This pre-recorded workshop will provide theory and activities to support professionals in integrating yoga, movement, meditation and mindfulness in their practice. Participants will learn yoga poses, meditation/mantras and mindfulness skills to build self-awareness and focused attention. Participants will learn strategies and approaches to support clients in soothing their nervous systems, become grounded in the here-and-now, and build resilience. This course will build professional confidence in using movement, mindfulness, and yoga to address common mental health challenges. Lastly, this webinar was created with both face-to-face and Telehealth service delivery in mind.

Learning Objectives:

1. Identify 2 mindfulness techniques to address anxiety and depression

2. Articulate how yoga techniques support self-regulation, self-awareness, and trauma healing.

3. List 2 strategies on integrating yoga and mindfulness in therapy practice.

This is an introductory workshops for therapists.

Julie Torok-Mangasarian, LMFT, RPT-S is a licensed marriage and family therapist and the Clinical Director of the California Psychological Institute in Fresno, CA. Julie is a Registered Play Therapist/Supervisor, infant mental health specialist, reflective practice mentor and certified educator of infant massage (CEIM). Julie has advanced training through Y.O.G.A for Youth (Kundalini Yoga-40 hours) and is a Certified Mental Health Integrative Medicine Provider. Julie specializes in use of play, movement, and mindfulness to treat complex and developmental trauma in young children. 

Courtney MacDougall, BA, RYT 200: is the owner of Evergreen Yoga and Mindfulness. She has advanced training through Y.O.G.A for Youth (Kundalini Yoga-40 hours), Trauma-Sensitive Yoga and is a certified Kidding Around Yoga Instructor. Courtney has been working with children for 5+ years, teaching and supporting integrative health and wellness. Courtney has combined her passion for yoga and experience working in mental health and has created a curriculum designed to help children, adults and professionals find peace and balance through yoga and mindfulness. 

CE: Attendance to this training series meets the qualifications for 2 hrs of continuing education credit for LMFT’s, LCSW’s, LPCC’s and/or LEP’s as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. Meraki-Minded Professional Development is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists to sponsor continuing education for LMFT’s, LCSW’s, LPCC’s and LEP’s. Meraki-Minded Professional Development maintains responsibility for this course and its content. Prov. # 76629. The participant must be present for the entire webinar and complete the webinar survey and quiz (80%) to receive CE Certificate via email.

Cancelations/Grievances/ADA: Programs are accessible to persons with disabilities. If you have a special need, please allow as much advance notice as is possible. Refunds will be provided with 3-day written notice of cancelation. Cancelations less than 3 days prior to the event or in cases of non-attendance refunds will not be granted. If you have questions or to report a grievance, please contact Julie Torok-Mangasarian at julie@meraki-minded.com. Registration fee includes a Certificate of Completion and/or Continuing Education Credits and handouts.