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Mind-Body Connection & Somatic Experiencing for Children and Adolescents in Counseling
2.0 CEU Training for Mental Health Professionals
Embodied Clinician Learning Courses | Points of Origin Counseling Support & Education Center
Points of Origin Counseling Support & Education Center
Children and adolescents often communicate emotional distress through behavior, body signals, and nervous system responses before they can fully articulate their experiences with words. Understanding the mind-body connection in youth mental health allows clinicians to support emotional regulation, resilience, and healing in more effective and developmentally appropriate ways.
The Mind-Body Connection & Somatic Experiencing for Children and Adolescents in Counseling course is a 2-hour continuing education training designed to help clinicians, counselors, and school professionals understand how emotional and physical experiences are deeply interconnected in young people.
This training introduces somatic-informed counseling techniques for children and adolescents, helping clinicians integrate body-based awareness into therapeutic work with youth. Participants will learn practical strategies that support nervous system regulation, emotional awareness, and trauma-informed care in counseling and school environments.
At Points of Origin Counseling Support & Education Center, we believe that supporting the emotional well-being of children requires clinicians to understand both the psychological and physiological dimensions of human experience.
Why the Mind-Body Connection Matters in Youth Counseling
Children and adolescents often experience emotional stress through:
- Physical sensations
- Behavioral changes
- Nervous system activation
- Difficulty identifying or expressing emotions
When clinicians understand how the brain, body, and nervous system interact, they can help youth develop healthier coping strategies and build emotional awareness.
Somatic-informed approaches can support:
- Emotional regulation in children and adolescents
- Trauma-informed counseling practices
- Reduced anxiety and behavioral dysregulation
- Increased body awareness and self-regulation skills
- Stronger engagement in therapy and school environments
This training provides practical tools clinicians can immediately apply in youth counseling and educational settings.
Certification Structure
Learning Objectives
Participants who complete this course will be able to:
01. Understand the Mind-Body Connection: Explore how emotions and physical health are interconnected in children and adolescents and how this understanding informs effective counseling and youth mental health support.
02. Learn Somatic Techniques: Practice simple interventions such as grounding exercises, breathing techniques, and movement breaks that help children regulate emotional responses and reconnect with their bodies.
03. Apply Strategies in Counseling and School Settings: Develop practical tools including calm kits and structured regulation strategies that can support emotional regulation in K-12 environments and therapeutic settings.
What Participants Will Learn
During this training, participants will explore:
- How the nervous system influences behavior and emotional regulation in youth
- Somatic techniques that support children experiencing anxiety, stress, or dysregulation
- Grounding practices that help youth reconnect with their bodies
- Movement and breathing strategies that promote emotional balance
- Practical tools counselors can use in therapy sessions, classrooms, and school counseling offices
Participants will leave with accessible, evidence-informed strategies that can be integrated into everyday clinical work with children and adolescents.
Who Should Attend
This continuing education course is ideal for professionals who work with youth, including:
- Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC / LPCA)
- Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW)
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT)
- School Counselors and School-Based Clinicians
- Psychologists
- Behavioral Health Professionals
- Graduate-level clinicians in training
Professionals seeking CEUs in somatic therapy, youth counseling strategies, trauma-informed care, and emotional regulation techniques for children will benefit from this training.
Continuing Education Credit
Participants who attend the full training and complete course requirements will receive: 2.0 Continuing Education Hours
To receive CE credit, participants must:
- Attend the entire training session
- Sign in and sign out as required
- Complete the course evaluation
- Participate in course learning activities
Certificates of completion will be provided following verification of attendance.
Instructor
Shameka Chanel, LPCS|Clinical Director
Points of Origin Counseling Support & Education Center
Shameka Chanel is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor specializing in integrated somatic approaches, identity development, and relational dynamics in therapy. Her work focuses on helping clinicians understand how emotional experiences, body awareness, and relational safety support healing and psychological development.
About Points of Origin Counseling Support & Education Center
Points of Origin Counseling Support & Education Center provides holistic mental health services, professional training, and community programs designed to support identity development, emotional resilience, and integrated well-being.
Through counseling services, clinical supervision, and professional education programs, Points of Origin equips clinicians with reflective, culturally responsive, and somatic-informed approaches to mental health care.
Our Embodied Clinician Learning Courses provide continuing education that bridges theory with practical application, helping clinicians strengthen their therapeutic presence and effectiveness.
What Participants Gain From This Training
Clinicians who attend this course often leave with:
- Practical somatic tools for working with children and adolescents
- Greater understanding of nervous system responses in youth
- Strategies for supporting emotional regulation in schools
- Increased confidence integrating body-based approaches in therapy
- New ways to help young clients recognize and manage emotions
Register for the Training
Join Points of Origin Counseling Support & Education Center for this engaging and practical continuing education experience focused on supporting youth mental health through somatic awareness and emotional regulation.
Spaces are limited.
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Three experiential sessions are embedded throughout the certification program.
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- Practice somatic awareness and regulation strategies
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Instructor
Shameka Chanel, LPCS
Clinical Director
Points of Origin Counseling Support & Education Center
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Shameka Chanel specializes in integrated somatic approaches, identity development, and relational dynamics in therapy. Her work bridges clinical knowledge, embodied awareness, and lived experience to support clinicians in developing reflective and responsive therapeutic practices.
About the Embodied Clinician Course Classroom
The Embodied Clinician Course Classroom at Points of Origin Counseling Support & Education Center offers continuing education programs that integrate somatic awareness, trauma-informed practice, and culturally responsive mental health care.
These courses support clinicians in strengthening:
- Clinical presence and relational attunement
- Somatic-informed therapeutic approaches
- Trauma-informed pacing and regulation practices
- Reflective supervision and consultation skills
Our programs are designed to support clinicians in developing sustainable, thoughtful, and effective mental health care practices.
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