Year I. Energy and Consciousness
The theme for the first year is to understand Consciousness /Energy as the foundation of all that exists, including Human life and experience in the body. The mind, spirit, energy, emotions, personality and defenses are studied as reflections of the souls’ journey throughout one’s life. The curriculum covers grounding, breathing and sensing, as well as the foundational understanding of energy charge and discharge. The year is the foundation upon which the knowledge of Core Energetics is built. In addition, trainees will learn about themselves, how they block their own creativity, movement, and life force.
Requirements during academic year:
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In-person attendance to class sessions during each module.
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Completion of homework in between each module.
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24 Process work sessions with a Core Energetics therapist or with a Body Psychotherapist.
Year II. Techniques
The second year of training focuses on the understanding of the various defensive structures as well as the mastery of techniques and methods which release the blocks in the body created by these defenses. Trainees learn theories of energy and apply them to specific techniques for energetic work. The curriculum covers an understanding of basic anatomy as well as the defensiveness as an expression of spiritual “struggle”.
Requirements during academic year:
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In-person attendance to class sessions during each module.
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Completion of homework in between each module.
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24 Process work sessions with a Core Energetics therapist or with a Body Psychotherapist.
Year III. Integration
The third year of the training represents the year of integration. Trainees study ego development, and deepen their understanding negativity and negative intentionality. In addition, neuroscience, countertransference and transference, diagnosis, treatment planning and assessment are emphasized. Trainees integrate and put into practice what they have learned in prior years. By the end of the year, trainees have experienced each phase of the work and have gained the necessary skills to help others on the journey from the penetration of the mask and the recognition and transformation of the lower self to alignment with the higher self.
Requirements during academic year:
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In-person attendance to class sessions during each Module
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Completion of homework in between each Module
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24 Process work sessions with a Core Energetics therapist or with a Body Psychotherapist
Year IV. The Therapeutic Journey
Introduction to the conceptual structure of Core Energetics therapeutic process: penetrating the mask, freeing the lower self to reach the core, discovering the universal life plan. Training in developing a link between the higher self of the therapist and the higher self of the client; in negotiating during a first intake session with a client; in planning the entire trajectory of a client; and in creating an overview of therapeutic goals for the transformation of character, where the therapist is conscious of the specific needs of the individual client.
Requirements during academic year:
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In-person attendance to class sessions during each Module.
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Completion of homework in between each Module.
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24 Process work sessions with a Core Energetics therapist or with a Body Psychotherapist.
Graduates of the 4-Year Professional Certification Program receive:
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Core Energetics Institute diploma.
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Eligibility to lead evenings as part of the Core Energetics Institute sponsored Free Monthly
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Eligibility to list services and events in Alumni Activities section of Core Energetics Institute website.