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MODULE 1
Homework Assignments
The importance of your homework assignments cannot be overstated. They enhance your learning and prepare you for the next Module. Even more important is that you return and participate in the next Module on your way to certification. You can both read and submit your assignments below before your next Module.
Once you have completed and documented your assignments, you will submit your homework by entering it into the fields, AND/OR by uploading a digital copy of your handwritten homework log using the form below. Remember to click the blue button at the bottom of the form, or your work will not be received.
*Please do not send multiple submissions–enter and send your assignments ALL AT ONCE prior to the start of the next Module. If you are unable to finish all of your homework before your next Module, please contact us.*
1. PERSONAL PRACTICE - Develop and cultivate your own personal daily Somatic Exercise/Movement practice. Definitely include the “Cat” routine exercises/movements plus any additional Somatic Exercises/Movements you find helpful. Benefits from daily practice accrue over time and contribute to your clinical and teaching experience. You'll also be able to speak more authoritatively about the helpfulness of Somatic Exercises/Movements due to your first-person experience with them.
2. READINGS - Read and/or re-read Thomas Hanna’s books Somatics and The Body of Life and his article Clinical Somatic Education: A New Discipline in the Field of Health Care (see your Module 1 manual).
3. STUDY - Continue to study anatomy and kinesiology — especially the muscles and joints most relevant to Clinical Lesson/Protocol 2 (Trauma Reflex). In Training Module 2, you will learn Clinical Lesson/ Protocol 3 (Red Light Reflex) and will review Clinical Lesson/Protocol 2.
4. BETWEEN MODULES - students may contact a teaching team member about assignments, issues with clients, and any concerns about staying on track towards completion of the program by the end of your final Module. Remember that in order to qualify for certification, you must satisfactorily complete and submit all of the Training’s assignments as well as demonstrate competency in Hanna Somatic Education®.
5. GROUP CLASSES - Conduct at least 1 Somatic Exercise/Movement class series teaching Lessons 1-5 in Thomas Hanna's book “Somatics” (pages 101-128) with 2 or more participants and document each lesson in the series on the “Documented Homework” page located in yourmanual. We use the honor system and depend on your integrity. *You can choose to upload a photo/image file of your hand-written homework record page or type/enter your information into the form fields below.
6. INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS - Do a minimum of 20 individual purely Hanna Somatics sessions:
20 sessions of Clinical Lesson/Protocol 2 (Trauma Reflex)
and document them as you go on the “Documented Homework” page. We use the honor system and depend on your integrity. Please begin as soon as possible after you get home. Do as many sessions as possible beyond the minimum of 20. The sooner you begin and the more people you touch in a Hanna Somatic way, the richer your learning will be. *You can choose to upload a photo/image file of your hand-written homework record page or type/enter your information into the form fields below.
7. ADDITIONAL ENGAGEMENT - How else have you engaged others in HSE experiences apart from the above homework?
Reach out to a staff member if you have any questions. Remember, we want you to qualify for certification at the end of your Training!
Submit Your Module 1 Homework Assignments Here
Once you have completed your homework assignments (between Module 1 and 2) you can enter and submit them below before the first day of Module 2.
MODULE 2
Homework Assignments
The importance of your homework assignments cannot be overstated. They enhance your learning and prepare you for the next Module. Even more important is that you return and participate in the next Module on your way to certification. You can both read and submit your assignments below before your next Module.
Once you have completed and documented your assignments, you will submit your homework by entering it into the fields, AND/OR by uploading a digital copy of your handwritten homework log using the form below. Remember to click the blue button at the bottom of the form, or your work will not be received.
*Please do not send multiple submissions–enter and send your assignments ALL AT ONCE prior to the start of the next Module. If you are unable to finish all of your homework before your next Module, please contact us.*
1. PERSONAL PRACTICE - Develop and cultivate your own personal daily Somatic Exercise/Movement practice. Definitely include the “Cat” routine exercises/movements plus any additional Somatic Exercises/Movements you find helpful. Benefits from daily practice accrue over time and contribute to your clinical and teaching experience. You'll also be able to speak more authoritatively about the helpfulness of Somatic Exercises/Movements due to your first-person experience with them.
