{"id":249053,"date":"2025-04-15T11:08:18","date_gmt":"2025-04-15T17:08:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/traumahealing.org\/?p=249053"},"modified":"2026-04-13T09:26:32","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T15:26:32","slug":"letter-from-seis-managing-director-of-programs-sonja-cole","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/traumahealing.org\/letter-from-seis-managing-director-of-programs-sonja-cole\/","title":{"rendered":"Letter from SEI&#8217;s Managing Director of Programs, Sonja Cole"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><div class=\"flex-1 overflow-hidden @container\/thread\">\n<div class=\"h-full\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-xxlav-79elbk h-full\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-xxlav-1n7m0yu\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm md:pb-9\">\n<article class=\"w-full text-token-text-primary focus-visible:outline-2 focus-visible:outline-offset-[-4px]\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-25\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\">\n<div class=\"m-auto text-base py-[18px] px-3 md:px-4 w-full md:px-5 lg:px-4 xl:px-5\">\n<div class=\"mx-auto flex flex-1 gap-4 text-base md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 md:max-w-3xl lg:max-w-[40rem] xl:max-w-[48rem]\">\n<div class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\">\n<div data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"490c4235-06a3-4e23-a633-15f5dc1ef924\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words text-start [.text-message+&]:mt-5\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\n<p data-start=\"154\" data-end=\"600\" class=\"\">\n<p data-start=\"154\" data-end=\"600\" class=\"\">When I first came to SEI, I had never heard of Somatic Experiencing\u00ae and had no idea what I was getting myself into (said with a wink and a smile). I was looking to leave my job in the ski industry and was ready for a \u201cgrown-up job.\u201d A former colleague, who was working at SEI at the time, thought I would be a good fit\u2014and the next thing I know, I\u2019ve been with SEI just shy of 12 years. Indeed, I often feel I have grown up at\u2014or along with\u2014SEI.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"602\" data-end=\"1392\" class=\"\">Although I am currently the longest-serving employee on the administrative staff, the founding roots of our organization belong, of course, to Dr. Peter Levine, but also, just as importantly, to our faculty. Many of our faculty members have been here since the very beginning, when we were a small grassroots organization, and have worn countless hats in addition to their teaching roles. Faculty helped to create curricula, market and schedule trainings, hire the training team, and manage the books\u2014to name just a few responsibilities. Above all, faculty have given their time, energy, and experience to ensure our students receive the best possible education. Their dedication to our mission and to the community we\u2019ve built together fills my heart with deep admiration and appreciation.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1394\" data-end=\"1880\" class=\"\">SEI has come a long way since the beginnings of Dr. Levine\u2019s trainings in his Berkeley \u201ctree house.\u201d And while faculty are now free from the administrative burdens of running the day-to-day business of SEI, their desire to ensure SEI remains a tool available throughout the world burns fiercely. I want to take this moment to honor and thank our faculty\u2014not just for teaching this incredible work, but for creating the foundation on which this organization continues to grow and thrive.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1882\" data-end=\"2801\" class=\"\">Each month, as part of my role, I review evaluations that students have submitted about our trainings. Without fail, I see praise for the faculty. No matter which faculty member is being evaluated, I see comments that <em data-start=\"2100\" data-end=\"2106\">this<\/em> faculty is \u201cthe best.\u201d Students are grateful for the dedication, passion, expertise, humor, and humility that our faculty bring into the classroom. These evaluations reflect more than just teaching ability\u2014they are a testament to the deep connection our faculty build with their students and assisting teams. Faculty and their teams create an environment where learning is not just an exchange of knowledge, but also a transformative experience. While the evaluations I review reflect feedback from our U.S.-based trainings, I have no doubt that the same gratitude and praise extend to our international faculty as well. So, to all our SE\u2122 faculty around the world\u2014thank you for being the best!<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2803\" data-end=\"2991\" class=\"\">To our cherished faculty: whether you\u2019ve been here since the early days or are newer to our SEI family, your contributions are invaluable, and I am grateful for each and every one of you.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2993\" data-end=\"3109\" class=\"\">With that said, it is my great honor to introduce the newest members of Somatic Experiencing\u00ae International faculty.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3111\" data-end=\"3472\" class=\"\">This year marks an important time in the growth of our community and SE\u2122 global faculty. Within the past year, all four faculty accreditation councils around the SE\u2122 world have approved new faculty. We have new faculty members in Brazil, Switzerland, New Zealand, and the United States. And once approved by any council, faculty may teach anywhere in the world.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3474\" data-end=\"3556\" class=\"\">New faculty around the world continue to uphold and expand the reach of this work.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3474\" data-end=\"3556\" class=\"\">\n<p data-start=\"3474\" data-end=\"3556\" class=\"\">Always warm regards,<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3474\" data-end=\"3556\" class=\"\">\n<p data-start=\"3474\" data-end=\"3556\" class=\"\">Sonja Cole\u00a0<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3474\" data-end=\"3556\" class=\"\">Managing Director of Programs<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3474\" data-end=\"3556\" class=\"\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table itemprop=\"copy-paste-table\" width=\"745\" height=\"5\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 289.938px;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 286.945px;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 289.953px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 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