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SUMMARY:Mindfulness on Land and Water with Sea Kayaking
DESCRIPTION:Mindfulness on Land and Water with Sea Kayaking\nPresented by: Dr. Brenda Butterfield\, EdD\, MSW\, LMHC \nWhen: Friday\, May 15th\, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 7:30 PM\, Pacific Time\nWhere: Live in person at the ONE Center (7400 Gallagher Cove Road NW\, Olympia\, WA 98502)\nLodging Information: If you’d like to come the night before or stay over on Friday night after the workshop\, you can explore the lodging options provided by the ONE Center here. For questions about lodging\, please email the ONE Center at ournewexperiences@gmail.com\nContinuing Education Credit Hours: 6 CEs | $229.00\nThis workshop is also offered on Friday\, June 26th. MORE INFO & TO REGISTER >>>\nThis workshop is for colleagues ready to experience new ways of learning and growing in real time by bringing the practice of mindfulness outdoors\, on land\, and on water.  You’re invited to come to ONE\, a nature-based retreat center for health care professionals on the beautiful South Salish Sea outside Olympia\, WA. \nDuring this professional development workshop\, we will learn about mindfulness through experiential exercises. The first part of the day is in a lovely flower-filled Courtyard Garden and focused on learning what mindfulness is\, how it’s different from meditation\, and reviewing research supporting this practice.  We’ll discuss how stress plays a key role in illness and disease (physical and mental) and how to prevent and reduce illness for yourself and clients\, too. \nWe’ll share simple\, evidence-based practices to increase awareness and empower you to recognize and reduce stress in daily life. You’ll learn breathwork to effectively pull the rip cord on your parasympathetic nervous system parachute to bring yourself back to center whenever and wherever stress shows up.  We’ll help you develop the language of mindfulness and explore ways of integrating these practices into your work with clients. \nAfter lunch\, participants will head to beautiful Gallagher Cove for sea kayaking 101 skills training. You’ll learn about mindful kayaking\, an invitation to practice non-striving on the water.  “There is no place to go\, and no place be. This is it\, right here\, right now.” On the water\, we’ll field-test our mindful skills for stress/anxiety management and practice responding in ways that regulate our mind\, emotions\, body\, and behavior. By paying attention in a particular way\, on purpose\, in the present moment\, we’ll learn how to navigate the stress and anxiety of “unpleasant” emotions\, body sensations\, and distorted thinking by choosing new ways of being through the practice of mindfulness.  This will be guided in a spirit of play to cultivate mindfulness by noticing the awe and wonder of beauty all around us in nature\, in community with colleagues. Ultimately\, noticing the pleasant is a mindful practice that serves us very well. \nWhether you’re an avid paddler or have no experience but feel called by the South Salish Sea\, join us in this learning and beauty. Gallagher Cove at The ONE Center is a shallow\, protected\, remarkably beautiful place for brand new paddlers. We’ll provide thorough safety instruction and all the equipment needed (sea kayak\, paddle\, and PDF).  You’re invited to arrive Thursday evening and/or stay over Friday night to camp on the land or stay in one of our cozy cabins to really drop in and enjoy mindfulness on land and water.If you’d like to come the night before or stay over on Friday night after the workshop\, you can explore the lodging options provided by the ONE Center here. For questions about lodging\, please email the ONE Center at ournewexperiences@gmail.com. \nWorkshop Objectives:\nIn this workshop\, you will: \n\nUnderstand the research-based benefits of integrating Mindfulness-Based Interventions (MBI) in clinical practice.\nLearn what mindfulness is and how to practice it for yourself so you can teach your clients.\nExplore the language\, concepts\, and phenomena of mindfulness.\nLearn about the mind/body relationship between chronic stress (CBT Thinking Errors) and health (depression/anxiety/panic attacks)\, enabling you to explain the Autonomic\, Sympathetic\, and Parasympathetic Nervous System to clients.\nLearn simple\, accessible practices to recognize stress responses and activate the parasympathetic nervous system.\nLearn emotional regulation skills through mindfulness practice.\n\nREGISTER HERE\n  \n 
URL:https://cascadia-training.com/course/mindfulness-on-land-and-water-may-2026/
LOCATION:ONE-Olympia\, 7400 Gallagher Cove Road NW\, Olympia\, WA\, 98502\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. Brenda Butterfield%2C EdD%2C MSW%2C LMHC":MAILTO:ournewexperiences@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260615T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260615T120000
DTSTAMP:20260513T080052
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SUMMARY:🆕 BRAND-NEW! Introduction to Schema Therapy 🆕
DESCRIPTION:Brand-New!\nIntroduction to Schema Therapy\nPresented by: Dreya Blume\, LCSW\nWhen: Monday\, June 15th\, 2026 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Pacific Time\nWhere: Live on Zoom. You will receive your Zoom link/invitation the week of the workshop.\nContinuing Education Credit Hours (NBCC and NASW-WA Approved): 3 CEs | $90.00\nSchemas—deeply ingrained patterns of thought\, emotion\, and behavior—shape how clients interpret themselves\, others\, and the world. This training introduces psychotherapists to the foundational concepts of schema therapy\, including identifying early maladaptive schemas\, schema modes\, and their influence on emotional and relational difficulties. Participants will explore how schemas develop\, how they show up in the therapy room\, and how understanding them can enhance assessment and intervention. \nAttendees will learn strategies to help clients recognize and work with their schemas\, shift maladaptive patterns\, and develop healthier coping mechanisms. \nTherapists will leave with tools to integrate schema-focused approaches into everyday practice\, \nsupporting deeper insight\, emotional regulation\, and adaptive change. \nWorkshop Objectives:\n\nDevelop an understanding of the core concepts of schema therapy\, including early maladaptive schemas and schema modes.\nLearn strategies to help clients identify and work with schemas in therapy sessions.\nIdentify interventions to support clients in shifting maladaptive patterns and developing healthier coping modes.\n\nREGISTER HERE\n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://cascadia-training.com/course/schema-therapy-june-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Dreya Blume%2C LCSW (she/her)":MAILTO:dreyablume@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260618T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260618T120000
DTSTAMP:20260513T080052
CREATED:20260304T194128Z
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SUMMARY:🆕 BRAND-NEW! Sacred Rage and Therapeutic Fire: Working with Anger in Women 🆕