2. READINGS - Read and/or re-read Thomas Hanna’s books Somatics and The Body of Life and his article Clinical Somatic Education: A New Discipline in the Field of Health Care (see your Module 1 manual).
3. STUDY - Continue to study anatomy and kinesiology —especially the muscles and joints most relevant to Clinical Lesson/Protocol 2 (Trauma Reflex) and 3 (Red Light Reflex). However, continue to study anatomy in general: it’s a life-long study! In Training Module 3, you will review Clinical Lesson/Protocol 2 and 3, and will learn Clinical Lesson/ Protocol 1 (Green Light Reflex).
4. BETWEEN MODULES - students may contact a teaching team member about assignments, issues with clients, and any concerns about staying on track towards completion of the program by the end of your final Module. Remember that in order to qualify for certification, you must satisfactorily complete and submit all of the Training’s assignments as well as demonstrate competency in Hanna Somatic Education®.
5. GROUP CLASSES - Conduct at least 1 Somatic Exercise/Movement class series teaching Lessons 1-8 in Thomas Hanna's book “Somatics” (pages 101-128) with 2 or more participants and document each lesson in the series on the “Documented Homework” page located in your manual. We use the honor system and depend on your integrity. *You can choose to upload a photo/image file of your hand-written homework record page or type/enter your information into the form fields below.
6. INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS - Do a minimum of 25 individual purely Hanna Somatics sessions.
20 sessions of Clinical Lesson/Protocol 3 (Red Light Reflex)
5 sessions of Clinical Lesson/Protocol 2 (Trauma Reflex)
document them as you go on the “Documented Homework” page. We use the honor system and depend on your integrity. Please begin as soon as possible after you get home. Do as many sessions beyond the required minimum as possible. The sooner you begin and the more people you touch in a Hanna Somatic way, the richer your learning will be. *You can choose to upload a photo/image file of your hand-written homework record page or type/enter your information into the form fields below.
7. CASE STUDIES - Write 3 purely Hanna Somatic case studies that are no more than 250-300 words; protect your client’s confidentiality by not using their name or recognizable photos. Use a narrative style and incorporate information from your intake and session notes. Be sure to identify which of the three somatic reflexes is/are most prevalent. Define any nonstandard abbreviations or idiosyncratic terms. Include at least:
1 successful case
1 difficult case
1 case you want input on
Be ready to present and discuss one of your case write-ups during Training Module 3.
Cases Study Outline:
- Client Description and Intake
- Client's Objective(s)
- Assessment Findings
- Protocol/Clinical Work
- Results/Outcome
* (6 min oral summary)
8. ADDITIONAL ENGAGEMENT - How else have you engaged others in HSE experiences apart from the above homework?
Reach out to a staff member if you have any questions. Remember, we want you to qualify for certification at the end of your Training!
Submit Your Module 2 Homework Assignments Here
Once you have completed your homework assignments (between Module 2 and 3) you can enter and submit them below before the first day of Module 3.
MODULE 3
Homework Assignments
The importance of your homework assignments cannot be overstated. They enhance your learning and prepare you for the next Module. Even more important is that you return and participate in the next Module on your way to certification. You can both read and submit your assignments below before your next Module.
Once you have completed and documented your assignments, you will submit your homework by entering it into the fields, AND/OR by uploading a digital copy of your handwritten homework log using the form below. Remember to click the blue button at the bottom of the form, or your work will not be received.
*Please do not send multiple submissions–enter and send your assignments ALL AT ONCE prior to the start of the next Module. If you are unable to finish all of your homework before your next Module, please contact us.*
1. PERSONAL PRACTICE - Develop and cultivate your own personal daily Somatic Exercise/Movement practice. Definitely include the “Cat” routine exercises/movements plus any additional Somatic Exercises/Movements you find helpful. Benefits from daily practice accrue over time and contribute to your clinical and teaching experience. You'll also be able to speak more authoritatively about the helpfulness of Somatic Exercises/Movements due to your first-person experience with them.
