The Art and Science of Sensory Awareness Within the Environment: Antioch University Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology Program - PSC-5706 (3) Practicum – Somatic Psychotherapy Consultation

Advanced Coursework with a Tropical Twist

Imagine finishing up your Masters program while getting a chance to practice yoga, meditate and relax in one of the most sought-after destinations in the world, surrounded by the sweet smells and sounds of a tropical rainforest with an array of wildlife, including monkeys, sloths and toucans. Then, in between classes and yoga sessions, imagine exploring the laid-back surf town of Dominical, home of some of the best riding waves in the world, while enjoying the beach, the warm water, breathtaking views, and the transformative wonders of Costa Rica.

Blending Psychology and Environmental Studies and building on the centrality of body awareness in all contexts, this Antioch University course invites students to heighten sensory awareness with regard to place, space, and connectedness to the environment and all sentient beings.

Meditation, breath work, and mindfulness practices within the context of exploration of rich Costa Rican geography, topography, wildlife and culture will deepen your attunement to self and other, intra-psychically and interpersonally, as relevant to foundational knowledge and skills for somatically grounded therapeutic practice.

This course integrates group and dyadic work with case material relating to the application of the theories and techniques learned in the program synthesizing all aspects of somatic psychotherapy with assessment, treatment plans, differential diagnosis, course of treatment, choice of modalities, working with multiple diagnoses, cultural sensitivity, transference and countertransference, clinical intuition and the art and science of psychotherapy.

Course meets requirements for 3-unit practicum course.

Package Price

Private Room (1 Queen Bed): $2850 (student); $1650 (partner)

Shared Room (2 Twin Beds): $2450 (per person, double occupancy)

Shared Room (3 Twin Beds): $1950 (per person, triple occupancy)

Beautiful Costa Rica

Where Pura Vida is a way of life.

Costa Rica is world-renowned as a place that is not only beautiful, but is actually good for your well-being.

You’ll find some of the world’s best beaches, tropical rainforests and national parks overflowing with a diversity of flora and fauna that would astound any nature lover. The country is famous for its eco-tourism, which leads the world in efforts to protect the environment.

The shoreline encompasses a number of beautiful beaches, serving up unspoiled beauty and a natural charm that gives a unique character to the region and makes it a hot spot for surfers, nature lovers, conservationists and eco- adventurers alike.

Celebrated for its incredible biodiversity, look inland and you encounter verdant green mountains and jungles inhabited by toucans and macaws, three-toed sloths and howler monkeys.

Complete your coursework in this incredible corner of the world, flanked by a warm ocean, a lush jungle teeming with wildlife and new-found friends. There’s simply no better place to learn, relax, and celebrate a major turning point of your life. Are you ready?

What’s Included

•Round-trip ground transportation from SJO International Airport.

•8 days/7 nights accommodations in a lush and luxurious eco-lodge steps from the beach.

•30 hours/3 units of class instruction.

•3 meals a day.

•Fresh healthy meals prepared by a local chef, and 3 dinners (included) on your own in town.

•Daily yoga sessions (morning or evening).

•Group excursions to Costa Rica’s local favorites with transportation.

•Admission to national parks and Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary.

Your Classroom for the Day…

•Day 1 – Welcome and Introductions

•Day 2 – Playa Dominical and Dominical Town

•Day 3 – Marino Ballena National Park (The Whale’s Tail)/Playa Ventanas)

•Day 4 – Nauyaca Falls

•Day 5 – Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary

•Day 6 – Manuel Antonio National Park

•Day 7 – Free Day

•Day 8 – Gratitudes and Goodbyes

More Cool Things To Do (optional)

•Surf/Kayak/SUP

•Private Surf Lesson

•Whale Watching

•ATV Jungle/Waterfall Tour

•Zip-Line Adventure

•White Water Rafting

•Book a Massage

Package Price

Private Room (1 Queen Bed): $2850 (student); $1650 (partner)

Shared Room (2 Twin Beds): $2450 (per person, double occupancy)

Shared Room (3 Twin Beds): $1950 (per person, triple occupancy)

Accommodations

Danyasa Eco-Lodge

Danyasa Eco-Lodge is a boutique yoga retreat center that offers world-class movement arts experiences in a world-class setting. Located at the base of rainforested mountains on the bank of the Baru River, Danyasa provides a sanctuary for living artfully in nature.

Danyasa’s unique up-cycled shipping container rooms provide a perfect blend of luxurious comfort and eco-friendly sustainability. All rooms have real mattresses, top quality sheets and bedding, air conditioning, WiFi, in-room safes. Also included: free filtered water, coffee, tea and daily organic breakfast.

Reservations:

• Deposit to hold your spot: 25% of package price due at booking.

• Balance of trip package price due by 10/1/19.

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