DESCRIPTION:Brand-New!\nSacred Rage and Therapeutic Fire: Working with Anger in Women\nPresented by: Dreya Blume\, LCSW\nWhen: Thursday\, June 18th\, 2026 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Pacific Time\nWhere: Live on Zoom. You will receive your Zoom link/invitation the week of the workshop.\nContinuing Education Credit Hours (NBCC and NASW-WA Approved): 3 CEs Meets Criteria for Health Equity or Cultural Competence CEs | $99.00\nAnger in women is often misunderstood\, dismissed\, or pathologized\, yet it can be a powerful signal of boundaries\, injustice\, and unmet needs. This training helps psychotherapists understand the complexities of women’s anger\, including its social\, cultural\, and relational influences\, and how it can be harnessed as a transformative force in therapy. \nParticipants will explore ways to normalize\, validate\, and work ethically with anger while supporting clients in expressing it constructively and safely. \nThrough discussion\, case examples\, and experiential exercises\, attendees will learn therapeutic strategies to help clients recognize their anger\, understand its origins\, and channel it into empowerment and growth. Therapists will leave with tools to navigate challenging emotions\, foster self-advocacy\, and guide clients in integrating their anger in ways that support healing\, assertiveness\, and personal agency. \nWorkshop Objectives:\n\nDevelop an understanding of the social\, cultural\, and psychological dimensions of anger in women.\nLearn strategies to help clients recognize\, validate\, and express anger safely and constructively.\nIdentify therapeutic interventions that transform anger into empowerment\, assertiveness\, and personal growth.\n\nREGISTER HERE\n  \n 
URL:https://cascadia-training.com/course/sacred-rage-and-therapeutic-fire-working-with-anger-in-women-june-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Cultural Competence,Health Equity
ORGANIZER;CN="Dreya Blume%2C LCSW (she/her)":MAILTO:dreyablume@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260622T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260622T133000
DTSTAMP:20260513T080052
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SUMMARY:🆕 BRAND-NEW! Lunch & Learn: Foundations of Couples Counseling 🆕
DESCRIPTION:Brand-New!\nFoundations of Couples Counseling\nPresented by: Dreya Blume\, LCSW\nWhen: Monday\, June 22nd\, 2026 | 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Pacific Time\nWhere: Live on Zoom. You will receive your Zoom link/invitation the week of the workshop.\nContinuing Education Credit Hours (NBCC and NASW-WA Approved): 1.5 CEs | $25.00\nCouples counseling requires a nuanced understanding of relational dynamics\, communication patterns\, and attachment needs. This introductory training explores the foundational principles of couples therapy\, offering strategies for assessing relationship challenges\, navigating conflict\, and fostering connection and intimacy. \nParticipants will explore key concepts\, including communication styles\, emotional bids\, and relational patterns that contribute to both distress and resilience in partnerships. \nAttendees will learn techniques to help couples improve communication\, deepen understanding\, and build stronger relational bonds. \nTherapists will leave with actionable tools to guide couples toward healthier interactions\, emotional attunement\, and collaborative problem-solving. \nWorkshop Objectives:\n\nDevelop an understanding of foundational principles and theories that inform effective couples counseling.\nLearn strategies to assess relational patterns\, communication dynamics\, and attachment needs in couples.\nIdentify interventions to support improved communication\, emotional connection\, and collaborative problem-solving in partnerships.\n\nREGISTER HERE\n  \n 
URL:https://cascadia-training.com/course/lunch-learn-foundations-of-couples-counseling-june-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Lunch & Learns
ORGANIZER;CN="Dreya Blume%2C LCSW (she/her)":MAILTO:dreyablume@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260624T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260624T120000
DTSTAMP:20260513T080052
CREATED:20260304T200533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T200533Z
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness and ADHD: Strategies for Cultivating Focus and Self-Regulation
DESCRIPTION:Mindfulness and ADHD: Strategies for Cultivating Focus and Self-Regulation\nPresented by: Dreya Blume\, LCSW\nWhen: Wednesday\, June 24th\, 2026 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Pacific Time\nWhere: Live on Zoom. You will receive your Zoom link/invitation the week of the workshop.\nContinuing Education Credit Hours (NBCC and NASW-WA Approved): 3 CEs Meets Criteria for Health Equity or Cultural Competence CEs | $99.00\nADHD can make attention\, emotional regulation\, and impulse control challenging for many clients\, yet mindfulness offers practical tools to enhance focus\, self-awareness\, and emotional balance. This training introduces psychotherapists to evidence-informed mindfulness strategies tailored for clients with ADHD. \nParticipants will explore how mindful awareness\, grounding techniques\, and present-moment focus can support attention regulation\, reduce stress\, and improve daily functioning. Through experiential exercises and discussion\, attendees will learn how to integrate mindfulness practices into therapy sessions in ways that are engaging\, accessible\, and developmentally appropriate. \nTherapists will leave with practical tools to help clients cultivate focus\, strengthen self-regulation\, and harness mindfulness as a resource for managing ADHD-related challenges. \nWorkshop Objectives:\n\nDevelop an understanding of how ADHD impacts attention\, emotional regulation\, and executive functioning\, and how mindfulness can support these areas.\nLearn practical mindfulness-based strategies tailored to clients with ADHD for improving focus and self-regulation.\nIdentify ways to integrate mindfulness practices into therapy sessions to enhance client engagement\, attention\, and emotional balance.\n\nREGISTER HERE\n  \n 
URL:https://cascadia-training.com/course/mindfulness-and-adhd-june-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Cultural Competence,Health Equity,Neurodiversity
ORGANIZER;CN="Dreya Blume%2C LCSW (she/her)":MAILTO:dreyablume@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260625T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260625T163000
DTSTAMP:20260513T080052
CREATED:20260409T174450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T174657Z
UID:44294-1782378000-1782405000@cascadia-training.com
SUMMARY:🆕 BRAND-NEW! New(ish) Clinician Practical Skills Bootcamp 🆕
DESCRIPTION:BRAND-NEW!\nMeets Requirements for Law & Ethics\, Health Equity\, and/or Cultural Competence Continuing Education Credits (CEs)\nNew(ish) Clinician Practical Skills Bootcamp\nWhile geared toward newer clinicians\, this continuing education workshop is also appropriate for therapists who want a skills refresher or need reminders of tools they may have forgotten along the way.\nPresented by: B Lourenco\, MA\, LMHC (she/her)\nWhen: Thursday\, June 25th\, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM\, Pacific Time\nWhere: Live on Zoom. You will receive your Zoom link/invitation the week of the workshop.