About this live event
This presentation will discuss the neuroscience of trauma and explore the brain-body connection.
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Understanding the Brain-Body Connection: The Neuroscience Behind Somatic Work
Learning Objectives
Learners will be able to idenify and label brain regions affected by trauma. Learners will be able to explain the benefits of somatic work. Learners will be able to identify 3-5 skills they can integrate into session to help clients strengthen the brain/body connection
Live event Instructor(s)
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Melissa DeVillier, Ph.D, LPC-SClinical DirectorDr. Melissa DeVillier, Ph.D., LPC-S, is a Clinical Director at Promises Behavioral Health – Brazos Valley, where she leads clinical operations for a dual-diagnosis treatment program. She specializes in evidence-based, trauma-informed care and brings extensive experience in developing clinical systems that improve patient outcomes and support lasting recovery. Her therapeutic approach is grounded in an eclectic, integrative framework that incorporates somatic-based interventions, EMDR, Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). In addition to her leadership role, she serves as an Adjunct Professor at the University of the Cumberlands, where she teaches graduate counseling courses and mentors emerging clinicians. Dr. DeVillier is passionate about advancing clinical excellence, fostering clinician development, and expanding access to high-quality, ethical care for individuals impacted by trauma and co-occurring disorders.
CE Process Info
Before the event, you will receive an email from CE-Go with access to the virtual event. After the event, you will receive access to your evaluation and continuing education certificate via a personalized "attendee dashboard" link, hosted on the CE-Go website. This link and access to the virtual event will be sent to the email account you used to register for the event.
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- Complete evaluation forms for the event
- Download your continuing education certificate in a PDF format
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National Association for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC)
This activity has been approved by NAADAC for NAADAC credit. Promises Behavioral Health is solely responsible for all aspects of the program. NAADAC Approval No. 199427. Please note that 1 hour = 1 CE.
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National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)
This activity has been approved by NBCC for NBCC credit. Promises Behavioral Health is solely responsible for all aspects of the program. NBCC Approval No. SP-4247. Please note that 1 hour = 1 CE.
Disability Accommodation
We are committed to providing ADA accommodations in compliance with the law. To ensure your needs are met, please inform us of any requirements when you register, ideally at least 30 days before the event. You can do so by emailing support@ce-go.com or calling 888-498-5578.
Technology
1. This virtual event will be hosted via Zoom Webinar, and you may be prompted to download or upgrade your Zoom app if using a mobile device. A strong WiFi connection will be required for best quality.
2. We recommend clicking your "Join Webinar" button early and checking that your speakers are on before the event begins. Please do not worry about being seen or heard! Attendee video feeds and mics are turned off by default when entering a webinar. You will be able to ask questions via the Q&A feature.
3. Please respect that no copying, recording, or distribution of live session content is allowed. CE's are provided for the "live" sessions only. CE's will not be available for the recordings.
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If a grievance arises pertaining to continuing education activities or processes, please contact via confidential email to pbhu@promises.com as soon as possible, so that the nature of the concern may be addressed in a timely fashion.
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CE Hours 2 -
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Date Fri Sep 25th, 2026 -
Time 09:00am - 11:00am CDT
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