Between the Holidays
From Darkness to Light

An Online Day Retreat – December 12, 2020

Presented by Jamie Marich, PhD, LPCC-S, REAT, RYT-500, RMT
With Special Guests Dr. Kellie Kirksey and Dr. Stephen Dansiger

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a powerful time of year, at the end of a very difficult calendar year

This is a powerful time of year, at the end of a very difficult calendar year, for exploring the interplay between darkness and light in this unique Expressive Arts Therapy retreat. In this special, online day retreat, Dr. Jamie Marich collaborates with two of her friends and fellow clinical artists to create rich opportunities for exploring and deepening contemplative practices.

Dr. Stephen Dansiger, a long-time Zen practitioner and clinical trauma specialist, will lead us through Buddhist-inspired practices for growth during difficult times. Dr. Kellie Kirksey will fuse her knowledge of complementary medicine, yoga, and African healing practices for a dynamic session on embodied drumming. Participants will also be able to interact in small groups with the three presenters and find inspiration in hearing their strategies for practice during difficult times with each other. Please join us for this day of refuge, retreat, and renewal from wherever you may be in the world.

The full-day retreat ticket includes the main program with the three presenters (9:00am-4:30pm EST), an early morning yoga-“meditation in motion” session with Dr. Jamie, and an evening Dancing Mindfulness experience co-taught by Dr. Jamie & Dr. Kellie.

Special bundle pricing available if taking the continuing education course Trauma and the Twelve Steps: Clinical Keys for Enhancing Recovery Services (with Dr. Jamie Marich) on December 11, 2020.

The program is not a replacement for acute mental health care or addiction detoxification. If you identify as having any physical or mental health or addiction recovery concerns that may inhibit your participation in the full weekend, you are encouraged to discuss these matters with Dr. Jamie at the time of registration or prior to the retreat.

Retreat Participation Options

  • Day & Pre-retreat Webinar $140

    Attend the webinar on December 11th, the Day Retreat and Dancing Mindfulness Class on December, 12th. Best value option!

  • Pre-Retreat only $65

    Attend the online webinar on December 11th

  • Day Retreat Only $95

    Includes Day Retreat and Dancing Mindfulness Community Class

  • Dancing Mindfulness Community Class Only $20

    Just the evening Dancing Mindfulness session.

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Preliminary Retreat Agenda

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Online Day Retreat: December 12, 2020

7:00AM-8:15AM Yoga/Meditation in Motion
For those wanting to join us at dawn.

Presented by Dr. Jamie Marich

8:15AM-9:00AM Break

9:00AM-10:30AM Opening Panel: From Darkness to Light
Beginning practice and Q & A

10:30AM-10:45AM Break

10:45AM-12:00PM Sitting with Light, Sitting with Darkness, Sitting with the
Brahmaviharas
Looking at how loving kindness, compassion, joy and equanimity are
made manifest through sitting in light and dark.

Presented by Dr. Stephen Dansiger

12:00PM-1:00PM Lunch / Break

1:00PM-2:30PM Coming into the Light using Body Drumming

Presented by Dr. Kellie Kirksey

2:30PM-2:45PM Break

2:45PM-4:00PM Small Group Discussion
Taking time to engage in dialogue and share our practices

4:00PM-4:30PM Closing Circle & Blessing
Presented by Dr. Jamie Marich

7:30PM-9:30PM Dancing Mindfulness Class
Optional evening class
Facilitated by Dr. Jamie Marich and Dr. Kellie Kirksey

Testimonials

What people are saying

"As an anti-racist political activist I move primarily in BIPOC spaces. As a therapist I move primarily in white spaces. This training is a model for other modalities, EFT, IFS, DBT, CBT, ACT, etc., to not only denounce racism but to take action in multiple ways."
José Alfaro, LCSW
José Alfaro, LCSW LCSW, anti-racist political activist
"With the EMDR training scholarship discount I was able to help my therapy scholarship clients and even got to support Iranian therapists who are holding so much for their clients these days."
Dr. Hannah Alla Joharchi
Dr. Hannah Alla JoharchiFounder, Soft Heart Psychology
"During my EMDR training, Dr. Jamie and ICM underscored that everyone has an experience somewhere along the dissociative spectrum. Their inclusivity nurtured my plural identity, and I could be myself without fear of judgment, whispers, or laughter. Their profound acceptance and respect made me feel seen, valued, and appreciated as a professional."
Tiff
TiffPlural Therapist
"ICM was one of the most well organized and engaging training platforms I have utilized. It allowed me to obtain a basic foundation in EMDR Therapy and bring the modality to a population of clients that otherwise wouldn’t have access to."
Katelyn Jakubovic
Katelyn JakubovicClinical Therapist
"For the first time, I met trainers who teach EMDR Therapy while integrating embodiment, creative techniques, mindfulness meditations, and all on TeleHealth!! I had transforming experiences personally during my own EMDR processing and learned how to utilize the standard EMDR protocol. Now, I am using EMDR Therapy with Sandtray Therapy and reaching new goals in my business!
Thank you Jamie & ICM!"
Beth Moore
Beth MooreLPC
"Thank you ICM for sharing the remarkable, life-changing gift of EMDR therapy! I can't emphasize enough how my learning through ICM (trainings, Jamie's webinars, videos, etc.), and its incredibly supportive community, has been a complete game changer for me both personally and professionally. Truly grateful, and as we often say in EMDR sessions, I'll "just go with that!"."
Elyan Rosenbaum
Elyan RosenbaumMHC-LP, NCC
"The ability to learn EMDR virtually was truly a transformative process. Through ICM, I have developed needed clinical skills and gained a network of amazing, trauma-informed clinicians that are passionate about providing top-notch care. The combination of mindfulness techniques with the standard EMDR protocol has been a game changer in my practice, providing much needed healing for those in which I serve. Thank you, Dr. Marich and Staff!"
David Likens
David LikensM.S., LPC-S
"Dr. Jamie Marich has designed an EMDR training that is nothing shy of AMAZING! As the Founder of the "only" Therapist of Color Collaborative in the State of Colorado, being trained by someone who could help digest what is a very scripted protocol, and make it more culturally relevant was imperative. She did so with ease, patience, AND a bang up team of EMDR Trainers!"
Rossina Schroeer-Santiago
Rossina Schroeer-SantiagoMA, LPC, NCC, GCDF, CIGT
"The Institute for Creative Mindfulness' trainings have been pivotal in my career and my personal healing and growth path. EMDR therapy training has equipped me to be a competent trauma therapist - something that, in my opinion, is an ethical imperative for anyone working in the mental health field. The ICM consultants and practitioner community keeps me growing in my skills and knowledge, as well as supported by a vast and diverse community of professionals."
Paula Soto
Paula SotoLCSW, ERYT, YACEP
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