\nContinuing Education Credit Hours (NBCC and NASW-WA Approved CEs): 6 Law & Ethics\, Health Equity\, and/or Cultural Competence CEs | $199.00\nContinuing Education Workshop Description\nAs a clinical supervisor\, B started to notice a pattern with her new supervisees. Many of them had done well in graduate school\, but they also felt they lacked practical skills and tools to support their clients in clinical practice. Or they could explain a principle in a clinical way\, but didn’t know how to use that information to offer psychoeducation to their clients. \nThis continuing education workshop is meant to serve as a bridge between higher education “book smarts” and practical clinical application\, offering concepts and tools in easy-to-digest\, easy-to-apply ways. \nWhile geared toward newer clinicians\, this continuing education workshop is also appropriate for therapists who want a skills refresher or need reminders of tools they may have forgotten along the way. \nB offers several instruments and concepts based on her clinical expertise\, so everyone is bound to leave with new knowledge\, practical techniques\, and skills! \nSome topics covered include: relational skills\, attachment\, family and social systems\, relational dependence\, nervous system education\, reinforcement\, learning and epistemology\, transference issues\, clinical expertise\, and humility. \nContinuing Education Workshop Objectives\nAttendees will: \n\nLearn simple ways to explain and explore at least two (2) concepts related to attachment theory and/or relationship models\nDescribe ways that systems impact individuals and vice versa\nDescribe nervous system responses\, including an adapted Polyvagal model\nDescribe at least two (2) clinical life skills that their clients can benefit from\nDefine at least two (2) ways to determine their personal clinical expertise and how to use them in sessions with clients\nLearn how clinical transference and countertransference can be one of a therapist’s best tools\n\nREGISTER HERE\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://cascadia-training.com/course/clinician-practical-skills-bootcamp-june-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Autism Awareness Month 2026,Clinical Supervision,Cultural Competence,Ethics,Health Equity,Neurodiversity
ORGANIZER;CN="B Lourenco%2C MA%2C LMHC (she/her)":MAILTO:blourencotherapy@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260626T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260626T130000
DTSTAMP:20260513T080052
CREATED:20260506T235202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T160810Z
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SUMMARY:🆕 BRAND-NEW! Yoga Nidra for Nervous System Regulation\, Self-Awareness\, and Emotional Clarity 🆕
DESCRIPTION:BRAND-NEW!\nLaw & Ethics\, Health Equity\, or Cultural Competence CEs\nYoga Nidra for Nervous System Regulation\, Self-Awareness\, and Emotional Clarity\nThis continuing education workshop is accessible to all clinicians\, regardless of their yoga experience (or lack thereof). No previous yoga experience\, training\, or certification required. \nPresented by: Kylani St. Clair\, LMHC\, CCTP\, RYT\nWhen: Friday\, June 26th\, 2026 | 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Pacific Time\nWhere: Live via Zoom (you’ll receive the link the week of the workshop)\nContinuing Education Credit Hours (NBCC and NASW-WA Approved): 3 CEs (meets Law & Ethics\, Health Equity\, or Cultural Competence requirements) | Cost: $99.00\nCONTINUING EDUCATION WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION:\nNot all clients can “talk their way” into emotional regulation and awareness—so what do you do when words aren’t enough? When a client feels overwhelmed\, scattered\, and/or disconnected\, often the most effective intervention isn’t more verbal processing—it’s helping the nervous system slow down\, settle\, reset\, and recover. Yoga nidra best serves people who are highly anxious and experience chronic stress. \nThis engaging and experiential continuing education workshop\, developed and presented by Kylani St. Clair\, introduces a powerful\, accessible clinical tool for nervous system regulation\, healing\, and self-discovery: yoga nidra! \nYoga nidra is a form of guided deep meditation\, practiced lying down or seated\, that invites clients into a state of profound relaxation—without requiring movement or prior meditation experience. Often described as a state between wakefulness and sleep\, this practice creates space for both deep rest and meaningful insight to emerge simultaneously. \nThrough her decades of yoga practice as a student and eventually a seasoned yoga teacher\, Kylani discovered that several types of yoga – such as yoga nidra – complement her mental health practice and therapeutic techniques in powerful ways. She regularly weaves various forms of ygoa into counseling sessions with clients to support nervous system and emotional regulation\, movement medicine\, spiritual exploration\, and overall mind-body-spirit wellness\, thereby drastically improving client outcomes. Now she has developed this workshop to help you do the same! \nRooted in an ancient tradition\, this workshop will also acknowledge the cultural origins of yoga nidra and explore ways to integrate the practice into clinical work with cultural humility and respect. Through yoga nidra\, clients can gently access physical\, emotional\, cognitive\, and even spiritual awareness\, gaining clarity around their present experience\, values\, needs\, and boundaries while the nervous system actively settles and recovers. What often feels out of reach in a fully alert state can become more accessible through guided rest. \nParticipants in this workshop will not only learn about yoga nidra—they will practice it and experience its powerful effects firsthand! This training includes a guided practice incorporating progressive muscle relaxation\, breathwork\, imagery\, and intention-setting. Emphasis will be placed on the clinician’s role in facilitation\, including the intentional use of tone\, pacing\, and therapeutic presence to support co-regulation\, safety\, and engagement. Ethical considerations will be integrated throughout\, including informed consent\, scope of practice\, and supporting client autonomy and choice within the practice. \nBeyond the experience gained\, participants will develop practical\, immediately applicable skills for integrating yoga nidra into everyday clinical sessions. This includes learning how to assess when yoga nidra may be appropriate\, adapt the practice for different client needs\, and facilitate post-practice processing to deepen insight and therapeutic impact. \nParticipants will also learn how to create their own yoga nidra scripts tailored to their clients’ unique needs\, with attention to accessibility\, inclusivity\, and client-centered care. \nBy the end of this powerful and practical workshop\, clinicians will leave with a deeper understanding of how to use deep rest as a therapeutic intervention—and the confidence to begin using these tools with clients right away. \nCONTINUING EDUCATION WORKSHOP OBJECTIVES:\nWorkshop attendees will: \n\nLearn the principles of yoga nidra and its role in nervous system regulation\nParticipate first-hand in a yoga nidra practice\, relaxing your system during training\nPractice guiding clients in yoga nidra with tone\, pacing\, and more\nDevelop your own unique scripts for your clients’ needs\nLearn to facilitate post-practice processing with clients\nIdentify the ethics of introducing yoga nidra into the therapeutic session\, including the scope of practice\, competence with a new technique\, ensuring there is informed consent\, and understanding possible contraindications to including yoga in therapy sessions.\nConsider the cultural and spiritual implications for each client.\nLearn how to understand and build in the client’s unique belief systems into the therapeutic session.\n\nThis continuing education workshop is accessible to all clinicians\, regardless of their yoga experience (or lack thereof). No previous yoga experience\, training\, or certification required. \nREGISTER HERE\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://cascadia-training.com/course/yoga-nidra-nervous-system-regulation-june-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Cultural Competence,Ethics,Health Equity,Neurodiversity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260626T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260626T193000
DTSTAMP:20260513T080052
CREATED:20260226T201032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T220841Z
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness on Land and Water with Sea Kayaking
