Questions to ask yourself:
SPRING LAUNCH 2025
Have you noticed the limits of talk therapy and you are wanting to explore a more somatic approach with clients?
Are you wanting to integrate a more somatic approach?
Are you searching for a way to integrate the body into therapy but unsure where to start or what’s within your scope of practice?
If YES to all of these then this course is for you!
Course Outline:
Participants in the Yoga Basics for Therapists course will gain a comprehensive understanding of how to safely, ethically and effectively integrate yoga into therapy sessions.
Here's a summary of what you can gain from this course
Understanding of Nervous System Regulation & integration with Polyvagal Theory
Proper documentation needed through liability waiver creation, clinical notes, treatment plans and informed consent
Clarity in the differences in offering yoga in person vs. Telehealth sessions
Knowledge about the HOW and WHEN to offer in sessions
A basic understanding of sequencing and trauma informed language
Foundational Yoga Practices for Anxiety and Depression
How to build Confidence with teaching
And so much more!
Overall, participants will emerge from the course equipped with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to integrate yoga safely, ethically, and effectively into their therapeutic practice, ultimately enhancing their ability to support their clients' holistic well-being.
Course Features:
12 Hour Course
45 to 60 minute Self-paced learning weekly
Eight 45 minute LIVE Community class meeting for Q/A, Learn weekly Yoga Practices and Breakout rooms to practice teaching these skills with another Therapist
Replays available after each presentation, recordings are available if you can’t make it
Experience the dual benefit, you get to experience the positive impact of the practices while teaching someone else
Handouts with written scripts to teach effectively and efficiently
Weekly homework and handouts to facilitate learning
Online access to course materials for one year
Be a part of a community of Like minded Practitioners
Course Dates and Time:
Wednesday March 26, 2025 -
Wednesday May 14, 2025
5:30-6:15 pm EST
Learn how to effectively integrate yoga asanas into sessions safely and ethically
Learn skills to integrate into both telehealth and in person sessions
Build your confidence to uplevel your therapy and discover more positive outcomes
Testimonials:
"I learned so much from this course. It was extremely detailed and grounded in research. Chris is a very knowledgeable and empathetic teacher. You will have lots of opportunities to practice the skills that you are learning. You will definitely feel ready to use the knowledge both personally and professionally."
Marina, LCSW
"I enjoyed the Yoga Basics class. I did find it helpful. It helped fill the gap between about how to bring it to the office which is something I did not get from the 200 hour course. "
Erin Watlington, LCMHCS
"I was fortunate enough to attend Chris McDonald’s Yoga Basics for Therapists Training and it was a wonderful learning experience. Chris is an engaging presenter and was able to integrate the teaching of the principles of Yoga with ways to introduce and lead clients through the various poses. We learned the movements in a safe and fun way and were able to practice with one another to get more comfortable with these skills. I have been able to incorporate Yoga movements with many of my clients and it has added to the therapeutic experience, helping clients to reduce their trauma response. I highly recommend this course for any therapist interested in adding mindful movements to their trauma work with their clients."
Michelle Chachkes, LCSW
"Prior to taking the Yoga Basics course, my knowledge of using holistic approaches in therapy was limited to breath work, meditation and grounding techniques. Now after taking this course I feel confident incorporating yoga movement into sessions to help clients reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. I also learned how to cover informed consent with clients, as well as how to use trauma informed language. I would highly recommend this course to anyone looking to expand their clinical skill set."
Mary Key, LCSW, LCAS
