Psychotherapy is not only a verbal process; it is also profoundly embodied. Therapists continually communicate through posture, breath, movement, rhythm, and nervous system regulation, often outside conscious awareness. Developing greater embodiment can deepen therapeutic presence, strengthen attunement, and enhance clinicians’ capacity to remain grounded when working with distress, trauma, and emotional intensity.

This experiential webinar introduces participants to a range of somatic practices designed to increase body awareness, regulation, and embodied presence within both personal and clinical contexts. Drawing from Bioenergetics, Hakomi, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Somatic Experiencing, the Comprehensive Resource Model (CRM), and the Nia Technique, the webinar bridges somatic theory with direct lived experience.

Learning Outcomes:

Describe the basic principles of major somatic therapy approaches.

Identify somatic exercises that support grounding, body awareness, and regulation.

Recognise the difference between nervous system upregulation and downregulation.

Reflect on how embodiment can strengthen therapeutic presence and clinical practice.

Venue: Live Webinar (Zoom registration required. Please check your booking confirmation email).

Date: Wednesday, 15th July, 2026 

Time: 6.30 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. (Sydney/Melbourne/Canberra Time)

Cost: Free (Live Webinar Only)

$19 (Live Webinar &/or Access to Recording for 60 days)

CPD Certificate: 1.5 Hours. CPD certificates are issued to attendees who meet one of the following criteria: attend the live webinar with at least 80% attendance, or watch the webinar recording and complete the associated assessment component.

About Peter McKay: Peter McKay is a Somatic Psychotherapist practicing in the Melbourne CBD and online. His therapeutic approach is characterised by a gentle and supportive manner, informed by a diverse range of theories including Somatics, Contemporary Trauma Theory, Self Psychology, Intersubjective Systems Theory, Interpersonal Neurobiology and Relational Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy. In addition, Peter, uses the Comprehensive Resource Model (CRM) to address complex trauma if required. Peter's eclectic methodology assists his diverse client base ranging from young adults to septuagenarians and is particularly effective in assisting caregivers with family dynamic challenges. He also designs and facilitates courses for children, focusing on enhancing body awareness, emotional regulation, and executive functioning. Peter’s academic credentials include a Bachelor of Arts, a Graduate Diploma of Training and Development, a Certificate of Embodied Relational Dynamics, and a Diploma of Contemporary Somatic Psychotherapy. He is also trained in Brainspotting, Comprehensive Resource Model (CRM) and in Psychoanalytic Study of Subjectivity.  He is a clinical member of IARPP and PACFA. Peter has presented papers at various IARPP international conferences.

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