Nervous System
Certification Course
A TRAUMA-INFORMED PRACTITIONER PROGRAMÂ
Over 12 weeks you'll build the awareness and confidence to deliver nervous system-informed care. Learn to support people who have experienced chronic and traumatic stress and help them break free from dysregulation.
Course begins September 23rd, 2024
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Are you a health and wellness professional who cares about your clients and making a real difference in their lives?
Do you want to slow down and be fully present with those you work with?
Do you want the skills to attune to their experiences with insight and support?
And do you want to take care of your own nervous system whilst taking care of theirs?Â
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You're in the right place...
Learn to Deliver Nervous System-Informed Care.
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If you want to be a trauma-informed professional, you need to deliver nervous system-informed care to your clients.
If you work in health and wellness itâs inevitable you will work with people who have experienced chronic and traumatic stress, and nervous system dysregulation.
Some of your clients may name their experiences as trauma. For others it might be expressed through their body as pain, inflammation, immune dysregulation, hormonal imbalances, insomnia or digestive issues.Â
When you understand the language of the nervous system you can offer meaningful support to your clients.
You can get to the root cause of many chronic symptoms.
You can support your clients to decode and understand their experiences, get âunstuckâ, and then implement changes that will improve their health and wellbeing.Â
This course will energise and expand your scope of practice, so you can thrive within your area of expertise.
Who is this Program for?
Health Professionals
You may have viewed the role for âbody basedâ health and wellness professionals as separate to that of those working in mental health. Or, you may be a counsellor or psychologist who knows the body's importance in trauma. We're now understanding the significant intersection of emotions, pain, the immune system, digestive health, inflammation, sleep and mental health. You can feel confident and clear working in this space. Nervous system dysregulation may be at the core of many chronic health conditions and you can truly empower your clients through education and regulation resources.Â
Coaches and Facilitators
If youâre a coach you might know the importance of helping your clients connect with their body in addition to mindset work, but youâre not sure how to incorporate it. If you work in health itâs inevitable you will serve people who have experienced trauma and nervous system dysregulation. And, youâre also going to bring your own life experiences and values to your work. This course will guide you to tune in to your own nervous system so you can assess your limits, rather than being afraid of overstepping or not doing enough.Â
From Rescuer To Regulated
Maybe you've already experienced periods of burnout, empathy fatigue and are often wondering if you're truly making a difference in your clients lives.
You might automatically jump in to âfixâ people who are experiencing high levels of stress and you get wound-up too.
Maybe you feel flat and spiral down into shame and hear a voice telling you that you don't know enough.
Working âback to backâ with clients who are highly stressed can take a toll, and by the end of the day your cup is empty.Â
Nervous system-informed care is about supporting both you and your clients. Â
Awareness of your own nervous system is crucial to skilfully attuning to others, and that's exactly what this course equips you with.
With a deeper understanding of your own neurobiology youâre able to âwalk the talkâ and take care of yourself, set boundaries and support your clients.Â
You'll both be empowered by what you learn.
What's included?
Weekly Live Calls
AÂ diverse range of educational sessions, including lectures, tutorials, and engaging peer-to-peer calls hosted by highly experienced former Physiotherapist, Jessica Maguire. Each session is thoughtfully designed to provide you with essential knowledge and skills your need to deliver trauma-informed care. With 24 months of ongoing access to these valuable resources, you'll feel fully supported and reenergised throughout your learning experience.
Small Group Mentoring
Jessica will bring the teaching to life via interactive online live small-group sessions. These dynamic sessions are designed to help you connect not only with Jessica but also with your new peers. You'll participate in live teachings and Q&A sessions, engage in implementation exercises, and benefit from built-in accountability measures. This is your chance to dive deep into the material and enhance your learning journey in a supportive and engaging environment.
Aligned Community
Engage with a remarkable community of individuals in a nurturing and transformative setting. Surrounding yourself with a supportive group of like-minded people can greatly enhance your personal and professional growth journey. In addition to our weekly live calls, you'll have access to this uplifting community.
Accountability Groups & Checkpoints
These accountability features are key to boosting your growth and learning. We also understand the importance of fostering connections within your small groups, and that's why we've structured the program to include dedicated time for you and your peers to troubleshoot, implement action items, and hold each other accountable. These sessions are intimate and action-oriented, providing you with valuable support and guidance.
Downloadable Resources
You'll be able to access a wealth of resources to enhance your communication skills and empower your clients. These scripts, visuals and handouts will illuminate key concepts, remove the guesswork and foster lightbulb moments as they help you to explain complex topics with confidence and clarity, enhancing your clients' understanding and ability to create lasting change.
Build Credibility
Completing the Nervous System Certification Course gives you the prestigious "Nervous System School Trained" designation for your website, bio and CV, highlighting your dedication and commitment to excellent client care. Additionally, you can join an exclusive practitioner/coach database to connect with peers, share knowledge, and stay current in nervous system work, enhancing your professional network and ongoing learning.
