How to Integrate Yoga into Psychotherapy

630 Davis Street,Evanston IL 60201

10 May, 2022

Description

Integrating Yoga into Psychotherapy: In-person Professional Development Workshop for Mental Health Professionals Interested in offering clients techniques beyond mindfulness?Exploring alternate ways to help facilitate the work of talk therapy?Intrigued by the neuroscience behind yoga for mental health?Curious about the difference between yoga for mental health vs yoga for fitness? Join Oasis Center for Wellbeing for an in-person professional development workshop for mental health experts led by experienced yoga for mental health instructor Eliza Hofman, MFA, E-RYT, and seasoned hospital-trained clinical psychologist Sarah Warren, PhD. Limited number of spots available! Masks required. Dr. Warren owns Evanston-based ARC Professional Group, a practice specializing in team-based care for complex cases. Eliza, who is currently training to become a psychiatrist, has taught yoga to support mental health for 10+ years, including at the renowned Yellowbrick mental health treatment program. Her background includes training in yoga postures, breathing techniques, meditation and yoga nidra with Parayoga, Kripalu and the Yandara Yoga Institute. This is a rare opportunity to learn how to expand your clinical repertoire from two seasoned practitioners with complementary expertise. The first hour will be a didactic and experiential workshop, followed by a professional development discussion during the final 30 minutes. The workshop portion will cover the basics of physical and emotional safety issues to consider when integrating yoga into a mental health practice, including: Physical safety considerationsEmotional state regulation through yogaConsiderations of psychiatric pathology Social workers, LCPCs and clinical psychologists can earn 1 CE for attending the entire event AND filling out the evaluation form! No prior yoga experience necessary. Be sure to wear a mask and comfortable clothes! Can’t make it? Register to receive the video recording to view at your convenience! Hear Eliza describe the difference between yoga for fitness and yoga for mental health: