Level 2 Certification: PVEI Advanced and Enhanced: August 14-15, 2023

Event Location:
Northern California, contact us for additional details at: Sue@PolyvagalEquineInstitute.com

The workshop is conducted over 2 days. Deadline to apply, July 11, 2023.

August 14-15, 2023 (9:30am – 3:30pm each day)

Facilitated By:
Margie McDonald and Dr. Rebecca Bailey have worked together for thirty-plus years in a variety of capacities, often incorporating horses, psychology, and communication skills. Margie is an esteemed horse trainer and human whisperer and Rebecca is a nationally recognized psychologist with a lifetime love of horses.

The Workshop:
This comprehensive course is to be completed after taking the in-person 3 day portion of Level 1 certification and is available in two different advanced tracks, based on the profession of the applicant; the Advanced Mental Health track and the Advanced Equine Professional Track. See below for specific focuses of each track.

In the Advanced Mental Health Track, You Will Learn:

• List and explain the three organizing principles of the Polyvagal theory.
• Explain trauma responses from a perspective that connects the autonomic nervous system to adaptive and maladaptive responses to life threats.
• Apply Polyvagal Theory to the treatment of trauma.
• Discuss the importance of the emphasis on the autonomic nervous system, in particular the vagus nerve, in assisting clients in moving out of “stuck “ perspectives.
• PVEI Level 2 Certification (valid 2 year from date of completion of all requirements)(Digital Format)
• Develop tools to assist in interventions and treatment of entrenched individuals.

In the Advanced Equine Professional Track, You Will Learn:

• How to design horse exercises and activities that demonstrate and teach the Polyvagal Principles .
• Identify the different personality traits of the horses in your herd and how to best include them in this type of work.
• Develop an equine program that will address various populations and clientele.
• Experience, learn and practice skills needed to facilitate equine activities.

Included in Package:

• 6 Month PVEI on-demand learning course
• 2 days of in-person training (August 14-15)
• PVEI Manual: Level 2
• PVEI Level 2 Certification (valid 2 year from date of completion of all requirements)(Digital Format)
• Lunch (provided each day of the program)
• Listed as an educational provider on the PVEI website (Must maintain Level 2 status in good standing to be eligible)
• Permission to use PVEI standing on your website or program
• Exclusive PVEI member perks for Level 2 Certificate holders

Who is it for?:
Open to qualified mental health professionals and equine professionals only.

Pre-requisite:

• Must have completed PVEI Level 1 certification or be in the process of doing so.
• Must meet certain emotional and professional safety criteria to advance.

Requirements to Receive Level 2 Certification:

• Completion of all requirements for Level 1 Certification
• Completion of 2 day Advanced Workshop (August 14-15)
• Completion of Safe Horse Handling Test (Equine Professionals only)
• Completion of a post-assessment to test your knowledge

Accreditation:
Valid for 2 years upon completion of all requirements. After initial 2 years, an annual requirement of 12 hours of extended education through PVEI, PVI, or other approved conferences is required to remain certified.