DESCRIPTION:Mindfulness on Land and Water with Sea Kayaking\nPresented by: Dr. Brenda Butterfield\, EdD\, MSW\, LMHC \nWhen: Friday\, June 26th\, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 7:30 PM\, Pacific Time\nWhere: Live in person at the ONE Center (7400 Gallagher Cove Road NW\, Olympia\, WA 98502)\nLodging Information: If you’d like to come the night before or stay over on Friday night after the workshop\, you can explore the lodging options provided by the ONE Center here. For questions about lodging\, please email the ONE Center at ournewexperiences@gmail.com\nContinuing Education Credit Hours: 6 CEs | $229.00\nThis workshop is also offered on Friday\, May 15th\, 2026. MORE INFO & TO REGISTER >>>\nThis workshop is for colleagues ready to experience new ways of learning and growing in real time by bringing the practice of mindfulness outdoors\, on land\, and on water.  You’re invited to come to ONE\, a nature-based retreat center for health care professionals on the beautiful South Salish Sea outside Olympia\, WA. \nDuring this professional development workshop\, we will learn about mindfulness through experiential exercises. The first part of the day is in a lovely flower-filled Courtyard Garden and focused on learning what mindfulness is\, how it’s different from meditation\, and reviewing research supporting this practice.  We’ll discuss how stress plays a key role in illness and disease (physical and mental) and how to prevent and reduce illness for yourself and clients\, too. \nWe’ll share simple\, evidence-based practices to increase awareness and empower you to recognize and reduce stress in daily life. You’ll learn breathwork to effectively pull the rip cord on your parasympathetic nervous system parachute to bring yourself back to center whenever and wherever stress shows up.  We’ll help you develop the language of mindfulness and explore ways of integrating these practices into your work with clients. \nAfter lunch\, participants will head to beautiful Gallagher Cove for sea kayaking 101 skills training. You’ll learn about mindful kayaking\, an invitation to practice non-striving on the water.  “There is no place to go\, and no place be. This is it\, right here\, right now.” On the water\, we’ll field-test our mindful skills for stress/anxiety management and practice responding in ways that regulate our mind\, emotions\, body\, and behavior. By paying attention in a particular way\, on purpose\, in the present moment\, we’ll learn how to navigate the stress and anxiety of “unpleasant” emotions\, body sensations\, and distorted thinking by choosing new ways of being through the practice of mindfulness.  This will be guided in a spirit of play to cultivate mindfulness by noticing the awe and wonder of beauty all around us in nature\, in community with colleagues. Ultimately\, noticing the pleasant is a mindful practice that serves us very well. \nWhether you’re an avid paddler or have no experience but feel called by the South Salish Sea\, join us in this learning and beauty. Gallagher Cove at The ONE Center is a shallow\, protected\, remarkably beautiful place for brand new paddlers. We’ll provide thorough safety instruction and all the equipment needed (sea kayak\, paddle\, and PDF).  You’re invited to arrive Thursday evening and/or stay over Friday night to camp on the land or stay in one of our cozy cabins to really drop in and enjoy mindfulness on land and water.If you’d like to come the night before or stay over on Friday night after the workshop\, you can explore the lodging options provided by the ONE Center here. For questions about lodging\, please email the ONE Center at ournewexperiences@gmail.com. \nWorkshop Objectives:\nIn this workshop\, you will: \n\nUnderstand the research-based benefits of integrating Mindfulness-Based Interventions (MBI) in clinical practice.\nLearn what mindfulness is and how to practice it for yourself so you can teach your clients.\nExplore the language\, concepts\, and phenomena of mindfulness.\nLearn about the mind/body relationship between chronic stress (CBT Thinking Errors) and health (depression/anxiety/panic attacks)\, enabling you to explain the Autonomic\, Sympathetic\, and Parasympathetic Nervous System to clients.\nLearn simple\, accessible practices to recognize stress responses and activate the parasympathetic nervous system.\nLearn emotional regulation skills through mindfulness practice.\n\nREGISTER HERE\n  \n 
URL:https://cascadia-training.com/course/mindfulness-on-land-and-water-june-2026/
LOCATION:ONE-Olympia\, 7400 Gallagher Cove Road NW\, Olympia\, WA\, 98502\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. Brenda Butterfield%2C EdD%2C MSW%2C LMHC":MAILTO:ournewexperiences@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260710T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260710T163000
DTSTAMP:20260513T080052
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UID:44106-1783674000-1783701000@cascadia-training.com
SUMMARY:Mindfulness In Nature
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is an opportunity to tend to your own health and well-being AND earn CE credits!\nMindfulness In Nature\nPresented by: Dr. Brenda Butterfield\, EdD\, MSW\, LMHC \nWhen: Friday\, July 10th\, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM\, Pacific Time\nWhere: Live in person at the ONE Center (7400 Gallagher Cove Road NW\, Olympia\, WA 98502)\nLodging Information: If you’d like to come the night before or stay over on Friday night after the workshop\, you can explore the lodging options provided by the ONE Center here. For questions about lodging\, please email the ONE Center at ournewexperiences@gmail.com\nContinuing Education Credit Hours: 6 CEs | $199.00\nCome to ONE to explore and experience mindfulness in nature. This workshop is the confluence of mindfulness\, cognitive-based therapy\, and eco therapy\, creating an innovative paradigm for providing holistic\, client-centered care to support both client and clinician well-being.  Come\, learn about the Mindfulness Movement that continues to change lives worldwide by helping people wake up and discover new ways to live a more peaceful\, joy-filled\, and healthier life. This movement includes different clinical Mindfulness-Based Interventions (MBI’s) effective for helping people suffer less from insomnia\, chronic pain\, depression\, anxiety\, substance abuse\, suicidality\, and other painful conditions. \nWhile psychological interventions are typically knowledge-based and directed toward client change\, irrespective of the clinician’s health and well-being\, Mindfulness-Based Interventions (MBI’s) are different.  They require clinicians practice what they preach and teach from their practice. So\, let’s practice mindfulness together at the beautiful ONE Center on the South Salish Sea just outside Olympia\, WA.  ONE is a beautiful and special place created specifically for health care providers. And this day of learning is designed to support your health and well-being WHILE earning continuing education credits too! This workshop is retreat-style\, nature-based\, and experiential. We’ll be walking slowly for short distances\, pausing along the way in the forest and by the sea. This will allow participants to experience mindfulness by slowing down\, pausing\, and resting in moments of presence and awareness.  This supports deep learning through connection with oneself\, colleagues\, and the natural world. \nYou’ll learn about the research-based benefits of integrating MBI’s in clinical practice and what makes them unique from other interventions. You’ll develop an understanding of the autonomic\, sympathetic\, and parasympathetic nervous system so you can explain to clients the mind/body relationship to chronic stress (CBT thinking errors)\, mental health conditions (depression/anxiety/panic attacks)\, somatic symptoms\, and behavior patterns. Together\, we’ll practice simple breathing techniques to activate the parasympathetic nervous system to facilitate somatic\, cognitive\, and emotional regulation. You’ll learn research-supported simple practices you can teach clients to support their health and well-being\, while simultaneously supporting yours.  