2. READINGS - Read and/or re-read Thomas Hanna’s books Somatics and The Body of Life and his article Clinical Somatic Education: A New Discipline in the Field of Health Care (see your Module 1 manual). b. Read and study Neuroanatomy by Crossman and Neary.
3. STUDY - Continue to study anatomy and kinesiology —especially the muscles and joints most relevant to Clinical Lesson/Protocol 1- 3 and the neck/head. However, continue to study anatomy in general — it’s a life-long study! In Training Module 4, you will review Clinical Lesson/Protocol 1, 2, and 3 and will learn additional extremity work.
4. BETWEEN MODULES - students may contact a teaching team member about assignments, issues with clients, and any concerns about staying on track towards completion of the program by the end of your final Module. Remember that in order to qualify for certification, you must satisfactorily complete and submit all of the Training’s assignments as well as demonstrate competency in Hanna Somatic Education®.
5. GROUP CLASSES - Conduct at least 1 Somatic Exercise/Movement class series teaching Lessons 1-8 in Thomas Hanna's book “Somatics” (pages 101-153) with 2 or more participants and document each lesson in the series on the “Documented Homework” page located in your manual. We use the honor system and depend on your integrity. Be prepared to lead your classmates through any one of Lessons 5-8 in class during Training Module 4-6 (you may use notes).*You can choose to upload a photo/image file of your hand-written homework record page or type/enter your information into the form fields below.
6. INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS - Do a minimum of 28 individual purely Hanna Somatics sessions.
20 sessions of Clinical Lesson/Protocol 1 (Green Light Reflex)
5 sessions of Clinical Lesson/Protocol 2 (Trauma Reflex)
3 sessions of Clinical Lesson/Protocol 3 (Red Light Reflex)
document them as you go on the “Documented Homework” page. We use the honor system and depend on your integrity. Please begin as soon as possible after you get home. Do as many sessions beyond the required minimum as possible. The sooner you begin and the more people you touch in a Hanna Somatic way, the richer your learning will be. *You can choose to upload a photo/image file of your hand-written homework record page or type/enter your information into the form fields below.
7. CASE STUDIES - Write 3 purely Hanna Somatic case studies: 250-300 words; protect your client’s confidentiality by not using their name or recognizable photos; use a narrative style; incorporate information from your intake and session notes; define nonstandard abbreviations or idiosyncratic terms you use. Include at least
1 successful case
1 difficult case
1 case you want input on
Be ready to present and discuss any 1 of your case write-ups in class during Training Module 4.
Cases Study Outline:
- Client Description and Intake
- Client's Objective(s)
- Assessment Findings
- Protocol/Clinical Work
- Results/Outcome
* (6 min oral summary)
8. ADDITIONAL ENGAGEMENT - How else have you engaged others in HSE experiences apart from the above homework?
Reach out to a staff member if you have any questions. Remember, we want you to qualify for certification at the end of your Training!
Submit Your Module 3 Homework Assignments Here
Once you have completed your homework assignments (between Module 3 and 4) you can enter and submit them below before the first day of Module 4.
MODULE 4
Homework Assignments
The importance of your homework assignments cannot be overstated. They enhance your learning and prepare you for the next Module. Even more important is that you return and participate in the next Module on your way to certification. You can both read and submit your assignments below before your next Module.
Once you have completed and documented your assignments, you will submit your homework by entering it into the fields, AND/OR by uploading a digital copy of your handwritten homework log using the form below. Remember to click the blue button at the bottom of the form, or your work will not be received.
*Please do not send multiple submissions–enter and send your assignments ALL AT ONCE prior to the start of the next Module. If you are unable to finish all of your homework before your next Module, please contact us.*
1. PERSONAL PRACTICE - Develop and cultivate your own personal daily Somatic Exercise/Movement practice. Definitely include the “Cat” routine exercises/movements plus any additional Somatic Exercises/Movements you find helpful. Benefits from daily practice accrue over time and contribute to your clinical and teaching experience. You'll also be able to speak more authoritatively about the helpfulness of Somatic Exercises/Movements due to your first-person experience with them.
