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NEW COURSE! Self-Care for Therapists

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The Mindful Ecotherapy Center is pleased to announce the official release of a new continuing education offering designed specifically for mental health professionals experiencing stress, compassion fatigue, and occupational burnout. The course, Self-Care for Therapists: Addressing Burnout with Mindfulness-Based Ecotherapy, is a five-hour online home study program created to support clinicians in strengthening emotional resilience through nature-based mindfulness practices.

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As an approved continuing education provider with the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC ACEP #7022), the Mindful Ecotherapy Center is committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-informed training that meets professional development standards while also addressing the lived realities of clinical work. This course reflects that mission by integrating mindfulness, ecological awareness, and practical self-care strategies tailored to therapists and other helping professionals.

Self-Care for Therapists: Addressing Burnout in Clinical Practice

Burnout among therapists is a well-documented concern, particularly in the wake of increasing caseload demands, administrative burden, and emotional labor. Many clinicians find themselves supporting clients through trauma while having limited space to process their own stress responses. Over time, this imbalance can lead to emotional exhaustion, reduced empathy, and diminished professional satisfaction.

Self-Care for Therapists: Addressing Burnout with Mindfulness-Based Ecotherapy was developed to directly address these challenges. The course explores burnout not as a personal failure, but as a systemic and occupational phenomenon that requires intentional, structured self-care practices. Through the lens of mindfulness-based ecotherapy, participants learn how nature engagement and present-moment awareness can serve as restorative interventions for nervous system regulation and emotional replenishment.

Self-Care for Therapists: Mindfulness-Based Ecotherapy Foundations

At the core of this training is the Mindfulness-Based Ecotherapy (MBE) framework, which integrates mindfulness practices with ecological connection. Participants are introduced to the concept of nature as a co-regulator, where the natural environment is used intentionally to support grounding, reflection, and cognitive-emotional balance.

Rather than treating self-care as an optional add-on, this course positions it as an ethical responsibility for clinicians. When therapists are better regulated and emotionally resourced, they are more capable of providing attuned and effective care to clients. The course includes experiential exercises that can be adapted for outdoor practice, including mindful walking, sensory grounding in natural environments, and reflective journaling using nature-based metaphors.

Self-Care for Therapists: Course Structure and Learning Objectives

This five-hour home study course is self-paced and designed for flexibility, making it accessible to busy professionals. Participants can engage with the material in segments or complete it in one sitting, depending on their learning style and schedule.

Key learning objectives include understanding the psychological and physiological components of burnout, identifying early warning signs of compassion fatigue, and developing personalized self-care strategies grounded in mindfulness-based ecotherapy principles. The course also explores how ecological awareness can enhance emotional resilience and support long-term sustainability in clinical practice.

Special attention is given to helping therapists recognize the difference between restorative self-care and avoidance-based coping. By developing greater awareness of internal states and stress responses, clinicians can begin to respond to burnout signals earlier and more effectively.

Self-Care for Therapists: Pricing, Enrollment, and Continuing Education Credit

The “Self-Care for Therapists: Addressing Burnout with Mindfulness-Based Ecotherapy” course is normally priced at $129.99. However, to support greater access during a time when clinician burnout remains especially high, the course will be offered at a discounted rate of $109.99 throughout the month of June 2026.

Upon successful completion of the course requirements, participants will receive a certificate of completion in PDF format. As an NBCC Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEP #7022), the Mindful Ecotherapy Center ensures that this course meets established continuing education standards for professional counselors seeking CE credit.

Enrollment is available online, and participants will have immediate access to course materials upon registration. The home study format allows clinicians to complete the training at their own pace while integrating learning into their personal and professional schedules.

Supporting Therapist Well-Being Through Self-Care for Therapists

The development of this course reflects a growing recognition within the mental health field: therapist well-being is not separate from client care, but fundamentally intertwined with it. When clinicians are supported in their own regulation and resilience, the entire therapeutic system benefits.

Mindfulness-based ecotherapy offers a unique and accessible pathway for restoring balance. By reconnecting with the natural world and cultivating present-moment awareness, therapists can begin to counteract the cumulative effects of burnout and emotional depletion.

This course is intended not only as an educational experience but as an invitation to reframe self-care as an ongoing, embodied practice rather than an occasional intervention. Through consistent engagement with these principles, therapists may find renewed clarity, presence, and sustainability in their work.

