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SOMATIQUE:
The Science, Art, and Technical Applications of Body-Centered Approaches to Accelerate Evidence-Based Treatment, Healing and Personal Resilience
in Aruba
April 30 - May 2, 2026
CE Sponsor: Counseling Services of Long Island LCSW PC
Host: SimplyPenny LLC
Location: Aruba / La Cabana Resort
Type: Live, In Person
Speaker: Dr. J. Eric Gentry
CEs: 12
Approvals: ACE, APA, NBCC, NYSED (LMSW/LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, Psychologists), NY-OASAS
Target Audience: Addiction Counselors, Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, Mental Health Professionals,
Psychologists, Psychotherapists, Social Workers, Therapists
CE Sponsor: Counseling Services of Long Island LCSW PC
Host: SimplyPenny LLC
Location: Aruba / La Cabana Resort
Type: Live, In Person
Speaker: Dr. J. Eric Gentry
CEs: 12
Approvals: ACE, APA, NBCC, NYSED (LMSW/LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, Psychologists), NY-OASAS
Target Audience: Addiction Counselors, Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, Mental Health Professionals,
Psychologists, Psychotherapists, Social Workers, Therapists
We’re excited to offer a new professional training we’ll be hosting in Aruba, one that brings together learning, embodiment, and renewal in a meaningful way.
Created for clinicians and helping professionals, SOMATIQUE invites a deeper integration of body-centered approaches, not as an adjunct, but as a core component of effective, sustainable practice. Recent advances in neuroscience highlight the powerful role of the nervous system in mental and emotional well-being, inviting clinicians to expand beyond traditional talk therapy models.
This immersive CE experience introduces somatic, nervous system–informed approaches that foster quicker symptom relief, deeper clinical impact, and sustainable change for clients. The training emphasizes skill-building, clarity, and presence, while honoring the complexity of the work we do.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Your registration fee is designed to provide both exceptional educational value and a seamless experience. Registration includes:
• Full participation in all scheduled training sessions
• Eligibility for 12 CE credits (as applicable)
• A personal journal for note-taking and reflective learning
• Daily breakfast during the training
• Daily refreshment service
• Welcome reception (Day 1)
Wellness-Centered Learning
We believe meaningful learning extends beyond theory and into embodied experience. As part of the SOMATIQUE training, participants are invited not only to understand body-centered and nervous-system–informed approaches, but to personally experience them throughout the program. These principles are intentionally integrated into the training itself, including:
• A serene, restorative setting designed to support regulation, presence, and renewal
• Half-day training sessions that allow time for reflection, integration, and practical clinical application
• Experiential elements embedded throughout the program, such as mind–body practices, guided self-reflection, and facilitated small-group dialogue
WHY ATTEND
Expert Guidance: Benefit from Dr. Eric Gentry's extensive expertise in trauma, healing and resilience.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded professionals and expand your network.
Enhance Your Practice: Gain cutting-edge skills to improve your therapeutic approaches.
Self-Care and Rest for YOU: Take time to rejuvenate in the serene environment of Aruba, ensuring you return refreshed and ready to implement new strategies.
WHAT TO EXPECT
SOMATIQUE is not just a workshop; it's a comprehensive journey into the intersection of science and art in body-centered healing practices. Participants will explore:
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Scientific Foundations: Analyze the evidence-based research supporting body-centered approaches.
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Artistic Expression: Recognize creative practices like movement, art, sound, or writing to access, express, and integrate emotions and experiences held in the body.
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Technical Applications: Demonstrate practical therapeutic techniques to use in professional settings to enhance client outcomes.
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Transformational Practice: This training event will delve into innovative methods to accelerate evidence-based treatment, healing, and personal resilience.
Conference Venue
& Accommodations
The conference will take place at the beautiful La Cabana Beach Resort & Casino. A limited block of rooms has been secured at a preferred rate exclusively for registered participants, available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Once your registration is confirmed, you will receive booking instructions via email to reserve your room at the discounted group rate.
Current group rate: $170 per night, plus applicable taxes and resort fees.
Please note that specific room types cannot be guaranteed and will be assigned by the hotel based on availability at check-in.
Daily Schedule
April 30, May 1 & May 2, 2026:
• 8:00 – 8:30 AM: Breakfast
• 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM: Training Sessions*
• 1:30 PM onwards: Open for rest, integration, and optional activities
There will be a welcome reception the evening of April 30th. (Time TBD)
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.
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR
J. Eric Gentry, PhD, LMHC
This immersive conference will be led by Dr. J. Eric Gentry, PhD, LMHC, DAAETS, and is grounded in the work of his forthcoming book, translating theory into practical, embodied clinical application. Dr. Gentry’s teaching bridges neuroscience, trauma-informed care, and somatic practice, offering clinicians tools that are both rigorous and usable.
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.
CANCELLATION POLICY
From February 10, 2026 through Training Start Date:
Cancellation results in a 100% penalty of the total purchase amount
Counseling Services of Long Island LCSW PC (‘CSLI’) reserves the right to cancel or postpone any event due to unforeseen circumstances and other events that render it illegal, impractical, or unlikely (in the opinion of CSLI) that attendees will be unable or unwilling to attend the event. For example, recognized health threats as determined by the World Health Organization, the Centers for Disease Control, or local government authority or health agencies (including but not limited to the health threats of COVID-19, H1N1, or similar infectious diseases), resulting in curtailment of transportation access, or other similar occurrence would provide a basis for cancellation. In the unlikely event of a cancellation or postponement, Counseling Services of Long Island is responsible for no other damages of any kind.
CE DISCLOSURE
Click here for CE Credit details
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.