HOSTED BY SOUTHWESTERN COLLEGE AND THE SANTA FE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Join us for this high impact opening session designed to connect and empower mental health professionals and small business leaders across Northern New Mexico. We’ll explore innovative partnerships that strengthen local businesses, especially in the mental health and wellness sectors, and provide practical tools for thriving in today’s complex landscape. Breakfast will be provided, and interactive roundtable breakouts will offer space to network, exchange best practices, and develop collaborative solutions. Whether you’re a clinician, entrepreneur, or advocate for community resilience, this session will deliver actionable insights and lasting connections.

Category: General Professional Development | CEs: 1.5 | $25 | In person only

We always begin with prayer, offering to the four directions so that we know our place, our anchor, and we mark our place to Creator, our ancestors, those yet to come, and all our Relations Measurement - Through this workshop we will be making relations with the measurement of our physical bodies. This is not a mediation. This is a very conscious exercise of connecting, putting aside your mind and breathing, feeling heartbeat, pulses, trembling of your skin, listening to the beautifully created measurement of your own body. When you begin to make relations with the measurement of your physical body it is a novelty and
we tend to let ourselves go to extremes, yet with slow, measured holding we feel the sweetness, places of softness, allowing the sigh to release and we feel the shadow places of hardness and maybe pain and allow the tears. Using very small degrees of movement and listening to all of our senses to remember our authentic self. Movement - Through our movement, our breath, thoughts, energy, we merge with the universe and all nations and creation. First finding your
place within our four directions so we are anchored and balanced by offering the Nahui Ollin, the four directions prayer. Then, through intricate dance steps, we let go of our measurement and become movement, one with our breath, thought, prayer, and all of the cosmos. We might dance the eagle dance, and be an eagle flying, a horse prancing, or the rain pitter pattering on the earth to nourish our corn. We become, we feel, we are, the power and the grace of All our
Relations.

Category: Multicultural | CEs: 3 | $60 | In person only

Mindfulness is often used as a general term to represent an intentional pacing of experience and is considered a skill most people possess and can naturally flow in and out of. However, mindfulness can be utilized with different applications for alternative experiences. The use of mindfulness as a skill is strengthening our attention regulation ability. When we put earnest effort into strengthening our mindfulness skills, we typically experience insight: what sort of thoughts we have, our urges, what we are feeling, sensations in our body, our patterns, and how we interact with/engage with the world. In a therapy
setting mindfulness also at times will need special consideration of its application to mitigate possibly negative experiences. In this learning session, we will address the use of mindfulness in behavioral health as a skill set, as connection points, and with modifications for trauma-informed care.

Category: Ethics| CEs: 3 | $60 | In person only

This workshop will provide participants with an overview of Gestalt theory and a focus on how our dreams can provide opportunities for insight and integration. The workshop will include at least one demonstration that will allow 1-2 participants to “work” or embody their dream in a safe and supportive atmosphere.

Category: General Professional Development| CEs: 2 | $40 | In person only

This one-hour workshop will explore how Polyvagal Theory can be applied to treat core shame, a deep-seated sense of unworthiness that impacts emotional, psychological, and physical well-being. Attendees will gain an understanding of the four therapeutic “R”s of Polyvagal Theory: recognize, respect, regulate, and restore, and how they can be used to rewire the nervous system to tame the feelings of core shame. The presentation will provide practical tools for
addressing core shame in therapeutic settings, using the Polyvagal Theory framework to promote healing and self-acceptance. Participants will leave with actionable insights on how to integrate these concepts into their practice or personal healing journey.

Category: General Professional Development | CEs: 1 | $20 | In person only

Trauma makes lasting changes to the mind and body. The intersection of past sexual trauma and current-day relationships and sexual expectations in our clients can make a confusing presentation in therapy and stymie typical interventions. Learn how to use the lens of Polyvagal Theory to address sexual trauma and sexual dysfunction. Experience somatic and high-tech Polyvagal interventions which can be used in your therapy sessions to help clients regulate their
nervous systems and enhance outcomes.

