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Somatic Experiencing.

The IAPCCT somatic-experiencing standard covers competent body-based trauma work built on nervous-system regulation, consistent with the Somatic Experiencing tradition.
Nervous system
Titration
Pendulation
Resourcing
Discharge

Recognition & alignment

Aligned with the Somatic Experiencing tradition. Work with developmental and complex trauma is undertaken within scope and under supervision.
AP

Associate Practitioner

Indicative training: 30–60 hrs · Assessment: Attendance & understanding
  • The nervous system and the trauma response
  • Reading activation and settling
  • Resourcing and grounding
  • Ethical, scope-aware practice

P

Practitioner

Indicative training: 120+ hrs · Assessment: Skills demonstration
  • Tracking sensation
  • Building and using resources
  • Titration and pendulation
  • Supporting completion and discharge safely

MP

Master Practitioner

Indicative training: 120+ hrs + 15 hrs supervision · Assessment: Assessed practice & supervision
  • Developmental and complex trauma
  • Recognising and managing overwhelm
  • Working alongside talk therapy
  • Supervision of practice

T

Trainer

Indicative training: 120+ hrs + 15 hrs supervision · Assessment: Supervised delivery & evaluation
  • Train practitioners
  • Mentor developing practitioners
  • Assess competence
  • Programme quality

MT

Master Trainer

Indicative training: 3+ yrs post-Trainer · Assessment: Board & peer review
  • Certify IFS trainers
  • Quality assurance
  • Curriculum and standards
  • Contribution to the field
Indicative requirements for guidance. Exact hours and assessment are confirmed by the certifying institute and the IAPCCT Standards Framework.

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Membership, credentials and accreditation all map to this standard.

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