“You were not just born to center your entire existence on work and labor. You were born to heal, to grow, to be of service to yourself and community, to practice, to experiment, to create, to have space, to dream, and to connect.”
—Tricia Hersey, Rest Is Resistance: A Manifesto
Reclaiming Rest
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 - Including 3 hours of ethics! (NBCC ACEP No. 7477)
These hours will include lecture, group discussions, experiential segments, practicing and applying skills, etc.
Cost: $900 for private rooms, $750 or $700 shared spaces
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, with 3 hours of ethics included! 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:
Discuss the importance somatic-based intervention for burnout out recovery and prevention
Summarize the neurobiological basis of burnout
Describe burnout’s impact on the various body systems
Identify evidenced-based clinical interventions that address neurobiological aspects of chronic stress and burnout
List somatic-based coping skills that can be used for chronic stress and burnout
Evaluate the effectiveness of somatic interventions in promoting burnout prevention and recovery
Utilize somatic-based knowledge, interventions, and skills in a practical manner in day-to-day life
Explain why burnout prevention and recovery are ethical obligations for both the provider and the employer
Recognize how their code of ethics defines the concept of burnout
Develop personal burnout and recovery plans that incorporate somatic interventions
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.
Friday
General Schedule
Arrive & check in
Welcome dinner and Introduction to the weekend*
Led by Katie Casey, LPC-MHSP-S & Holli Ellis, LPC-MHSP
Learning Objectives:
Discuss the importance somatic-based intervention for burnout out recovery and prevention
Content: Teaching and discussion with the aid of handouts
Fire pit with practical training examples*
Led by Holli Ellis, LPC-MHSP
Learning Objectives:
Identify evidenced-based clinical interventions that address neurobiological aspects of chronic stress and burnout
Evaluate the effectiveness of somatic interventions in promoting burnout prevention and recovery
Content: Experiential practice of mindfulness exercises via fire pit and eating exercise
Saturday
Movement Practice (optional)
Breakfast: Food’s impact on our body and trauma healing*
Led by: Holli Ellis, LPC-MHSP
Learning Objectives:
Describe burnout’s impact on the various body systems
Content: Group discussion to teach concepts and meet learning objectives
Session 1: Ethics of Burnout*
Led by Katie Casey, LPC-MHSP-S
Learning Objectives:
Explain why burnout prevention and recovery are ethical obligations for both the provider and the employer
Recognize how their code of ethics defines the concept of burnout
Content: Presentation slides to assist in lecture on topics as well as group discussions
Session 2: Basic practical skills for nervous system regulation*
Led by Holli Ellis, LPC-MHSP
Learning Objectives:
Utilize somatic-based knowledge, interventions, and skills in a practical manner in day-to-day life
Content: Experiential practice
Lunch
Session 3: Neurobiology of burnout and related somatic-based clinical interventions & coping skills*
Led by Katie Casey, LPC-MHSP-S
Learning Objectives:
Summarize the neurobiological basis of burnout
Identify evidenced-based clinical interventions that address neurobiological aspects of chronic stress and burnout
List somatic-based coping skills that can be used for chronic stress and burnout
Evaluate the effectiveness of somatic interventions in promoting burnout prevention and recovery
Content: Presentation slides to assist in lecture in addition to case studies, videos to facilitate learning
Saturday Cont…
Session 4: Breakout Groups (2 options) *
Option 1: Equine Trail Ride
Led By Holli Ellis, LPC-MHSP
Learning Objectives
Evaluate the effectiveness of somatic interventions in promoting burnout prevention and recovery
Utilize somatic-based knowledge, interventions, and skills in a practical manner in day-to-day life
Content: Experiential practice of mindfulness and somatic awareness via trail ride
Option 2: Mindfulness Practices
Led By: Katie Casey, LPC-MHSP
Learning Objectives:
Evaluate the effectiveness of somatic interventions in promoting tburnout prevention and recovery
Utilize somatic-based knowledge, interventions, and skills in a practical manner in day-to-day life
Content: Experiential practice of skills/tools discussed in session 3
Dinner and discussion around application for self (burnout prevention) *
Led By Katie Casey, LPC-MHSP-S and Holli Ellis, LPC-MHSP
Learning Objectives
Discuss how to implement tools and skills learned in their own life to aid in burnout prevention
Content: Teaching and discussion with the aid of handouts on the topics
Evening mindful movement practice (optional)
Sunday
Somatic Nature Walk (optional)
Breakfast
Session 5: Personalized Burnout Prevention and Recovery Planning*
Led By Katie Casey, LPC-MHSP-S & Holli Ellis, LPC-MHSP
Learning Objectives
Develop personal burnout and recovery plans that incorporate somatic interventions
Identify evidenced-based clinical interventions that address neurobiological aspects of chronic stress and burnout
List somatic-based coping skills that can be used for chronic stress and burnout
Content: Discussion and creation of personalized burnout and recovery plans
Check out
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.