Where You End and I Begin: A Somatic Intensive for Boundary Restoration
Virtual
Hosted by Impact
$147
CE Credits Available
Start:
Friday, December 18, 2026 at 10:00 AM EST
This advanced interactive training offers an in-depth somatic framework for understanding boundary rupture and restoration through the lens of the autonomic nervous system. Drawing from Somatic Experiencing and polyvagal theory, participants will examine nuanced clinical presentations where boundary collapse is common, deepen their understanding of embodied defense responses, engage in experiential boundary mapping and regulation practices, and develop more advanced clinical interventions for restoring boundary function from the inside out across complex client populations.
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Learning Objectives
After taking this activity, you should be able to:
- Describe the neurobiological basis of boundary function and boundary rupture using the Somatic Experiencing model and polyvagal theory.
- Identify somatic presentations of boundary disruption across four distinct clinical populations.
- Compare the boundary patterns associated with each of the three polyvagal states — ventral vagal, sympathetic, and dorsal vagal.
- Apply a minimum of three embodied boundary restoration practices within a trauma-informed clinical framework.
- Analyze the clinical sequencing of somatic boundary work including pacing, titration, contraindications, and cultural considerations.
- Evaluate their own nervous system state and boundary patterns as a clinical tool in session.
