Upcoming Workshops
Spring:
Dr. Jacqueline Elster, PsyD, HSPP (she/her): Psychologist, Trauma Therapist
Dr. Elster is a Clinical Psychologist, Supervisor and Owner and Director of Gabriel Counseling Services. She specializes in the assessment and holistic treatment of co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders, such as trauma, anxiety and/or depression. Dr. Elster is certified in a number of evidenced based treatments including Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD, Motivational Enhancement Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Pain, and has received specialized training in Motivational Interviewing, Seeking Safety, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Emotional Freedom Techniques and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia.
Anxiety and Stress Reduction
Tentatively planned next for March 2025, $95/person
10 person limit. Register here
Join us for a workshop focused on reducing stress and bringing anxiety relief.
Participate in hands-on exercises where the sensitivity of horses help us become more mindful and peaceful, even if we usually find “mindful and peaceful” hard to reach.
Leave with research-proven, practical tools that will give you hope and help in anxious moments.
Presenters:
Jillian Rainwater, MA, LPC (she/her): EMDR Therapist, PATH Certified Instructor
Jill Rainwater is a National Certified Counselor with the National Board of Certified Counselors. She provides EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing), CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), SFBT (Solution Focused Brief Therapy) and EFP (Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy) at Connected Growth & Wellness. She serves as a Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor through PATH International, and her previous job experience includes providing therapy at healing centers such as Chastain Horse Park, Rooted Counseling and The Beekman Center. Speaking at Workshops, Hospitals, Colleges and Retreat Centers, Jill also provides consulting and training to therapy and medical practices.
Parenting Workshop
Tentatively planned next for April 2025, $65/person or $95 for dual enrollment*
Register here
Join us for a workshop focused on gathering important tools to enhance your parenting.
Leave with an increased confidence in supporting your child's mental health.
Feel validated in your ability to spot your child's different moods and support them navigating their emotions in healthy ways.
*dual enrollment covers two adult caretakers of the same child/children
Presenters:
Maribeth Gajewski, LPC, NCC, ACS (she/her): Psychotherapist, Workshop and Group Leader
Maribeth is certified as a Trauma Focused Cogntiive Behavioral Therapist through the Trauma-Focused Cogntiive Behavioral Therapy National Therapist Certification Program. TFCBT is geared to support children and adolescents that have experienced trauma. Maribeth is also the owner and director of Always in My Heart Counseling an Approved Clinical Supervisor through the National Board of Certified Counselors. She brings expertise and experience working with many parents and families. Family therapy provides an avenue for families to discuss concerns, identify needs and gain techniques for improving the household environment.
Jillian Rainwater, MA, LPC (she/her): EMDR Therapist, PATH Certified Instructor
Jill Rainwater is a National Certified Counselor with the National Board of Certified Counselors. She provides EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing), CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), SFBT (Solution Focused Brief Therapy) and EFP (Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy) at Connected Growth & Wellness. She serves as a Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor through PATH International, and her previous job experience includes providing therapy at healing centers such as Chastain Horse Park, Rooted Counseling and The Beekman Center. Speaking at Workshops, Hospitals, Colleges and Retreat Centers, Jill also provides consulting and training to therapy and medical practices.
November:
Optimizing Your Competitive Performance
Date and Time: TBD, Please email hello@michigan-emdr.com for latest update
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Join us for a Saturday that includes both a workshop and a clinic!
Don’t miss this opportunity to clinic with master horsewomen Leesa Massman and Taylor Dowd, and enjoy a sports psychology workshop with psychotherapist Jill Rainwater on the same day, all in one location!
Presenters:
Leesa Massman: Certified Performance Coach, National Level Instructor
A Michigan State coach for over twenty years, Leesa is renowned across the country as a successful instructor of nearly every horse division and breed. She is the owner and director of Leesa Massman Horsemanship, and a master coach whom other trainers and instructors call in to help riders and horses get unstuck. Leesa has a consistent track record of amazing achievement (Instructing over 160 National Champion riders!) and incredible skill at describing things in ways anyone can understand.
Taylor Dowd-Kerr: Certified USHJA Trainer and IEA Coach
Taylor is a Certified Instructor and Trainer through the United States Hunter Jumper Association and has owned a very successful horse training program since 2015, often having a waiting list into the hundreds. Taylor focuses her style toward all around horsemanship. She educates horses and riders on the ground and in the saddle with a strong emphasis on confidence. Taylor's goal is to teach teamwork by producing riders that greatly advocate for their horse's comfort and care while also helping horses find fortitude and happiness to willingly perform their job. She runs two facilities in the Lansing area and has a reputation for providing expert care and training, individualized to each horse.
Jillian Rainwater, MA, LPC: Anxiety Therapist, PATH Certified Instructor
Jill Rainwater is a National Certified Counselor with the National Board of Certified Counselors. She provides EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing), CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), SFBT (Solution Focused Brief Therapy) and EFP (Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy) at Connected Growth & Wellness. She serves as a Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor through PATH International, and her previous job experience includes providing therapy at healing centers such as Chastain Horse Park, Rooted Counseling and The Beekman Center. Speaking at Workshops, Hospitals, Colleges and Retreat Centers, Jill also provides consulting and training to therapy and medical practices.
PATH Instructor Training Weekend Workshop
Couples’ and Families’ Intensives
MSU Parents Weekend Group
After School EQ & IQ Group
Introduction to Equine Assisted Counseling
Interested in joining us for a workshop?
Registration hasn’t opened yet for these Coming Soons, but you can have early access to them by emailing Hello@Michigan-EMDR.com with the subject line “Workshop Spot Hold” and specifying in the email body which workshop you are interested in coming up this Fall. We can’t wait to grow and learn with you!