Level Two of Hakomi Mindful Somatic Psychology continues to develop the skills and practices learned in Level One, introduces new theoretical maps to help refine participants’ application of the Hakomi method, and includes extensive advanced supervision. Satisfactory completion of Level One is the prerequisite for acceptance into Level Two. Training weekend modules include didactic material, experiential exercises, discussion, movement/embodiment exercises, affinity groups, and supervised practice times.

This level focuses on in-depth coverage of the Hakomi method’s conceptualization of character theory, an understanding of the organization of the body, personality and character into patterns that reveal developmental and cultural wounding. Participants are guided in creating customized strategies to help attune to and access clients’ core material, offering reparative experiences to help heal developmental trauma/attachment wounds and cultural wounds. For example, the themes of safety and belonging are considered from differing etiologies. One would be the family constellation which leads to the Sensitive/Withdrawn character strategy; another would acknowledge oppressive cultural systems which generate fear, isolation and abandonment of certain marginalized groups within that system.

Level Two also introduces a map of Attachment Theory as it relates to the Hakomi character strategies and Hakomi methodology.

Extensive practice and supervision help therapists attune and attend more precisely to each client’s developmental wounding and adaptive strategies. Countertransference is used to gather information about the character strategies of both client and therapist, and therapists develop a deeper understanding of their own inner organization and the process of using the self as an instrument for therapy.

Objectives: 

In this program, you’ll be able to:

1. To offer a context for the in depth practice and application of the Hakomi principles, maps and models, and skills offered in Level 1
2. To offer comprehensive instruction in the Hakomi Character Strategies (Sensitive/Withdrawn, Sensitive/Emotional, Dependent/Endearing, Self-Reliant, Symbiotic, Tough/Generous, Charming/Manipulative, Burdened/Enduring, Industrious/Overfocused, Expressive/Clinging)
3. To instruct how attachment theory aligns with the Character Strategy model
4. To teach a cognitive overview of systems of oppression and how that can greatly influence childhood development
5. To offer a cognitive understanding of neuroplasticity and practical means of application for how to effect change in the nervous system using Hakomi technology
6. To offer a review of traumatology in regards to Hakomi, i.e. how to recognize traumatic activation, how to resource a client moving outside their window of tolerance and when to refer to practitioners specializing in trauma
7. To review and deepen an understanding of the Hakomi model of the Sensitivity Cycle and the barriers to it
8. To offer extensive and thorough supervision of client sessions utilizing Hakomi methods and techniques
9. To review ethical guidelines for practice in the given field of the student
10. Instruction in how to integrate Hakomi into your practice
11. To clarify the certification process in Hakomi Module One Course Objectives

Faculty: Gregory Gaiser PC, CHP, Certified Hakomi Lead Trainer, Rupesh Chhagan, M.S.O.M., C.H.P., L.Ac., Certified Hakomi Teacher, and guest presenters

Dates:
Sept. 12-14, 2025
Oct.10-12
Nov. 7-9
Dec.12-14
Jan. 9-11, 2026
Feb 6-8
March: Spring Break
April 10-12
May 15-17
June 12-14

Live-Online Hours:
Friday: 12:30 pm-6:00 pm (5 hours class time with two 15 minute breaks)
Saturday: 10:00 am-1:00 pm & 2:30-6:00 pm (6 hours class time with a 1.5 hour lunch break, and two 15 minute breaks)
Sunday: 12:00 pm-5:00 pm (4 hours class time with a 30 minute lunch break and two 15 minute breaks)
***All hours are in Mountain Time

Total Hours
10 live online modules (weekends) x 15 hours per module = 150 Live-Online Hours
1 meeting with Faculty per month x 10 months = 10 Office Hours

160 total hours (+ Homework & Study Group Sessions)