E.Qi program

E.Qi Certificate Program

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What is This Course About?

This is not a traditional Qigong class, nor a single-modality art therapy training. E.Qi is a pioneering integration practice of Eastern and Western wisdom:

· Eastern Wisdom as the Foundation: Centered on Qigong's "Five Regulations" (Body, Breath, Mind, Qi, Shen) to establish deep mind-body connection and energy awareness.

· Western Arts as the Application: Incorporating expressive arts (painting, journaling, movement mapping), equine-assisted therapy concepts, and modern neuroscience (polyvagal theory) to make the healing process visual and creative.

· Integrative Healing as the Outcome: Developing a culturally profound and practical integrative healing methodology applicable in clinical, educational, and group settings.

Upon completion, you will not only learn a set of techniques but also master a new healing language capable of responding to diverse cultural needs.

The Real Cases: How Healing Happens

Case 1 : Bilateral Movement, Artmaking, and Adolescent Self-Regulation

This case reflects the early work that eventually led to my collaboration with Sifu Kurtis Tilley.

This 13-year-old adolescent had a history of early relational trauma and significant challenges with emotional regulation. She was bright, athletic, and highly kinesthetic, yet struggled with impulsivity and parasuicidal behaviors. While structured trauma therapy provided an important foundation, it was through bilateral movement and artmaking that she accessed a deeper sense of internal regulation.

We began with simple bilateral “air drawings,” allowing her to explore movement without the pressure of creating something tangible. Over time, these gestures transitioned into chalk drawing on large vertical and horizontal surfaces. She moved freely between standing and seated positions, discovering how gravity, space, rhythm, and breath influenced her body.

Gradually, she gravitated toward continuous and overlapping movements—spirals, infinity shapes, and eventually bilateral painting using her soccer goalie gloves. The process became deeply self-directed.

She described the experience as a way to “get emotions out,” and eventually began using bilateral movement independently as a coping and grounding strategy.

What became most significant was not the content of the images themselves, but how her body organized through the process. Her breathing slowed, posture softened, and her capacity to remain present increased.

Bilateral artmaking became her own regulatory language. This experience reinforced my belief that expressive arts therapy is most powerful when it is experienced rather than explained.

Bilateral movement and artmaking supported her not because they addressed symptoms directly, but because they allowed her to access rhythm, agency, and embodied awareness.

For me, this work exemplifies how expressive arts therapy bridges neuroscience, somatics, and creativity without losing its soul. Regulation emerges through relationship—between left and right, inside and outside, therapist and client.

Case 2: Regulation and Parts-Informed Work Through E.Qi

Case 1 : Bilateral Movement, Artmaking, and Adolescent Self-Regulation

One adult client living with Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) participated in E.Qi work both individually and within a group format over the course of a year.

Through consistent engagement with breath, grounded movement, and equine-centered presence, she developed increasing capacity for physical and emotional regulation.

This foundation later allowed her to engage more deeply in parts-informed therapeutic work, with increased access to psychological regulation and executive functioning.

She described becoming better able to access her prefrontal cortex when making important life decisions, rather than responding primarily from survival-based patterns.

One experience she shared illustrates how the practice had become integrated into her daily life.

While camping, she encountered a large male moose on a trail. Rather than reacting in panic, she described consciously sinking the Qi, slowing her breath, and regulating her nervous system while calmly stepping away and allowing the animal space.

For her, this moment represented a profound shift—from survival-driven reactivity to regulated presence and embodied awareness.

Case 3: Embodied Regulation with Traumatic Brain Injury & Complex PTSD

Case 1 : Bilateral Movement, Artmaking, and Adolescent Self-Regulation

Case 3: Embodied Regulation with Traumatic Brain Injury & Complex PTSD

A long-term client living with traumatic brain injury and complex PTSD found regulation through mounted E.Qi practices.

Rather than following structured or prescribed sequences, she responded most strongly to organic, embodied movement that felt natural within her body.

Working in relationship with the horse allowed her to experience rhythm, balance, and co-regulation in a way that felt intuitive rather than effortful.

Over time, she began translating these sensations into large-scale bilateral drawing, allowing movement experienced through riding to extend into creative expression.

This process helped reinforce her sense of integration between body awareness, creativity, and emotional regulation.

Kurtis Tilley

Tutor of Chinese Martial Arts , Kung Fu since 2012 and Taiji since 2020. Licensed Massage Therapist since 2018. He teaches and trains in Northern Colorado with individual students and teaches massage at the Academy of Natural Therapy in Greeley, CO.

Elizabeth Warson

PhD, ATR-BC, LPC, NCC, EMDR III, EXAT, EAP II, is a leader in equine-assisted therapy and expressive arts. Based in northern Colorado, Elizabeth integrates EMDR, art therapy, and equine practices at Healing Pathways LLC. She also teaches at the Trauma-Informed Practices & Expressive Arts Therapy Institute, focusing on polyvagal-informed, BMDR™, and nature-based therapy. Elizabeth's research includes stress and pain reduction for Native American cancer survivors and culturally responsive methods.

· Kurtis Tilley: Guides you deep into the mind-body philosophy of Qigong and Taiji, solidifying the Eastern foundation of energy work.

· Dr. Elizabeth Warson: Helps you transform theory into healing practice within art and relationships, bridging Eastern and Western application contexts.

· Receive direct guidance and witness the intellectual synergy of the two founders throughout.

Learn-Practice-Apply Closed-Loop Design

The course follows a three-stage Closed-Loop:"Theoretical Learning - Experiential Practice - Clinical Supervision"

1. Learn: Master core theories and techniques during live sessions.

2. Practice: Internalize skills through post-session experiential exercises and peer feedback.

3. Apply: Complete 20 hours of client practice under instructor supervision, achieving genuine transformation from knowledge to competence.

