Therapist Training Program

Prerequisites:

• A license, registration or certifica­tion in the mental health field.
• Completion of an Awakening Retreat and a six session Wellspring Group before the training, or a willingness to complete the Awakening Retreat and the six session Wellspring Group as a part of the training.
• A personal interest in the connec­tion between authenticity, spirit, place (nature) and creativity.

Entry and Exit Interviews:

These one to two hour interviews are conducted by a Spa Sisters Trainer for women professionals who wish to be a SPA Sisters Therapist. The purpose of the entry interview is to discern if the training is the right choice for you. The exit interview is a time of closure as well as a time to discern and agree that the training has prepared you to be a SPA Sisters Therapist.

The Training:

• Completion of the Awakening Re­treat and a six session Wellspring Group. The program can be conducted over a seven week period or can be condensed into a four-to-seven day period.
• The training program will take place out in nature with exercises using creative tools such as journal writing, poetry, music, move­ment/dance, art, photography, and fiber art.
• A written essay 10 to 12 pages long, integrating your experience of personal metaphors from nature which have affected your own sense of spirit and authentic self.
• Required reading: a minimum of three books from a selected bibliography.

See Awakening Retreat and Wellspring Group pages for additional information.

Location and Cost are indicated on the Registration Form.

Registration can be made by telephoning Dr. Nancy Chickerneo at 630-232-7770 x1.

Dates and Times are being set according to need. Once several women have submitted registration forms for training, a SPA Sisters instructor will work out the dates and times with you.