In addition\, we’ll explore questions including: What is mindfulness? What does it mean to BE mindful and to practice mindfulness?  What’s the difference between mindfulness and meditation? What does research suggest about integrating mindfulness in mental health care? \nWe hope you come\, explore\, and experience mindfulness in nature through invitations from the beautiful land\, gardens\, forest\, and waters of the South Salish Sea at The ONE Center. \nWorkshop Objectives:\nIn this workshop\, you will \n\nUnderstand the benefits of integrating MBI’s in clinical practice and the necessity to teach from one’s lived experience.\nLearn what mindfulness is and how to develop a daily practice for yourself and your clients.\nExplore the language\, concepts\, and phenomena of mindfulness.\nLearn about the mind/body relationship between chronic stress (CBT Thinking Errors) and health (depression/anxiety/panic attacks)\, enabling you to explain the Autonomic\, Sympathetic\, and Parasympathetic Nervous System to clients.\nPractice various breathing techniques to activate the parasympathetic nervous system and facilitate emotional regulation.\nLearn formal and informal mindfulness practices for therapeutic use with clients (guided meditation\, mindful walking\, walking meditation\, body scan\, mindful eating\, STOP method\, etc.)\nBecome familiar with how to explain the relationship between CBT thinking errors and mindfulness to provide more holistic care to clients.\n\nREGISTER HERE\n  \n 
URL:https://cascadia-training.com/course/mindfulness-in-nature-july-2026/
LOCATION:ONE-Olympia\, 7400 Gallagher Cove Road NW\, Olympia\, WA\, 98502\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. Brenda Butterfield%2C EdD%2C MSW%2C LMHC":MAILTO:ournewexperiences@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260713T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260713T121500
DTSTAMP:20260513T080052
CREATED:20260219T182140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T182140Z
UID:44069-1783933200-1783944900@cascadia-training.com
SUMMARY:🆕BRAND-NEW! DBT in Medical Settings 🆕
DESCRIPTION:Brand-New!\nDBT in Medical Settings\nPresented by: Diane Bigler\, LCSW\, LSCSW\nWhen: Monday\, July 13th\, 2026| 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM\, Pacific Time\nWhere: Live on Zoom. You will receive your Zoom link/invitation the week of the workshop.\nContinuing Education Credit Hours: 3 CEs | $90.00\nWorkshop Description:\nThis course explores the application of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) in medical settings\, with a focus on palliative care and hospice environments. \nParticipants will learn how to integrate the four core DBT skill areas—mindfulness\, distress tolerance\, emotion regulation\, and interpersonal effectiveness—to provide compassionate\, skillful support to patients facing serious illness and end-of-life concerns. \nThe course emphasizes the power of validation in fostering dignity\, emotional safety\, and connection in medical care. Through clinical case studies and real-world scenarios\, clinicians will develop practical strategies to use DBT principles to support both patients and their families in coping with grief\, uncertainty\, and emotional distress. \nWorkshop Objectives:\n\nIdentify at least four core tenets and skills within DBT.\nDiscover methods of supporting patients and family members in medical settings using DBT skills such as validation and radical acceptance.\nExplain at least three methods of integrating DBT skills with patients and families.\n\nREGISTER HERE\n  \n 
URL:https://cascadia-training.com/course/dbt-in-medical-settings-july-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Diane Bigler%2C LCSW%2C LSCSW (she/her)":MAILTO:diane4ku@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260716T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260716T163000
DTSTAMP:20260513T080052
CREATED:20260311T181601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T181601Z
UID:44217-1784192400-1784219400@cascadia-training.com
SUMMARY:Difficult People: Dealing with the Most Challenging and Irksome Individuals in Our Lives and Clinical Practices
DESCRIPTION:Difficult People: Dealing with the Most Challenging and Irksome Individuals in Our Lives and Clinical Practices\nPresented by: Kristie Baber\, MSW\, LICSW\, CCTP\nWhen: Thursday\, July 16th\, 2026 | 9:00 am – 4:30 pm Pacific Time\nWhere: Live on Zoom. You will receive your Zoom link/invitation the week of the workshop.\nContinuing Education Credit Hours (NBCC and NASW-WA Approved): 6 CEs | $190.00\nThis continuing education workshop will encourage and equip clinicians who are struggling with seemingly impossible people in their practices and personal lives. You know the types – folks who distract us from doing our best work and erode our sense of contentment. \nThe class will equip attendees with hacks to confront the demanding\, thorny\, bothersome\, and stressful situations that challenging relationships bring into our offices and lives. From the annoying to the exhausting – we will address generalized personality types and how to deal with them while simultaneously remaining grounded and holding our center. \nPlease note that this class is NOT intended to address the DSM-5 diagnostic categories of personality disorders – rather\, we will be addressing more common issues that don’t necessarily rise to clinically diagnostic levels but can be equally disconcerting and uncomfortable in both personal and professional relationships. \nThis lighthearted class is designed for practicing therapists with clients of all ages. The workshop will be conducted via Zoom\, and teaching modalities will include a mix of clinical discussion\, lectures with clinical examples\, video illustrations\, and individual/group case exercises. \nWorkshop Objectives:\n\nDistinctively examine high-maintenance relationships characterized by anger\, criticism\, martyrdom\, negativity\, neediness\, competition\, insensitivity\, and control.\nAddress strategies for universal psychotherapy office-specific challenges.\nContextualize Freud’s defense mechanisms.\nIdentify essential emotional regulation skills in adulthood.\nDevelop self-assessment capacity regarding the impact of stress on our lives and work.\nExplore multiple strategies to hold our center and maintain equilibrium in our practices.\nAccess provided references and resources for further study.\n\nREGISTER HERE\n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://cascadia-training.com/course/difficult-people-july-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260720T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260720T133000
DTSTAMP:20260513T080052
CREATED:20260219T191235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T164350Z
UID:44075-1784548800-1784554200@cascadia-training.com
SUMMARY:🆕BRAND-NEW! Lunch & Learn: Threat Analysis: Improving Self-Regulation with Practical Brain Science 🆕