2. READINGS - Read and/or re-read Thomas Hanna’s books Somatics and The Body of Life and his article Clinical Somatic Education: A New Discipline in the Field of Health Care (see your Module 1 manual). b. Read and study Neuroanatomy by Crossman and Neary.
3. STUDY - especially the muscles and joints most relevant to Clinical Lesson/Protocol 1 (Green Light Reflex), 2 (Trauma Reflex), and 3 (Red Light Reflex), the neck/head, and the upper and lower extremities. However, continue to study anatomy in general — it’s a life-long study! In Module 5, you will review Clinical Lesson/Protocol 1, 2, and 3 and will learn additional extremity work.
4. BETWEEN MODULES - students may contact a teaching team member about assignments, issues with clients, and any concerns about staying on track towards completion of the program by the end of your final Module. Remember that in order to qualify for certification, you must satisfactorily complete and submit all of the Training’s assignments as well as demonstrate competency in Hanna Somatic Education®.
5. GROUP CLASSES - Conduct at least 1 Somatic Exercise/Movement class series teaching Lessons 1-8 in Thomas Hanna's book “Somatics” (pages 101-153) with 2 or more participants and document each lesson in the series on the “Documented Homework” page located in your manual. We use the honor system and depend on your integrity. Be prepared to lead your classmates through any one of Lessons 5-8 in class during Training Module 4-6 (you may use notes).*You can choose to upload a photo/image file of your hand-written homework record page or type/enter your information into the form fields below.
6. INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS - Do a minimum of 15 individual purely Hanna Somatics sessions and document them on the “Documented Homework” page”:
10 sessions of Clinical Lesson/Protocol 1 (Green Light Reflex)
5 sessions of Clinical Lesson/Protocol 3 (Red Light Reflex).
We use the honor system and depend on your integrity. Please begin as soon as possible after you get home. Do as many sessions beyond the required minimum as possible. We encourage you to incorporate extremity work while maintaining the integrity of Clinical Lesson/Protocol 1, 2, and 3. If you have not completed your HSE sessions from prior Modules, please make that a priority and include updated copies of your session logs in your homework packets. The sooner you begin and the more people you touch in a Hanna Somatic way, the richer your learning will be.
7. CASE STUDIES - Write 3 purely Hanna Somatic case studies: 250-300 words; protect your client’s confidentiality by not using their name or recognizable photos; use a narrative style; incorporate information from your intake and session notes; define nonstandard abbreviations or idiosyncratic terms you use. Include at least
1 successful case
1 difficult case
1 case you want input on
Be ready to present and discuss any 1 of your case write-ups in class during Training Module 5.
Cases Study Outline:
- Client Description and Intake
- Client's Objective(s)
- Assessment Findings
- Protocol/Clinical Work
- Results/Outcome
* (6 min oral summary)
8. FINAL PAPER
Answer these two questions in one paper:
Question #1 - Why is a knowledge of neurophysiology important for the practice of Hanna Somatic Education? Discuss in detail in two (2) pages or less.
Question #2 - What structures and functions of the brain and nervous system (central and peripheral) are involved in Hanna Somatic Education? How do you, or might you, use this information in the practice of Hanna Somatic Education? Explain in detail. This question will be the majority of your paper.
Paper parameters - Your HSE final paper shall be a maximum of ten (10 pages or 2500 words max) that are typed in a readable 12-point font, paginated, double-spaced, and in one of the acceptable formats listed here (.docx, .doc, .pdf, .txt)
* This HSE Training requirement is completed by answering the two questions, following the paper parameters above, and uploading your paper file in the form below. Once we recieve your uploaded paper we will review it and contact you as soon as it has been accepted and your requirement is fulfilled.
9. ADDITIONAL ENGAGEMENT - How else have you engaged others in HSE experiences apart from the above homework?
10. CERTIFICATION - Remember that in order to qualify for certification, you must satisfactorily complete and hand-in all of the Training’s assignments as well as demonstrate competency and “fairness” (Define or link) in Hanna Somatic Education®.
Reach out to a staff member if you have any questions. Remember, we want you to qualify for certification at the end of your Training!
Submit Your Module 4 Homework Assignments Here
Once you have completed your homework assignments (between Module 4 and 5) you can enter and submit them below before the first day of Module 5.
