SE® online Introductory
with Mariëlle Maaswinkel
November 28-29, 2026
online
The Somatic Experiencing® introductory workshop is for those who would like to learn about a body-oriented approach to trauma, stress and the functioning of the nervous system. It is particularly recommended for helping professionals – psychologists, psychotherapists, doctors, coaches and others working in the helping professions – who wish to expand their professional toolkit with a body-focused method.
The workshop may also be of value to those who, whether out of personal or professional interest, wish to gain a better understanding of the role of bodily responses in processing stress and traumatic experiences. Participants will gain an insight into the philosophy, core concepts and practical application of Somatic Experiencing®.
Over the two days, we offer skills and tools that participants can immediately apply in both their personal and professional lives to support self-regulation and alleviate symptoms of a “deregulated” nervous system.
We build these skills through experiential exercises, demonstrations, and theory to provide a safe toolbox for developing self-regulation.
Who is this workshop recommended for?
Somatic Experiencing® offers a new and hopeful perspective on trauma. It views humans as exceptional beings with an innate capacity for healing, and as intellectual beings capable of harnessing and utilizing this capacity. It asks and answers the perplexing question of how it is possible that wild animals, despite often facing life-threatening situations, rarely become traumatized. The mystery of human trauma can be revealed by understanding the inner workings of wild animals, which make them virtually immune to traumatic symptoms.
Somatic Experiencing® is a natural approach to processing post-traumatic stress. It is based on the observation that wild animals are able to regulate and neutralize the high levels of stress they often experience without suffering long-term debilitating effects – effects that humans experience in similar threatening situations.
The workshop will be led by Mariëlle Maaswinkel, SEP, NARM (Neuro-Affective Relational Model) and IFS (Internal Family Systems Therapy) practitioner, SEI (Somatic Experiencing® Internatioanl) Faculty member.
The workshop is a combination of theory, lectures and experiential exercises covering the following topics:
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The definition of trauma from the SE® perspective
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What is SE® and how does it differ from other methods?
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Basic concepts and principles of SE®
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Psychological aspects of the functioning of the autonomic nervous system and body physiology
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Resilience and self-regulation
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Key skills and group practice
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Demonstrations and videos
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Experiential exercises
We will leave plenty of time for questions :)
The program will run from 10-18h on Saturday and from 10-17h on Sunday, and the training will be conducted in English with Hungarian simultaneous interpretation using Zoom's interpretation channel. The trainer will speak continuously, the workshop is fully enjoyable to non-Hungarian speakers as well.
The trainer and participants will be supported by a team of well-prepared assistants.
After the workshop, we will send all participants a PDF outline of Mariëlle's presentation so that you can focus on the teaching instead of writing.
Payment options
Early bird discount until October 31: 88,000 HUF + VAT
Full price: 108,000 HUF + VAT
For those who would like to deepen their SE® knowledge, this weekend online workshop is a prerequisite for the 6-module Somatic Experiencing® Professional Training.
Those who attend the entire workshop will receive a certificate of participation in English, which is accepted by all SE® training organizations worldwide.
Wear comfortable clothing and bring your curiosity with you :)