NARM 2025-2026

 

 

NARM™ - THE NEUROAFFECTIVE RELATIONAL MODEL

 Portugal

 

COHORT 2025-2026

 

If you want to know more about NARM and NARM training please see the link for details: https://serintegral.pt/pt/formacao-profissional/the-neuroaffective-relational-model-narm

 

DATES OF COHORT 2025-2026

MODULE 1: 15 - 19 May 2025

MODULE 2: 30 September - 4 October 2025

MODULE 3: 14 - 18 April 2026

MODULE 4: 06 - 10 October 2026

 

Module 1 of the NARM^TM training aims to present:

• NARM the model
• Working with shock and developmental trauma
• Working with top-down and bottom-up integrative approach
• NARM organising principles
• Overview of 5 adaptive survival styles
• Distortions of life force
• Distress and healing cycles
• Pride and shame-based identifications
• Reframing attachment and attachment loss
• Introducing the 4 pillars of NARM
• Establishing a therapeutic "contract”
• The NARM Relational Model
• Connection survival style
• Connection: Clients whose access to sensations and feelings are compromised

 

Module 2 of the NARM^TM training aims to present:

• Developmental process: Attachment and separation-individuation
• Asking exploratory questions
• Somatic mindfulness
• Attunement survival style
• Identifying and using resources
• Working in present time with dual awareness
• Reflecting positive shifts
• Autonomy survival style
• Working with anger and aggression
• Working with shame and guilt

 

Module 3 of the NARM^TM training aims to present:

• Trust survival style
• Core vs default emotions
• Anger and aggression
• Narcissism and objectification
• Narcissistic vs sadistic abuse
• Supporting agency
• Love-sexuality survival style
• The psychobiological process of shame (“shame as a verb”)
• Tracking expansion and contraction/connection and disconnection
• “Drilling down” / deconstruction of experience (in the function of disidentification)
• NARM languaging
• Deepening study into the connection survival style issues, symptoms and related disorders
• The polyvagal theory
• Trait-survival style-personality disorder continuum
• Identifying core dilemma: Core themes vs survival strategies (behaviours, symptoms, etc.)
• Countertransference and the traps of goal-oriented, solution-focused psychotherapy

 

Module 4 of the NARM^TM training aims to present:

• How to develop a working hypothesis
• Freeze and intrapsychic conflict
• Self-hatred and self-rejection
• An overview of NARM’s different orientation to working with personality disorders
• Therapist’s countertransference acting-out and re-enactment
• Unmanaged empathy and therapist efforting
• The interplay of the survival styles: Primary and secondary patterns
• Survival styles as they relate to intimacy and sexuality
• Developing capacity for pleasure
• Working with couples
• Working with identity
• Disidentification: Loneliness and freedom
• Supporting increasing complexity, capacity and resiliency
• Addressing the physical structure of the adaptive survival styles
• Working with the social engagement channels: Eyes, ears, face and touch
• Integrating NARM effectively into our clinical practice
• Addressing identity from both a psychological and non-Western perspective

 

Participants are required to attend all sessions of the program. Sessions of the Modules program are covered by the tuition fee, but supervision sessions have an extra cost as described below.

 

 

WHO IS THE TRAINING FOR

Clinical Psychologists, Psychotherapists, Psychiatrists, Counsellors, Coaches and other Healing Practitioners with Psychotherapeutic Practice.

 

 

SCHEDULE

 

 

Day 1- 3

8.00am – 10.00am Breakfast/Time for Session/Supervision

10.00am – 1.00pm Morning session

1.00pm Lunch

2.00pm Time for Session/Supervision/Rest

3.00pm – 6.30pm Afternoon session

6.30pm Dinner

7.00pm – 9.00 pm Rest /Session/Supervision

 

Day 4

8.00 – 10.00am Breakfast/Time for Session/Supervision

10.00am – 1.00pm Morning session

1.00pm Lunch

2.00pm Time for Session/Supervision/Rest

3.00pm – 6.00pm Afternoon session

6.00pm Dinner

7.00 – 9.00 pm Group supervision with the teacher (2 required for the certification)

 

Day 5

8.00 – 9.30am Breakfast/Time for Session/Supervision

9.30 – 2.00pm Morning session

2.00pm Lunch & Farewell

 

*TIME ZONE: GMT LISBON/LONDON

You are required to arrive the day before the training starts in each module between 4.00pm and 6.00pm. Dinner will be served at 6.30pm and you will have time to settle in and rest for the start of the training the next morning.

