January 16, 2025 - Central Ohio Mental Health Professionals CEU Luncheon

A Learning CEU Luncheon and social / networking event for Central Ohio Mental Health Professionals, hosted by Kaela Rae Vance LPCC-S, LLC, spotlighting featured presenter, Lisa Bushman, LPCC, a therapist from The Sound Room at Polaris. At this luncheon, Lisa will be providing us with a presentation entitled "Exploring the Power of Sound Therapy in Mental Health". Also, a free Sound Room experience will be provided after the CEU presentation!

About the free Sound Room experience after the CEU presentation:

 New to Sound Therapy? There's nothing quite like it. Sound therapy is based on quantum physics and the fact that science tells us that we are pure energy! Our body is electric and that energy has frequency. When we have stressful events in our lives, the natural frequencies of the body are impacted and we hold tension and trauma throughout the body's systems. Imbalances in the body can affect physiological functioning and play a role in creating illness and disease. Sound therapy can assist in restoring the normal vibratory frequencies of the cells. It has also been shown to help reduce stress, and improve various negative emotional states such as depression and anxiety. At The Sound Room, we help release that tension and stress, and reset your body to its natural frequencies. Attendees of this luncheon will receive a free guided and transformational Sound Room experience after the CEU presentation is complete!

About the Luncheon Presenter - Lisa Bushman, LPCC:

Lisa is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, with expertise in Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, & Substance Abuse. She has training in EMDR, the Gottman Method, & Emotionally Focused Therapy. Her diverse experience spans substance abuse facilities, community mental health, and financial planning, giving her a well-rounded approach to therapy. In 2022, she launched The Sound Room at Polaris, where she integrates Sound Therapy to help clients release negative energy and transform limiting patterns. Outside of therapy, Lisa is deeply involved in her community, from volunteering in schools to coaching volleyball, a sport she’s been passionate about. As a mother of two, she understands the challenges of modern parenting. She believes in a holistic balance of mind, body, & spirit, infusing this philosophy into her practice. Her love for music, laughter, & staying active reflects her down-to-earth & relatable approach to well-being.

About the Luncheon Host - Kaela Rae Vance, LPCC-S:

Kaela is a Central Ohio Therapist whose clinical focus areas are grief and trauma. As a result, Kaela often sees patients also struggling with Anxiety, Depression, and PTSD. Kaela is trained in numerous modalities, including CTG, TF-CBT, and EMDR. Kaela honed her skills in grief and trauma counseling through her experience at the Family Support Program within Nationwide Children's Hospital Big Lots Behavioral Health Services as a Pediatric Trauma Therapist. Prior to her tenure at NCH, Kaela gained valuable experience at Columbus Springs, as an In-Patient Clinical Counselor. In spring of 2022, Kaela launched and grew her private counseling practice in Dublin, Ohio, which in January 2024 evolved into Teal Saguaro Wellness.

About the CEU Provider - Strongblossom, Inc.:

Strongblossom, Inc. is an approved provider of continuing education by the State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board for counselors, social workers, and marriage/family therapists. Approval #: RCST112403. Strongblossom is a Michelle Risser company. Michelle has been a therapist for over 20 years, certified in EMDR through EMDRIA, with advanced training in perinatal mental health through Postpartum Support International. In addition to counseling, Michelle provides clinical and business consulting, burnout coaching, and continuing education.

CEU Event Itinerary:

• 10:45am - Check-In:

  • Brief social time as people arrive.

  • Brief welcome and introduction.

  • Pickup lunch to eat during presentation.

• 11:00am - CEU Presentation: "Exploring the Power of Sound Therapy in Mental Health":

  • Background with Sound Therapy.

  • It’s All Energy - Nikola Tesla - Energy, Freq, Vibration, Double Slit Experiment, Quantum.

  • Body Keeps the Score - Stress and Trauma, Research Bessell Van Der Kolk:

    • Trauma - Energy stuck in the body.

    • Stress - Tension which shifts the flow of energy.

