SAI
SAI Foundation Training
We recommend attending training at Ash Cottage and its regulating garden spaces to fully experience the
different elements of the SAI Model.
There are two Foundation Courses available:
'Introduction to SAI: The Impact of Developmental Trauma and Insecure Attachment on Sensory Processing'
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'SAI for Adults & Adolescents' (for Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists only).
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Introduction to SAI:
The Impact of Developmental Trauma and Insecure Attachment on Sensory Processing.
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This three-day course will look at the theories that provide the framework for SAI. Emphasis will be on the impact of trauma on sensory processing, and on the capacity for self and co-regulation.
Participants will learn the neurosequential approach to intervention; that is, when it is most effective to use interventions such as narrative work, play therapy, and education.
They will learn the principles of up-regulation and down-regulation to enable physiological adaptation for social engagement and academic learning.
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Eligibility: This course is for Therapists and Practitioners with a Primary Degree in Health, Social Care or Education.
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Dates of available courses are below.
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For more information on the course and the timetable download our flyer here
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This six day course trains therapists in the use of Sensory Attachment Intervention with adults and adolescents.
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This course introduces Sensory Attachment Intervention (SAI). It trains therapists in the use of the Just Right State Programme (JRS) for Adults and Adolescents, and in the use of the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) Profile Questionnaire. SAI looks at the process of regulation and co-regulation from an integrative and neurosequential perspective.
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The Just Right State Programme can be used with individuals, groups or families. It focuses on developing the capacity for self-regulation, co-regulation and reflective functioning. The Just Right State Programme was developed for individuals who struggled to participate in intervention programmes because of their incapacity to regulate their emotional states.The Autonomic Nervous System Profile Questionnaire is a self-report questionnaire that looks at indicators of stress, survival behaviour responses and self-regulating behaviours.It is an exploratory tool for use with individuals to help formulate their regulating needs.
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Course Handbook includes; assessment tools, and the Just Right State manual and JRS intervention pack.
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Eligibility: Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists working in LAC, CAMHS or Forensic Mental Health Services.
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Click here to see dates for this course
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To continue on the training pathway completion of ONE of the following courses is also required (this can be done in any order):
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'Attachment: Parent Child Relationships: An Integrative Response to Assessment and Intervention' with Attachment Works
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Any of the Dynamic-Maturational Model (DMM) courses. See the Family Relations Institute for details.
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‘Child Attachment & Play Assessment’ Module 1, with CAPA. See www.the-capa.com
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For any enquiries please contact: traininginsai@gmail.com
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To book a place on a course please contact: bookingforsai@gmail.com
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Introduction to SAI
Courses
Hybrid Courses
We strongly recommend where possible that you choose the hybrid version of this training because of the experiential nature of the course materials. It enriches the learning experience and you enjoy the
the benefits of socially engaging and networking with other course participants during meal and break times.
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Testimonials:
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"So good, really felt like we were seeing SAI in practice with the setting and way the training was run."
Onsite
Open for booking
Dates: 15th May 2025 (onsite)
22nd -23rd May 2025 (online)
Course Organiser: SAI Centre
Venue: Ash Cottage, Ballynahinch, N.Ireland
Fee: £700
Places: 12
To book contact: bookingforsai@gmail.com
For more information download flyer here
Online Courses
Online
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Open for Booking
Dates: 25th-27th November 2024
Places: 24
Course Organiser: Juniper Tree Therapy
Fee: £600
Online
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Open for Booking
Dates: 24th, 31st March & 1st April 2025
Places: 24
Course Organiser: Inspire Me Events
Fee: £600 plus VAT
To book contact: info@inspire-me-events.co.uk
For more information download flyer here
Online
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Open for Booking
Dates: 24th -26th November 2025
Places: 24
Course Organiser: Juniper Tree Therapy
Fee: £600
Online
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Open for Booking
Dates: 12th, 13th, 14th February 2025
Course Organiser: SAI Centre
Places: 24
Fee: £600
To book contact: bookingforsai@gmail.com
For more information download flyer here
Online
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Open for Booking
Dates: 30th June & 1st, 2nd July 2025
Places: 24
Course Organiser: Jump Start Centre
Fee: £600
To book contact: info@jumpstartcentre.co.uk
For more information download flyer here