In-Person Training at Zephyr Lodge, Liberty Lake, Washington.

Moving to Higher Ground is a holistic, trans-disciplinary, neurobiology-informed, strength-based, and relationship-focused approach to clinical mentorship led by Kim Barthel, OTR. Supported by a team of co-facilitators, Kim has been leading MTHGs in various countries and different kinds of settings since 2001.  

At Zephyr Lodge (the same great by-the-lake setting as last summer) a range of cutting-edge intervention approaches will again be incoporated through lecture, group discussions, and hands-on experiential learning. Clinicians will participate in labs, see demos, have time with kids and their families, enjoy indoor and outdoor equipment and activity options, debrief treatments with video analysis and be supported in their individual personal growth throughout. This relatively unique training opportunity encourages deep self-awareness and creative professional collaboration.  

Before the in-person training even begins, each clinician thinks through and shares a comprehensive self-assessment questionnaire with Kim. This allows for each participant/clinician to be involved in designing and sharing in the responsibility for their own learning. 

WHO IT’S FOR:

• Occupational therapists

• Physical therapists

• Speech-language pathologists

Treatment is done in dyads, allowing the clinicians to collaborate not only with other providers within their field of expertise, but also across disciplines.

Clinicians are purposefully paired with appropriate children to help meet each of the clinician's learning objectives, based on the self-assessment questionnaire.

This workshop will be offered to a small group of 20 clinicians to allow for maximum mentorship and learning time for each participant.

Cost

For $2,650 USD, applicants will receive a certificate for 40 contact hours.

Price includes all meals and lodging. Non-refundable $500 USD deposit due at application. 

Schedule

Check-in: Wednesday June 19th at 5pm (Dinner included)

Wednesday evening will consist of activities chosen by Kim and her team to set the stage for the workshop.

Thursday will consist of lectures, labs, and didactic conversation based on clinician's learning objectives.

Friday-Sunday will include 2 hours of treatment per day with two different children (one session clinicians will be treating, one they will be observing), along with clinical labs/workshops, lectures, and focused time with Kim and other participants.

Monday will include a debrief and closing. 

Check-out: Monday June 24th at 12pm (Breakfast included)

Areas of Focus

Each Moving to Higher Ground training differs according to setting and participants. For this particular training, we will be focusing on:

• Complex Developmental Trauma

• Sensory integrative challenges Movement challenges         

• Attachment and relational intervention

Depending on applicants' needs/interests, other areas of focus can include:

• Neuro-Developmental Treatment Autism Spectrum Disorder     

• Complex Behavioral Challenges

• Vestibular-Visual Challenges

• Relationship focused intervention

• Mental Health

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