MODULE 5
Homework Assignments
The importance of your homework assignments cannot be overstated. They enhance your learning and prepare you for the next Module. Even more important is that you return and participate in the next Module on your way to certification. You can both read and submit your assignments below before your next Module.
Once you have completed and documented your assignments, you will submit your homework by entering it into the fields, AND/OR by uploading a digital copy of your handwritten homework log using the form below. Remember to click the blue button at the bottom of the form, or your work will not be received.
*Please do not send multiple submissions–enter and send your assignments ALL AT ONCE prior to the start of the next Module. If you are unable to finish all of your homework before your next Module, please contact us.*
1. PERSONAL PRACTICE - Develop and cultivate your own personal daily Somatic Exercise/Movement practice. Definitely include the “Cat” routine exercises/movements plus any additional Somatic Exercises/Movements you find helpful. Benefits from daily practice accrue over time and contribute to your clinical and teaching experience. You'll also be able to speak more authoritatively about the helpfulness of Somatic Exercises/Movements due to your first-person experience with them.
2. STUDY - Continue to study anatomy, kinesiology, and neurophysiology throughout your professional life.
3. BETWEEN MODULES - students may contact a teaching team member about assignments, issues with clients, and any concerns about staying on track towards completion of the program by the end of your final Module. Remember that in order to qualify for certification, you must satisfactorily complete and submit all of the Training’s assignments as well as demonstrate competency in Hanna Somatic Education®.
4. GROUP CLASSES - We recommend that you continue to conduct Somatic Exercise classes. If you feel ready to move beyond or enhance Lessons 1-8 in Somatics (pages 101-153), remember to always follow Hanna Somatics principles as stated in “How to Give Yourself the Maximum Benefit of Somatic Exercises” in Somatics. Otherwise, please continue to teach Lessons 1-8. Be prepared to lead your classmates through any one of these 8 Lessons or a Hanna Somatic Exercise of your design in class during Training Module 6.
5. ADDITIONAL SESSIONS - Complete additional individual Hanna Somatic Education sessions even though we are not asking you to document them. We encourage you to incorporate extremity work while maintaining the integrity of Clinical Lesson/Protocol 1, 2, and 3.
6. CASE STUDIES - Write 3 purely Hanna Somatic case studies: 250-300 words; protect your client’s confidentiality by not using their name or recognizable photos; use a narrative style; incorporate information from your intake and session notes; define nonstandard abbreviations or idiosyncratic terms you use. Include at least
1 successful case
1 difficult case
1 case you want input on
Be ready to present and discuss any one of your case write-ups in class during Training Module 6.
Cases Study Outline:
- Client Description and Intake
- Client's Objective(s)
- Assessment Findings
- Protocol/Clinical Work
- Results/Outcome
* (6 min oral summary)
7. FINAL PAPER
Answer these two questions in one paper:
Question #1 - Why is a knowledge of neurophysiology important for the practice of Hanna Somatic Education? Discuss in detail in two (2) pages or less.
Question #2 - What structures and functions of the brain and nervous system (central and peripheral) are involved in Hanna Somatic Education? How do you, or might you, use this information in the practice of Hanna Somatic Education? Explain in detail. This question will be the majority of your paper.
Paper parameters - Your HSE final paper shall be a maximum of ten (10 pages or 2500 words max) that are typed in a readable 12-point font, paginated, double-spaced, and in one of the acceptable formats listed here (.docx, .doc, .pdf, .txt)
* This HSE training requirement is competed by answering the two questions, following the paper parameters above, and uploading your paper file in the form below. Once we recieve your uploaded paper we will review it and contact you as soon as it has been accepted and your requirement is fulfilled.
8. COMPLETE ALL MISSING HOMEWORK - submit digital copies in the form below on the first day of Module 6. This might include:
HSE group class logs
Individual sessions of each Clinical Lesson/Protocol
Case studies
9. ADDITIONAL ENGAGEMENT - How else have you engaged others in HSE experiences apart from the above homework?
10. CERTIFICATION - Remember that in order to qualify for certification, you must satisfactorily complete and hand-in all of the Training’s assignments as well as demonstrate competency and “fairness” in Hanna Somatic Education®.
