Earth is the largest, most accessible and most forgotten of all coregulators. Earth holds us, supports us, nourishes us. Through cultivating an honest and reciprocol relationship with Earth, we can experience coregulation. Eco-Somatics invites us to ask ourselves: what if we viewed Earth as an extension of our bodies? In Ecotherapy circles and indigenous communities this is known as the Earth-Body or Ecological Self. Eco-Somatic EMDR incorporates the idea of the Ecological Self--mind, body and Earth--and how this connection coregulates-- into the 8 phases. In this Level 1 training, we will focus on embodying eco-somatics in phases 1-2. You will leave with a more embodied understanding of how to bring nature and somatics into your work with advanced resourcing methods.
This training will provide therapists with information about an Eco-Somatic approach to EMDR, with focus on supporting the clients window of tolerance, dual awareness, and overall connection to self, Earth and the present moment. While we will cover a brief introduction to Ecotherapy and Somatic Therapy, it is expected that participants engage in continued learning outside of this training in order to gain in depth holistic understanding of these approaches.
EMDR Basic Training is a prerequisite for this course. If you are not already EMDR Trained, this course will not be suitable for you.
This training incorporates an intersectional lens, bringing together ecopsychology, somatic psychology, decolonization, social justice, and EMDR. It is our view that we cannot create a reciprocol relationship with mind, body and Earth without the inclusion of this lens, and therefore it is an important part of the training.
OBJECTIVES:
- Define the intersection of applied ecopsychology and somatic psychology (Eco-Somatics)
- Gain an embodied understanding of the synthesis of Eco-Somatics and EMDR
- Describe how nature can act as a coregulator during EMDR sessions for clients AND for therapists
- Gain and practice at least 3 nature-based methods of bilateral stimulation
- Describe how to interweave eco-somatics into the EMDR Standard Protocol during Phases 1-2
- Experientially practice eco-somatic EMDR in an outdoor nature setting
- Gain and practice at least 3 Eco-Somatic interventions to begin incorporating into your EMDR practice
- Identify the intersection of decolonization and ecotherapy
Clinical CE Credits approved for social workers; pending approval for counselors and EMDRIA Credits.
Materials you will receive:
You will receive the Eco-Somatic EMDR Field Guide-An invitational guidebook written by Kathryn Dietzway, LCSW-BACS for Eco-Somatic EMDR trainees to support you in bringing what you learn into your EMDR practice!
When:
RETREAT DATES: JUNE 5-9 2025
TRAINING DATES: JUNE 6-8 2025
Where:
Boulder Mountain Guest Ranch
621 Hells Backbone Road
Boulder, UT 84716
(435) 335-7480
info@bouldermountainguestranch.com
https://bouldermountainguestranch.com/
Schedule of events
ARRIVAL DAY: JUNE 5, 2025
5:00 Dinner
6:30-8:30 Arrival Campfire with indigenous land acknowldgement and accoustic music
TRAINING DAY 1: JUNE 6, 2025
8-9 Breakfast
9:30-12:00 The roots-An Intro to Eco-Somatics, Synthesizing Eco-Somatics with EMDR in phases 1-2 Training-Indoors
12-1 Lunch
1-3:30 Experiential Portion of Training-Nature Based
5:30-6:30 Dinner
6:30-7:30 Sunset Yoga
TRAINING DAY 2: JUNE 7, 2025
8:00-9:00 Breakfast
9:30-12:00 The Sprouting-A Deepening of Eco-Somatics, Synthesizing Eco-Somatics with EMDR in phases 1-2 Training-Indoors
12:00-1:00 Lunch
1:00-3:30 Experiential Portion of Training-Nature Based
5-6 Dinner
6:30-8:30 Sunset Hike
TRAINING DAY 3: JUNE 8, 2025
8:00-9:00 Breakfast
9:30-12:00 The Growing-Towards embodiment of Eco-Somatics, Synthesizing Eco-Somatics with EMDR in phases 1-2 Training-Indoors:
12:00-1:00 Lunch
1:00-3:30 Experiential Portion of Training-Nature Based
5-6 Dinner
6:00-7:00 Sound Bath
7:00-8:30 Closing campfire w/ music
DEPARTURE DAY: JUNE 9, 2025
To-Go Breakfasts will be available at 6 AM
Presented by
Kathryn Dietzway, MSW, LCSW-BACS, ECO-SOMATIC EMDR © Founder and Trainer