Category: General Professional Development | CEs: 3 | $60 | In person only

Rather than using tarot to predict the future, what if the cards can be used to connect to the support we need and help us enter into a more healed and compassionate relationship with self? This workshop will present a framework for using tarot to foster wisdom and healing, which allows each card to be a loving guide for the reader. Participants will be given information about the general structure of tarot decks and frameworks for meanings of individual cards. There will also be the opportunity to work with a variety of decks, asking questions that are oriented toward understanding, healing, and supporting the self.

Category: General Professional Development | CEs: 3 | $60 | In person only

Mental health professionals engage deeply with clients’ emotions and energies, often without training in energetic boundaries. This experiential workshop explores spiritual energetics to help therapists protect their own energy, maintain presence, and deepen their connection to spiritual guidance. Participants will learn practical techniques for energetic protection, clearing, and boundary setting while tapping into spiritual resources such as the Earth, spiritual guides, ancestors, etc. Through guided practices and discussion, attendees will gain tools to enhance resilience, clarity, and sacred attunement in their therapeutic
work. Especially helpful for clinicians and students seeking to integrate spiritual awareness into practice while maintaining professional integrity.

Category: General Professional Development | CEs: 3 | $60 | In person only

“Abayomi” is a word in Yoruba meaning “precious meeting.” Over time, it has also come to mean “doll” or “precious thing.” The Abayomi doll is a traditional cloth doll, crafted without the use of needles or thread, born out of necessity, love, and ancestral care. The Abayomi doll-making tradition arrived in the Americas—particularly in the Southern United States, the Caribbean, and Brazil—through the transatlantic slave trade. It emerged as an act of resistance and protection, a way for enslaved African women to create toys for their children from scraps of cloth, offering comfort, identity, and presence in a time of dehumanization and displacement. In this experiential workshop, participants will learn the history and significance of the Abayomi doll as both a cultural artifact and a spiritual symbol. We will explore the archetype of motherhood, its shadow and its light, through storytelling, guided reflection, and hands-on
creation. Together, we will ask: What does it mean to mother? Who has mothered us, and whom do we mother? How do we carry the maternal lineage, and where do we need to heal or reclaim it? Participants will create their own Abayomi dolls as a practice of ancestral remembrance, personal reflection, and communal honoring. This workshop is ideal for those interested in ancestral healing, African diasporic traditions, embodied art-making, and the deep
emotional terrain of the mother archetype in all its forms. (Fabric will be provided, but participants are encourage to bring scraps of cloth, ribbons, etc, that have personal significance to add extra personal touches to their Abayomi Dolls.)

Category: Multicultural | CEs: 3 | $60 | In person only

Sensation is the language of the body. Sensory awareness forms the basis of our subjective reality—our felt-sense of who we are. The creative process of uniting body wisdom with thoughtfulness opens regenerative ways in therapy to realize desired long-lasting change. In this workshop, we will engage in somatic awareness and embodiment practices to foster body-mind integration and learn how to weave these bodybased approaches into existing therapy modalities. We will study the basic functions and structures of the major body systems and the significance of their emotional and spiritual intelligence in our daily lives. Interoception, breath, sound, and movement help nudge buried memories and habitual autonomic patterns into conscious awareness. Listening to the body’s natural intelligence provides us with novel insights for cognitive processing and helps re-story our experiences from the past. Being Bodywise recovers our capacity for full self-expression, belonging, and a connected sense of being—our true nature that lies underneath the conditioned or traumatized self.

Category: General Professional Development| CEs: 3 | $60 | In person only

This presentation will introduce the presence of the therapist as an essential factor in psychological healing. Participants will be invited to access their own lived experience of presence through reflective exercises and group sharing. A conceptual framework for integrating presence with therapeutic skill will be presented. The concept of presence has gained increasing attention in both popular and academic literature in recent years. Research reveals that presence includes subjective, relational, and transpersonal qualities that transcend the ordinary boundaries of spatio-temporal dimensions and the limitations of acquired identity. Spiritual practice supports the cultivation of therapist presence with implications for being, knowing and providing healing influence.

