More Information: What Does This Program Include?

A 60-hour certification course made up of:

Program Logistics

If you are feeling called to join the program and integrate this tool into a new or existing practice, secure your place below:

A Safe and Empowered Space For Learning

The nature of this program is that it invites participants to explore Focalizing as a resource for their personal journey along with being a professional skillset. For this reason, The Focalizing Institute and it’s trainers are dedicated to ensuring the learning environment is safe, inclusive, and empowering for participants of all personal and professional backgrounds.

A few ways the container is held:

One common piece of feedback we receive is how comfortable students feel in the learning environment, especially those that were initially hesitant about group participation at first.

Your Teachers

Nick Werber is an integrative coach, international retreat leader and writer specializing in individual, family and inherited trauma, mindfulness, applied neuroscience and energy work. An avid writer and teacher, the content he shares on embodied and generational healing has been viewed over 20 million times across various social media platforms.

In addition to his private coaching practice based in New York City, he is the founder of the Family Constellations and Somatic Healing Institute (FCSHI.org) and a board member of the Focalizing Institute (theinstitute.org).

Nick’s work has been a featured by the Embodiment Conference, Systemic Constellations Conference, My Wellbeing Therapy Network, Maha Rose Center for Healing, The Embody Podcast, Radio Free Brooklyn, and the City Wellness Collective Healer’s Network.

Masha Zolotarsky is a somatic health coach residing in Catskill, NY. She guides adventurous souls to step into their power and discover their most vibrant authentic selves to create a life of freedom and joy. She creatively incorporates a variety of healing modalities such as shamanism, embodiment, energy work, ceremonial cacao, human design, gene keys & astrology — to design a unique roadmap for a more intentional lifestyle. One of her favorite things to do is hold Cacao Ceremonies to spread the joy, magic and power of Ceremonial Cacao around the world.

With Other Guest Speakers Including:

Jo Miller works with fellow big hearted helpers, creatives and visionaries to live an empowered life with compassionate boundaries and free from trauma and shame. Jo is a member of the Snr Leadership team of The Focalizing Institute as well as working internationally in her private practice.

Jo integrates many healing, movement and creative arts modalities into her practice and believes that Focalizing is a fundamental part that helps others tap into their own unique body wisdom on their terms. Jo’s work has been featured by The Guardian, The Embodiment Conference, Margate Radio, Arts and Health for South East UK and more.

A Comprehensive Program Since the 1990’s

Dr. Picucci was a pioneer of trauma-informed embodiment tools in the western world.

It is the culmination of over 30 years in the field of psychotherapy, addictions research and trauma healing as well as his own life's journey. Though Dr. Picucci synthesized the approach, it owes much of its foundation to other pioneers and their work in the field of healing and psychotherapy.

Some of Dr. Picucci's colleagues and inspiration are Dr. Peter Levine and the pillars of Somatic Experiencing, Dr. Eugene Gendlin and Focusing, and Dr. Randolph Stone and his Polarity Massage.

In 2017, The Focalizing Institute redesigned this program for online learning and has since trained hundreds of students in the United States and internationally.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this course teach me how to practice in a ‘trauma informed’ manner?
Yes. We offer the right amount of theory and practical experience to be able to use with your communities and clients. By the the course conclusion, you will be working in a trauma informed manner.

I am a psychotherapist. Can I use this with my current work or does it have to be stand alone?
Either. Focalizing can absolutely be practiced as a stand alone modality. Past students with existing clinical practices have also integrated pieces of the work to help support clients that were in need of alterative approaches. This program welcomes students to take what (really) works and leave the rest.

What is the entry criteria?
Once the enrollment form is received, all students will speak to one of the senior trainers to ensure the program is the right fit. There are no formal professional or academic prerequisites for this program.

I have never done any somatic work. How will I know it is right for me?
By its very nature, somatic work is for everybody (read: every-body). However, to find out if this is best for you please contact us and we’ll help you connect with a senior trainer for a consultation.

Are sessions recorded?
Yes. You get access to the recorded sessions both during and after the course for life. 

The price is in US dollars, can I pay in any other currency?
We allow for payment in most currencies.

What is your refund policy?
You can withdraw and receive a refund 2 weeks prior to the course start date. A cancellation fee of $300 will apply in this instance.

In the instance that you need to withdraw from the course for personal reasons program trainers can discuss the option of transferring to another cohort in the future.

If you have further questions please contact us to book a time to chat with one of our facilitators and we'd be happy to answer your questions.

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