Full course description
STUDENTS WHO ENROLL IN THIS COURSE MUST COMPLETE THEIR WORK AND DOWNLOAD RESOURCE MATERIALS NO LATER THAN DECEMBER 23, 2025.
The STARR Certification Program consists of 16 modules that deliver the key concepts through video presentations featuring experts from the #SameHere Global Mental Health Movement organization.
You will learn about the many ways stress and trauma, from challenging life events, can physically impact our brain-body connection (Foundation Modules 1-4) and the non-medication healing modalities that can be used proactively to improve our neurobiological connections (STARR Exercise Modules 5-16). Enrollment fee for the program is $495.00.
STARR Certification Program Modules
Foundation Module 1: Overview of the Brain-Body Connection and STARR Modalities
Dr. Andrew Pleener
Foundation Module 2: Polyvagal Theory
Dr. Stephen Porges
Foundation Module 3: Adverse Childhood Experiences and the ACE Study
Dr. Vincent Felitti
Foundation Module 4: Dysregulation and Addiction
Dr. John Rosa
Module 5 STARR Exercise: Tension Trauma Releasing Exercises (TRE)
Dr. David Berceli
Module 6 STARR Exercise: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy or Training (ACT)
Dr. Steven C. Hayes
Module 7 STARR Exercise: Mental Health Nutrition
Dr. Leslie Korn
Module 8 STARR Exercise: Breath-Body-Mind for Stress and Trauma Relief
Dr. Patricia Gerbarg
Dr. Richard Brown
Module 9 STARR Exercise: Yoga for Mental Health
Amy Weintraub
Module 10 STARR Exercise: Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) Tapping
Brad Yates
Module 11 STARR Exercise: Transcendental MeditationTM
Dr. Prudence Farrow Bruns
Module 12 STARR Exercise: Neuro-Informed Art Therapy Approaches
Juliet King
Module 13 STARR Exercise: Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)
Laney Rosenzweig
Module 14 STARR Exercise: Brainspotting
Dr. David Grand
Module 15 STARR Exercise: Alpha-Stim
Dr. Josh Briley
Dr. Daniel Kirsch
Module 16 STARR Exercise: Neurofeedback
Dr. Siegfried Othmer
Learning Objectives
As a result of this Program, you will be able to:
- Summarize the many ways stress and trauma, from challenging life events, can physically impact the brain-body connection.
- Examine non-medication healing modalities that can be proactively utilized to improve neurobiological connections.
- Effectively use interpersonal communication skills to foster greater awareness and application of the STARR modalities.
Who Should Participate
- Athletic Coaches
- Chiropractors and Medical Doctors
- Healthcare Providers
- Health Coaches
- HR Professionals
- Life Coaches
- Mental Health Professionals
- Nurses
- Parents
- Practice Administrators
- Social Workers and Teachers
Course Materials
- All learning materials and resources are available within each course module.
What You Will Get
Upon purchase, you will gain access to the following. ACCESS TO THIS COURSE ENDS ON 12/23/25.
- Video presentations from STARR Experts from the Same Here Global Mental Health Practitioner Alliance
- STARR course module handouts and learning resources
- Comprehensive information about the brain body connection and the non-medication healing modalities (STARR exercises) that can be used proactively to improve our neurobiological connections
Upon successful completion of the course requirements and quiz completion, you will receive:
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Verified STARR Certification Certificate of Completion
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22 hours that can be submitted for professional CEUs based on the requirements of the issuing provider
Need help with registering? Follow these Step-by-step STARR Enrollment Instructions
*Please Note: Registration in the STARR Certification Program is not eligible for the MUIH Community Benefit