Category: General Professional Development| CEs: 3 | $60 | In person only

This presentation will address the importance of working with the heart center in psychotherapy. It will explore the opening of a client’s heart center when it is closed or highly guarded and the role of the therapist’s heart center in the therapeutic process. It will also examine the role of the heart center in early infant attachment and personality development, as well as including in a theory of personality the heart center and other energy centers for purposes of treating and healing the whole person.

Category: General Professional Development| CEs: 1 | $20 | In person only

The word mandala (pronunciation mon- dah- lah) means “circle.” A mandala represents wholeness and appears to us in all aspects of life. The Earth, the sun, the moon, and the circles of life made up of our friends, family, and communities, are all common mandalas. The circle represents the infinite nature of our essence. The Hindus, Buddhists, Native Americans, and other spiritual teachers use the mandala as a mediation tool. Psychotherapist Carl Jung used mandalas daily in his personal and professional life as a way to access the inner self. I often compare the mandala to a telescope. What appears in the mandala drawing offers magnified glimpses into the soul, and subconscious aspects needed for healing. In this workshop you will learn various ways to use mandalas for healing shame and trauma in your therapy practice. You will have the opportunity to draw a healing mandala using techniques based on the work of mandala artists, Paul Heussenstamm, Judith Cornell, PhD, and others.

Category: General Professional Development| CEs: 3 | $60 | In person only

We have a universal need for connection. Many of us have fumbled our way through relationships, making choices and attempting to connect based on models of relating that we experienced early in life or alternatively, models of relating we adopted in reaction to early attachment aches. We might long for more or different in our relationships, but struggle with unmet desires and are unsure of how to participate in relationships in ways that feel fulfilling.
This workshop will explore the art, gift, and messiness of relating. We will examine dominant societal norms that may shape how we relate to ourselves and others, our true relational desires, and practices we can choose to enact to embody greater relational competency. Through both didactic and experiential learning, we will explore intersections of relating and attachment theory, nervous system tending, loneliness, pleasure, boundaries, and integrity-aligned action. Additionally, we will explore the parallels that exist intra and interpersonally with the sociopolitical landscape.

Category: General Professional Development| CEs: 3 | $60 | In person only

This immersive three-hour workshop explores the intersection of ancestral psychotherapy, expressive arts, and embodied healing as pathways for addressing intergenerational trauma. Designed for mental health professionals and healing practitioners, it provides culturally responsive techniques that help clients reconnect with their ancestral lineage, process inherited trauma, and reclaim resilience. Participants will engage in experiential exercises incorporating creative expression, guided visualization, and systemic healing approaches to deepen their understanding of ancestral wisdom as a therapeutic resource.
Through a balance of theory, interactive activities, and reflective dialogue, attendees will gain practical strategies for integrating these methods into their professional practices.

Category: General Professional Development| CEs: 3 | $60 | In person only

Tierra Nueva Counseling Center would like to warmly welcome you to join us for an open house next door to Southwestern College. We would love to share with you our current projects as well as celebrating 42 years of providing service to our beloved community. Visit with fellow participants, connect with past classmates, and enjoy company and gathering after a day of transformational learning. You are important to us and we are committed to serving our community and supporting your healing and personal growth. Our counseling and art therapy services are responsive to diverse individuals, needs, and perspectives. We take a person centered approach and are committed to ethical practices. Our services are grounded in our values of empathy, love, and kindness.


Category: General Professional Development | CEs: 1.5 | $0 | In person only

Participants will experience five traditional ceremonies for clearing hucha (heavy energies) and restoring sami (light energies). These simple ceremonies connect us with Pachamama (Mother Earth) and allow us to receive her help in restoring balance and equilibrium in stressful situations. Participants will find it easy to incorporate these methods into everyday life. Participants should bring a crystal (1-3 inches), a rattle, and a small blanket, and should be comfortable with various forms of incense and Agua Florida.

