SOMATIQUE
The Science, Art, and Technical Applications of Body-Centered Approaches to Accelerate Evidence-Based Treatment, Healing and Personal Resilience
April 29 (eve) - May 2, 2026
Aruba
Host: SimplyPenny LLC | CE Sponsor: Counseling Services of Long Island LCSW PC
Instructor: Dr. J. Eric Gentry
CEs: 12 | Approvals: ACE, APA, NBCC, NYSED (LMSWs/LCSWs, LMHCs, LMFTs, Psychologists), NY-OASAS
Designed for Addiction Counselors, Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, Mental Health Professionals, Psychologists, Psychotherapists, Social Workers & Therapists
A somatic training experience for mental health professionals
Set against the restorative landscape of Eagle Beach, SOMATIQUE is an in-person professional education designed for clinicians seeking advanced, body-centered tools to treat depression, anxiety, and stress-related disorders—while supporting their own long-term sustainability in the work.
This is an evidence-informed training grounded in neuroscience, trauma therapy, and mind–body integration, offered in an environment that allows space to pause, integrate, and embody what you are learning.
What’s Included
Your registration tuition fee is designed to provide both exceptional educational value and a seamless experience. Registration tuition includes:
• Full participation in all scheduled training sessions
• Eligibility for 12 CEs (ACE, APA, NBCC, NYSED (NYS LMSW/LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, Psychologists), NY-OASAS (as applicable)
• A journal for note-taking and reflective learning
• Daily continental breakfast during the training
• Mid-morning refreshment service during the training
• Welcome reception with beach view (April 29th - eve; time tbd)
Please note: Tuition covers training only. Lodging, meals, airfare, transportation, and other travel expenses are not included unless otherwise indicated.
Why SOMATIQUE
Many clinicians are highly skilled at supporting regulation, healing, and resilience in others—while rarely having the opportunity to experience these same principles applied to themselves.
SOMATIQUE offers a professional container where learning is not only cognitive, but embodied. By practicing somatic techniques in real time, clinicians deepen their clinical intuition, refine their presence, and strengthen their capacity to work with nervous system dysregulation in others.
The emphasis is on integration—supporting clearer clinical decision-making, more effective treatment delivery, and a sustainable way of working over time.
Somatic Learning, Lived in the Body
We believe meaningful learning goes beyond theory. While you deepen your understanding of mind-body wellness in the therapeutic setting, you’ll also experience these principles firsthand through intentional program design. Mind-body wellness is integrated into the training experience itself, including:
• A serene, restorative setting that supports focus, renewal, and balance
• Half-day learning sessions designed to allow time for reflection, integration, and practical application
• Experiential elements woven throughout the program, such as mind–body practices, guided reflection, and facilitated small-group discussion
Experiences Beyond the Classroom
In your free time, enjoy:
• Optional beach time for rest and reflection
• Optional meditation, yoga, tai chi, and/or mindful body movement
• Space to pause, regulate, and digest material between sessions
This rhythm supports deeper learning, improved attunement, and greater longevity in clinical practice.
“A relaxed body creates secure attachment.”
— Dr. J. Eric Gentry
Who This Training Is For
SOMATIQUE is designed for licensed mental health professionals and advanced practitioners seeking to:
Integrate somatic and mind–body approaches into evidence-based treatment
Work more effectively with depression, anxiety, trauma and stress-related conditions
Strengthen clinical presence and professional sustainability
Learn from experienced trauma therapists in an immersive setting
Pricing & Registration
Presale Tuition Rate: $1,499 USD*
Available through January 31st**Tuition Rate: $1,799 USD*
Begins February 1st
*Tuition registration fee covers the training only; airfare, hotels, meals not listed, optional activities, and other travel expenses are not included.
**Must pre-register by January 31, 2026 at 11:59pm EST to be eligible to receive the $300 tuition discount.
Where to Stay
The conference will be held at La Cabana Hotel & Casino on Eagle Beach.
A limited number of hotel rooms have been reserved for a discounted price for attendees on a first-come, first-serve basis. Once your registration is complete, you will receive an email with a link to book your hotel room with the discounted rate.
The current discounted room rate:
$170/night + taxes and resort fees. Run of the house room (studio or one bedroom).
Rate is applicable to taxes, service charges, and resort fees.
Citro Spa Aruba @ La Cabana Beach Resort Spa and Casino – 15% Discount for training participants
“As a leader in the field, J. Eric Gentry brings an invaluable new perspective on treating traumatic stress and compassion fatigue that is firmly grounded in the latest brain science.”
— Robert Rhoton, Psy.D., LPC, D.A.A.E.T.S., CEO of the Arizona Trauma Institute, VP of the International Association of Trauma Professionals
Training Details
Training Location: La Cabana Resort & Casino, Aruba*
Located directly on Eagle Beach, La Cabana offers a calm, spacious setting for focused learning while remaining connected to Aruba’s natural beauty.Training Dates:
April 29, 2026 (Welcome Reception; Eve - time tbd); April 30, 2026 - May 2, 2026 | 8:30am-9am Breakfast; 9:00am-1:30pm**
Host: SimplyPenny LLC
CE Sponsor: Counseling Services of Long Island LCSW PC
Instructor: Dr. J. Eric Gentry
Approvals: ACE, APA, NBCC, NYSED (LMSW/LCSWs, LMHCs, LMFTs, Psychologists), NY-OASAS**
*Hotel accommodations are not included in registration. Attendees are responsible for booking their own lodging.