 

 

TRAINING TEAM:

 

TRAINER

 

BEATE LEISSE, MD - Specialist in psychiatry and psychotherapy

• Medical studies in Cologne 1986 - 1992
• ·Physician in internship 1993-1994 psychiatric dept. Klinikum Niederberg Velbert
• ·License to practice medicine on 1.11.1994
• ·Residency 11/1994 - 04/1998 psychiatric dept. Niederberg Clinic
• ·Recognition as a specialist in psychiatry 23.04.1998
• ·Worked as a medical doctor at the Niederberg Clinic until 31.12.1998
• ·Senior physician in the psychiatric dept. of the evangelic KH Bergisch Gladbach from Jan 1999 to Jan 2000
• ·Recognition of the additional title of psychotherapy 12/1999
• ·Parental leave from Jan 2000 - Jan 2003
• Promotion 08/2001
• Since Oct. 2003 working in own practice as medical psychotherapist
• Certification as EMDR™ therapist Jan 2008
• Certification as SE™ - Therapist March 2012
• Certification as NARM™ - Therapist Sept 2014
• Certification as NARM™ Masterclass Therapist Feb 2016

Since 2015, continuous assistance in various NARM™/NARM™ masterclass trainings in Europe with Dr. Laurence Heller and Michael Mokrus with the authorization to offer individual sessions dedicated to self-awareness, individual supervision and group supervision as part of the training. NARM™ teacher since 2022.

 

ASSISTANTS TRAINERS:

 

Karima Valentina Hočevar -graduated from the School of Economics and Business at the University of Ljubljana majoring in Human Resources. She is a certified therapist for various approaches, including Byodinamic Craniosacral Therapy, the NeuroAffective Relational Model™, NARM Masterclass, Somatic Experiencing™, Integral Somatic Psychology™, and Codependency therapy. 

Since 2011, Karima has been leading or co-leading trainings and seminars on Biodynamic apprach to Craniosacral Therapy both in Slovenia and abroad. Additionally, since 2015, she has been an integral part of a team of teachers and supervisors for NeuroAffective Relational Model™ trainings across many European countries. 

Karima is also the founder of Mudita Institute and co-founder of Center Hočevar since 2017.

 

 

Ola Myszka - I am a psychologist with almost 20 years of therapeutic experience and a PhD in clinical psychology. I specialize in an individual work with adults suffering from early traumas. In my background I have a Gestalt school of therapy, systemic therapy and practice in dynamic meditation . I am a certified practitioner of NARM™ , Somatic Experiencing®, and SOMA®. These therapeutic approaches provide modern, neurophysiologically based methods for working with trauma.

While working with a person it is very important for me to work in the perspective of the "here and now". In my opinion such perspective serves to integrate all levels of human functioning - cognitive, emotional, physical and spiritual. For many years I have been a member of the teaching faculty - conducting classes, workshops and coaching groups in the field of psychology of stress and trauma, self-regulation and sport psychology for the University of Wroclaw and other private postgraduate schools.

Since 2017 I have been assisting   NARM ™ courses in Poland and abroad (Romania, Greece, Belgium).

I regularly deepen my understanding of NARM by participating in coaching triads and group supervisions.

I can provide accredited sessions and supervision (individual and group) for NARM ™ course participants.

 

 

Sabine Sonika Husfeld-Suethoff - My name is Sonika, and I am assisting NARM since many years. I finished my own training in 2011 and assisted Larry, Michael and Beate ever since. Originally, I trained to become a physiotherapist, then a naturopath. After many years of training, I felt that without incorporating the nervous system and developmental trauma, healing and change would not have a lasting effect.

Luckily, I met Larry and with him the missing link in my work.

My passion lies in NARM, after so many years I still feel very inspired by it and at ore about this method and its attitude. I am living in Hamburg and work in my own clinic.

 

Tobias Konermann - is a Clinical Psychologist and Certified Psychotherapist in private practice in Berlin, Germany. He teaches at various training institutes for psychotherapy and counselling (DGVT, HAP, IMU) and specialises in the treatment of developmental trauma. 

Tobias has extensive clinical training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and EMDR, with additional training in Gestalt and process-oriented approaches. He is a certified therapist in the Neuro-Affective Relational Model (NARM) and the NARM Masterclass. Tobias assists with NARM trainings under Laurence Heller in Germany and works as a teaching 

therapist and supervisor in ongoing NARM trainings throughout Europe.

 

Karen Put - I have a private practice for body-oriented psychotherapy since 2013. I have a background in social work, working with addicts, adolescents and families. After that I started training in integrated psychotherapy, family constellations, EMDR. I am a NARM practitioner since 2022 and since then I have been assisting in the Netherlands. NARM became the main approach in my work. I also did NARM masterclasses and the NARM touch training. I give accredited sessions.

