In this didactic and experiential workshop, yoga will be defined, as well as how it relates to mental health and overall wellness. Research and evidence-based models will be presented to show effectiveness of these modalities when treating people with trauma, mental health concerns and those in recovery.  Breath work practices, basic standing and sitting poses, and sound will be demonstrated, with an opportunity for attendees to participate. Self-care and the benefits of these modalities for both client and clinician will be discussed.  

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Who Should Attend:

Social Workers, Mental Health Counselors, Creative Arts Therapists, Marriage and Family Therapists, and any professional that is working in the mental health field.    

Learning Objectives:

 

Association for Mental Health and Wellness 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. (Provider #0156)

Association for Mental Health and Wellness 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. (Provider #MHC-0014)

Association for Mental Health and Wellness 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. (Provider #MFT-0010)

Association for Mental Health and Wellness 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 creative arts therapists. (Provider #CAT-0004)
 

*New York State Office of the Professions (NYSED) regulations require that participants attend the entire approved educational activity in order to receive continuing education credits, from 9:00am-12:00pm. 

Certificate of completion will be provided at the end of the workshop.

Registration fee: $75.00

***No Refunds will be issued for cancellations ***

About the Presenter

Raena Pastore, LMSW is a licensed social worker and registered yoga teacher who has combined her passion of the two and created a therapy practice where healking occurs through mind (ie. Traditional therapeutic methods) and body/soul work (ie. Asana, breath work, chakra/energy work). Raena has worked in the field of OPWDD for 17 years. Additionally, Raena has taught yoga classes since 2010, including specialty classes for children, parents and children, family, special needs, and vinyasa. Raena has run workshops and trainings for schools and leads specialty workshops at the Holistic Center where her practice is based, including women’s workshops, gratitude workshops, journaling workshops, energy wellness workshops and parenting workshops. Raena is a mom of 3 and also works full time as a Social Work Care Manager for Suffolk Care Collaborative where she is able to assist clients in obtaining resources, applying for benefits and meeting basic need.

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