Bonus Business Mentoring Session with Jessica Maguire & Pru ChapmanÂ
If youâre lacking the confidence and structure around how to share your work with the world so you can have a significant impact, this special bonus session will show you the exact ways on how to overcome this. With guidance from my own mentor, Pru Chapman from Owners Collective, you'll gain insights and tools to move past those common fears and doubts. I remember those early days, feeling unsure about what people might think or worrying that I didnât know enough. This session offers support to help you step into your full potential, with practical advice to guide you along the way.
Why I created this course...
Nervous system-informed care is something I wish I found while I was completing my university studies, two decades ago.
After years of treating patients, I realised a significant gap in how clinicians approached healthcare: the lack of acknowledgment of the profound connection between the brain and the body. Immersed in the mounting evidence supporting this link, I felt compelled to integrate this knowledge into my clinic.
Contrary to traditional teachings that often isolated the brain from the body, I recognised the autonomic nervous system as the crucial link between them, especially in addressing chronic and traumatic stress. This realisation led me to completely restructure my sessions and treatment plans to honour this connection.
Why does this matter? Because when the autonomic nervous system perceives the environment as unsafe, it can hinder the body's ability to heal and recover. For the past five years, I've dedicated myself to empowering others to apply the fundamentals of nervous system regulation, particularly by stimulating the vagus nerve and by utilising neuroscience.
This passion has driven me to develop a new systematic approach to educate fellow health professionals, coaches, leaders and teachers who share my enthusiasm for this work. Through the Nervous System Certification Course, you will learn to recognise the signs within the nervous system, understand the neuroscience behind our thoughts and beliefs, and adapt your language, education and techniques accordingly, to transform not only your clients but also yourself.
Without nervous system-informed care, both you and your clients might experience:
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Burnout, overwhelm, and feel like you're always needing to rescue and fix others.
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Struggle with ongoing self-doubt, despite your training, and get stuck in thoughts of not being good enough.
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Find it hard to stay calm and regulated when you're around others who are triggered.
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Ongoing empathy fatigue with repetitive conversations and dynamics.
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Fail to apply important frameworks of nervous system work and trauma-informed care to support others.Â
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Face challenges with client engagement and retention due to a lack of understanding of the science behind neuroplasticity.
What you will learn:
Module 1: The Educational Framework
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Viewing Through a Nervous System-Centered Lens: Learn how to approach teaching from the perspective of the nervous system. This will help you explain complex concepts in a way that is easy to understand.
Getting 'Unstuck' - Repatterning the Nervous System: Discover techniques to break free from mental and emotional patterns that may be holding you and your clients back. By repatterning your nervous system, you can create new pathways for growth and well-being.
Neuroscience 101: Dive into the fundamentals of neuroscience, including key brain areas responsible for thoughts, beliefs, language, self-awareness, social connectedness and emotional processing. This foundational knowledge will enhance your teaching skills and help you connect with your clients.
Neuroplasticity Essentials: Explore the evidence-based ways in which the nervous system can heal and change. Understanding neuroplasticity will empower you to teach others how they can improve their brain health and overall well-being, and that lasting change truly is possible.
Module 2: The Practical Application
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Confidence in Communication: Learn to communicate effectively without self-doubt or overwhelm. We provide a clear framework for understanding the nervous system, helping you convey important information to your clients and others.
Downloadable Resources: Gain access to scripts and handouts that will help you explain complex concepts in a way that resonates with your audience. These resources are designed to create "light-bulb moments" for those you help, reducing your stress and overwhelm.
Addressing Root Causes: Discover how to communicate to clients that the nervous system can be the root cause of issues like chronic pain, digestive problems, insomnia, and emotional challengesâwithout implying that these issues are "all in their heads."
Systems Interaction: Learn about the interconnectedness of the nervous system with the immune, endocrine, digestive (gut-brain axis), cardiovascular, and musculoskeletal systems. Understanding these interactions will deepen your knowledge and improve your ability to explain complex concepts to others.
Q&A Session:Â This session provides an opportunity to clarify any doubts or confusion you may have.
Module 3: Recognising The States
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Creating a Safe Environment: Discover how to build a safe and supportive environment for your clients, enhancing their sense of safety and connection.
Effective Listening: Learn to listen attentively to your clients, picking up on subtle cues that can reveal their true feelings and needs.
Trauma-Informed Approaches: Gain a deeper understanding of trauma-informed practices in coaching, teaching, and treatment. Learn how to apply these principles to create a more supportive and healing environment for your clients.
Body Wisdom: Move beyond intellectual understanding to tap into your body's wisdom. Learn how to help your clients connect with their bodies to promote healing and self-awareness.
Module 4: Putting It Into Practice
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In this module, you'll have the opportunity to apply what you've learned through case studies and peer-to-peer learning. You'll also:
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Explore subjective questions to gain clarity and deeper insights.
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Learn to read the body for key indications of the dominant state.
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Have dedicated time for asking and getting answers to your questions.
This week is all about putting your knowledge into practice and honing your skills in a supportive learning environment.
Module 5: Resources That Foster Neuroplasticity & Those That Donât
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Evidence-Based Resources: Discover reliable resources to support clients in different states.
Working with Dissociated or Disembodied Clients: Techniques for effectively engaging clients who are disconnected from their bodies.