 

Magdalena Stawicka - I am a psychologist (PhD in clinical psychology) and a psychotherapist with more than 20 years of clinical experience in private practice (working with adults) and ZERO-FIVE The Foundation for Infant Mental Health (working with families with very young children). I am trained in psychodynamic and systemic approaches, Parent-Infant Psychotherapy, EMDR, SE. For many years I was working at University in Poznań, Psychology Department and I am still involved in teaching there and additionally I supervise specialists in private and public agencies. I am NARM (and NARM Masterclass) certified practitioner, currently also in a NARM Fellow Program. I started assisting NARM in 2021 in Poland. Since I got to know NARM I am in full admiration of that approach, which became my main path in clinical work.

 

Marta Kochan-Wójcik

I am a psychologist with a PhD and over 20 years of academic experience. I run a psychotherapy practice in Wrocław, Poland, specializing in couples therapy and the treatment of developmental trauma. My clinical training includes family and couples therapy, Gestalt therapy, systemic constellations, and trauma-focused approaches such as the NeuroAffective Relational Model™ (basic and advanced masterclasses), Somatic Experiencing®, and Neuroaffective Personality Development with Marianne Bentzen. I am the co-founder of the Institute for Couples Therapy and the Association of Relational Trauma Therapists in Poland. For several years, I assisted in Somatic Experiencing® courses, and since 2020, I have been assisting in NARM™ trainings both in Poland and internationally

 

Isis Ingke Christensen

I live in Hamburg and have a trauma psychotherapy practice there. I hold a Master’s degree in Psychology. Additionally, I have completed further training in body-oriented Methods / Hakomi and Cranio Sacral Therapie , Bodynamic / Lisbeth Marcher and Somatic Experiencing and I‘ve been with Narm since the beginning of 2011.

 

LANGUAGE:

The retreat will be guided in English, without consecutive translation.

 

VENUE:

The training will take place at Casa da Torre, located in Soutelo, Vila Verde, Braga, Portugal.

More information about the venue is available here

 

RESIDENTIAL OR NON-RESIDENTIAL

You are welcome to register for either the residential or non-residential format of the training.

 

• The residential format includes all meals and accommodation at the venue.

• The non-residential format offers flexibility and may include lunch or no meals, depending on your preference (daily fee required by Casa da Torre - see details below)

After registering, you will receive a participant's form where you can select your preferred accommodation and meal options. All details and prices will be clearly outlined to help you make the best choice for your needs.

 

ACCOMODATION:

Accommodation at Casa da Torre is available in individual or double rooms, each with a private bathroom. The rooms are very simple, clean, and comfortable—designed to offer a peaceful and restorative environment throughout your retreat.

The venue features beautiful gardens, open green areas, and a spacious terrace with a stunning view over the surrounding natural landscape.

 

Individual rooms are limited and will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.

 

         

                        

                                                           

* Casa da Torre is a Jesuit Monastery

 

 

MEALS:

All meals provided are vegetarian and omnivorous and include:

• Complete breakfast

• Lunch

• Dinner

• Snacks at the 24-hour bar (coffee, tea, biscuits)

If you have any specific dietary needs or require adaptations, please inform us in advance in the Participants Form that will be sent to you after registering for each module.

 

 

COSTS

1. TUITION FEES PER MODULE:

• Early Bird Rate:
  €700 + 23% VAT = €861.00
  (valid until:

  • 15 January 2025 for Module 1

  • 15 April 2025 for Module 2

  • 15 November 2025 for Module 3

  • 30 May 2026 for Module 4)

• Standard Rate:
  €750 + 23% VAT = €922.50

 

• Repeating Participants: 20% discount on the standard fee (please contact us for payment details)

 

2. SUPERVISION FEES

(To be paid directly to the trainers)

• Individual Supervision (50 minutes): €80

• Group Supervision (per participant):

  • 2 people (1h15): €75

  • 3 people (1h30): €65

  • 4 people (1h30): €60

  • 5 people (2h00): €60

  • 6 people (2h00): €55

  • 7 people (2h00): €50

  • 8–9 people (2h00): €40

  • 10–12 people (3h00): €50

 

 3. SELF-EXPERIENTIAL SESSIONS

• Fee per session: €80

Note: Participants from abroad must pay the supervision/session rates applicable in their home country when taking sessions online between modules.

Please refer to full training requirements here.

 

4. RESIDENTIAL - MEALS & ACCOMMODATION COST

 

Module 3 & 4

• €500 -  accommodation in single ensuite rooms and all meals, including the night of arrival 
• €450 -  accommodation in double shared ensuite rooms and all meals, including the night of arrival. 