  • Consciousness:

    • Research Max Planck - Matter is derived from Consciousness.

    • Research Einstein - Theory of Relativity.

    • Research by Dr. David R Hawkins - Levels of Consciousness.

  • Fundamentals of Sound Therapy:

    • Binaural Beats - Calming and meditative effect on the brain.

    • Entrainment.

    • Cymatics - The body’s natural rhythms can be healed.

    • Brain Waves.

    • Instruments:

      • Gongs - Vagus Nerve.

      • Crystal Bowls - Solfeggio Frequencies, Research by Dr. Glen Rein.

      • Native Am Flute - The Relaxation Response.

      • Drums - Bilateral Stimulation in the brain.

    • Energy of the Body and Ancient Ayurvedic Practices:

      • Chakras - Spiritual Energy Centers of the Body.

      • Yoga - Connecting the circuitry of the body.

      • Sound - Tuning forks, rhythms.

    • Meditation and Sound - Impact on Parasympathetic Nervous System:

      • PsychoNeuroImmunology - Mind / Body Connection.

      • Heart Math Instituted - Brain and Heart Coherence Research.

      • Consciousness and Healing Initiative - Biofield Science and Research.

• 11:45am - Brief Q&A time with the presenter (Come prepared with a couple brief questions for the presenter!).

• 12:00pm - Guided experiential opportunity in the Sound Room.

• 12:45pm - CEU Evaluations, Sign-Out.

• 1pm, Event conclusion.

CEU Event Description:

This program offers a comprehensive exploration of Sound Therapy, focusing on how energy, vibration, and frequency can be harnessed to aid in mental, emotional, and physical healing. Grounded in both ancient wisdom and modern research, the workshop is designed to directly benefit counselors, social workers, and marriage and family therapists by providing them with knowledge and practical tools they can immediately incorporate into their therapeutic practices. Here's how the program will aid professionals:

• Understanding the science behind sound therapy.

• Integrating sound therapy techniques into practice.

• Experiential learning for direct application.

• Helps professionals have a more enhanced trauma informed practice, mind-body integration, skill expansion, and helps with self-care and preventing burnout.

CEU Event Objectives:

• Identify the fundamentals of Sound Therapy, including key techniques and principles.

• Explore the therapeutic benefits of Sound Therapy and how it can be integrated into clinical practice to support clients' mental and emotional well-being.

• Demonstrate an understanding of how Sound Therapy can facilitate the release of tension, stress, and trauma from the body by participating in a guided experiential session.

CEU Event Credits:

At the completion of this event and a brief CEU evaluation, attendee will receive a certificate of completion for 1.5 CEU credits. CEU credits can only be awarded to individuals who pre-purchase the CEU option when RSVPing for the event, check-in prior to the event beginning, check-out at the conclusion of the event, and complete the required CEU evaluation.

Food & Beverage:

A light snack, bottled water, and McAlisters Deli will be provided to attendees (you may make an entrée selection when you RSVP).

Event location:

Polaris Mall area. Specific location shared at time of RSVP. Be sure to check your email after submitting your RSVP. If you do not receive your confirmation email with additional event details, please email info@tealsaguaro.com

RSVP Cancellation:

Please note, event space is limited. So please only register if you are committing to attend. Obviously things come up, so if you discover after registration that you're unable to be present, please email info@tealsaguaro.com so that we can release your spot to anyone else who would like to attend. Failing to let us know may result in you being unable to attend future events.

Registration Prerequisites:

Please note, RSVP is required for this event, we're unable to accommodate walk-in guests due to seating and catering limitations. Unless otherwise approved, attendance is contingent upon attendee being employed in the mental health field. If an registrant is found to not meet these prerequisites for this event, the registrant will be contacted and asked not to attend. Future events are being organized for additional topics and be offered to a broader audience. Full event policy can be found here.

Questions about this event?

Reach out via email at info@tealsaguaro.com

Event Sponsorship or Presenter Opportunities:

If you would like to help host future events or be considered as a presenter at a future event, please reach out via email at info@tealsaguaro.com