The Mindful Ecotherapy Center is honored to offer this program to the clinical community and remains committed to supporting therapists through accessible, nature-based continuing education opportunities.

Course Information Packet Self-Care for Therapists

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Whether you’re seeking to reconnect with the natural world, cultivate inner calm, or find restorative tools for personal growth, our content offers practical guidance, inspiration, and community support. Join us to explore the transformative power of nature and mindfulness, and start your journey toward balance, resilience, and deeper connection today!

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Edinburgh: Ethics and Ecospirituality-Ethical Practice at the Intersection of Mental Health and Nature

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At the Mindful Ecotherapy Center, PLLC, we spend a lot of time talking about healing, presence, and the quiet intelligence of the natural world. What we don’t do is pretend that moving therapy outdoors magically removes the need for ethical rigor. If anything, it raises the stakes.

Ecotherapy and nature-based counseling are gaining momentum as mental health professionals rediscover what should have been obvious all along: human beings are not separate from nature, and psychological healing often deepens when people reconnect with the living world. From forest walks to outdoor mindfulness practices, nature offers regulation, perspective, and a sense of belonging that no office décor can replicate.

But stepping outside the therapy room doesn’t mean stepping outside ethical responsibility. It means expanding it.

Dr. Charlton Hall, MMFT, PhD, founder of the Mindful Ecotherapy Center, addresses this directly in his presentation, Ethics and Ecospirituality: Ethical Practice at the Intersection of Mental Health and Nature. His work reflects a simple but inconvenient truth: good intentions are not enough. Ethical practice requires foresight, structure, and accountability, especially when the setting becomes less controlled and more dynamic.

Edinburgh Conference: Confidentiality

One of the most immediate concerns in ecotherapy is confidentiality. In a traditional office, privacy is engineered. Doors close, white noise hums, and interruptions are minimized. In a park, forest, or shoreline, none of that is guaranteed. Other people exist. Sound carries. The world refuses to cooperate with your treatment plan.

This means therapists must proactively address privacy risks with clients before sessions ever begin. Informed consent becomes more than a formality. Clients need to understand what can and cannot be controlled, and together, therapist and client must decide what level of exposure is acceptable. Ethical ecotherapy doesn’t ignore these risks. It names them clearly and plans around them.

Edinburgh Conference: Boundaries and Dual Relationships

Then there’s the issue of boundaries and dual relationships, which become far less theoretical once you leave the office. Community spaces blur roles. You might run into a client at a trailhead, a farmer’s market, or a meditation group. Suddenly, the clean lines between “therapist” and “person who also exists in the world” start to dissolve.

Dr. Hall emphasizes that maintaining professional boundaries in these contexts requires intentionality. Therapists must establish clear agreements about public interactions, social overlap, and expectations. Without that clarity, what feels like a casual encounter can quickly become ethically murky.

Edinburgh Conference: Risk Management

Risk management is another area where ecotherapy demands maturity. Nature is not a controlled environment, no matter how poetic people get about it. Weather shifts. Terrain changes. People trip, get lost, or underestimate their physical limits.

Ethical practice means anticipating these risks and preparing accordingly. This includes assessing client suitability for outdoor work, having emergency protocols, understanding the environment, and maintaining appropriate insurance and documentation. The goal is not to eliminate risk entirely. That would require locking everyone back indoors. The goal is to manage it responsibly.

Edinburgh Conference: Cultural Humility

Dr. Hall also highlights the importance of cultural humility, especially when working with ecospirituality. Nature-based practices often intersect with Indigenous traditions, spiritual worldviews, and cultural relationships to land that are not interchangeable or up for casual borrowing.

Ethical ecotherapy requires practitioners to examine their own assumptions and avoid appropriating practices without understanding their origins and significance. Respecting the land also means respecting the people and traditions connected to it. This is where ecotherapy moves beyond technique and into responsibility.

Edinburgh Conference: Integration

Finally, there is the question of integration. Just because nature is beneficial doesn’t mean every intervention is appropriate for every client. Ethical clinicians must ground their work in evidence-based practice while thoughtfully incorporating nature-based elements. This isn’t about replacing clinical skill with scenic views. It’s about enhancing therapeutic work in ways that remain accountable, measurable, and client-centered.

Dr. Charlton Hall brings decades of experience as a Marriage and Family Therapist, educator, and developer of mindfulness-based ecotherapy approaches. His work spans counseling, recovery programs, and international teaching, all grounded in the integration of mindfulness, evidence-based psychotherapy, and nature connection. At the Mindful Ecotherapy Center, that integration is not treated as a trend. It’s treated as a discipline.

Edinburgh Conference: The Takeaway

The takeaway is straightforward, even if people prefer to romanticize it: nature can deepen healing, but it doesn’t excuse sloppy practice. Ethical ecotherapy asks more of clinicians, not less. It requires awareness, preparation, and a willingness to hold complexity instead of pretending it isn’t there.

If you’re practicing, or planning to practice, ecotherapy in places like Edinburgh or anywhere else where people and landscapes intersect, the question isn’t whether nature helps. It’s whether you’re prepared to do the work responsibly.

Because the forest doesn’t care about your intentions. Your clients, however, should be able to trust them.

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Ethics and Ecotherapy NEW Online Homestudy Course

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Ethical practice is an ongoing discipline that evolves as your work evolves. As more counselors and helping professionals step outside traditional office settings and incorporate nature-based approaches, the need for specialized ethical training becomes unavoidable. The Ethics and Ecotherapy online home study course from the Mindful Ecotherapy Center, PLLC, a National Board for Certified Counselors-approved continuing education provider (NBCC ACEP #7022), was created to meet that exact need.

This course goes beyond standard ethics instruction. It addresses the real-world complexities that arise when mindfulness, ecology, and professional responsibility intersect.

Why Ethics and Ecotherapy?

Ecotherapy recognizes that people are not separate from their environments. Your work unfolds within ecosystems shaped by culture, power, access, and history. Traditional ethics courses often assume a controlled indoor setting and clearly defined roles. Ethics and Ecotherapy challenges that assumption and asks deeper questions, such as:

  • How do ethical boundaries shift when sessions take place outdoors?
  • What does informed consent look like in nature-based work?
  • How do confidentiality and privacy change in public or semi-public spaces?
  • What ethical responsibilities do you hold toward land, place, and non-human life?

This course treats these questions as central to competent, responsible practice.

What You Will Learn in Ethics and Ecotherapy

The Ethics and Ecotherapy course provides a structured yet reflective exploration of ethical decision-making within mindfulness-based and nature-informed practice. Key areas of learning include:

  • Core ethical principles across counseling and helping professions
  • Ethical foundations of ecotherapy
  • Boundary management and dual relationships in outdoor settings
  • Risk management, safety, and professional liability
  • Cultural humility, power dynamics, and environmental justice
  • Ethical decision-making models applied to ecotherapy with case examples

Rather than presenting ethics as rigid rules, the course emphasizes ethical discernment. You learn how to pause, assess context, and respond with integrity when clear answers are not immediately available.

The Role of Mindfulness-Based Ecotherapy

A defining feature of Ethics and Ecotherapy is its grounding in mindfulness-based ecotherapy. Ethical challenges are rarely just intellectual problems. They are influenced by stress, emotional reactivity, values, and blind spots. This course integrates mindfulness practices to help you notice your internal responses and stay aligned with your professional ethics.

Mindfulness-based ecotherapy supports:

  • Greater self-awareness during ethical dilemmas
  • Reduced reactivity and clearer judgment
  • Alignment between values, actions, and professional standards
  • Ethical resilience in complex or ambiguous situations

Ethics, in this framework, becomes a lived practice rather than a theoretical obligation.

Flexible Online Homestudy Format

The Ethics and Ecotherapy course is offered as an online homestudy, allowing you to complete the training at your own pace. This format is ideal if you balance a full caseload, administrative responsibilities, or personal commitments.

The course includes:

  • Engaging video instruction
  • Practical examples drawn from real-world ecotherapy contexts
  • Opportunities for reflection and integration
  • A final assessment that reinforces learning objectives

Upon completion, you earn continuing education credit through NBCC ACEP #7022, supporting licensure and professional development requirements.

Who Should Take Ethics and Ecotherapy

This course is designed for counselors, therapists, coaches, educators, and other helping professionals who want to practice ethically in a changing world. Ethics and Ecotherapy is especially relevant if you:

  • Use or plan to use ecotherapy or outdoor interventions
  • Want clearer ethical guidance for nontraditional settings
  • Care about environmental responsibility and social justice
  • Value mindfulness-informed professional growth

No prior training in ecotherapy is required. The course is accessible while still offering depth for experienced practitioners.

