Dr. Theresa Hanaoka is a psychologist with over 20 years of clinical experience and a Somatic Experiencing® (SE™) faculty member. She specializes in working with adults with early adversity and attachment trauma through SE and other therapeutic modalities. She is a lecturer at J.F. Oberlin University and contributes to trauma-informed practice in Japan as a translator, author, and educator. Her work focuses on culturally attuned applications of SE within Asian contexts.
A gentle invitation to explore Somatic Experiencing® with Theresa Hanaoka
SE is a lifework of Dr. Peter A. Levine. It resolves symptoms of stress, shock, and trauma that accumulate in our bodies. When we are stuck in patterns of fight, flight, or freeze, SE helps us release, recover, and become more resilient. The large majority of people worldwide have traumatic experiences in their lifetime, which can have major impacts on their health and well-being.
The Somatic Experiencing® (SE) Professional Training is a three-year program designed to support a gradual and embodied learning process. The training is structured into three levels — Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced — each completed over one year. Every level includes three 4-day modules, providing a total of 12 days of providing a total of 12 days of live interactive training sessions per level.
| BEGINNING I: | 10–13 December 2026 (online) |
| BEGINNING II: | 27–30 May 2027 (in-person) |
| BEGINNING III: | 9–12 September 2027 (online) |
| INTERMEDIATE I: | 9-12 December 2027 |
| INTERMEDIATE II: | 6-9 April 2028 |
| INTERMEDIATE III: | 7-10 September 2028 |