Digital Seminar
Finding Balance: The Vestibular System, Trauma, and Somatic Healing
- Average Rating:
- 92
- Faculty:
- Arielle Schwartz, PhD, CCTP-II, E-RYT, EMDR-C
- Duration:
- 1 Hour 05 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Copyright:
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Sep 10, 2026
- Product Code:
- NOS096788
- Media Type:
- Digital Seminar
Description
Discover how balance, movement, and the vestibular system influence nervous system regulation, trauma recovery, and resilience. Learn practical somatic strategies to enhance orientation, improve stability, and restore a greater sense of safety in the body.
You’ll walk away with the skills to:
- Strengthen balance and vestibular integration with simple movement practices
- Promote brain integration using bilateral movement and eye-gaze exercises
- Regulate the nervous system through grounding, mobility, and rhythmic motion
- Build resilience and self-awareness with trauma-informed somatic interventions
Credit
Faculty
Arielle Schwartz, PhD, CCTP-II, E-RYT, EMDR-C Related seminars and products
Arielle Schwartz, PhD, CCTP-II, E-RYT, EMDR-C, is a licensed clinical psychologist, certified complex trauma professional, EMDR Consultant, and Kripalu yoga teacher. She is an internationally sought-out speaker, leading voice in the field of trauma recovery, and the author of eight books including The Complex PTSD Workbook, EMDR Therapy and Somatic Psychology, The Post-Traumatic Growth Guidebook, and Applied Polyvagal Theory in Yoga.
As the founder of the Center for Resilience Informed Therapy, her work is rooted in the positive psychology movement, which is focused on enhancing resources and fostering growth. She offers an integrative, mind-body approach to therapy that includes relational therapy, somatic psychology, EMDR therapy, parts work therapy, and therapeutic yoga for trauma. Praised by Dr. Stephen Porges, Arielle specializes in applying his polyvagal theory, which focuses on addressing imbalances within the autonomic nervous system that underlie most mental and physical health conditions. Her work can be found at the Shift Network, Sounds True, Psychotherapy Networker, Embody Lab, Art of Living, Omega Institute, and more.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Arielle Schwartz maintains a private practice, has an employment relationship with Integrative Psychiatry Institute and receives compensation as a yoga instructor. She receives royalties as a published author and receives compensation as an international presenter and a yoga instructor. Dr. Schwartz is a paid consultant for Evergreen Certifications. She receives speaking honorarium, recording, and book royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Arielle Schwartz is a member of the American Psychological Association and the Yoga Alliance.
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Objectives
- Describe the role of the vestibular system in balance, orientation, and nervous system regulation.
- Identify the impact of vestibular dysfunction on balance, posture, and trauma-related symptoms.
- Apply trauma-informed movement strategies that support vestibular integration and self-regulation.
Outline
Foundations of the Vestibular System
- Risks and limitations
- Overview of vestibular anatomy and function
- The vestibular system's role in balance, posture, gaze stabilization, and spatial orientation
- Connections between the vestibular system, brainstem, and autonomic nervous system
- How vestibular processing contributes to safety, regulation, and resilience
Trauma, Balance, and Nervous System Regulation
- The impact of trauma on orientation, balance, and sensory integration
- Interactions among the vestibular, visual, and proprioceptive systems
- Vestibular influences on hypervigilance, dissociation, and self-regulation
- Recognizing signs of vestibular and sensory processing challenges in clinical practice
Somatic Strategies for Vestibular Integration
- Bilateral movement and eye-gaze exercises for brain integration
- Grounding, rhythmic movement, and spinal mobility practices
- Balance-based interventions to enhance orientation and body awareness
- Wall presses and other movement-based strategies to support stability and regulation
Clinical Applications for Practice
- Trauma-informed approaches to introducing movement interventions
- Adapting vestibular and balance exercises for diverse client populations
- Integrating vestibular-informed somatic practices into treatment planning
- Key takeaways for enhancing balance, regulation, and resilience in clinical settings
Target Audience
- Counselors
- Social Workers
- Psychologists
- Physicians
- Case Managers
- Marriage and Family Therapists
- Other Mental Health Professionals
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Overall: 4.9
Total Reviews: 92
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