Michele L. Gerard, Ph.D. completes intensive three year program to become a certified Somatic Experiencing Practitioner Dr. Gerard is one of the first neuropsychologists in the country to complete the Somatic Experiencing training program for treatment of trauma. Estes Park, CO – September, 2005 – Michele L. Gerard Ph.D., a practicing psychologist and neuropsychologist in Boulder, CO since 1989, has just received her Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner (SEP) certification from the Foundation for Human Enrichment.   As a certified Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, Dr. Gerard is now fully qualified to treat patients who have experienced various levels of trauma using this short-term naturalistic approach to the resolution and healing of trauma. Somatic Experiencing was developed by Dr. Peter Levine, author of “Waking the Tiger: Healing Trauma.”  Dr. Gerard completed three years of intensive training, education and supervision in order to qualify for certification in Somatic Experiencing.   This technique has been featured in local author Robert Scaer MD’s books, “The Body Bears the Burden” and “The Trauma Spectrum: Hidden Wounds & Human Resiliency.”  Drs. Scaer and Gerard previously worked together at the Mapleton Center for Rehabilitation and Dr. Gerard has hosted Dr. Scaer as a featured speaker to the Boulder-Denver Neuropsychology Group.  Dr. Scaer recently expressed to Dr. Gerard, “My very best wishes to a valued colleague!”   Further information is available from the Niwot based Foundation for Human Enrichment’s website www.TraumaHealing.com.   Dr. Gerard can be contacted at 303 939-9650, or at Rebound@MicheleGerardPhD.com. About Dr. Gerard Dr. Gerard received her doctorate in Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology in 1985, with an emphasis in psychotherapy, psychological and neuropsychological assessment. She has been a resident and a practicing psychologist in Boulder, CO since 1989. Her services include: Psychotherapy that can include the new Somatic Experiencing Technique, EMDR, client- centered, cognitive behavioral approaches, consideration of your personal philosophy, and good old fashioned listening. Consultation to families who could benefit from Ross Greene and Stuart Albion’s Collaborative Problem Solving Approach when facing the challenges of raising healthy/happy children. Psychological Testing including the empirically validated Exner Comprehensive System for the Rorschach Inkblot Test and up-to-date personal inventories. Academic Testing including the Mel Levine “A Mind at a Time” techniques to determine how best to learn or excel at school and work and reported in ways that are easy to understand and implement.   Neuropsychological Evaluation among the most comprehensive in Boulder to sort out issues with thinking skills and performance.  Lots of one-on-one time to determine how to maximize performance and speed improvement. Case Management to maximize coordination of care and “bang for your buck.”  Dr. Gerard is quite knowledgeable in the many resources available for associated care and opportunities. Onsite help with challenging medical, surgical or dental procedures to reduce stress & promote healing. Education to groups, inservices to professionals and supervision to promote health and welfare. Independent evaluations, second opinions, jury selection, expert witness cross-examination, preparation for testimony to assist in forensic matters. www.MicheleGerardPhD.com About the Foundation for Human Enrichment The Foundation for Human Enrichment (FHE) is located in Niwot, Colorado, and provides individuals, families, and communities with effective ''self-help'' tools for healing trauma. The educational experiences and information we provide incorporates a wide range of ''grass roots'' programs including networking, training, consultations, conferences, rehabilitation, bonding opportunities, and on-site emergency response. For more information, please see their website at www.traumahealing. com. Top of page

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