University (College) Memberships – Accredited University program offering somatic psychology degree. Graduates of this level qualify for clinical membership of USABP after acquiring a license and are eligible to be part of the on-line directory.

Independent Body-Centered Training Institute Level 1 & 2 – a founding institute of an established or recognized somatic-based practice, or psychotherapy. Must have been in operation for at least 20 years and at minimum, 400-hour training program. Level 2: In operation at least 5 years; may be eligible sooner if program provides CEUS. Graduates qualify for practitioner/clinical membership of USABP and are eligible to be part of the on-line directory.

Non-Clinical Body-Based Training Programs – Open to organizations that offer at minimum, 400-hour training program, where founders have completed a training or degree program from at least one established free-standing Institute. These training’s are geared to capacitate graduates to work within non-clinical settings and organizations.

Institutional Benefits:

1. Website presence: Under our Education and Training button, your institution will be listed with logo, summary descriptor, and further detail/registration and contact information link included. Additionally you get a dedicated Full Page for Description and Recruitment.
2. You will be able to post your institutional training events in our Events section.
3. You will benefit from participating in a larger association representing the field of Somatic Psychology by way of our association’s advocacy and outreach efforts including with our sister organization, the European Association for Body Psychotherapy (EABP).
4. You will receive traffic links from over 17 pages on our site to the Education and Training page for recruitment to participate in your program.
5. You will get a discount on a booth at our upcoming conferences, and special mention in our conference programs.
6. You or the Education and Training opportunities within our Our Member Organizations (such as yourself) will receive mention in on-going monthly emails to our members and non-member opt in subscriber list. 
7. Our Social Media presence and communication will drive new audiences to the Education and Training section.
8. Receive invitation to be a speaker on one of our monthly webinars.
9. You will have access to the members-only section. You may post articles, video clips, pdfs of book chapters, and interesting information about our field.
10. You will be able to participate in our Viewpoints Section that helps bring you access to the general public.
11. Receive link backs to your designated websites for SEO strength.
12. You become a part of a global community committed to the preservation and advancement of somatic psychotherapy.
13. Have priority access to advertise in our Printed Journal and email newsletter.

Costs

University-based program, Independent Body-Centered Training Institute Level 1, Non-Clinical Body-Based Training Programs – Membership cost: $900.00/year – that’s only $75.00/a month for A LOT of advertising.

Independent Body-Centered Training Institute Level 2 – Membership cost: $ 500.00/year 

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