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SAI Level One Therapist Modules

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- Trauma Informed Assessment & Intervention: A Practical Approach to Sensory Trauma and Complex Trauma​​

 

- Use of SAI Assessment and Clinical Formulation Tools for Therapists

 

- Report Writing

 

- The SAI Fidelity Measure

 

All of these courses are required for Level One Certification.​​​​​​​​

This seven-day hybrid course will consider the traumatic impact of sensory processing difficulties on the self-regulation and co-regulation process and the impact of insecure attachment and trauma on sensory processing.

 

It will consist of three elements:


1. Introduction to Applied Neuroanatomy, An Integrative Review

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2. Assessment*
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3. Intervention

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* Note: The Assessment includes the Assessment and Clinical Formulation Short Course Elements. It does not include the report writing element. Course participants can apply to do report writing post attending this course

 

Entry Requirements:
◊ Qualified Occupational Therapists or Physiotherapists.


◊ Attendance at a University accredited foundation and neuroscience module in Sensory Integration (SI).


◊ ONE of the following Attachment courses:
- ‘Attachment: Parent Child Relationships: An Integrative Response to
Assessment and Intervention’ with Attachment Works.
- Any of the Dynamic-Maturational Model (DMM) courses. See the Family
Relations Institute for details.
- ‘Child Attachment & Play Assessment’ Module 1, with CAPA.

- ‘Attachment Based Practice with Adults, Understanding Strategies and Promoting Positive Change’.

Contact: rebecca@iswmatters.co.uk


◊ ONE of the following SAI courses:
- ‘SAI for Adults & Adolescents.’
- ‘Introduction to SAI: The Impact of Developmental Trauma and Insecure
Attachment on Sensory Processing.’

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Trauma Informed Assessment & Intervention:
A Practical Approach to Sensory Trauma and Complex Trauma

 

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FULLY BOOKED

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Dates:  12th January 2026 - Online

             19th & 20th January 2026 - Onsite

             26th, 27th & 28th January 2026 - Online

             18th May 2026 - Online

Onsite Venue:

London Luton Vale Hotel (previously called Hilton Garden Inn) Luton North, England​

 

​​Places: 16

Course Organiser: SAI Centre

Fee: £1500.00 (fee instalment plan available)

This includes the assessment and formulation elements of the Assessment, Formulation and Report Writing Course. If proceeding on the Therapist pathway the report writing online course will need to be separately completed.

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To book contact: info@sai-centre.com

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Open for Booking

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​Dates:  30th September 2026 - Online

             5th & 6th October 2026 - Onsite

             12th, 13th & 14th October 2026 - Online

             14th December 2026 - Online

Onsite Venue:

Luton (Venue to be confirmed)

 

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​​​Places: 16

Course Organiser: SAI Centre

Fee: £1500.00 (fee instalment plan available)

This includes the assessment and formulation elements of the Assessment, Formulation and Report Writing Course. If proceeding on the Therapist pathway the report writing online course will need to be separately completed.

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To book contact: info@sai-centre.com

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Use of SAI Assessment and Clinical Formulation Tools

 

This self-taught course provides a step-by-step guide to the use of SAI Assessment and Formulation Tools. These tools are particularly useful for complex cases where the source of the presenting differences and difficulties may be trauma, sensory or attachment related, or any combination of all three.

 

The course will examine possible underlying reasons for behaviour to inform the formulation process and assignation of behaviours in terms of levels of self regulation. For example, is the display of aggression an instinctive survival response or is it strategic attachment behaviour?  Included is an intervention template for planning sensory-attachment intervention as well the SAI Model of Interventions Chart when a range of interventions are recommended.

 

Entry Requirements:

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  • Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists 

 

Completion of the following courses:

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  • 'Introduction to SAI: The Impact of Developmental Trauma and Insecure Attachment on Sensory Processing'

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  • ‘SAI for Adults & Adolescents.’

       

and completion of ONE of the following courses:

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  • 'Attachment: Parent Child Relationships: An Integrative Response to Assessment and Intervention' with Attachment Works 

  • Any of the Dynamic-Maturational Model (DMM) courses. See the Family Relations Institute for details​

  • ‘Child Attachment & Play Assessment’ Module 1, with CAPA.  See www.the-capa.com

  • ‘Attachment Based Practice with Adults, Understanding Strategies and Promoting Positive Change’. Contact: rebecca@iswmatters.co.uk

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Course fee: £80.00

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Please email info@sai-centre.com for any queries.

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To book a place please fill out the registration form below.

Report Writing

 

This self-taught course provides a template for writing summary and full length SAI reports. It provides guidance on to how transform collated information into one coherent document that is clear and easy to follow. A case example is used to illustrate the process, this includes a completed Levels of Self Regulation Document, Summary Report and a Full Length Report.

 

Entry Requirements:

 

Certificate of Completion of Use of SAI Assessment and Formulation Tools Course.

 

Course fee: £40.00

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Please email info@sai-centre.com for any queries.

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To book a place please fill out the registration form below.

The SAI Fidelity Measure

 

This two-day course will explore The SAI Fidelity Measure, Structure and Process elements required to ensure your practice is consistent with SAI philosophy and therapeutic principles. It will use case studies to bring together theory and practice. Participants will be shown how to chart, interpret and document assessment findings and learn the principles of intervention planning when working in multidisciplinary environments e.g. schools, residential settings.

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Entry Requirements:

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  • Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists working in LAC, CAMHS  or Forensic Mental Health Services. 

 

Completion of the following courses:

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  • 'Introduction to SAI: The Impact of Developmental Trauma and Insecure Attachment on Sensory Processing'

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  • ‘SAI for Adults & Adolescents.’

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        and completion of ONE of the following courses:

  • 'Attachment: Parent Child Relationships: An Integrative Response to Assessment and Intervention' with Attachment Works 

  • Any of the Dynamic-Maturational Model (DMM) courses. See the Family Relations Institute for details​

  • ‘Child Attachment & Play Assessment’ Module 1, with CAPA. 

  • ‘Attachment Based Practice with Adults, Understanding Strategies and Promoting Positive Change’. Contact: rebecca@iswmatters.co.uk

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Testimonials:

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"It was inspiring to be back thinking about SAI theory and practice."

 

"Information relevant to my work."

 

"My main questions that I wanted answered was about what  I am realistically able to do in terms of implementing SAI in my current work place and in my current level of training. The fidelity course provided me with clarity on both these points." 

 

"Enjoyed the discussions."

Online

Open for booking

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Dates: 23rd & 24th April 2026

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Course Organiser: SAI Centre

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Capacity: 16

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Fee: £400.00

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To book contact: info@sai-centre.com

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