Self-Care & Connection in 2023!
Self-Care and Connection Day
February 24, 2023
Goodbye Isolation! Hello Connection & “Me” Time! You help others ALL DAY LONG, and even though you know better, prioritizing yourself sometimes gets put on the back burner! You really want to relax and feel connected to others, but this daggone pandemic and work at home life has you feeling a little isolated. If that’s where you’re at, just know that you’re not alone. I know this, because I read your responses on the survey you filled out! You are definitely NOT ALONE!
And we’re going to do something about that! We don’t need to be alone. We don’t need to be isolated! We can be intentional about taking time for ourselves to connect, have fun, and fill our cups. If you’re on board with all of that, let’s make it happen!
Let’s get our needs met in 2023!
Let’s start the new year with a commitment to ourselves, and a commitment to finding connection with other mental health professionals in our community. In this one day Self-Care & Connection Day for Mental Health Therapists, we’ll have opportunities to connect, relax, and engage in activities that aren’t regularly made available to us!
Your Self-Care & Community Connections Benefit You, Your Families, and Clients!
At LifeSpring Counseling Services, we want therapists to feel connected, supported, and cared for. We know that when we prioritize our own well-being, the people around us benefit too! When we’re connected to other professionals in our community, our work is easier, and we’re better able to serve our community.
The Nitty Gritty Details
Date: Friday, 2/24/23
Time: 9:00-4:30 PM
Location: Monkton, MD
What to wear: Casual attire. Seriously! Wear whatever is comfiest. This is a self-care day!!
What’s included:
Light Breakfast
Scheduled activities based on the wants, needs, and interests that you’ve included—That’s right…we’re having the indoor fireside chat you voted for!
Introduction to new experiences such as soap making & Chinese tea ceremony
Opportunities for meaningful connection
FAQs
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This self-care and connection day is for you if you…
…Are a mental heath practitioner
…Missed our monthly community membership program because it filled up or just didn’t work for your schedule.
…Want the opportunity to build relationships with other local therapists while having fun in a no-pressure setting.
…Are ready to prioritize yourself by committing to take the day to focus on your own self-care—Sign me up!
…Are ready to hang out with new colleagues all day!
If that sounds like you, let’s make this happen!
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Arrival & Light Breakfast
Fireside connections, conversations, and New Year intentions
Soap making workshop with Eddie Lomash, LCPC — At Cope Soaps, “We know that self-care is not all bubble baths and champagne - but sometimes it is as simple as nourishing your body and grounding yourself in a beloved scent.” ~ Eddie Lomash
BYO Lunch
Chinese tea ceremony with Si Meng, LGPC — For thousands of years, the rich and gentle flavors of the tea quench the thirst, and the meditative effect of the tea ceremony nurtures the mind. A perfect combination of Confucianism, Daoism, and Buddhism, the Chinese tea ceremony has become a part of Chinese people's spiritual life. “Through this everyday mindfulness practice, you will get a taste of the essence of Chinese culture.” ~Si Meng, LGPC
End of day wrap up, reflections, and your next steps for staying connected in the New Year!
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$150
Register now! Space is limited to the first 15 people who register.
Meet Your Hosts
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Melissa Wesner, LCPC, LCMHC, Brainspotting Consultant
SELF-CARE DAY HOST
Melissa is the Founder of LifeSpring Counseling Services. She’s also the co-host of the Protecting Your Practice podcast. Most importantly, she LOVES hosting and planning fun gatherings!
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Eddie Lomash, LCPC
SOAP-MAKING WORKSHOP FACILITATOR
Eddie is the owner and clinical director of Magothy River Counseling. Eddie Lomash & Bradley Spoon own and operate Cope Soaps LLC. Our tagline is “Two therapists with a passion for self care.”
We started making soap as a way for us to give practical, usable, yet artisan custom gifts to family and friends — turns out people like our products and our hobby became a business!
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Si Meng, LGPC
CHINESE TEA CEREMONY FACILITATOR
Si is a bilingual therapist at LifeSpring Counseling Services who graduated from Johns Hopkins University.
Before Si came to the U.S., she traveled throughout China and the world in her previous careers in journalism and community development. Her cultural exploration allowed her to become more aware of traditions' impact on Chinese people's mental wellness. Along the way, the Chinese tea ceremony, which is a beautiful representation of traditional Chinese culture, has become an everyday mindfulness practice for her.
Commit to Ending the Isolation & Disconnection!
Start the New Year with connection & self-care!
It’s one thing to say that you’re feeling isolated and disconnected.
It’s another thing to do something about it! If you’re ready, sign up below! Space is limited to the first 15 people who register.