Category: Multi-cultural | CEs: 3 | $60 | In person only

For centuries, ancient wisdom traditions have provided pathways to healing and transformation. SuperHealth® integrates the science of Kundalini Yoga, meditation, breathwork, and mindfulness as powerful tools to support mental health and addiction recovery. This experiential and didactic workshop will explore how these practices influence neurobiology, emotional regulation, and overall well-being, offering an alternative to conventional medical models.
Participants will engage in meditation, specific breath control techniques, and yogic exercises to experience firsthand how these modalities can release trauma, regulate the nervous system, and create sustainable behavior change. The session will also highlight the impact of stress on addictive tendencies and mental health, as well as provide practical strategies for integrating these techniques into personal and professional practice. SuperHealth has been at the forefront of blending ancient yogic science with modern approaches to addiction recovery since 1973, offering CEU-accredited trainings to healthcare professionals and individuals seeking holistic healing solutions. This session will provide a comprehensive introduction to these methodologies and their applications for practitioners, therapists, and anyone interested in alternative pathways to mental well-being.

Category: General Professional Development | CEs: 3 | $60 | In person only

Within the Sufi mystical tradition there exists a special language of Creation referred to as the Beautiful Names (Asthma ul Husna, in Arabic). These Names or mysteries of our existence beckon us to mature beyond conceptual knowing of ourselves and the world in order to gain a direct visceral realization of the music of life, self and soul. These constellations of light and love are an ancient vocabulary of Origin and Being that call us to discover our wholeness and
innate wisdom through our sensing, feeling, and intuitive body intelligence. In this workshop we will engage with these Names of living archetypal energies through guided meditations, singing these sacred phrases, and through simple body-centered prayers to live music.

Category: Multicultural| CEs: 3 | $60 | In person only

High masking autism is a term and conceptualization that is new to many clinicians, reflecting the gap in services and understanding necessary to better support high masking autistic individuals that may be seeking our care. This workshop seeks to bridge the gap and will assist clinicians in understanding the range of experiences and presentations of high masking autism, as well as how community and neurodivergent-affirming therapy can support autistic
individuals. This workshop will provide an expanded framework for understanding autism, using a neurocomplexity lens, and will explore common challenges
and needs of individuals with high masking autism. Taught by high-masking autistic clinicians, this workshop will provide space for Q & A.

Category: General Professional Development | CEs: 1 | $20 | In person only

Consider these questions… Does your spirit yearn to deepen connection – with self, others, and nature? Could you use insights to heal body, mind, or heart?
Would you like to (re)discover a nature-mindfulness practice? Would you like deeper layers of insights to emerge? If any of these questions resonate for you, join us for a transformative gathering designed to melt away the stresses of daily life, promote deep healing, and reconnect you with the joy, wonder, and sacredness of nature. Sylvie Rokab, a seasoned guide at the intersection of mindfulness, heartfulness, Forest Bathing, and storytelling will lead you through a series of enriching activities. You’ll participate in meditation, guided nature contemplation, and reflective exercises. Sylvie will also offer a talk on Earth-based mindfulness, followed by questions and reflections (Q&R). This is a unique opportunity to join a community of like-hearted individuals online and rediscover the beauty of belonging together with the more-than-human world.

Category: General Professional Development | CEs: 3 | $60 | In person only

Curanderismo is a traditional system of healing deeply rooted in Latin American culture, particularly within Mexican, Indigenous, and Afro-Latinx communities. This workshop aims to provide an insightful presentation on Curanderismo, its historical and cultural context, core concepts, and its potential applications in clinical mental health settings. Participants will gain a foundational understanding of Curanderismo and learn practical techniques that can be applied in everyday life and clinical practice. By embracing the wisdom of Curanderismo, we can offer more inclusive and diverse healing options in mental health care, promoting overall wellness for mind, body, and spirit. In this workshop participants will have the opportunity to experience traditional ceremonial practices that they can take and use in their personal or clinical practice. These will include energetic cleansing (Limpia), a no-sweat Mesoamerican sweat lodge (Temezcal), herbal remedies and prayer/meditations. Please note for those that are sensitive to smoke and smells, that I will be burning incense/smudge sticks, and floral waters will also be used during the
workshop.

Category: Multicultural| CEs: 3 | $60 | In person only

This workshop will feature art experiences designed to help therapists create trusting relationships with young clients. Being serious about decolonizing therapy can positively impact the quality of our interactions with children. Making art together offers a playful way to engage children in relationships that offer partnerships based on trust and respect. Adults can easily fall back into relationships with children that emphasize our place of authority, or power over, children. Art can provide a space where authenticity blossoms through creativity.

