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. ($500.00)

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 a link, logo, and contact information included – Full Page Description
   
2. You will be invited to post your institutional training events on the Home page of our new website.
   
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 2 ad placements and article space in our year end USABP Year in Review online publication.
   
5. You will get a discount on a booth at our upcoming conferences, and special mention in our conference programs.
   
6. You will receive a hearty welcome on the Facebook page
   
7. Our Social Media Facebook page will also list your upcoming events and articles.
   
8. Be a speaker on one of our monthly webinars.
   
9. You will have your own area, in the members-only home page. You may post articles, video clips, pdfs of book chapters, and interesting information about our field.
   
10. You become a part of a global community committed to the preservation and advancement of somatic psychotherapy.
    

University-based program, Independent Body-Centered Training Institute Level 1, Non-Clinical Body-Based Training Programs – Membership cost: $750.00/year – that’s only $62.50/a month for A LOT of advertising.

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