DESCRIPTION:Brand-New!\nLunch & Learn: Threat Analysis: Improving Self-Regulation with Practical Brain Science\nPresented by: Hannah Smith\, MA\, LMHC\, CGP\nWhen: Monday\, July 20th\, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM\, Pacific Time\nWhere: Live on Zoom. You will receive your Zoom link/invitation the week of the workshop.\n\nContinuing Education Credit Hours: 1.5 CEs | $25.00\nYou will be hard-pressed to find a client in therapy that does not deal with anxiety\, and we all know the rate of people going to therapy for trauma treatment has been significant for some time. \nThen\, we have neurodivergent people who have steadily activated nervous systems we often diagnose as anxiety disorders\, especially social anxiety. \nIn any case\, the results of dysregulation can be destabilizing\, making people feel as if they are under threat\, which could lead to relational issues or cause them to miss out on their lives. \nBut what if it didn’t have to be this way? \nWith advances in our understanding of modern neuroscience and within the framework of Interpersonal Neurobiology\, we now recognize that there are two major neural pathways to nervous system activation\, each indicating a different type of threat. The key is to learn to detect the type of activation occurring and to respond appropriately to each. \nIn this session\, you will learn the science behind these two paths to dysregulation and an easy method to help show clients so they\, too\, can choose the right set of responses to whatever “present moment” situation they find themselves in\, resulting in more effective responses and less overall fear and activation. \nImagine!  A reduction in general\, separation\, and social anxiety! Improved outcomes in trauma when it’s not exacerbated by ongoing fear responses.  If you want to contribute to these outcomes\, this will be an hour well spent! \nWORKSHOP OBJECTIVES:\n\nIdentify and describe the neuro-biological systems involved in nervous system dysregulation\nExplain the two paths to activation\, why they occur\, and the appropriate responses to each\nApply a method to help clients tell the difference between the two paths so they have more buy-in for doing the work of self-regulation\n\nREGISTER HERE\n  \n 
URL:https://cascadia-training.com/course/unch-learn-threat-analysis-july-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Autism Awareness Month 2026,Lunch & Learns,Neurodiversity
ORGANIZER;CN="Hannah Smith MA%2C LMHC%2C CGP (she/her)":MAILTO:hannah@potentialfinders.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260729T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260729T121500
DTSTAMP:20260513T080052
CREATED:20260219T184651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T184651Z
UID:44071-1785315600-1785327300@cascadia-training.com
SUMMARY:Ethics of Self-Disclosure: To Tell or Not To Tell
DESCRIPTION:Law & Ethics CEs\nEthics of Self-Disclosure: To Tell or Not To Tell\nPresented by: Diane Bigler\, LCSW\, LSCSW\nWhen: Wednesday\, July 29th\, 2026| 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM\, Pacific Time\nWhere: Live on Zoom. You will receive your Zoom link/invitation the week of the workshop.\nContinuing Education Credit Hours: 3 Law & Ethics CEs | $99.00\nWorkshop Description:\nWhat were you taught about self-disclosure to clients in grad school? Are you wondering whether or not to disclose “something” to your clients? Self-disclosure in therapy is complex and dynamic. During this workshop\, we will have our eye on ethics as we explore considerations for clinician self-disclosure to clients. Self-disclosure has several dimensions\, including clinical\, therapeutic\, technical\, and\, in some cases\, legal or regulatory. We will examine the nature of self-disclosure\, including potential benefits and risks. Attention will specifically be given to ethical considerations\, namely\, relevant ethical principles\, and a typology of self-disclosure using case vignettes. Finally\, key recommendations will be given for clinicians to consider in their course of self-disclosure opportunities. Clinicians will be encouraged to “know thyself” and their ethical responsibilities to best utilize the avenue of appropriate self-disclosure. \nWorkshop Objectives:\n\nComprehend and describe key aspects of therapeutic self-disclosure\, including potential benefits and risks.\nExamine and articulate key ethical considerations of self-disclosure\, including advantages and disadvantages.\nApply best practices for ethical and therapeutic self-disclosure by considering a variety of clinician and client factors.\n\nREGISTER HERE\n  \n 
URL:https://cascadia-training.com/course/ethics-of-self-disclosure-july-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Ethics
ORGANIZER;CN="Diane Bigler%2C LCSW%2C LSCSW (she/her)":MAILTO:diane4ku@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260731T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260731T121500
DTSTAMP:20260513T080052
CREATED:20260219T185647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T185647Z
UID:44073-1785488400-1785500100@cascadia-training.com
SUMMARY:🆕BRAND-NEW! Stuck on Scroll: Clinical Strategies for Internet and Social Media Addiction 🆕
DESCRIPTION:🆕BRAND-NEW!🆕\nStuck on Scroll: Clinical Strategies for Internet and Social Media Addiction\nPresented by: Diane Bigler\, LCSW\, LSCSW\nWhen: Friday\, July 31st\, 2026| 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM\, Pacific Time\nWhere: Live on Zoom. You will receive your Zoom link/invitation the week of the workshop.\nContinuing Education Credit Hours: 3 CEs | $90.00\nWorkshop Description:\nAs screen time continues to rise across all age groups\, mental health professionals are seeing increasing impacts of internet\, social media\, and technology overuse on emotional\, relational\, and psychological well-being. This webinar equips clinicians with a practical\, research-informed understanding of screen addiction and problematic digital behaviors\, exploring how these issues manifest in clinical settings and what can be done to address them effectively. \nParticipants will examine recent data on prevalence and risk factors\, learn about the psychological and sociological mechanisms behind compulsive screen use (including social comparison\, algorithmic reinforcement\, and attachment dynamics)\, and gain tools to assess and treat clients struggling with digital overuse. The course offers evidence-based strategies—including CBT\, motivational interviewing\, and digital wellness planning—that can be integrated into therapeutic practice to help clients regain control\, set boundaries\, and develop healthier relationships with technology. \nWorkshop Objectives:\n\nIdentify signs and symptoms of problematic internet\, social media\, and screen use\, and distinguish between high engagement and clinically significant behavioral addiction.\nAnalyze the psychological\, neurological\, and sociocultural factors contributing to screen overuse\, including reward mechanisms\, social reinforcement\, and algorithmic design.\nImplement evidence-based clinical strategies to assess\, intervene\, and support clients in creating healthier digital habits and reducing screen-related distress.\n\nButton Text\n  \n 
URL:https://cascadia-training.com/course/tuck-on-scroll-clinical-strategies-for-internet-and-social-media-addiction-july-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Diane Bigler%2C LCSW%2C LSCSW (she/her)":MAILTO:diane4ku@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260807T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260808T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T080052
CREATED:20260226T204524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T204524Z
UID:44110-1786096800-1786204800@cascadia-training.com