This fee is paid directly to Casa da Torre on the first day of the training or before arrival (instructions to follow after registration).

 

5. NON-RESIDENTIAL - DAILY FEE AT CASA DA TORRE

• 10 euros per day for all non-residential participants

This fee is paid directly to Casa da Torre on the first day of the training or before arrival (instructions to follow after registration).

 

REGISTRATION:

Registration Deadline: 

• 15 January 2025 for Module 1

• 30 June 2025 for Module 2

• 30 January 2025 for Module 3

• 30 August 2026 for Module 4

Spaces are limited, so early confirmation is strongly recommended.

 

To secure your place:

1. Complete your payment for the tuition fee using one of the options below.

NARM MODULE 3 PAYMENT - EARLY BID - 2025/2026 NARM MODULE 3 PAYMENT - STANDARD RATE - 2025/2026 NARM MODULE 4 PAYMENT - EARLY BID - 2025/2026 NARM MODULE 4 PAYMENT - STANDARD RATE - 2025/2026
 

Payment in installments available. Please contact us for more information. 

 

Once we receive your email and payment, we’ll send a confirmation via email together with a the participants form to complete where you complete information related with  accomodation, meals and other practicalities. If you don’t receive this within a few days, please reach out to confirm your registration.


 

CANCELLATION POLICY

• Cancellation 4 months before the training starts: full refund minus €50 administrative fee + international bank charges.

• After 4 Months before the training starts: no refunds (transfer for to another cohort may be possible. please contact us)

• If Ser Integral needs to cancel, full refund of tuition only (no coverage of travel or accommodation costs)

 

 

IMPORTANT DATES



 

ARRIVAL AND ATTENDANCE

• Residential participants should arrive the day before the training starts, between 16:00 and 18:00.

• Non-residential participants may arrive on the morning the training begins.

• Full attendance is mandatory for certification purposes.

 

WHAT TO BRING

• Comfortable clothing for indoor and movement-based activities.

• Sturdy walking shoes for exploring the gardens and forested surroundings.

• Personal toiletries (e.g., shampoo, soap, toothpaste, etc.).

• Mosquito repellent, especially during spring/summer months.

• Note: Bed linens, towels, and blankets are provided by the venue

 
 

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• The training will run with a minimum and maximum number of participants (places are limited).

• In the event that the minimum number is not reached, Ser Integral – Centro Português de Mindfulness reserves the right to cancel the training.

• The program may be subject to small adjustments according to the needs of the group and the flow of the training process.

 

 

FAQ

How to get here?

Please see the information on: http://casadatorre.org/arrive/arrive.html

 

The closest airport is PORTO (OPO). From here you can rent a car to drive to Vila Verde (use the GPS coordinates and address below), take a taxi to the Bus Station in Porto (http://www.renex.pt/, Address: Campo Mártires da Pátria, 37, Porto) to get a bus from Porto to Braga and from Braga please see the details below: 

 

By Bus:Between 7am and 8.15pm you can find several buses that leave the Bus Central Station of Braga to Vila Verde, Arcos and Monção. You need to get out at the stop – Rio Homem, make a left and you will have Casa da Torre ahead (with a big gate).

 

By Taxi:From the Central Bus Station or Train Station of Braga to Casa da Torre you will pay around 12 euros.

 

By Car: GPS coordinates:41º36’.08”N 8º26’17.05”W or the address: Casa da Torre, Avenida Viscondes da Torre, nº 80 4730-570 Soutelo – Vila Verde.

 

By Shuttle:Ser Integral: Portuguese Center for Mindfulness will organize shuttles from the airport to the training center if a minimum number of participants from other countries registers in the training. There will be a fee for this service (to be determined).


At what time should I arrive? When will we finish?
Arrival is on the day before of the first day of the training between 4.00pm and 6.00pm so that we can process your arrival and registration. You will then be assigned to your room and we will meet  at 6.00pm for dinner. In the last day of the retreat we will have lunch at the retreat center and after this we will all leave the retreat center.


Is there wireless and mobile phone connection?

Yes.

 

Is it possible to arrive earlier or stay after the retreat ends?

Yes, if you need more nights at the retreat center you have to contact Casa da Torre directly.


What do I need to bring?

It is advised to bring confortable clothing. The room has bed sheets, towels, blankets, but you should bring all the toiletries that you usually need (e.g., shampoo, soap, etc). Also bring confortable walking shoes to use on the gardens/forest and you might also be interested in bringing a mosquito repellent.

 

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