Practices to Avoid: Learn about practices that may not be beneficial for clients in specific states.
Addressing Blended States: Strategies for helping clients who are stuck between different nervous system states.
Somatic and Spiritual Bypassing: Understanding and avoiding these common pitfalls in healing work.
Artificial Window of Tolerance: Techniques for changing long-standing unhelpful behaviours.
Module 6: Practical Application
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Co-regulation: Discover how to use your own nervous system as a stabilising force for those you're helping.
Boundary Setting: Learn to establish and maintain healthy boundaries to protect your own well-being.
Social Influences: Understand how social factors can impact the nervous system and learn strategies for managing these influences.
Empowering Clients: Gain tools to help your clients take an active role in managing their emotional states.
Q&A Session:Â This session provides an opportunity to clarify any doubts or confusion you may have.
Module 7: Integration and Creating Long-Lasting Change
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*small group mentoring with Jessica
In this module, we focus on integrating your knowledge and skills to create lasting change for your students and clients. You'll learn:
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Strategies for motivating students and clients to maintain their practice and adopt lifestyle changes that support their well-being.
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Trauma-sensitive sequencing techniques to ensure safety and respect individual needs.
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How to measure success by recognising the signs of a healthy nervous system.
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Pacing methods for individuals dealing with nervous system dysregulation, fatigue, and pain.
Module 8: Bringing It All Together - The Rubber Hits The Road
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This is where we'll bring together everything you've learned so far.
Apply Your Learning: You'll put your knowledge into practice, boosting your confidence in using nervous system fundamentals.
Case Studies & Role-Playing: Engage in interactive exercises with your small group, simulating real-world scenarios.
Q&A Session: Get your questions answered ensuring you have a solid grasp of the material.
Peer Reviewed Assessment & Final Assignment
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In this critical phase of your learning journey, you'll engage in a peer-reviewed assessment and final assignment.
This is your chance to demonstrate your understanding and application of nervous system fundamentals.
Through peer review, you'll receive valuable feedback and insights, enhancing your learning experience and ensuring your readiness to apply these concepts in your professional practice.
How is this program different?
The Nervous System Certification Course will significantly increase your awareness and understanding of how stress and trauma show up in your clients, and the body-related symptoms that often go along with it.
You'll gain deeper insights and skills that empower you to provide co-regulation for your clients, whilst working within your wheelhouse. Â
Practical application through case studies, peer-to-peer learning, guided scripts, and handouts will give you the confidence to communicate complex concepts clearly.
This course is for those who have done their own inner work and want to continue to learn and grow. Â
If you already provide empathy, patience, and acceptance in your work, this course will enhance your abilities. Based on neuroplasticity principles, you'll learn how to create lasting change and deliver trauma-informed care.
I love simplifying complex ideas into actionable steps that change lives.
Now, I want to help YOU do the same.
Connect with me through our weekly live lectures and small group mentoring sessions to enhance your communication and teaching skills.
You'll leave the course confident and motivated, ready to make a difference and undo long-standing behaviours that donât serve your clients.
I'm Ready
Your teacher, Jessica
Nearly two decades ago, I embarked on a journey into the intricate world of the nervous system. As a physiotherapist, I spent over 13 years in clinical practice, touching the lives of more than 20,000 individuals.
My quest for knowledge took me around the globe, studying neurophysiology in Europe, America, the UK, and Australia. Along the way, I learned from the best in the fieldâpain researchers, neuroplasticity professors and neuroscientists. They shared insights on how our brains and nervous systems adapt to stress, trauma, and chronic pain.
My post-graduate studies deepened my expertise, leading to qualifications in clinical mindfulness, trauma-sensitive biofeedback, polyvagal theory, and the innovative use of transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation.
Through this journey, I uncovered a profound truth: nervous system dysregulation lies at the core of many chronic health conditions. This realisation ignited a passion within me to equip my clients with tools for lifelong wellness, leveraging the power of neuroplasticity.
In 2019, I took a leap of faith and launched the first-ever Vagus Nerve Masterclass with a group of patients. Little did I know, this would blossom into a global movement over the next five years.
Today, our teachings have impacted the lives of over 15,000 students worldwide. Together, we've journeyed towards better brain and physical health, conquering anxiety, burnout, chronic pain, autoimmune conditions, and digestive issues.
Join the 12 Week Nervous System Certification Course
Empower yourself to evolve and thrive in your practice.
How to know if this program is right for you...
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You're eager to refine your skills in recognising nervous system states and applying impactful education, tools, and resources that lead to lasting transformation.
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You're passionate about empowering individuals to overcome traumatic stress and enhance their well-being.
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You aspire to help your clients break free from long-standing patterns and thrive as a practitioner, coach, or leader.
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You're committed to guiding your clients from unhelpful narratives to embodying transformative work within their bodies, recognising the body as a vital source of information.
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You've witnessed the challenges of dysregulation in individuals dealing with chronic stress and trauma, and you sometimes doubt your ability to guide them effectively.
If these resonate with you, our program can provide you with the skills and confidence to excel in your practice and make a meaningful impact on your clients' lives.
