3-Day Experiential in Mindfulness, Yoga & Meditation: Applications for Mental Health Clinical Practice - Mary NurrieStearns, Rick Nurriestearns

Course Overview:

This 3-Day Experiential course led by Mary NurrieStearns and Rick NurrieStearns offers a powerful, embodied approach to integrating mindfulness, yoga, and meditation into mental health clinical practice. The training goes beyond theory, offering clinicians personal experience with mind-body techniques that can be applied directly in therapeutic settings.

You’ll explore scientifically-supported practices, develop emotional regulation skills, and deepen your understanding of how these ancient disciplines support modern therapy goals.

Target Audience:

• Mental health clinicians (psychologists, therapists, counselors, social workers)

• Yoga teachers and wellness professionals working in therapeutic settings

• Healthcare providers interested in integrative, holistic care

• Anyone seeking to blend mindfulness-based approaches into clinical treatment plans

Key Topics Covered:

• Foundations of mindfulness, yoga, and meditation in psychotherapy

• Breathing techniques and somatic regulation tools for stress and trauma

• Experiential yoga practices tailored for clinical use

• Emotional processing through mindful movement

• Ethics and boundaries when applying mind-body practices

• Client-centered techniques for depression, anxiety, PTSD, and more

What You’ll Learn:

• How to personally embody the practices before teaching them to clients

• Tools to help clients self-regulate, reduce anxiety, and build resilience

• How to safely apply yoga-based techniques to diverse populations

• How to use meditation and mindfulness to foster client insight and healing

• Practical methods for creating a trauma-informed therapeutic space

Course Features:

• 3 full days of guided training and experiential learning

• Downloadable resources and client-ready tools

• Evidence-based techniques rooted in neuroscience and psychology

• Integration of Eastern wisdom and Western clinical frameworks