Experts Agree That Yoga is a Powerful Intervention in a Somatic Approach
The process of traditional psychotherapy, particularly with trauma survivors, can be slow and sometimes ineffective. Psychotherapists have begun to turn their attention to the healing potential of the client's somatic experience as well as their emotions and thoughts. This approach is also being used successfully to enhance the treatment of anxiety and depression. Recent research by Bessel van der Kolk, MD, and Richard Miller, PhD, indicates that yoga is a powerful intervention in a somatic approach.
This webinar introduces mental health professionals to simple chair yoga postures which can be used with clients who are engaged in any therapy modality. These yoga postures also offer relaxation and self-care to the practitioners themselves. Participants will receive a script of the posture sequence and be able to experience it on their own.
Course Content
A. The Connection Between Yoga and Neuroscience
1. Recent research
2. Functioning of Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)
3. Triune Brain Model
4. Description of ANS dysregulation
5. Goals of ANS regulation: The “Window of Tolerance”
B. What is Yoga?
1. Definition from classic text
2. Raja Yoga (The Royal Path)
C. Trauma-Informed Chair Yoga
1. Key aspects of practice
a. Focus on the breath
b. Coordination between breath and movement
c. Focus on body sensations
d. Bi-lateral positions
e. Holding posture still
f. Relaxation between each posture
2. Elements of Trauma-Informed Yoga
a. Environment
b. Structure
c. Teacher qualities
d. Assists
e. Language
f. Choices
3. Other Physiological Benefits of Yoga Postures
4. Other Benefits of Yoga for Psychotherapy
This course has been approved by , as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for 2 continuing education hour(s). NAADAC Provider #77600, is responsible for all aspects of their programming. Content includes elements of one of the NAADAC 8 Counselor Skills Group. Full attendance is required to receive credit, variable credit for partial attendance may not be awarded based on the NAADAC guidelines.
The State of California, Board of Behavioral Sciences will recognize and accept continuing education programs that are sponsored by providers approved by the American Psychological Association and the ASWB. Full attendance at this course will qualify for 2.0 hours of continuing education credit.
is an approved provider with the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling Provider #50-466. This program is approved for 2 continuing education credit(s).
is a registered counselor continuing education sponsor approved through the State of Illinois Department of Professional Regulation (license # 197-000144). This program is offered for two (2) contact hour(s) of continuing education for counselors. Licensed counselors in other states should contact their individual state jurisdiction to review the current continuing education requirements for licensure renewal.
This educational offering consists of 2.0 clock hour(s) of continuing education instruction. Credit requirements and approvals vary per state board regulations. Please save the course outline, the certificate of completion you receive from this offering and contact your state board or organization to determine specific filing requirements.
Vyne Education, LLC., is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors #MHC-0027. This educational offering is acceptable for 2 continuing education hour(s). Full attendance is required to receive credit for Mental Health Counselors; variable credit for partial attendance may not be awarded based on the State Board guidelines.
is an approved sponsor with the South Carolina Board of Examiners for LPC, AC and MFTs (Provider #104). This program is offered for 2 continuing education hour(s).
is an approved sponsor of continuing education for licensed professional counselors through the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors (Provider number 2709). This course is offered for 2 clock hour(s).
This educational offering may qualify toward your professional development requirement. The educational offering consists of 2 clock hour(s). Use this information and your board rules and regulations to calculate professional development/continuing education credit.
The State of California, Board of Behavioral Sciences will recognize and accept continuing education programs that are sponsored by providers approved by the American Psychological Association and the ASWB. Full attendance at this course will qualify for 2.0 hours of continuing education credit.
This educational offering consists of 2.0 clock hour(s) of continuing education instruction. Credit requirements and approvals vary per state board regulations. Please save the course outline, the certificate of completion you receive from this offering and contact your state board or organization to determine specific filing requirements.
is an approved provider with the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling Provider #50-466. This program is approved for 2 continuing education credit(s).
is a registered marriage and family therapist continuing education sponsor approved through the State of Illinois Department of Professional Regulation (license # 168-000172). This program is offered for two (2) contact hour(s) of continuing education for marriage and family therapist. Licensed marriage and family therapist in other states should contact their individual state jurisdiction to review the current continuing education requirements for licensure renewal.
Vyne Education, LLC., is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed marriage and family therapists #MFT-0020. This educational offering is acceptable for 2 continuing education hour(s). Full attendance is required to receive credit for Marriage and Family Therapists; variable credit for partial attendance may not be awarded based on the State Board guidelines.
is an approved sponsor with the South Carolina Board of Examiners for LPC, AC and MFTs (Provider #104). This program is offered for 2 continuing education hour(s).
is an approved sponsor of continuing education for licensed marriage and family therapists through the Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists (Provider number 195). This course is offered for 2 clock hour(s).
This educational offering qualifies for 2 continuing education hour(s) as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Save your course outline and certificate of completion, and contact your own board or organization for specific filing requirements.
is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. maintains responsibility for this program and its content. This program offers 2 CE credit(s) for psychologists. Full attendance is required to receive credit for psychologist, variable credit for partial attendance may not be awarded based on the APA guidelines.
is approved as a provider for social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB), through the Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program (an approved provider since 1999, approved period 1/27/2018-1/27/2021). maintains responsibility for the program. Social workers will receive 2 Clinical Social Work continuing education clock hour(s) for participating in this course. Licensed social workers should contact their individual state jurisdiction to review the current continuing education requirements for licensure renewal. Visit ASWB's website at www.aswb.org for more information. This educational offering is at the Beginning level for social workers.
The State of California, Board of Behavioral Sciences will recognize and accept continuing education programs that are sponsored by providers approved by the American Psychological Association and the ASWB. Full attendance at this course will qualify for 2.0 hours of continuing education credit.
is an approved provider with the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling Provider #50-466. This program is approved for 2 continuing education credit(s).
, SW CPE is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed Social Workers #0043. This educational offering is acceptable for 2 continuing education hour(s). Full attendance is required to receive credit for Social Workers; variable credit for partial attendance may not be awarded based on the State Board guidelines.
| File type | File name | Number of pages | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Handouts (408.9 KB) | Available after Purchase | ||
| Presentation (2.1 MB) | Available after Purchase |
JOANN LUTZ, LICSW, E-RYT, has been a psychotherapist for 20 years and practices in Northampton, Massachusetts. She taught Integral Yoga for over 30 years and is a certified Integral Yoga teacher and designated Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher by the Yoga Alliance. Ms. Lutz has lectured internationally on the benefits of yoga in mental health and healthcare, and wrote the first CEU course in the U.S. on "Bringing Yoga into Social Work Practice." She is also certified in EMDR and Psychosynthesis and has a 40-hour certificate from the Trauma Center in Brookline, Massachusetts. For more information about her work, visit www.yogainpsychotherapy.com.
Psychologists, Marriage and Family Therapists, Social Workers, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners, Counselors, Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors, Educators
| 5 |
|
| 4 |
|
| 3 |
|
| 2 |
|
| 1 |
|
Satisfaction Guarantee
Your satisfaction is our goal and our guarantee. Concerns should be addressed to: PO Box 1000, Eau Claire, WI 54702-1000 or call 1-800-844-8260.
ADA Needs
We would be happy to accommodate your ADA needs; please call our Customer Service Department for more information at 1-800-844-8260.
Please wait ...