Why Ethics and Ecotherapy Matter Now

As climate-related stress, burnout, and disconnection from nature increase, more people are seeking healing through ecotherapy. With this growth comes greater ethical responsibility. Ethics and Ecotherapy ensures that your work remains grounded, respectful, and accountable to both professional standards and the living systems that support wellbeing.

Ethical practice protects not only the people you serve but also you, your profession, and the ecosystems you engage with.

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Ethics is not about perfection. It is about awareness, responsibility, and care. Ethics and Ecotherapy helps you practice all three with clarity and confidence.

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Holiday Sale 2025! Take 20% Off Anything in Our Courses!

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Holiday Sale 2025! 20% Off Everything at the Mindful Ecotherapy Center!

Celebrate the season with mindfulness and self-care! For a limited time, the Mindful Ecotherapy Center is offering 20% off our entire online inventory. Explore tools, resources, and gifts to support your wellness journey — but hurry, this special offer ends December 31st, 2025.

Use the coupon code below:

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Shop now and treat yourself (or someone you love) to mindful living: https://www.mindfulecotherapy.org

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Celebrate the Season with Our Holiday Sale 2025

The end of the year has a way of nudging people toward reflection. What did we learn? Where did we grow? What still feels unfinished? At the Mindful Ecotherapy Center, this season is our reminder that personal transformation doesn’t have to wait until January. It can begin right now, right where you are.

To support that journey, we’re offering 20% off every course in our online store through December 31, 2025. If you’ve been meaning to deepen your mindfulness practice, work through emotional patterns, or explore Ecotherapy as a path to personal well-being, this is the easiest time of the year to begin.

Learn at Your Own Pace, Wherever You Are

Every course we offer is designed to be completed entirely online, on your schedule. There are no deadlines, no live meetings to juggle, and no pressure to keep up with a cohort. Whether you prefer to immerse yourself for hours or take it step by step, you can move through the curriculum in the way that fits your life.

Use our Holiday Sale 2025 to take advantage of our courses at a 20% discount on everything in our catalog!

Experiential Activities That Bring the Work to Life

Mindful Ecotherapy is not a passive learning experience. Our courses invite you to practice the material, not just read it. Each course includes experiential activities that help you:

  • Build a deeper relationship with the natural world
  • Develop emotional awareness and regulation skills
  • Strengthen resilience through mindfulness-based techniques
  • Integrate Ecotherapy principles directly into your daily life
  • Use these skills with your clients

These aren’t abstract lessons. They’re tools you can use immediately to support your own well-being or to enhance your professional practice.

A Chance to Invest in Yourself

Whether you’re a mental health professional seeking continuing education, someone beginning your mindfulness journey, or a practitioner looking to expand your spiritual or nature-based work, this Holiday Sale 2025 makes it easier to commit to your own growth. Self-care shouldn’t be an afterthought, especially during the rush of the holidays. A course that nourishes your mind and spirit might be exactly what this season calls for.

Don’t Miss the Holiday Sale 2025!

The 20% discount applies to every course in the store, and it runs only until December 31, 2025. After that, pricing returns to normal.

Browse the online store, find the courses that resonate with your goals, and take advantage of this end-of-year opportunity to begin the next chapter of your personal or professional journey.

Happy Holidays from the Mindful Ecotherapy Center!

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New Hosting Service Coming Soon!

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The Mindful Ecotherapy Center, LLC is excited to announce a significant change that will enhance the overall experience of our clients and students: we are switching to a new hosting service. This decision marks an important step toward ensuring the quality, security, and reliability of our online courses and other digital offerings. In today’s increasingly online world, the platforms we use to deliver content are as important as the content itself, and we believe this transition will benefit everyone who interacts with our services.

Why We’re Making the Change

The primary reason for switching hosting providers is to improve the quality of our clients’ online experience. As our center has grown, so has our community of users who rely on our courses and resources for professional development, personal growth, and continuing education. While our previous hosting service served us well for many years, we began to notice some challenges as our client base expanded. Some of you may have experienced difficulties logging in or difficulties downloading materials. With our new hosting service such difficulties should be a thing of the past.

Increased Demand on the Platform

Our online courses, webinars, and digital products have seen a significant rise in demand, with more students enrolling each year. This rapid growth placed increased pressure on our existing hosting infrastructure, resulting in slower load times and occasional technical glitches. As we strive to provide a smooth, stress-free learning environment, we knew we needed a more robust hosting service to keep up with the increasing demand.

