dynamics, and cultural history shape patterns and behaviors, while identifying strengths and creating opportunities to break generational cycles.
Lifetime Access
Certification Upon Completion
21 CEU's
What Does it Mean to be a Trauma- Informed PT, OT, SLP?
Trauma Awareness
Build
Building trust requires consistent, intentional care so clients feel safe, valued, and supported:
Communicate clearly and consistently about goals and expectations
Respect boundaries and obtain consent at all times
Create predictability through routines and transparency
Listen actively without judgment
Maintain confidentiality and protect privacy
Offer choice and autonomy in the therapy process
Foster a calm, safe environment
Demonstrate empathy, validation, and reliability
Trust isn’t built in one moment—it’s reinforced in every interaction.
Empower
Supporting resilience and empowering clients means addressing the whole person:
Build on strengths to foster confidence
Teach problem-solving and coping skills for challenges
Develop self-regulation to manage stress and emotions
Encourage a growth mindset focused on progress, not perfection
Provide education and tools to support independence
Promote autonomy while gradually reducing support
Celebrate progress to reinforce motivation and success
Small shifts, lasting resilience.
Adapt
Adapting interventions to avoid triggering trauma responses means creating a safe, supportive, and personalized experience:
Identify triggers through client history and observation
Establish safety with predictability, clear communication, and emotional/physical support
Collaborate to tailor interventions to the client’s preferences and boundaries
Use gradual exposure to build trust and tolerance over time
Offer choice to promote control and autonomy
Modify sensory input to prevent overwhelm
Communicate with care using calm, validating language
Incorporate regulation strategies like grounding or mindfulness
Learning Objectives
Analyze and apply trauma-informed principles to assessment and intervention, integrating nervous system awareness into functional, patient-centered care.
Demonstrate effective communication, therapeutic presence, and regulation strategies to support safety, engagement, and clinical outcomes.
Integrate and lead trauma-informed approaches across practice
settings, including complex case management, team collaboration,
and professional education.
Embodied Healing (OT Consultant, Kelly Wright) is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development for Live and Distance Learning – both Interactive and Independent formats. The assignment of AOTA CEU's does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA or indicate AOTA approval of a certification or other professional recognition.
Disclosure Policy
Embodied Healing (OT Consultant, Kelly Wright) is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development for Live and Distance Learning – both Interactive and Independent formats. The assignment of AOTA CEU's does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA or indicate AOTA approval of a certification or other professional recognition.
For this activity, the provider and instructors confirm that they have no financial or non-financial interests related to any products, services, or organizations mentioned. The content is presented without bias and solely for educational purposes. By implementing this policy, we ensure integrity, fairness, and the ability for learners to make informed decisions about their participation. Please email us with any special needs request. No refunds or cancellations.
Cancellation Policy
Participants may cancel their registration up to 24 hours after purchase. Cancellations made less than 24 hours after purchase will not be eligible for a refund. In the event of a provider-initiated cancellation, registered participants will receive a full refund.
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