“In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks.”
—John Muir
Putting the Oxygen Mask On
Somatic Interventions for Burnout
a retreat for mental health professionals
General Details:
Date: Friday 10/17/25 - Sunday 10/19/25
Location: The Barn @ Rock N’ Refuge Retreat, McEwen, TN
CEs hours available: 10 CE hours (NBCC ACEP No. 7477)
These hours will include lecture, group discussions, experiential segments, practicing and applying skills, etc.
Cost: $850 for private rooms, $700 or $650 shared room
Cost includes: CEs, lodging, food & drink, & supplies. Flexible payment options are available.
Presenters: Katie Casey, LPC-MHSP-S and Holli Ellis, LPC-MHSP
Additional Information
Location & Lodging: The retreat will be located at The Barn @ Rock N’ Refuge Retreat in McEwen, TN. This barn is perfectly set up with retreats in mind — having a large dining table, multiple gathering spaces, sleeps 10+, and is on acres of land perfect for exploring! You can see pictures of the hiking trails, garden, horse stalls, pond, and more in the gallery below.
Cost: Cost is determined based on your preference for a shared or private bedroom. There are 3 private bedrooms (1 king and 2 queen beds) and multiple shared spaces.
Flexible payment options are available. Contact to learn more!
If you are signing up with someone else and would like to share a private room or shared space together, please contact me
Meals & Snacks: Registration cost covers all meals, snacks, & drinks for the weekend. Upon registration you will be emailed a short survey which will include questions around food allergies & diet needs.
CEs Hours: 10 CE hrs. Abundant Hope Therapy has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7477. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Abundant Hope Therapy is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
Please see the schedule below to see the parts of the schedule that do and do not qualify for NBCC credit.
Learning Objectives:
Specific learning objectives coming soon!
About the presenters:
Katie has been in the field for over 10 years. Through various experiences within inpatient, short and long-term residential settings, rehabs, and outpatient settings, Katie has honed her specialties to working with those with PTSD, chronic pain/illness, and other helping professionals. She has extensive expertise in EMDR, mindfulness skills, DBT skills, and other somatic-based interventions. Katie is passionate about helping both clients and professionals connect the body and brain to foster healing.
Holli has lived and worked in the Nashville, TN, area for 10 years. She holds a Master's degree in Counseling and Human Development earned her LPC-MHSP licensure in December 2015. Through Befriending Our Bodies, Holli is committed to helping all individuals ease their nervous systems. Holli is mindful of the oppression faced by BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and people in larger bodies and works to dismantle these barriers. In addition to individual therapy, Holli incorporates yoga, Reiki, and bodywork into her practice.
Specifics including address, directions, arrival times, and other important information will be sent out after registration.
General Schedule
Detailed schedule coming soon!
Upon registration you will be emailed a short form that will include questions about accommodations, among other questions. Please fill that out completely as that will help Katie and Holli formulate the hands on practice and application to meet everyone’s needs! If you have any questions about accommodations or specific activities, please email with any concerns.
* These are the only times where you have the opportunity to recieve CE credits. All other activities scheduled are not available for NBCC credit.
