Body
-Mind Centering®
Somatic and Developmental Movement Education
Certification Courses in CA & NC 
Body-Mind Centering® Certification Course Schedule in North Carolina and California
Certificate from Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen and The School for Body-Mind Centering®
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Complete Somatic Movement Education (SME) Certificate Program in 2 summers!
The following courses are required for: Somatic Movement Educator (SME) Certification Program
and * indicates requirement for Developmental Movement Educator (IDME) Certification Program
2012 Schedule: Continuous courses at Duke University Freeman Center, June 20 - August 12, 2012, during ADF
June 20-30, Skeletal System
July 3-10, Organ System
July 13-20, Basic Neurocellular Patterns of Movement*
July 23-26, Senses & Perception*
July 29-Aug 4, Primitive Reflexes, Righting Reactions and Equilibrium Respones*
Aug 7-12, Embryological & Ontogenetic Development*
*indicates required course to register for: Infant Developmental Movement Observation Skills and Developmental Movement Facilitation Skills (dates and locations TBA).
2012 Courses in Berkeley, California
May 19-26, Nervous System
November 7-14, Ligamentous System
2013 Schedule: Continuous courses at Duke University Freeman Center, June 20 - August 12, 2013, during ADF
June 20-26, Fluid System
June 29-July 6, Nervous System
July 9-16, Ligamentous System
July 19-29, Muscular System
Aug 1-6, Endocrine System
August 9-12, Professional Issues & Competency
SME Graduation, August 12, 2013
2013 Courses in Berkeley, California
April 15-25, Muscular System
April 28-May 1, Professional Issues & Competency (Registration limited to SME certificants)
Apply and Register NOW visit: Registration page
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News! BMC & Yoga students: Graduates of EAY and EDMY programs are eligible (with additional course hours and Guidance Sessions) to register for Somatic Movement Educator and/or Developmental Movement Educator certification programs.
For more information about our courses visit: Course Descriptions page or Contact Us
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Developmental Movement Education Learn more
with Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen, OTR, worldwide leader in Developmental and
Somatic Movement Education is the creator of BMC and author of Sensing, Feeling and Action. IDME program is applicable to adults as well as infants.
IDME 1: Infant Developmental Movement Observation Skills, dates TBA 2013
IDME 2: Infant Developmental Facilitation Skills, dates TBA 2014
Courses which must be completed before enrolling in IDME 1 include Basic Neurological Patterns of Movement,
Primitive Reflexes, Righting Reactions, Senses & Perception, and Ontogenetic Development. IDME 1 must be completed before enrolling in IDME 2.
For information about becoming a BMCA member or attending the BMCA conference visit: www.BMCAssociation.org
Daily Class Schedule: 8:30-10:30 a.m; 11-1 p.m. and 3-5 p.m.
Lunch break is between 1-2:30 p.m. and Professional Issues & Partnering Labs are 5:15-6:15 p.m.
What to bring to Class: A course manual ($15) is a required purchase and will be distributed at the first class.
Bring it with you to class each day, with The Anatomy Coloring Book (see below), a pen or pencil, notebook paper, water bottle, snack, colored pencils, and your lunch, a special blanket or sitting cushion, if you wish.
Sensing, Feeling and Action, by Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen, is recommended reading prior to class. The Anatomy Coloring Book (any edition) is required for all Body Systems courses. The Atlas of Human Anatomy, by Frank H. Netter is recommended for your home study but you are not required to bring it to class. Wear comfortable clothing that you move freely in and dress in layers to tolerate the heat and air conditioning. Location is walking distance to Whole Foods and 9th St Merchant area with numerous restaurant and shopping options. If you are staying at Homestead Suites, their free shuttle will pick up the group at an agreed upon time each day.
Be our Guest! If you are interested in visiting, you are welcome to visit one class during each course, free-of-charge. If you have filed an Application with our program you are welcome to visit one full day free-of-charge.
Visitor Policy: No visitors on the first or last two days of a course.