Reach out to a staff member if you have any questions. Remember, we want you to qualify for certification at the end of your Training!
Submit Your Module 5 Homework Assignments Here
Once you have completed your homework assignments (between Module 5 and 6) you can enter and submit them below before the first day of Module 6.
MODULE 6
Homework Assignments
Graduation Requirements
The importance of your homework assignments cannot be overstated. They enhance your learning and prepare you for the next Module. Even more important is that you return and participate in the next Module on your way to certification. You can both read and submit your assignments below before your next Module.
Once you have completed and documented your assignments, you will submit your homework by entering it into the fields, AND/OR by uploading a digital copy of your handwritten homework log using the form below. Remember to click the blue button at the bottom of the form, or your work will not be received.
*Please do not send multiple submissions–enter and send your assignments ALL AT ONCE prior to the start of the next Module. If you are unable to finish all of your homework before your next Module, please contact us.*
1. PERSONAL PRACTICE - Develop and cultivate your own personal daily Somatic Exercise/Movement practice. Definitely include the “Cat” routine exercises/movements plus any additional Somatic Exercises/Movements you find helpful. Benefits from daily practice accrue over time and contribute to your clinical and teaching experience. You'll also be able to speak more authoritatively about the helpfulness of Somatic Exercises/Movements due to your first-person experience with them.
2. STUDY - Continue to study anatomy, kinesiology, and neurophysiology throughout your professional life!
3. UNTIL CERTIFICATION - you may contact a teaching team member about: assignments, issues with clients, and staying on track for completing the program by the end of your final Module. Remember: to qualify for certification, you must satisfactorily complete and hand-in all of the Training’s assignments as well as demonstrate competency and “fairness” in Hanna Somatic Education®.
4. GROUP CLASSES - We recommend that you continue to conduct Somatic Exercise classes. If you feel ready to move beyond or enhance Lessons 1-8 in Somatics (pages 101-153), remember to always follow Hanna Somatics principles as stated in “How to Give Yourself the Maximum Benefit of Somatic Exercises” in Somatics. Otherwise, please continue to teach Lessons 1-8. Be prepared to lead your student/clients through any one of these 8 Lessons or a Hanna Somatic Exercise of your design.
5. ADDITIONAL SESSIONS - Complete additional individual Hanna Somatic Education sessions even though we are not asking you to document them. We encourage you to incorporate extremity work while maintaining the integrity of Clinical Lesson/Protocol 1, 2, and 3.
6. FINAL PAPER
Answer these two questions in one paper:
Question #1 - Why is a knowledge of neurophysiology important for the practice of Hanna Somatic Education? Discuss in detail in two (2) pages or less.
Question #2 - What structures and functions of the brain and nervous system (central and peripheral) are involved in Hanna Somatic Education? How do you, or might you, use this information in the practice of Hanna Somatic Education? Explain in detail. This question will be the majority of your paper.
Paper parameters - Your HSE final paper shall be a maximum of ten (10 pages or 2500 words max) that are typed in a readable 12-point font, paginated, double-spaced, and in one of the acceptable formats listed here (.docx, .doc, .pdf, .txt)
* This HSE training requirement is competed by answering the two questions, following the paper parameters above, and uploading your paper file in the form below. Once we recieve your uploaded paper we will review it and contact you as soon as it has been accepted and your requirement is fulfilled.
7. COMPLETE ALL HOMEWORK - all uncompleted homework and email one “PDF” copy on the first day of Module 6. This might include:
HSE group class logs
Individual sessions of each Clinical Lesson/Protocol
Case studies
8. ADDITIONAL ENGAGEMENT - How else have you engaged others in HSE experiences apart from the above homework?
9. CERTIFICATION - Remember that you may participate in the graduation ceremony but in order to qualify for certification, you must satisfactorily complete and hand-in all of the Training’s assignments as well as demonstrate competency and “fairness” in Hanna Somatic Education®.
Reach out to a staff member if you have any questions. Remember, we want you to qualify for certification at the end of your Training!