Security Concerns

In the age of cyber threats, ensuring the security of our clients’ data is paramount. Although we pride ourselves on the fact that since we were founded in 2007 we’ve never had a security breach, our new hosting service will provide extra security. Our former hosting platform was secure, but we realized the need for more advanced protection as new security risks emerged. Sensitive information, such as client login details, payment data, and personal progress reports, must be protected with the latest security protocols. The new hosting service will offer enhanced encryption and additional security layers, ensuring that all transactions and personal data are as safe as possible.

Technical Support and Reliability

Reliable and efficient technical support is essential, especially when our students depend on us for timely assistance during their learning journeys. Although our previous hosting provider offered some technical support, response times were not always as fast as we would have liked. In contrast, our new hosting service has a reputation for exceptional customer support, with 24/7 availability and a team that is dedicated to resolving issues quickly. This means our clients will experience fewer disruptions and quicker resolutions if problems arise.

The Benefits of the New Hosting Service

We carefully selected our new hosting provider to offer key improvements in several areas, and we’re confident that these changes will translate to a better experience for all users of the Mindful Ecotherapy Center’s digital resources.

Improved Performance and Speed

One of the most noticeable benefits of the new hosting service will be improved performance. Faster load times and more efficient course delivery will enhance the user experience, particularly for those accessing courses on mobile devices or slower internet connections. This upgrade will ensure that all users can access our content seamlessly, whether they are downloading course materials, watching videos, or participating in live webinars.

Enhanced Security Features

The new hosting provider is equipped with cutting-edge security protocols, including advanced firewalls, secure socket layer (SSL) encryption, and frequent security audits. These measures will safeguard client data from hacking attempts and unauthorized access. Additionally, our new provider offers secure payment gateways, adding another layer of protection for those purchasing our courses or other products.

Scalability for Future Growth

Our new hosting service is designed to scale with us as we continue to grow. Whether we add new courses, integrate new technologies like virtual classrooms, or expand our offerings, this hosting provider will allow us to do so seamlessly. This means we won’t outgrow our platform anytime soon, and we can focus on expanding the quality of our services without worrying about technical limitations.

Improved User Interface and Accessibility

The platform we’ve chosen offers a more intuitive user interface, making it easier for clients to navigate the site and access the resources they need. We’ll be improving site navigation until the first of the year, making it easier to find what you’re looking for. Whether you’re enrolling in a new course, tracking your progress, or downloading materials, the experience will be smoother and more user-friendly. Additionally, the new hosting service offers enhanced accessibility features, ensuring that our courses are easy to use for individuals with disabilities or those who rely on assistive technology.

What This Means for You

For our current students and clients, the transition to the new hosting platform will be smooth and seamless. We’ve worked closely with the new provider to ensure that no data or progress will be lost during the transition, and you will not need to re-register or recreate your accounts. You can continue accessing your courses as usual, and any changes will be communicated clearly through email and our website. There may be brief outages during low-traffic times, but these will be announced in the blog should they occur.

In terms of user experience, you can expect faster load times, better security, and improved reliability. Our goal is to make your learning journey as enjoyable and stress-free as possible, and we believe this new hosting service will help us achieve that goal.

Looking Ahead

This switch to a new hosting service is just one part of our ongoing efforts to enhance the Mindful Ecotherapy Center’s offerings. As we look ahead, we are committed to continuing our tradition of providing high-quality, accessible education and resources in the field of mindful ecotherapy. Whether you’re a returning student or new to our center, we’re confident that the improvements to our platform will enrich your learning experience.

Thank you for your continued support as we make this transition. We’re excited about the opportunities this new hosting service will provide, and we look forward to growing with you in the years to come.

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LABOR DAY 2024 SALE!

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In honor of Labor Day 2024, we will be offering 20% off of all products!

As Labor Day approaches, the time-honored tradition of honoring the hard work and dedication of professionals in every field is upon us. At the Mindful Ecotherapy Center, we believe that the commitment to growth and learning is at the heart of professional excellence. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce our Labor Day Sale, offering a generous 20% discount on all our continuing education courses for therapists. Whether you’re looking to expand your expertise in mindfulness, enhance your therapeutic practice, or stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of mental health, this is the perfect opportunity to invest in yourself and your career.

Why Choose the Mindful Ecotherapy Center?

