Level One of the Hakomi Professional Training offers a thorough grounding in the theories and techniques of Hakomi Mindful Somatic Psychotherapy through a combination of live teachings and home-study materials.

This training consists of seven modules. Training weekends include a mix of didactic material, experiential exercises, discussion, movement/embodiment exercises, and supervised practice times.

In this training, you will learn how to:

• Provide in-depth psychotherapy using the present moment and live experience as a gateway to unconscious material
• Design and use interventions to access and transform clients’ core models of the self, others and the world
• Track subtle nonverbal communication from the unconscious
• Apply mindfulness-centered, experiential methodologies to support enhanced safety, self-regulation and relationship skills
• Employ somatic techniques to access unconscious material not readily accessible through conversation alone
• Support resistance and psycho-emotional defenses instead of opposing them
• Help clients experience and process regressed states to resolve long-term issues and behaviors

Eligibility:

Our Hakomi Professional Trainings are for licensed therapists, counselors, and those on a licensure track, and others with equivalent skills and knowledge. It’s designed for licensed professionals with limited time who would like to integrate portions of Hakomi Mindful Somatic Psychotherapy into their practices. This training can also be a track for those seeking certification in the Hakomi Method.

7 Monthly Modules (Oct 2025 – Apr 2026)

Live Online Modules (via Zoom)
Fridays 12:30-5pm PT, Saturdays 9am-4pm PT, Sundays 9am-12:30pm PT

• Module 1: October 3-5
• Module 2: November 7-9
• Module 3: December 5-7
• Module 4: January 9-11
• Module 5: See below.
• Module 6: March 6-8
• Module 7: April 17-19

In-Person Intensive Module (Berkeley, CA)

Friday/Saturday/Sunday 9:30am-5pm PT

• Module 5: February 6-8

Plus peer group sessions and asynchronous learning through our online learning portal.

Application Process:

Applications for the 2025 program are accepted through an online form. The program offers rolling admissions, meaning that applications will be reviewed as they are received until the program is filled. The deadline for early applications is July 20, 2025 and the deadline for final applications is September 12, 2025. Learn more and apply.

Please see FAQs section for information on scholarships, cancellations, and CE credits.

Application Fee

$75

Early Registration

$3,995 if applied by July 20, 2025

Final Application Date

September 12, 2025

Final Registration and Payment:

$4,495 if enrolled by September 26, 2025

Special Rates:

25% off regular registration price for CIIS Hakomi Graduates ($3,371)

50% off for repeat students ($2,248)

Important Details:

Tuition cost is not reimbursable under any circumstance, including but not limited to cancellation for illness-related conditions, travel delays, or other extenuating circumstances.

After you are notified that your application has been approved, a $500 non-refundable deposit paid is due to complete registration for the training. The final tuition balance is due seven days before the start of the training on October 3, 2025 unless a payment plan has been arranged.

All participants will need to sign a contract agreeing to the financial conditions of this training. VISA, MasterCard, Discover and American Express are accepted. Wire Transfer is a payment option (customer is responsible for wire transfer fees).

CE Information:

This program is sponsored by Embodywise. Embodywise is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists to sponsor continuing education for LMFTs, LPCCs, LEPs, and/or LCSWs. Embodywise maintains responsibility for this program/course and its content.

This course meets the qualifications for up to 93 hours of continuing education credit for LMFTs, LPCCs, LEPs, and/or LCSWs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. CE approval agency: CAMFT. Provider number: 82187. CE hours are subject to change with schedule changes.

Full Attendance is required to receive CEs. This means being present for all scheduled hours of the training or course. A grace period of up to 10 minutes per session is permitted for late arrivals or early departures.

You will need to sign our CE sign-in sheet and submit a signed class evaluation form to receive CE credit for this course. We will email CE certificates within 30 days after the course ends.

If you live outside of California, please check with your local licensing board to ensure that they’ll accept this course for CE credit. As an approved continuing education provider, Embodywise is required to award CE credit for instructional time only; no CE credit will be granted for lunches and breaks.