On Saturday, June 3rd, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m., Dr. Kristen Brendel will facilitate a five-hour continuing education workshop, “Clinical Applications of Forest Bathing.” This workshop will provide research and clinical applications of forest bathing. Participants will have the opportunity to participate in a two-hour forest bathing session emphasizing the concepts and principles discussed during the presentation. The emphasis will be on how clinical social workers and other therapists can effectively integrate forest bathing to help clients reach their goals. Self-care applications of forest bathing and “walk and talks” will also be discussed.
Itinerary:
9 a.m.- noon- Presentation at 3880 Lacrosse Lane Naperville, IL 60564, in the conference room. Lunch on your own.
1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Meet at Richard Young Forest Preserve in Yorkville for a two-hour bathing session focusing on clinical applications— an approximate 25-minute drive from Naperville.
This event will be held in the rain or shine. A signed consent form is required for the forest bathing session and will be passed out beforehand. In the event of thunderstorms or other dangerous weather, the experiential component will be rescheduled for 6/10/23 from 8:30-10:30 a.m. A refund of $45.00 will be provided if participants cannot make the rescheduled forest bathing session. No refunds or credits otherwise.
IL social workers (LSW and LCSWs) can earn five live and in-person CEUs for attending. LPCs, LCPCs, LMFTs, and licensed psychologists are also welcome; please check with your professional board to see if IL Social Work CEUs can be applied to your license for renewal.
When and Where
Saturday, June 3rd from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.
9- noon Presentation in southwest Naperville. Light snacks, water, and tea will be provided.
Noon- 1 p.m.- Lunch on own/travel to Richard Young Forest Preserve in Yorkville (about a 25-minute drive)
1- 3 p.m. Forest bathing at Richard Young Forest Preserve in Yorkville, IL.
Photo was taken fall 2021 at Richard Young Forest Preserve
Details
Live professional development event with the emphasis on forest bathing as a clinical intervention. Five in-person ILSWK CEUs will be provided upon completion of the event. 3 CEUs for the in the presentation only.
A maximum of ten participants.
Rain or shine. In the event of dangerous weather (lightening or severe winds), the forest bathing component will be rescheduled for 6/10/23 from 8:30-10:30 a.m. A refund of $45.00 will be provided in the event of thunderstorms or high winds on June 10th or if you’re unable to make the rescheduled date and time.
CEUs will be emailed to participants within seven days after the event.
Cost
$179.00 with payment via PayPal link below.
$159.00 for those who have paid for a CE workshop with Kristie in the past, please register below and contact her at drkristenbrendel@gmail.com for the special payment link.
-No refunds after payment has been received-
For any questions or to contact, Dr. Kristen Brendel, please email her at drkristen@kristenbrendel.com.
If the event does not reach the minimum capacity needed for it to run, you will be notified at least 72 hours prior to the event and issued a full refund within seven days.
Kindly contact Dr. Kristen Brendel with any questions at drkristen@kristenbrendel.com.