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title: "Move Play Thrive | Brain and Sensory Foundations Course - Free CEU Course for Mental Health Therapists"
description: "Mental health professionals get a free 1-hour CEU training in addressing anxiety using sensory-motor tools. Sonia Story, M.S., and Christine Durfee, PhD, LPC-S provide instruction."
url: "https://moveplaythrive.com/resources/free-gifts/free-ceu-course-for-mental-health-therapists"
date: "2026-07-04T14:41:37+00:00"
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#  Free CEU Course for Mental Health Therapists

## Transforming Anxiety with Sensory Motor Tools![New Action MentalHealth2 1](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Misc_Images/New_Action_MentalHealth2%201.png)

### FREE one hour training for mental health professionals, social workers, therapists, parents, caregivers, and educators.

#### *Did you know that sensory-motor factors are commonly involved in anxiety disorders?*

In this training, you will get innovative ways to help with anxiety and related challenges. You will hear from therapists about how they are resolving anxiety using brain-based sensory-motor input. Gain an understanding of why these tools work, and get a fast-acting calming strategy to use with clients.

#### Mental health therapy professionals may earn 1 CEU\* for completion of this training.

#### See more information below.

\*1 CEU credit hour is awarded for completion of this training for Licensed Professional Counselors in Texas. For mental health therapy professionals in other USA jurisdictions, inquire with your licensing board. Your brief feedback, along with a quiz near the end of the training, is required for earning a certificate of completion.

About the instructors: Christine Durfee, PhD, LPC-S, holds certifications as a Trauma Family Therapist, Low Energy Neurofeedback (LENS) practitioner, and in Rhythmic Movement Training. Sonia Story, M.S. trained directly with Harald Blomberg, MD, and is the developer of the [Brain and Sensory Foundations](https://cdurfee--moveplaythrive.thrivecart.com/brain-and-sensory-foundations/ "Get info about the Brain and Sensory Foundations, First Level training") program.

[**More information about Christine Durfee, PhD**](https://neurotherapysystemsllc.com/ "Christine Durfee, website Neurotherapy Systems")

**[More information about Sonia Story, MS](https://moveplaythrive.com/index.php?Itemid=517)**

#### **Follow the Steps Here:**

1. **Get course presentation slides [here](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/pdf/Transforming_Anxiety_Sensory-Motor_Tools_2up.pdf "Course presentation slides").**
2. **Watch the video above**.
3. **Complete course survey and quiz; [go to this link](https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8MDDSPL "survey evaluation and link to course exam").** Download your certificate after successful completion of quiz[](https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8MDDSPL "End of course survey and quiz information")
4. **Bonus: [Access the Mental Health resources page](https://moveplaythrive.com/index.php?Itemid=157 "Free resources for mental health therapists and social workers").**

## Ready for More Training in Neurodevelopmental and Integrative Movement for Addressing Mental Health Challenges?

Earn Mental Health Therapy CEUs\*\* for the **[Brain and Sensory Foundations training](https://cdurfee--moveplaythrive.thrivecart.com/brain-and-sensory-foundations/)**. See more information [here.](https://cdurfee--moveplaythrive.thrivecart.com/brain-and-sensory-foundations/)

\*\*For professional counselors, 19 credit hours via NBCC, (except in New York state); other states may have contingencies. Check with your licensure board to verify acceptance of NBCC Approval. Move Play Thrive is an NBCC Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7213.

Go to the [NBCC State Board Directory](https://www.nbcc.org/search/stateboarddirectory "NBCC State Board Directory-opens in new tab") to find the applicable contact information.

Questions? [Contact Sonia Story](https://moveplaythrive.com/index.php?Itemid=531 "Contact Sonia Story")

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