Somatic Counseling Psychology program, an Interview with Ryan Kennedy

The current head of the Somatic Counseling Psychology Program at Naropa University, Ryan Kennedy, speaks about the importance of including the body in any therapy and the valuable skills gained by students of the Naropa's somatic program. The master's degree in Somatic Counseling Psychology looks at the relationship between the mind and body as a dance: As one goes, so goes the other.
Grounded in the assumption that the body (soma in Greek) can be used to help individuals transform, this cohort program will give you the academic, experiential, and contemplative experience necessary to begin a compassionate, clinical practice.
Distinguished by a curriculum that emphasizes mindfulness and moving meditation as well as diversity and community engagement, Naropa's Somatic Counseling Psychology program will help transform you into a deeply aware therapist passionate about helping others create change in their bodies, minds, and lives. There are concentrations in Dance/Movement Therapy and Body Psychotherapy.