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  Nourishing the Therapist: Body, Mind, and Spirit

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Appalachian State University
Expressive Arts Collective

As therapists, our professional work is to care for others, extending our energy to meet their needs, empathizing with their challenging circumstances and painful emotions. In this process, we may lose sight of our needs, neglect replenishment, and deplete our reserves. To maintain therapeutic effectiveness, we continually must restore our professional vitality.

Through a series of experiential sessions led by members of the Appalachian Expressive Arts Collective, this workshop will provide the opportunity to explore diverse ways to approach and develop a daily practice that will sustain our professional selves. Experienced teachers and therapists who are artists, arts therapists, and artists who use dreams and the creative process for personal and professional growth, the Expressive Arts Collective will guide us in the discovery of ways that we can nourish ourselves, prevent depletion, and remain vital and effective therapists across the span of our careers.


April 16, 2010
9:00 - 4:00

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  In this workshop, participants will explore practices for

  • Increasing presence and authenticity in therapeutic encounters (CBMT Scope of Practice II.A.1.b)

  • Recognizing and managing aspects of one’s own feelings and behaviors that affect the therapeutic process (CBMT Scope of Practice II.A.1.f)

  • Developing a practice of ongoing reflection that will enhance one’s ability to provide acknowledgement and reflection of clients’ feelings (CBMT Scope of Practice II.A.1.e)

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Schedule
Registration 8:30 - 9:00
Opening Session 9:00 - 9:30
Session #1 9:35 - 10:35
Break 10:35 - 10:50
Session #2 10:50 - 11:50
Lunch 11:50 - 12:45
Business Meeting 12:45 - 1:50
Session #3 1:50 - 2:50
Small Groups 2:50 - 3:20
Closing 3:20 - 3:45
Post-test and Evaluation 3:45 - 4:00

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This training is approved by the Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT) for 5 CMTEs. Credits awarded by CBMT are accepted by the National Board for Certified Counselors. The Southeastern Region of the American Music Therapy Association (Approved Provider # P-024) maintains responsibility for program quality and adherence to CBMT policies and criteria. This workshop is designed for music therapists and other mental health professionals. Advanced students also are welcomed.
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Mail your registration form with concurrent session choice:
 
Nourishing the Therapist
Hayes School of Music
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC 28608

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Contact Cathy McKinney:
mckinnych@appstate.edu
828-262-6444

image   Broyhill Inn & Conference Center
   775 Bodenheimer Dr.
   Boone, NC 28608
   828 - 262 - 2204

    Click HERE for driving directions

Refund Policy:
Refund of the registration fee less $10 will be made if cancellation is received by March 26, 2010. There will be no refunds after March 26, 2010.