At the Mindful Ecotherapy Center, we’re dedicated to providing top-tier education that meets professional requirements and enriches the lives of therapists and their clients. Our courses are designed to blend the best of mindfulness practices with the latest therapeutic techniques, ensuring that you leave with practical skills and deep insights that you can immediately apply in your practice.

Expertly Designed Courses: Our courses are crafted by seasoned professionals who bring years of experience in mindfulness, ecotherapy, and mental health. Each course is thoughtfully designed to offer a balance of theory and practical application, ensuring that you not only understand the material but can also use it effectively in your work.

Flexible Learning: We understand the demands of a busy therapist’s life. That’s why our courses are available online, allowing you to learn at your own pace, from the comfort of your home or office. Whether you’re a night owl or an early bird, our courses are accessible 24/7 to fit your schedule.

CE Credits: The Mindful Ecotherapy Center, LLC is an approved provider of continuing education with the National Board for Certified Counselors, ACEP #7022, making it easy to fulfill your licensure requirements while gaining valuable new skills.

    What Courses Are Available for the Labor Day Sale?

    Our course offerings cover a wide range of topics, all rooted in mindfulness and ecotherapy. Here’s a glimpse of what you can expect:

    • Mindfulness-Based Ecotherapy (MBE): Dive deep into the principles of MBE and learn how to integrate nature-based mindfulness practices into your therapeutic work. This course is perfect for therapists looking to bring the healing power of nature into their sessions.
    • Advanced Mindfulness Techniques: For those who have a foundation in mindfulness and are ready to take their practice to the next level, this course explores advanced techniques that can help clients manage stress, anxiety, and other mental health challenges more effectively.
    • Ecotherapy and Trauma: Explore the intersection of ecotherapy and trauma-informed care. This course offers valuable insights into how natural environments can support trauma recovery and how you can incorporate these elements into your therapeutic approach.
    • Mindful Communication: Enhance your communication skills with this course focused on mindfulness-based approaches to listening, empathy, and dialogue. Ideal for therapists who want to improve their client interactions and foster deeper therapeutic relationships.

    How to Take Advantage of the Labor Day Sale

    Taking advantage of our Labor Day Sale is easy. Subscribe to our newsletter, where you’ll find the exclusive coupon code that gives you 20% off any of our courses. The sale starts September 1 at midnight Pacific Time and runs through the end of September, giving you plenty of time to explore our offerings and decide which courses will best meet your professional needs.

    To use the discount, just enter the coupon code at checkout on our website. The 20% savings will be applied automatically, allowing you to enjoy high-quality education at a fraction of the cost.

    Don’t Miss Out – Invest in Your Professional Growth Today

    Continuing education is more than just a requirement; it’s an investment in your future and the future of those you serve. With our Labor Day Sale, there’s never been a better time to enhance your skills, deepen your knowledge, and expand your therapeutic toolkit.

    Join the community of mindful therapists who are committed to bringing the best of ecotherapy and mindfulness to their practice. Subscribe to our newsletter today, get your coupon code, and start your journey toward greater professional fulfillment.

    Remember, this offer is only available until the end of September, so don’t wait. Take the next step in your professional development with the Mindful Ecotherapy Center, where mindful practice meets therapeutic excellence.

    This Labor Day, honor the work you do by investing in your growth and well-being. With 20% off our continuing education courses, there’s no better time to start. Subscribe to our newsletter now and unlock the savings that will take your practice to new heights.

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    Ethics and Ecotherapy Webinar

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    This Ethics and Ecotherapy Webinar covers some of the common ethical challenges unique to the practice of ecotherapy. Ecotherapy usually includes doing therapy outdoors. Therapy in non-traditional settings presents unique ethical challenges. These ethical issues are not usually covered in therapy or counseling graduate school programs. In this course, we will discuss how to address some common ethical issues for therapists and counselors that are unique to the process of ecotherapy.

    • Target Audience: Mental Health Professionals
    • ONLINE Continuing Education Hours: 2 (Two)

    Ethics and Ecotherapy Course Information Packet

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    Ethics and Ecotherapy Course Objectives

    After taking this course the student will be able to:

    • Discuss and describe confidentiality and informed consent issues common to the practice of ecotherapy
    • Discuss training recommendations regarding the practice of ecotherapy
    • Discuss assessment and client safety issues common to the practice of ecotherapy
    • Discuss and describe what constitutes dual relationships in ecotherapy
    • Discuss and describe values conflicts in ecotherapy settings
    • Develop a sense of self-awareness for counselors and therapists practicing ecotherapy

    Ethics and Ecotherapy Course Instructions

    This is a LIVE WEBINAR continuing education course that will be held on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time.

