Online Training Level 1

Sacred Attention Therapy (SAT)

The Sacred Attention Therapy (SAT) Online Training Course is a psycho-spiritual psychotherapy training that is progressive, radical, and innovative.

Applications from prospective students are invited from:

Therapists – psychotherapists, counselors, and other healing practitioners

People who want to train to
become SAT therapists

Seekers who wish to practice SAT
for their own personal growth
and spiritual development

The SAT training consists of two levels of teaching. Each of Levels 1 and 2 consist of twelve modules and the recommended time for completing each level of the training is between six months and two years.

Sacred Attention Therapy (SAT) Online Training - Level 1
€3,500.00
One time
✓ 12 Modules with video content
✓ PDF documents to support the course
✓ Official Certification

SAT Online Training Level 1 includes working with the stages of inner work on personality and character or the First Stage of Awakening, described in Richard Harvey's book Your Essential Self (YES) as the Process of Self-Discovery (see YES pp.19-114).

SAT Online Level 1 training includes twelve modules consisting of 38 audiovisual lectures, each approximately 10-45 minutes in duration. Each module includes a supporting document containing the course contents and summary, notes and references, contemplative questions, a section on working with clients, exercises -- both written and experiential -- an extended case study covering the Seven Core Elements of Sacred Attention Therapy, and a bibliography with notes and guidance to enable you to go deeper into the subject matter of each module.

Module 1:    Introduction to Sacred Attention Therapy
Module 2:    The Whole Person
Module 3:    Family Beliefs
Module 4:    Life Statements
Module 5:    Emotional-Behavioral Patterns
Module 6:    Emotional Suppression
Module 7:    Sub-Personalities
Module 8:    Character Strategies
Module 9:    Central Character Dynamic
Module 10:  Setting Up A SAT Practice - Part 1
Module 11:  Setting Up A SAT Practice - Part 2
Module 12:  Elements of Inner Work Practice

FAQ

  • The course is open to psychotherapists, counselors, complementary-alternative medicine practitioners, healers, mentors, and guides, as well as to people who are serious about their own personal and spiritual growth and development. 

    You may take the training in order to become a SAT therapist with formal certification or to add SAT to your existing skills and knowledge base if you are already a practicing therapist or counselor. Finally, you may take the course to further your own self-development and awareness.

    Tutor: Richard Harvey

  • In response to requests for a forum where students can meet and deepen their understanding of the Sacred Attention Therapy Online Training Course material, Michael Luckett and Julie Schroeder have created the Sacred Attention Therapy Online Study Group. The group meets bi-weekly and focuses on a particular course module each time. Each participant is invited to share their inner work on the module and ask questions to deepen their understanding of the course material. Whether you are a current or past student of the Sacred Attention Therapy Online Training Course, you are welcome to join the group at any time. The group currently meets every other Tuesday at 7pm UK time for 1.5 hours. There is no fee.

  • All students are encouraged to be in individual therapy for the duration of the course. The therapist does not have to be a SAT practitioner. However, if they are not we suggest that the therapist is acquainted and sympathetic to the SAT approach, so they can support you wisely in the issues that are likely to be stimulated by the course work. Follow this link for a list of SAT practitioners, therapists, and counselors who incorporate SAT principles in their work. 

  • All students are invited and encouraged to read Richard Harvey's book Your Essential Self (YES) before enroling in SAT Online Training, Level 1. If you choose to enrol without reading YES, you will be invited to read YES as a part of your study.

  • The recommended time to take for completing level 1 training is one year. However, you may take it at your own pace and with the right frequency and intensity of study it may be possible to complete it in six months (less time is not advised). Each module is presented in three or four sections offering a convenient and efficient way to learn in approximately 30 minute teaching sessions. You are encouraged to view each presentation a minimum of three times and read and study the accompanying document and suggested literature and sources closely, as well as carry out the exercises. Level 1 training must be completed within 2 years of starting, in order to qualify for the certification process (see below).

  • Full registration:         € 3,500.00

    Concessionary rate:   € 2,800.00 (for those who cannot afford the full registration rate)

    Payment plans are available.

    No refunds will be issued after payment is made. We have intended to provide a clear and thorough description of this course offering, including a detailed course outline at the bottom of this page. If you are unsure about the curriculum, course requirements, or any other aspect of Level 1 training, we invite you to follow up with us to clarify any/all matters before enroling. You can contact us via the contact page.

  • On completion of Level 1 of SAT Online Training students will have the option of submitting written material, including a major essay, and participating in a video conference experiential assessment to be evaluated for formal Certification. Alternatively, students may apply for a certificate of course completion or simply enjoy the training without either. See below for instructions on how to apply for Certification or certificate of course completion.

    All exercises and written work associated with application for certification or certificate of course completion must be submitted within 2 years of enrolling in SAT Online Training, Level 1.

    Students who go on to complete all four levels of the training can apply to be awarded the Diploma in Sacred Attention Therapy (Dip SAT).

  • Students who take the course with the intention of practicing as SAT therapists should apply for formal certification. To apply for certification in the SAT Online Training Course: Level One please follow these guidelines:

    1. Questions and Exercises: Complete the requirements as described in "Conditions for Certification" in the accompanying document for each of the twelve modules of the course.

    2. Major Essay: Send your proposed title and a brief summary of the subject matter of your major essay for approval to Robert.

    3. Therapist-Client Enactment: Your experiential assessment takes place via a Skype "session" lasting approximately 40 minutes. You will be presented with a profile and some background on your "client" a week to ten days beforehand.

    4. Collect your work -- questions and exercises, and your major essay -- into a single Word document. Use Times New Roman 12 automatic font. Make sure your module titles, paragraphing, and grammar are consistent and clear. Please have these checked by someone who knows about grammar and presentation, if you are not sure. Work which is not presented clearly with good grammar and layout will be returned for you to amend. 

    5. Your work is reviewed by a minimum of two members of the SAT teaching faculty. Comments and evaluation are made independently without collaboration to ensure impartiality. If your work falls short of the level expected for awarding certification, you will be asked to submit all or part of it again. This process may be repeated for a third submission only. If the work is still not of sufficient standard, you may apply to start the entire process a second time but a second payment is required.

    Please note certification is given for the complete course, not for individual modules.

  • Students who take the course purely for their own personal development and who don't wish to practice as SAT therapists may wish to apply for a Certificate in Course Completion. The requirements are less stringent than for the formal certification in SAT Training.

    1. Complete a single sheet of A4 in Times New Roman font 12 (no more than 550 words) for each of the twelve modules. The sheets should be clearly headed and presented in good English. Each sheet should summarize your understanding of the content of the module. Please try to use your own word as much as possible. 

    2. Send your written submission as a Word doc to Robert

    3. Providing your written work shows a reasonable understanding of the training content, a Certificate of Course Completion will be sent to you by email.