**CEs are awarded during these specified times. Licensing boards require full attendance to each CE training session throughout the entire training to receive ANY credit for the entire training. Please review the training schedule carefully and plan accordingly.
Cancellation Policy
We hope you can join us. If circumstances change, please reach out to Penny at counselingservicesoflongisland.com. Our cancellation policy is outlined below.
Refund Policy
Refunds are issued according to the timeline below:
• Cancellations received before February 20, 2026 are eligible for a 50% refund.
• Cancellations made on or after February 20, 2026 are non-refundable and will result in a 100% forfeiture of the total registration fee.
Transfer of Registration
Registration may be transferred to another licensed mental health clinician with the prior written approval of Counseling Services of Long Island.
Counseling Services of Long Island LCSW PC and SimplyPenny LLC (collectively, the “CE Organizers”) reserve the right to cancel or postpone any event due to unforeseen circumstances and other events that render it illegal, impractical, or unlikely (in the sole opinion of the CE Organizers) that attendees will be unable or unwilling to attend the event. For example, transportation curtailment, governmental orders or recognized health threats as determined by the World Health Organization, the Centers for Disease Control, or other local government authorities or health agencies (including but not limited to the health threats of COVID-19, H1N1, or similar infectious diseases) would provide a basis for cancellation. In the unlikely event of a cancellation or postponement, the CE Organizers will offer either a credit toward a future event or a refund of the registration fee. No other damages, costs, or consequential losses will be owed.
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR
J. Eric Gentry, PhD, LMHC
Dr. Gentry is an internationally recognized trauma expert, clinician, author, and educator with over three decades of experience in trauma treatment, secondary traumatic stress, and resilience. He is the co-creator of the Forward-Facing® Trauma Therapy model and a leading voice in understanding how trauma, stress, and moral injury affect both clients and clinicians. Dr. Gentry has trained thousands of mental health professionals worldwide and is the co-author of multiple influential works, including Forward-Facing Trauma Therapy: Healing the Moral Wound. His work emphasizes nervous system regulation, embodied presence, and sustainable healing for both those receiving care and those providing it.
FAQS
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No. SOMATIQUE is a professional education program designed for licensed clinicians and helping professionals. While the training includes experiential and embodied learning components, these are presented strictly within an educational and clinical framework. The focus is on developing evidence-based skills, deepening clinical understanding, and enhancing professional effectiveness—not on providing therapy or personal treatment to participants.
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Registration covers the live, in-person professional training, instructional materials, and 12 Continuing Education (CE) credits. Tuition does not include airfare, lodging, meals, transportation, or other travel-related expenses unless otherwise specified. Participants are responsible for making their own travel and accommodation arrangements.
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The structure and pacing of SOMATIQUE reflect current neuroscience on nervous-system regulation and learning. By engaging somatic and mind–body techniques experientially, clinicians gain a deeper, embodied understanding of how these approaches support regulation, resilience, and presence—both in clinical work and in professional life. This integration enhances clinical effectiveness and supports long-term sustainability without framing the experience as therapy or self-care programming.
"This was one of the most rejuvenating and educational experiences I’ve ever had. The care, intention, and community made all the difference. I walked away feeling inspired both personally and professionally."
Ashley, NY | Past Participant
CE DISCLOSURE
This CE training has been planned and implemented by Counseling Services of Long Island LCSW PC (CSLI). Counseling Services of Long Island LCSW PC (CSLI) designates this activity for 12 CE credits. CSLI is approved to provide continuing education as follows:
ACE: Counseling Services of Long Island, [Provider #2443], is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 12/16/2025-12/16/2026. Social workers completing this course receive 12 clinical continuing education credits.
APA: Counseling Services of LI is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Counseling Services of LI maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
NBCC: Counseling Services of LI is approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7813. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Counseling Services of Long Island is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
NYSED: Counseling Services of Long Island, LCSW, PC is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists #MFT-0088.
Counseling Services of Long Island, LCSW, PC is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for Licensed Psychologists #PSY-0044.
Counseling Services of Long Island, LCSW PC is recognized by the New York State Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for Licensed Social Workers #SW-0547.
Counseling Services of Long Island, LCSW PC is recognized by the New York State Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for Licensed Mental Health Counselors #MHC-0180.
OASAS: New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) Education and Training Provider Certification Number 1422.
CE is awarded during specified times. Licensing boards require full attendance at the entire training, including departure day, to receive any credit for the entire training. Please plan travel accordingly.
NOTE: Tuition includes one free CE Certificate. For the in-person event, after attendance has been verified, pre-registered attendees will need to log into their online account to complete the post-training online evaluation. After completion of the evaluation, participants can download/print their certificate of completion. We are unable to provide partial credit for participants who arrive late/leave early.
Your state licensing board determines which credit types are acceptable for continuing education hours.
Licensing requirements vary by state, and it is the sole responsibility of each participant to determine whether a course meets their individual licensing requirements. Please refer to your state rules and regulations.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST:
CSLI is not aware of any conflict(s) of interest in relation to this program. Moreover, CSLI is not aware of additional commercial support for this program.