The Holistic Clinician Course 2025
This NBCC approved 12-hour CEU course delivers the science behind the body-mind connection and integral theory with somatic interventions that increase better mental health and wellness outcomes.
2nd Friday of Month
July-December 2025
*no charge for fully contracted Psyched Therapists who should email here to enroll for FREE!
The Holistic Clinician Course
This 12-hour live online course for mental health professionals is delivered in 2-hours segments over 6 months. This course delivers an overview of emerging, evidence-informed, holistic approaches in mental health counseling, emphasizing the interconnectedness of the mind (thoughts), body (emotions), and spirit (energy) in promoting mental wellness for clients. Participants will explore integrative and complementary techniques that enhance traditional counseling practices, fostering a more comprehensive and client-centered approach to healing, growth, and human transformation.
Mental Health Counselors and Social Workers will learn how these evidence-informed strategies can be applied ethically and effectively to support clients dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, and stress-related disorders.
Date: July 11 - Dec 12, 2025 (see below)
Time: 12-2pm ET (2nd Friday of each month)
Total Hours: 12.0 Hours
Requirements: You must be a licensed mental health provider.
Instructor: Kenneth Beaupre, LMHC, RYT
NBCC APPROVED! 12 CEU HOURS
What will I learn in this course?
> Define integral psychology and its core principles.
> Explain the integration of mindfulness-based interventions, somatic practices, and spirituality in counseling.
> Describe how Quantum Theory and Integral Psychology contribute to a holistic approach.
> Apply evidence-informed holistic strategies ethically and effectively in counseling.
> Experience the positive effects body-mind connection and the science backing up its effectiveness in treatment.
Instructor:
Kenneth Beaupre, LMHC, RYT
Kenneth Beaupre is the Founder & Chief Wellness Officer of The Psyched Group, a mental wellness provider network focused on empowering therapists to lead balanced lives and model optimum well-being for clients.
Ken founded The Psyched Group in 2014, a mental wellness network practice focused on empowering therapists to lead joyful, fulfilling, effective lives to model and deliver optimum well-being for the clients they serve. As Chief Wellness Officer, he oversees business operations while selectively meeting with clients to stay attuned to their needs and those of therapists.
With a 30-year career deeply rooted in health care, Ken began in the corporate sector, selling pharmaceuticals and medical devices. He holds a master’s degree in Holistic Clinical Counseling from Salve Regina University with thesis work in expressive art therapies, narrative therapy, and somatic psychodrama. He designed and delivered workshops in collaboration with Hospice of Dayton to help health care workers mitigate burnout and compassion-fatigue.
Licenses & Certifications:
> Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC): Rhode Island, LIC# MHC00668
> Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC): New Hampshire, LIC# 2475
> Register Yoga Teacher (RYT): Yoga Alliance, Reg# 309730
Introduction to Holistic Mental Health
Friday, July 11, 2025 | 12:00PM - 2:00PM ET
The course covers introductory principles of holistic psychology, including mindfulness-based interventions, somatic practices, Quantum Theory, Integral Ppsychology, and the role of spirituality in counseling. Counselors will learn how these evidence-informed strategies can be applied ethically and effectively to support clients dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, and stress-related disorders.
Somatic Interventions in Mental Health
Friday, Aug 8, 2025 | 12:00PM - 2:00PM ET
The course covers somatic approaches, including Somatic Experiencing (SE), Gestalt Therapy, Psychodrama, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, and Polyvagal Theory, offering insight into how the nervous system regulates emotional states and how bodily awareness can enhance therapeutic outcomes. Through lecture, case studies, and experiential exercises, participants will gain tools to integrate somatic awareness, grounding techniques, breathwork, and movement into traditional counseling frameworks.
The Science of Body-Mind Connection
Friday, Sep 12, 2025 | 12:00PM - 2:00PM ET
This course explores the science informing the body-mind connection, examining how the nervous system and emotions interact to shape mental and physical well-being. Grounded in neuroscience, psychology, and somatic research, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the biological and psychological mechanisms that influence mental health.
Integrating Spirituality into Counseling
Friday, Oct 10, 2025 | 12:00PM - 2:00PM ET
Grounded in multicultural competence, existential psychology, and holistic counseling, the course examines how belief systems influence coping mechanisms, personal growth, and resilience. Participants will explore evidence-based strategies for integrating spiritual themes in therapy, including meaning-making frameworks, values exploration, and mindfulness-based interventions. Ethical considerations, boundary-setting, and working with diverse spiritual backgrounds ensures inclusive and affirming practices.
Self Care Necessity in Ethical Practice
Friday, Nov 14, 2025 | 12:00PM - 2:00PM ET
Participants will explore the neuroscience of stress and burnout, the impact of chronic emotional labor, and the role of self-compassion, boundaries, and work-life balance in sustaining a long-term counseling career. The course integrates evidence-based strategies, including mindfulness practices, nervous system regulation, and stress-reduction techniques, to help counselors cultivate resilience while continuing to provide high-quality care for clients.
Practicum in Meditation for Clinical Care
Friday, Dec 12, 2025 | 12:00PM - 2:00PM ET
This experiential course introduces the therapeutic benefits of simple yoga movements and short meditations, offering accessible and effective tools to support both personal well-being and client care. Through a blend of gentle yoga postures, introducing breathwork, and mindful meditation techniques, participants will learn how to cultivate body awareness, emotional regulation, and stress reduction in their own lives and clinical practice
