Ethics & Nature-Based CBT/DBT/SFT Practices for Mental Health Professionals

400 Garden Road,Chattanooga TN 37419

01 June, 2021

Description

This nature-based experience is designed specifically for mental health professionals. The last year of COVID has impacted all of us and the delayed trauma response in both professionals and the the general population will stretch all of our skills and resources. This experience is created as a mini-retreat for professionals to offer participants time and space to regroup, experience stillness, and personal reflection in nature.. Reflection Riding is one of the most peaceful and beautiful places in the Tennessee Valley - you will leave this place feeling grounded and refreshed. Through contemplative practices including a variety of meditations and nature art rituals, we will expand our mindfulness and presence with nature and ourselves while practicing skills that are transferrable to a clinical setting.  Demonstrations of CBT, DBT and SFT techniques will be integrated with nature-based grounding.   +All of the techniques used in this workshop can be applied or modified for the clinical practice setting with clients. LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  1. Identify ways to use a nature-based context for assessing and addressing mental health issues related to anxiety, depression, and trauma through Walk and Talk Therapy techniques. 2. Implement strategies for integrating CBT, DBT, and SFT into nature-based contemplative practices into a clinical context focusing on facilitating resilience and grounding. 3. Identify potential ethical considerations for using an integrative approach with clients and the overlap with burnout/vicarious trauma. What to expect: Activities include both gentle walking, sitting and interaction with trees and rocks and mandala creation. **You will receive a welcome letter with additional information via email a few days before the event** What to Bring: water, good walking shoes (hiking shoes not necessary), comfortable clothing that you are willing to get 'earthy', weather/sun/insect protection, a journal (optional), and your curiosity. (Sorry, no dogs except for service dogs where allowed.) LOCATION:  Reflection Riding PARK & MEET AT THE MAIN BUILDING AREA FACILITATOR: Valerie Radu, PhD, LCSW is a certified Level II Ecotherapist, clinical social worker, and educator based in the beautiful Tennessee Valley. She is the founder of Earth & Soul Integrative Practice which offers nature-based experiences for healing and stress management through individual and groups. Through these experiences, individuals can learn ways to connect or re-connect with the natural world on a deeper level and recognize the mutual relationships between humans and the earth. The gifts of the earth, when recognized and integrated into one’s life, can have a profound impact on overall health and wellness. **4 CONTACT HOURS OF CEU CREDIT AVAILABLE** LUNCH PROVIDED NOTE: The Georgia and Tennessee Board of Social Work Certification and Licensure does not preapprove continuing education programs. It is the responsibility of the social worker, using their professional judgment, to justify that the continuing educational program meets the guidelines of the Licensure Board and is relevant to their professional practice. All social workers should review the specific requirements to ensure the workshops they are attending are applicable and appropriate to their professional development.