Category: Multicultural| CEs: 3 | $60 | In person only

Participants will practice one experiential process utilizing found objects, a container of their selection, and ephemera that they bring to the Zoom space. There will be movement between the different levels of the Expressive Therapies Continuum and an explanation of the corresponding movement through the four functional domains central to the Neurosequential Model. As a collective and in dyads, we will experience discussion and practice by building the group collective container, the physical container, the spiritual container, and the conceptual/ ideological container in order to foster creativity and imagination that relate to the repair process. Lastly, participants will leave with a transitional art object that is indicative of the collective experience and potentially a bridge to future regulatory experiences.

Category: General Professional Development | CEs: 3 | $60 | Online only

The Micro-Cosmic Orbit is a meditation and chi gong technique that alchemically transforms vital essence (Jing, Chi, & Shen) through the elixir fields (dantiens) of the body. We will practice both a simplified and traditional chi gong that you can use for your own cultivation and as a technique that you can share with clients. While there are myriad Traditional Chinese Medicine benefits of this technique, we will focus on the cultivation of Central Equilibrium (Zhang-din) in addition to the core practice of the micro-cosmic orbit. Building an awareness of Central Equilibrium helps the practitioner to remain centered in a dynamic way. Physical centering is a means by which to build emotional, mental, and spiritual centering. As practitioners, when we can hold our internal space, we hold an alignment that serves as an External Unifying Center in Roberto Assagioli’s Psychosynthesis model.

Category: | CEs: 1 | $20 | Online only

Demeter is a Greek mother goddess; and her story offers an archetypal template of a multifaceted transformative and healing journey that delivers an empowering message: Radical mothering begins with oneself. Demeter models and guides the way back home to self after a loss, when at a crossroads in life, and while facing an unexpected event. Her struggles illustrate common human life experiences: bliss, loss, grief, despair, contempt, anger, victimhood, and empowerment. This workshop introduces a mythosomatic theoretical framework and features the Tamalpa Life/Art Process® to reimagine Demeter’s story through a multimodal expressive arts approach.

Category: General Professional Development | CEs: 3 | $60 | Online only

We will explore the five prongs of Trauma and how to heal them through accessing four keys to resiliency and transformation. In this presentation we will look at the models of transformation and resiliency and the modalities that engage alpha brain waves, including a powerful and unique form of movement called Movement For The Mind to transform trauma and stress into healing, joyful wisdom.
Some of the topics we will touch on are: How to release trauma from your body and mind; how to feel and release wounds and negative emotions in a safe environment; and how to reduce and manage the stress that often accompanies trauma.

Category: General Professional Development| CEs: 1 | $20 | Online only

Our society is often identified as grief phobic, where people struggle with talking about grief or being with people who are experiencing a loss. Children are often times seen as the forgotten grievers, which can pose an issue in their peer relationships, emotion regulation, academic lives, and a felt sense of safety. Having a better tool set to identify and manage children’s grief can provide a better foundation for our children to be able to live healthy and effective lives.

Category: General Professional Development| CEs: 3 | $60 | Online only

Consider these questions. . .
Does your spirit yearn to deepen connection – with self, others, and nature?
Could you use insights to heal body, mind, or heart?
Would you like to (re)discover a nature-mindfulness practice?
Would you like deeper layers of insights to emerge?
If any of these questions resonate for you, join us for a transformative gathering designed to melt away the stresses of daily life, promote deep healing, and reconnect you with the joy, wonder, and sacredness of nature. Sylvie Rokab, a seasoned guide at the intersection of mindfulness, heartfulness, forest bathing, and storytelling will lead you through a series of enriching activities. You’ll participate in meditation, guided nature contemplation, and reflective exercises. Sylvie will also offer a talk on Earth-based mindfulness, followed by questions and reflections (Q&R). This is a unique opportunity to join a community of like-hearted individuals online and rediscover the beauty of belonging together with the more-than-human world.

Category: General Professional Development | CEs: 3 | $60 | In person only