We work hard and there is always something to do right? This leaves self-care at the bottom of your "if I have time for it" list and often leads to burn out. This retreat will provide an opportunity for you to rest and renew and will include workshops and interactive activities that stimulate your senses, calm your mind, and provide you with time to meet others who share your passion for this work. Together we will learn about aromatherapy, energy medicine, yoga, art therapy, and positive psychology for you AND the clients you serve. Healthy fresh meals will complement the day and provide you with some new tools to elevate your practice.

AGENDA:

8:30-9:00am                       Check in & coffee
9:00-9:15am                       Welcome
9:15-10:45am                     iRest Meditation (Suzanne Powell)
10:45-10:55am                   Break
10:55am-12:25pm              Energy Medicine (Angela Melton)
12:25pm-1:15pm                Lunch
1:15-2:30pm                       Positive Psychology  (Bob Blair)
2:30-2:40pm                       Break
2:40-4:10pm                       Art Therapy (Carol Hinote)
4:15-4:45pm                       Yoga (Lynn Alexander)
4:45-5:00pm                       Closing/Evaluations/CEU distribution

Session Descriptions:

iRest Meditation
Connect To Your Innate Well-being with iRest® Meditation
In this class, you will explore your innate peace of mind that is always present amidst changing circumstances of life. You will learn one of the eight tools that iRest provides that will help you ground in well-being, in your daily life and in your career. iRest was created by psycho-therapist, Dr. Richard Miller, a fusion of his Western psycho-therapy knowledge and the ancient Eastern practice of yoga nidra meditation.

Positive Psychology
This workshop will address concepts from positive psychology. Regarding the past, participants will learn how reminiscing about positive events in the past help to strengthen feelings of contentment and satisfaction. Forgiveness will also be addressed. According to Martin Seligman, a prominent figure in positive psychology, frequent and intense negative thoughts about the past make serenity and peace impossible. The act of forgiving leaves the memory intact but removes and even transforms the sting. Participants will have the opportunity to discuss gratitude and forgiveness and will be given suggestions of how to be more grateful and forgiving.  

Addressing joy in the present, participants will learn the difference between pleasurable events that are fleeting, and joyful events that can have a long-term impact. Participants will gain insight into how to increase joy in their lives. Further, a discussion of joy and flow will show that events that challenge our capabilities and require us to be fully engaged in the process are more likely to yield a feeling of joy.         

Art Therapy
Participants will engage in two part art task designed to engender gratitude for someone important in their lives and appreciation for their own uniqueness. The tasks are simple and do not require any prior art experience or special skills. All materials will be provided. Participants will have the opportunity to share about the experience.

Presenter Bio's:

Suzanne Powell
 
Suzanne Powell teaches iRest® Meditation workshops approved by NASW-NM for CE and The Alexander Technique in Albuquerque. She is passionate about demonstrating how people can connect to their innate well-being and wholeness. www.WholeSelfAlignment.com

Angela Melton
Angela Melton has been a Certified Energy Medicine Practitioner and Aromatherapy Specialist for 8 years. She loves empowering people by educating them on natural ways to improve their mental, physical, spiritual and emotional well-being. She has traveled around the country teaching presentations on ways to incorporate these tools into a daily routine. This presentation will empower you with tools to take care of yourself as you are taking care of your clients and others.

Bob Blair








Robert (Bob) G. Blair Ph.D. is an Associate Professor at the School of Social Work at New Mexico State University.  He has won awards for both his teaching and research. He enjoys traveling and looks forward to the next time he can scuba dive. He has presented at a variety of conferences on the concept of positive psychology.

Carol Hinote
Carol has a Master of Fine Arts from the University of Michigan and a MSW from The Hunter College of Social Work in New York City. Carol also holds an Art Therapy certification from the University of Arizona in Tucson.  Carol has been a therapist for 27 years. Carol has worked extensively with children, adults, families, and couples in New York, Arizona, and New Mexico. In her 14 years of work in New Mexico, her experience includes Clinical Services Director at Crossroads for Women, Social Worker at the VA and UNMH Addiction and Substance Abuse Programs (ASAP). Carol incorporates a vast array of techniques and tools in order to meet the client’s identified needs and goals. She endorses the “recovery model,” believing that we all have the capacity to improve our lives. Carol uses both verbal and non-verbal techniques: art therapy, play therapy, psychotherapy and evidenced based practices.

6 CEU's

$110 NASW-NM Members

$150 Non-Members

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