SOMATIQUE Body-Centered CE Training at Courtyard Marriott Resort

SOMATIQUE Body-Centered CE Training is a professional continuing education event hosted at the Courtyard Marriott Aruba Resort in Palm Beach, Aruba, from July 23 through July 25, 2026. Organized by SimplyPenny LLC with Counseling Services of Long Island as the continuing education sponsor, the program is led by Dr. J. Eric Gentry, an internationally recognized trauma expert, clinician, and educator.

The training focuses on body-centered approaches to evidence-based treatment, exploring the science and practical application of somatic methods for addressing depression, anxiety, trauma, stress-related conditions, and personal resilience. According to the official program, the course is designed for addiction counselors, counselors, marriage and family therapists, mental health professionals, psychologists, psychotherapists, social workers, and therapists seeking advanced clinical education.

A Welcome Mixer takes place on July 22 at 5:00 PM, followed by three days of training sessions from 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM on July 23–25. Registration includes 12 Continuing Education (CE) credits, instructional materials, a journal for note-taking, mid-morning refreshments during the training sessions, and access to the Welcome Mixer. The official website notes that tuition covers the educational program only and does not include lodging, airfare, meals beyond those listed, or transportation.

SOMATIQUE Body-Centered CE Training is best suited for licensed mental health professionals and other healthcare practitioners seeking to integrate somatic and mind-body techniques into their clinical practice while participating in an immersive educational experience in Aruba.