Presence and Self-Care: Ethical Imperatives in Mental Health

**This special workshop will take the place of the monthly mini-retreat.  It is designed for mental health providers but is open to everyone.**

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION:

Research concludes that mental health providers are at high risk of burnout and compassion fatigue due to the emotional demands of the profession. The ability to physically, emotionally, and mentally self-regulate increases resilience and promotes sustained care-giving capacity. 

Participants of this highly experiential workshop will:

• Understand the relationship between distress and professional impairment
• Learn about how chronic work-related stress impacts well-being and leads to burnout and compassion fatigue
• Explore the concept of therapeutic presence as a foundation for ethical practice
• Learn and practice skills for strengthening self-awareness, self-regulation, and therapeutic presence 

CONTINUING EDUCATION: This course has been approved by the Idaho Licensing Board of Professional Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists for 3.0 hours of continuing education in ethics, and has been designed to comply with the CE requirements for social workers.  A course evaluation and certificate of completion will be provided upon completion of the training.  

DETAILS:

9 AM - 12 PM

$33 workshop fee

$12 additional fee for CEUs 

Limited to 25 participants

Located at The Niche Pilates & Holistic Health Center (2890 14th N Suite B, Ammon)

Chairs, mats, cushions, and floor chairs are available for use.  You are welcome to bring your own yoga mat and/or meditation cushion if you have them.  You may want to bring a journal for written reflection.  Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a light jacket if you tend to get cool.  

CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY: 100% of your registration fee will be refunded if you cancel up to one week prior to the start date of the class for which you are registered. After that date refunds will be considered on a compassionate basis only and are not guaranteed. If class is canceled by the facilitator all registration fees will be returned.