SUMMARY:Mindfulness on Land and Water with Sea Kayaking 2-Day Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Mindfulness on Land and Water with Sea Kayaking 2-Day Retreat\nPresented by: Dr. Brenda Butterfield\, EdD\, MSW\, LMHC \nWhen: Friday\, August 7th – Saturday\, August 8th\, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM\, Pacific Time\nWhere: Live in person at the ONE Center (7400 Gallagher Cove Road NW\, Olympia\, WA 98502)\nLODGING INFORMATION: We invite you to spend the night on either Thursday or Friday\, or both.\n\n\nCamping for $40/night is available\, as is the Sweet Sauna House for $90/night (the Sweet Sauna House sleeps two – would be great for two friends/colleagues to share!).\n\n\n$40 covers dinner and campfire w/smores on Friday night and breakfast on Saturday morning (Gluten-free\, vegetarian\, dairy-free provided).\n\n\nWhen you register\, you can choose a lodging option or join us just for the day on Friday and Saturday.\n\n\nFor any questions regarding lodging and/or food\, please email the ONE Center at ournewexperiences@gmail.com.\n\n\nContinuing Education Credit Hours: 12 CEs | $398.00 for workshop alone; $478.00 for camping one night and meals; $518.00 for camping two nights and meals; $618.00 for overnight in the sweet sauna house for two nights and meals.\nThis retreat is for colleagues ready to experience new ways of learning and healing in the present moment by taking the practice of mindfulness into the forest and onto the water. You’re invited to ONE\, a nature-based retreat center for health care professionals\, on the beautiful South Salish Sea outside Olympia\, WA. This unique professional development retreat is the confluence of mindfulness\, cognitive-behavioral therapy\, and ecotherapy\, offering an avenue to experience nature’s powerful healing. Day one of the retreat is about learning how chronic stress undermines health and well-being\, often leading to mental health conditions like panic disorder\, depression\, and anxiety. You’ll learn how to identify “indicator lights” of chronic stress for yourself and clients and then experience simple\, nature-based mindfulness practices designed to relax\, center\, and deeply ground oneself in the present moment through the portals of our senses. You’ll learn why and how to use these nature-based mindfulness interventions in your daily life and practice teaching them to clients as well. \nOutside in nature\, through discussion and shared resources\, you’ll learn how stress plays a key role in illness and disease (physical and mental) and how to identify stress reactions in your body\, mind\, and soul. In the forest\, gardens\, and meadows at ONE\, we’ll teach you simple\, research-based ways to decrease symptoms of stress\, depression\, and anxiety and prevent panic attacks.  You’ll learn how to pull the ripcord on your parasympathetic nervous system parachute\, to bring yourself back to center whenever and wherever stress shows up. Participants will learn diaphragmatic breathing to calm the body and improve neurological processing. This facilitates emotional regulation\, enhances immune function\, and improves sleep quality. We’ll help you develop the language of mindfulness and ecotherapy and explore ways of integrating these practices into your work with clients. In the evening\, we’ll share dinner and enjoy the breathtaking beauty of the land and water in the good company of colleagues – all to be topped off with an evening campfire and s’mores. \nAfter a nourishing breakfast on Day Two of the retreat\, we’ll head to beautiful Gallagher Cove for sea kayaking 101 skills training. Leaders will teach you mindful kayaking and invite you to practice non-striving on the water. “There is no place to go\, and no place be. This is it\, right here\, right now.” Together\, we’ll enjoy a slow\, gentle paddle while “field testing” newfound stress-management skills. By paying attention in a particular way\, on purpose\, in the present moment\, participants will learn how to navigate the stress of unpleasant emotions\, body sensations\, and distorted thinking by choosing new ways of being through the practice of mindfulness. You will be guided in the spirit of fun to cultivate mindfulness by noticing the awe and wonder of beauty in the surrounding nature and in the community of your colleagues. Ultimately\, noticing the pleasant is a practice that serves us very well. Following lunch (bring your own)\, we’ll have time to process the lived experiences of mindfulness on water and explore ways to integrate and expand the practice of mindfulness and eco therapy into clinical work with clients. The day will end with a closing ceremony with tea made from gifts from the land at ONE. \nWhether you’re new to mindfulness and eco therapy or have years of experience\, you’re welcome at ONE. Whether you’re an avid paddler or have no experience but feel called from the South Salish Sea\, come join us. Beautiful Gallagher Cove is a protected\, shallow place to learn kayaking. We’ll provide thorough instruction focused on safety\, along with all the equipment needed (sea kayak\, personal flotation device\, paddle). We invite you to camp on the land before and/or after the workshop to really drop in and enjoy mindfulness on land and water. \n Workshop Objectives: \nIn this workshop\, you will \n\nLearn what mindfulness is and how to practice it for yourself so you can teach your clients.\nUnderstand the research-based benefits of integrating Mindfulness-Based Interventions (MBI) in clinical practice.\nUnderstand the research-based benefits of integrating nature therapy in clinical practice.\nExplore the language\, concepts\, and phenomena of mindfulness and nature therapy.\nLearn about the Autonomic Nervous System and the important functions of both the Sympathetic and Parasympathetic responses.\nLearn ways to experience and teach diaphragmatic breathing.\nLearn how to connect the dots between CBT thinking errors and the Autonomic Nervous System.\nUnderstand the mind/body relationship between chronic stress & mental health conditions\, including stress/depression/anxiety/panic attacks\nLearn common symptoms of stress reactions (behavioral\, cognitive\, emotional\, and physical)\nLearn simple nature-based mindfulness practices to activate the parasympathetic nervous system.\nLearn emotional regulation skills.\nLearn ways to integrate mindfulness in nature into clinical practice.\n\nREGISTER HERE\n  \n 
URL:https://cascadia-training.com/course/mindfulness-on-land-and-water-2-day-retreat-august-2026/
LOCATION:ONE-Olympia\, 7400 Gallagher Cove Road NW\, Olympia\, WA\, 98502\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. Brenda Butterfield%2C EdD%2C MSW%2C LMHC":MAILTO:ournewexperiences@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260814T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260814T163000
DTSTAMP:20260513T080052
CREATED:20260306T190220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T190220Z
UID:44169-1786698000-1786725000@cascadia-training.com
SUMMARY:Chronic Pain: Psychological and Somatic Strategies that Offer Relief and Hope
DESCRIPTION:Health Equity or Cultural Competence CEs!\nChronic Pain: Psychological and Somatic Strategies that Offer Relief and Hope\nPresented by: Dreya Blume\, LCSW\nWhen: Friday\, August 14th\, 2026 | 9:00 am – 4:30 pm Pacific Time\nWhere: Live on Zoom. You will receive your Zoom link/invitation the week of the workshop.\nContinuing Education Credit Hours (NBCC and NASW-WA approved): 6 Health Equity or Cultural Competence CEs | $190.00 \nChronic pain is more than a physical symptom – it is a complex interplay of body\, mind\, and emotion that can impact every dimension of a client’s life. Stress\, trauma\, and persistent tension often amplify pain signals\, reinforcing cycles of discomfort\, hypervigilance\, and emotional dysregulation. \nThis in-depth continuing education workshop is designed for psychotherapists who want to bring a mind-body lens to chronic pain treatment. Participants will explore evidence-informed psychological and somatic strategies (including mindfulness\, grounding\, breathwork\, guided imagery\, hypnosis\, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)\, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy\, and body awareness interventions) that help reduce pain perception\, support regulation\, and foster resilience. \nAttendees will learn how to help clients shift their relationship with pain\, identify and release tension patterns\, and build self-regulation skills. Therapists will leave with practical tools and strategies for combining psychological insight and somatic techniques\, expanding their ability to guide clients toward relief\, restoration\, and improved quality of life. \nWorkshop Objectives:\n\nDevelop an understanding of how psychological processes and somatic patterns interact in the experience of chronic pain.