Kathryn Dietzway, LCSW-BACS, is an EMDRIA Approved Consultant and EMDR Certified therapist. She is white, cis-gendered, neurodiverse, heterosexual, biological parent, partnered, ancestor of European settler colonizers, co-founder and owner of The Therapy Garden, a group psychotherapy and wellness practice in Lafayette, Louisiana. She is the founder of Eco-Somatic EMDR Training. Kathryn is passionate about a mind, body, and Earth-informed approach to EMDR, not only in how she delivers therapy to clients but in how she herself shows up in the healing space. She works with adult clients with a range of complex trauma and dissociation presentations. She specializes in practicing EMDR through an intensive format incorporating nervous system practices, Earth-inspired methods, and movement. Kathryn has led trainings on Ecotherapy-Informed Practices since 2021 and recently presented at the EMDRIA national conference about Eco-Somatic EMDR. “Beneath our feet, outside our windows and within ourselves is the largest, most accessible and forgotten of coregulators--nature. Join me to learn how to bring nature into your EMDR work.”
Musenge Luchembe, LMFT, LPC, MHSP ECO-SOMATIC EMDR © Presenter
Musenge Selina Luchembe LMFT, LPC-MHSP is a black, cisgendered, neurodistinct, queer, 1st generation, multicultural, adoptive, biological parent of 3 amazing humans and a sweet Pitbull. She is a licensed psychotherapist in private practice in Nashville and has training in Ecotherapy, Hakomi Mindfulness and Body Inclusive Psychotherapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Intimacy from the Inside Out (IFIO), Brainspotting and Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy. Musenge has worked extensively with the impact of environmental racism, transgenerational trauma and systemic oppression with both BIPOC and gender and sexual minorities.
Musenge's advocacy and appreciation for our interconnectedness with nature began in the tropical forests that surrounded her childhood home in her native country of Zambia. She naturally weaves her love of the more than human world with Internal Family Systems and Somatic Psychotherapies to support clients in embracing their ancestral gifts and healing legacy burdens.
As a supervisor, ecotherapy instructor, and IFIO trainer Musenge offers a welcoming, brave space for the next generation of therapists and practitioners to decolonize the field of psychotherapy and embody self leadership.
We wil be offering three Q&A video calls for those who are registered and for those who are interested! Our first one will be Friday January 3 at noon!
INVESTMENT OPTIONS
You have the option of paying the entire payment at once with a payment plan through Afterpay OR you can pay the deposit only and our retreat leader will contact you for a cusom payment plan.
Roots Package: Your own private bed in a shared space with 2-3 others in a cabin| $1647 total-Payment Plans available at checkout through Afterpay
Trunk Package: Your own private bed AND private room in a shared cabin|$1799 total-Payment Plans available at checkout through Afterpay
Canopy Package: Completely private sleeping and living space in main lodge|$1897 total-Payment Plans available at checkout through Afterpay
Need more flexible pricing? We are offering a work study discount of $200 for two participants! These work study spots will involve assisting trainers in administrative and customer service tasks throughout the retreat. Email Kathryn@yourtherapygarden.com to inquire about these spots
Refund policy:
Our cancellation policy mirrors what is required by the resort. These policies are rigid, so please review carefully.
Refunds are not possible with less than 30 days notice.
Prior to 30 days, a 10% refund will be provided with a $3 processing fee at participant's expense.
Prior to 60 days, a 25% refund will be provided with a $3 processing fee at participant's expense.
Prior to 90 days, a 50% refund will be provided with a $3 processing fee at participant's expense.
Prior to 120 days, a 90% refund will be provided with a $3 processing fee at participant's expense.