    PLEASE NOTE THE TIME AND THE TIME ZONE.

    Once you have purchased the course, course documents will be available for download. You will also have access to the Zoom conference link, which will be embedded in the lessons for the course. Use that link to attend the live conference.

    Upon conclusion of the webinar, you will have access to a brief course review and a link to the final exam. When you have completed the webinar and the course review, take the final exam. You have three attempts to pass the final exam with a score of 80% or higher. Once you have passed the final a certificate of completion will be generated in pdf format for your records.

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    NEW! MBE Therapist Certification Program!

    certification Mindfulness-Based Ecotherapy in Clinical Practice Online Homestudy Course

    Target Audience: Mental Health Professionals; Professional Counselors & Therapists

    PURCHASE THE MBE THERAPIST CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

    This MBE Therapist program is entirely self-paced with no start or end date and may be completed entirely online. Once you begin you will have two years from the date of purchase of the course to complete the course materials.

    Be informed when new courses are added by subscribing to the Mindful Ecotherapy Center’s monthly newsletter.

    About the Mindfulness-Based Ecotherapy Therapist Certification Program

    This Mindfulness-Based Ecotherapy Therapist Certification Program certifies you as an MBE Therapist.

    Mindfulness-Based Ecotherapy combines the skills of mindfulness with the healing power of nature.

    MBE is used as a framework for helping individuals and families to find deeper connections in their own lives and to give more meaning and enjoyment to the activities of daily living. By re-integrating ourselves with nature, we are able to tap into nature’s healing power and to heal the earth as we heal ourselves.

    If you are interested in becoming an MBE Therapist, this is the course for you!

    Therapist Certification Program Content

    Program content for this Therapist Certification training includes:

    1. Mindfulness for Therapists – 10 online hours
    2. Ecotherapy for Therapists – 10 online hours
    3. Mindfulness-Based Ecotherapy (MBE) in Clinical Practice – 40 online hours
    4. Case Presentation

    TOTAL = 60 online hours

    NOTE CONCERNING THE COURSES IN THE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
    This complete MBE Therapist certification package offers you substantial savings over buying the courses individually, but you may also purchase the courses listed above separately and complete them one at a time. If you choose this option, you will need to contact us when you are ready to submit your case presentation.

    Case Presentation for Therapist Certification

    After completing all three courses in the program, you will select a client to work with using at least one of the skills discussed in the Mindfulness-Based Ecotherapy Program. This should incorporate at least one therapy session with your chosen client, including a follow-up with your client to discuss the results of the intervention.

    Once you have gotten feedback from your client, fill out the Case Presentation Form by clicking on this link.

    When filling out your case presentation, do not include any identifying information concerning your client. 

    When we receive your case presentation, it will be reviewed. There is no additional fee for reviewing your case presentation. There are no hidden fees or additional materials to purchase. The only exception is if you would like hardback copies of the textbook, which may be purchased here.

    When your case presentation has been approved you will be emailed a Certificate of Completion in pdf format.

    Certification Program Information

    There are three courses included in this program. Once you have completed all three courses there is a case presentation in which you will used at least one activity from the Mindfulness-Based Ecotherapy Program with a client. 

    Once your case presentation has been presented and approved, you will receive your Certificate of Completion as a Certified MBE Therapist and will be entitled to a free listing on our Directory of Certified Therapists.

    Therapist Certification is administered and regulated by the Mindfulness-Based Ecotherapy Organization, a division of the Mindful Ecotherapy Center, LLC. Questions about any of our certification programs should be addressed to the Mindfulness-Based Ecotherapy Organization.

    Certification Program Instructions

    This Therapist Certification Program includes a free pdf copy of the textbook, Mindfulness-Based Ecotherapy in Clinical Practice. 

    There are three separate courses included in the certification program. They are:

    1. Mindfulness for Therapists – 10 online/home study hours
    2. Ecotherapy for Therapists – 10 online/home study hours
    3. Mindfulness-Based Ecotherapy in Clinical Practice – 40 online/home study hours

    Each of these courses has a separate Certificate of Completion with the number of hours earned and the title of the course. There is a final exam for each course in the program. You will have three attempts to pass each final exam with a score of 80% or higher. When you have passed each course’s final exam, a certification of completion for that course will be generated for you in pdf format. The certificate will have the name you used when you registered for an account.

