Embodied approach to TA based on up-to-date scientific research

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At Somata we offer students a unique experience, by combing Transactional Analysis with a science-based understanding of trauma and the body. We believe that healing and growth come through a mixture of cognitive understanding and embodied practices. We therefore put the body at the forefront of our training, inviting embodied exploration, and here and now experiencing, as well somatic tools for working with clients.

 

Often clients will get to a stage in psychotherapy where they tell their therapist that they might understand why they do the things they do, but that this knowledge alone does not change how they feel. This is where working with the body becomes so powerful. Cognitive understanding is crucial, but not always enough to help people heal, grow and change.

 

The renowned trauma therapist Van De Kolk states that:

 

"If the memory of trauma is encoded in our senses, in muscle tension, and in anxiety, then the body must also be involved in the healing process."

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Intimate sized training groups

 

We believe that smaller groups offer a deeper training experience. We cap training groups at 12 people. This allows for more intimate relationships to develop, which in turn leads to individuals feeling safer. This safety facilitates students leaning into the learning experience more fully, and at Somata we strongly believe that this results in students getting a richer overall experience. 

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Personalised training and neurodiversity aware tutors

 

Another advantage of capping each group size, is that tutor's are able to personally tailor the learning to individuals more easily. We are able to account for differences such as neurodiversity, which as a neurodiverse affirming training school, is especially important to us.

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Level 7 UKCP accredited, SCoPEd C, meeting the highest standard

 

We are in the process of applying to become a UKATA TA registered training institute. If this application is successful it will mean the following:

 

The training at Somata is level 7 and meets UKCP requirements. This means that trainees who qualify through us will meet SCoPEd column C, the highest level of accreditation. You will be able to advertise yourself as a psychotherapist, which puts you in good stead to start up a successful private practice, or securing jobs within the health sector.  

 

Part time structure

 

Most TA psychotherapy trainings are run across a whole weekend. Whilst this has some benefits, it also makes it difficult for those with family or weekend commitments to attend. At Somata we run the training over a long Friday evening (5pm-9pm) and all day Saturday (9am – 6pm) to make the training as inclusive as possible.

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Relaxed training environment

 

The training weekends take place in a warm and cosy garden studio and private rooms at Laughton Lodge depending on the year group. Both are located in the East Sussex countryside, only 5 minutes way from one another. The locations give the benefit of a homely, non-pressured environment, whilst the quality of training still meets the high levels needed for UKCP accreditation.

 

To find out more about Laughton Lodge visit their website at: https://laughtonlodge.org/