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Seahorse Training – Sweat, Fun, and Good Company
Movement, touch, breathing, and social interaction are key to the well-being of children with mental health challenges.
- Teacher:
Pernille Thomsen, PT, MSc.
- Rating:
4/5
- 6 months of access
- Certificate included
- Downloadable Handout
- Digital Learning at Your Own Pace
CHF 22
Course Information
- Study time:
- Access:
45 minutes
6 months
Course Overview
How can movement, breathing, touch, and social interaction support the mental health of children and adolescents? This course introduces the evidence-based program “Seepferdchen Training—Sweat, Fun, and Good Company,” which was developed to support children with an overstimulated nervous system through physical therapy interventions.
You will learn about the neurophysiological foundations of mental well-being and understand how physical activity, breathing, touch, and positive social experiences contribute to emotional regulation and resilience.
The course is designed for therapists who work with children and adolescents, and combines research with practical strategies for everyday therapy practice.
Practical Application
- Supporting Children's Mental Health
- Dealing with Overstimulated Nervous Systems
- Incorporating Physical Activity into Therapy
- Promoting Emotional Regulation
- Strengthening Social Cohesion and Well-Being
- Application of Evidence-Based Physical Therapy Strategies
What You'll Learn Here
- Understanding the Neurophysiology of Mental Health in Children and Adolescents
- Understanding How Stress Affects the Developing Nervous System
- Learn the basic principles of Seepferdchen training
- Using movement, breathing, touch, and social interaction as therapeutic tools
- Integrating Evidence-Based Strategies into Everyday Clinical Practice
- Introduction to the Topic
- Mental Health in Children and Adolescents
- The Nervous System Under Constant Stress
- Seahorse Training
- Knowledge Check / Final Test
- Physical therapists
- Occupational therapists
- Therapists who work with children and adolescents
- Professionals interested in children's mental health
- For both those just starting their careers and experienced therapists
Pernille Thomsen —
MSc PT
Specializes in mental health and neurophysiology in children. Since 2009, she has focused on understanding overstimulated nervous systems and the effects of anxiety, stress, depression, ADHD, and autism in children and adolescents. In her private practice in Denmark, she leads the Seepferdchen training program. She also serves as a coach for people with developmental disabilities and for the Danish Special Olympics women’s national team.
This course qualifies participants for continuing education credits from recognized professional associations.
- German Association of Occupational Therapy (DVE): 1 point
- Physio Germany: 1 point
- Umbrella Organization for Advanced Medical, Therapeutic, and Diagnostic Health Professions (MTD): 1 class period
- Ergoverband Schweiz (EVS): 1 point
- Physioswiss: 1 point
- Pediatrics Switzerland: 1 CME credit
Certificate
Upon completion, you will automatically receive a personalized certificate as proof of your participation in the training.
Our certificate of participation can also be submitted to professional associations as part of continuing education applications.
Overall Course Rating
Comments
Tamara on March 9, 2026
great input
Well-organized and structured layout, good images. Thanks for the great input. I would have liked to see a few practical examples.
Thomas on November 3, 2025
Clear and informative, with good background information; I just wish there had been a few more practical exercises
The course was well-structured and easy to follow, and it included a lot of valuable background information. I would have liked a few more practical exercises that I could use directly with the children. Other than that, I thought the course was really great—thank you so much for your dedication and wonderful work!
Nadine on August 13, 2025
not detailed enough
I thought the course was good and very engaging. However, I would have liked to see more specialized knowledge—or even more detailed “neuro-knowledge.” The images and language chosen were excellent for conveying this knowledge to patients. I also would have liked to see two or three more practical examples.
Sophie on May 21, 2025
Well-structured, with a logical learning progression
This is the first online course I've taken. I need to get used to how it works. It was well structured. It's nice to have quizzes.
I was surprised to find additional, optional information—I hadn't set aside enough time.
I hope you'll be able to organize the full training program.
Peer Review
Christine Zehr
Pediatric Physical Therapist, CAS in Bobath Baby Developmental Neurological Therapy, Lucerne Children's Hospital
“Brilliantly explained and designed with engaging graphics that can be put to immediate use when working with children. A thoroughly well-designed, practical course.”
Ready to support children's mental health through physical activity?
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