    The final therapist certification is issued by the Mindful Ecotherapy Center, LLC upon successful case presentation, and after completing all of the coursework above. You will be emailed this Certification Certificate when your case presentation has been reviewed. This process usually takes about two weeks.

    All of the program materials are in online home study format and may be completed at your own pace. You have one year from the date of purchase to complete the program. Upon expiration of the two-year period you will no longer have access to the course materials. We frequently update course materials as new studies become available.

    Please be sure to download all course documents, as you will no longer have access after the two-year period has expired.

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    NEW COURSE! Mindfulness-Based Ecotherapy in Clinical Practice

    Case Presnetation Mindfulness-Based Ecotherapy (MBE) in Clinical Practice Online Home Study Course
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    Course Description

    This Mindfulness-Based Ecotherapy in Clinical Practice Course is one of three courses required for certification as a Mindfulness-Based Ecotherapist, as well as a stand-alone course for those interested in integrating the skills of Mindfulness-Based Ecotherapy into their own practice.

    The three courses required for certification as a Mindfulness-Based Ecotherapist are:

    If you are interested in certification, you may purchase the courses individually, or purchase the Mindfulness-Based Ecotherapy Therapist Certification Program Package at a savings of over 20%.

    Mindfulness-Based Ecotherapy in Clinical Practice offers a coherent framework for integrating mindfulness and nature-based interventions into your own therapeutic work. By following the guidance and utilizing the tools provided in this course, mental health professionals can enhance their practice, providing clients with a holistic approach to healing and well-being. Whether you are new to mindfulness and ecotherapy or looking to deepen your existing practice, this course is a comprehensive resource that can guide your journey toward incorporating these powerful techniques into your clinical practice.

    This course provides a comprehensive guide to Mindfulness-Based Ecotherapy that integrates mindfulness practices with nature-based therapy techniques, offering insights and practical tools for mental health professionals looking to enrich their therapeutic approaches with mindfulness and ecotherapy. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to effectively use this resource in your clinical practice.

    Mindfulness-Based Ecotherapy (MBE) is a therapeutic approach that combines traditional mindfulness practices with ecotherapy, which involves interacting with nature to promote mental well-being. MBE is rooted in the principles of mindfulness, which is the practice of being fully present and aware of the moment without judgment, and ecotherapy, which is the therapeutic use of nature and outdoor settings as a context for healing and personal growth.

    Mindfulness-Based Ecotherapy in Clinical Practice offers a coherent framework for integrating mindfulness and nature-based interventions into your clinical work. By following the guidance and utilizing the tools provided in this course, mental health professionals can enhance their practice, providing clients with a holistic approach to healing and well-being. Whether you are new to mindfulness and ecotherapy or looking to deepen your existing practice, this course is a comprehensive resource that can guide your journey toward incorporating these powerful techniques into your clinical practice.

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    WEBINAR: Gender-Affirming Care Myths vs. Realities

    gender-affirming care myths vs. realities
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    • Target Audience: Mental Health Professionals
    • Live, Interactive Webinar Continuing Education Hours: 2 (Two)
    • Thursday, March 7, 2024 – 10 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. PST

    Gender-Affirming Care Myths vs. Realities Course Description

    Please note that course time above is Pacific Standard Time.

    In gender-affirming care, a plethora of myths persist, often fueled by misinformation and societal misconceptions. One prevalent myth is that gender-affirming care is solely about medical interventions or surgeries, overshadowing the comprehensive and individualized nature of such care. In reality, gender-affirming care encompasses a broad spectrum of supportive measures, including mental health services, hormone therapies, and social transition support.

    Another myth revolves around the assumption that only binary gender identities are valid, neglecting the diverse and nuanced experiences of individuals across the gender spectrum. The reality is that gender-affirming care recognizes and respects the identities of non-binary, genderqueer, and gender non-conforming individuals. Dispelling these myths is essential for fostering a more inclusive and informed understanding of gender-affirming care, ultimately promoting the well-being and dignity of individuals seeking these crucial services.

    In this webinar we will examine some of the myths and realities of gender-affirming care using the World Professional Transgender Health (WPATH) Standards of Care Version 8.

    Gender-Affirming Care Myths vs. Realities Course Objectives

    After successfully completing this course the student will be able to:

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