Clear Professional Advancement Pathway

Completing this course is the first step toward becoming aninternationally certified practitioner. The course provides a clear roadmap to support your journey from learner to a professional recognized by an international association.

By the End of This Course, You Will Be Able To

1. Master an Integrative Toolkit: Flexibly apply the "Five Regulations" framework, bilateral movement, somatic drawing, and other techniques in your work and life.

2. Establish Professional Ethical Boundaries: Navigate your professional role with clarity and safety within the potent space of energy-based healing work.

3. Create Personalized Healing Protocols: Design individualized intervention flows integrating movement, art, and mindfulness tailored to the needs of diverse populations.

4. Gain a Starting Point for International Certification: Earn a Certificate of Completion, paving your way onto the IAETDAA practitioner certification path.

This Course is Ideal for You If You Are

· A helping professional: Psychologist, art/dance/music therapist, social worker, teacher looking to enrich your therapeutic toolkit.

· A mind-body practitioner: Yoga, Taiji, Qigong instructor or enthusiast eager to apply traditional wisdom in a modernized, professional context.

· An explorer in the healing fields: Interested in expressive arts, equine-assisted therapy, mind-body integration seeking a solid entry and deepening path.

· A lifelong learner: Fascinated by East-West cultural dialogue, committed to personal growth and potential development.

Course Schedule & Details

Diverse and Immersive Teaching Methods

· Live lectures and in-depth discussions

· Online experiential Qigong and somatic practices

· Expressive arts creation sessions (no prior art experience needed)

· Real case studies analysis and peer learning groups

Tangible Learning Outcomes

Your growth will be witnessed and assessed through:

· A personal reflective journal and portfolio of art creations

· Small group case presentations and professional feedback

· A final personal "E.Qi Flow" creation and demonstration

Pre-Course Exclusive Benefit

Upon successful registration,you will receive the course textbook in advance to immerse yourself in the concepts of E.Qi and prepare fully.

The Pathway to International Certification & Practice

This course is a key component of the International Arts Education & Therapy Development Academic Association (IAETDAA) certification system. The path to becoming a formally certified practitioner after course completion is clear:'

1. Complete This Course: Pass all assessments to receive the Certificate of Completion.

The Pathway to International Certification & Practice

3. Obtain Association Certification:

Pass the review to receive the IAETDAA Practitioner Certificate, enabling you to begin professional practice under the association's oversight and with mentor support.

We offer not just a course, but a supportive professional community and ecosystem for continuous growth.

The inaugural global session has limited enrollment to ensure each participant receives ample attention and guidance. This is more than just a learning experience; it's an opportunity to walk alongside field pioneers and help shape the future.

Join us and become among the first professionals to master the integrative healing language of E.Qi.

The International Arts Education & Therapy Development Academic Association (IAETDAA) is a non-profit international academic organization dedicated to advancing the scientific research, practical application, and professional standardization of arts therapy worldwide.

Connecting Global Wisdom, Co-creating a New Ecosystem of Arts Therapy

E.Qi Certificate Program

What is This Course About?

The Real Cases: How Healing Happens

Case 1 : Bilateral Movement, Artmaking, and Adolescent Self-Regulation

Case 1 : Bilateral Movement, Artmaking, and Adolescent Self-Regulation

Case 1 : Bilateral Movement, Artmaking, and Adolescent Self-Regulation

Case 2: Regulation and Parts-Informed Work Through E.Qi

Case 1 : Bilateral Movement, Artmaking, and Adolescent Self-Regulation

Case 1 : Bilateral Movement, Artmaking, and Adolescent Self-Regulation

Case 3: Embodied Regulation with Traumatic Brain Injury & Complex PTSD

Case 1 : Bilateral Movement, Artmaking, and Adolescent Self-Regulation

Case 3: Embodied Regulation with Traumatic Brain Injury & Complex PTSD

Core Course Information

Exclusive Course Highlights

Kurtis Tilley

Elizabeth Warson

By the End of This Course, You Will Be Able To

This Course is Ideal for You If You Are

Course Schedule & Details

The Pathway to International Certification & Practice

The Pathway to International Certification & Practice

1. Complete This Course:

2. Complete Supervised Practice:

Limited Seats Available - Act Now

3. Obtain Association Certification:

Open Class

Connecting Global Wisdom, Co-creating a New Ecosystem of Arts Therapy

E.Qi Certificate Program

What is This Course About?

The Real Cases: How Healing Happens

Case 1 : Bilateral Movement, Artmaking, and Adolescent Self-Regulation

Case 1 : Bilateral Movement, Artmaking, and Adolescent Self-Regulation

Case 1 : Bilateral Movement, Artmaking, and Adolescent Self-Regulation

Case 2: Regulation and Parts-Informed Work Through E.Qi

Case 1 : Bilateral Movement, Artmaking, and Adolescent Self-Regulation

Case 1 : Bilateral Movement, Artmaking, and Adolescent Self-Regulation

Case 3: Embodied Regulation with Traumatic Brain Injury & Complex PTSD

Case 1 : Bilateral Movement, Artmaking, and Adolescent Self-Regulation

Case 3: Embodied Regulation with Traumatic Brain Injury & Complex PTSD

Core Course Information

Exclusive Course Highlights

Kurtis Tilley

Elizabeth Warson

By the End of This Course, You Will Be Able To

This Course is Ideal for You If You Are

Course Schedule & Details

The Pathway to International Certification & Practice

The Pathway to International Certification & Practice

1. Complete This Course:

2. Complete Supervised Practice:

Limited Seats Available - Act Now

3. Obtain Association Certification:

Open Class

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