\nLearn evidence-informed somatic techniques (e.g.\, grounding\, breathwork\, body-awareness practices) that can reduce pain-related stress and support client regulation.\nExplore ways to integrate psychological interventions (e.g.\, cognitive reframing\, mindfulness\, compassion practices) with somatic strategies for holistic pain care.\nBuild skills to recognize and respond to somatic signals of pain and emotional distress\, guiding clients in developing self-soothing and regulation techniques.\nIdentify culturally sensitive approaches for tailoring mind-body interventions to clients with diverse experiences of pain.\nLearn methods for assessing the effectiveness of combined psychological and somatic strategies in reducing pain and enhancing resilience\nIdentify the emotional\, mental\, and spiritual impacts of living with chronic pain.\nUnderstand at least ten non-pharmaceutical ways to manage chronic pain.\nBecome familiar with the emotional issues surrounding chronic pain.\nDiscuss the role of grief and anger in living with chronic pain.\nExplore newer pain management tools such as somatic tracking.\nIdentify how to introduce pain management techniques appropriately to clients.\n\nREGISTER HERE\n  \n 
URL:https://cascadia-training.com/course/chronic-pain-psychological-and-somatic-strategies-august-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Cultural Competence,Health Equity
ORGANIZER;CN="Dreya Blume%2C LCSW (she/her)":MAILTO:dreyablume@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260817T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260817T133000
DTSTAMP:20260513T080052
CREATED:20260310T183045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T183045Z
UID:44191-1786968000-1786973400@cascadia-training.com
SUMMARY:🆕BRAND-NEW! Lunch & Learn: Introduction to Somatic Psychotherapies 🆕
DESCRIPTION:Brand-New!\nLunch & Learn: Introduction to Somatic Psychotherapies\nPresented by: Dreya Blume\, LCSW\nWhen: Monday\, August 17th\, 2026 | 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Pacific Time\nWhere: Live on Zoom. You will receive your Zoom link/invitation the week of the workshop.\nContinuing Education Credit Hours (NBCC and NASW-WA Approved): 1.5 CEs | $25.00\nSomatic psychotherapies rest on the understanding that the body holds important keys to healing trauma\, stress\, and emotional distress. This continuing education workshop will introduce psychotherapists to some of the most widely practiced somatic approaches (including Somatic Experiencing\, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy\, EMDR\, Brainspotting\, Hakomi Method\, and Emotional Freedom Technique). \nParticipants will gain a foundational understanding of how these methods view the mind-body connection\, the role of bodily sensations in emotional regulation\, and the ways somatic awareness can deepen therapeutic work. \nThe goal of this training is to provide a broad overview so clinicians can compare approaches and make informed decisions about which somatic modalities align with their interests\, client needs\, and practice settings. Participants will leave with a clearer map of the somatic therapy landscape and concrete ideas for integrating body-oriented awareness into their current clinical work. \nWorkshop Objectives:\n\nDevelop an understanding of the core principles shared across somatic psychotherapies.\nGain introductory knowledge of several popular approaches (e.g.\, Somatic Experiencing\, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy\, EMDR\, Brainspotting\, EFT).\nCompare and contrast the theoretical foundations\, methods\, and applications of different somatic modalities.\nLearn practical entry-point strategies for incorporating body awareness and regulation techniques into therapy sessions.\n\nREGISTER HERE\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://cascadia-training.com/course/lunch-learn-intro-somatic-psychotherapies-august-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Lunch & Learns
ORGANIZER;CN="Dreya Blume%2C LCSW (she/her)":MAILTO:dreyablume@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260928T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260928T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T080052
CREATED:20260311T172400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T172523Z
UID:44207-1790600400-1790611200@cascadia-training.com
SUMMARY:🆕 BRAND-NEW! Ethics of Somatic Therapies: Boundaries\, Consent\, and Scope of Practice 🆕
DESCRIPTION:Brand-New!\nMeets Professional Roles & Boundaries or Law & Ethics CE requirements!\nEthics of Somatic Therapies: Boundaries\, Consent\, and Scope of Practice\nPresented by: Dreya Blume\, LCSW\nWhen: Monday\, Septemer 28th\, 2026 | 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Pacific Time\nWhere: Live on Zoom. You will receive your Zoom link/invitation the week of the workshop.\nContinuing Education Credit Hours (NBCC and NASW-WA Approved): 3 CEs – counts as Professional Roles & Boundaries or Law & Ethics CEs | $99.00\nSomatic therapies are increasingly integrated into psychotherapy as clinicians seek ways to address trauma\, stress\, and emotional regulation through the body. However\, incorporating body-based interventions raises important ethical questions related to professional boundaries\, informed consent\, cultural sensitivity\, and the scope of practice. \nThis continuing education workshop explores the ethical use of somatic approaches within psychotherapy\, helping clinicians thoughtfully integrate body-oriented techniques while remaining aligned with professional standards of care. Together\, we will examine common ethical dilemmas that arise when working with breath\, movement\, grounding exercises\, and other somatic practices\, particularly regarding touch\, power dynamics\, trauma sensitivity\, and client autonomy. \nThe workshop will provide practical guidance for obtaining meaningful informed consent\, documenting somatic interventions\, and recognizing when referrals or additional training are necessary. Through case examples\, reflective discussion\, and ethical decision-making frameworks\, clinicians will strengthen their ability to incorporate somatic awareness into therapy while protecting client safety and maintaining clear professional boundaries. \nWorkshop Objectives:\n\nDefine key ethical considerations involved in integrating somatic therapies into psychotherapy\, including issues related to boundaries\, consent\, and scope of practice.\nIdentify potential ethical risks and clinical dilemmas that may arise when using body-based interventions such as breathwork\, grounding exercises\, or movement practices.\nDescribe best practices for obtaining informed consent and maintaining clear therapeutic boundaries when incorporating somatic techniques into clinical work.\nApply ethical decision-making frameworks to determine when somatic interventions are appropriate within a clinician’s scope of practice and when consultation\, referral\, or additional training may be necessary.\n\nREGISTER HERE\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://cascadia-training.com/course/ethics-of-somatic-therapies-boundaries-consent-and-scope-of-practice-september-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Ethics,Professional Roles & Boundaries
ORGANIZER;CN="Dreya Blume%2C LCSW (she/her)":MAILTO:dreyablume@gmail.com
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