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Testimonials from
previous participants:
"It is hard to imagine that there could be a better integration of learning and relaxation
than Kevin and Eric's Personal Renaissance in Tuscany. Not only were
the accommodations perfect and the food and sightseeing flawless, but we actually took a serious look at an often overlooked topic. I would travel with them again in
a quick minute. Bravo!"
- Dr. Bernice Goodwin
"When I first saw the announcement for Eric and Kevin's Personal Renaissance in Tuscany course, I was struck by their creativity.
I also wondered if it was for real. Happily, the course was both real and creative and provided a thoroughly enjoyable immersion in
not only improved self
care but also in thoughtful exploration about the realities of our profession. Well done!"
-Dr. Deborah Weisinger |
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Personal Renaissance in Tuscany:
Therapist Self-Care
April 20-26, 2008
Impruneta, Tuscany, Italy
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Villa l'Olmo was the summer residence of a Florentine family,
dating back to 1500. The villa was completely restored in 2000
with care to preserve the original structure dating back to 1500. |
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Overview
Earn 18 continuing education credits in Italy. Enhance your well-being while exploring self-care strategies. Escape to a Tuscan villa for a program that includes:
- Therapist self-care conference
- 18 CE credits (Dr. Kevin Campbell is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Dr. Campbell maintains responsibility for this program and its content.)
- Accommodations in a Tuscan Villa
- Authentic regional food
- Walking tour of Tuscan towns
- Bus tour of Florence
- Castle tour in Chianti
- Visit to the Uffizi Gallery in Florence
- Cooking class (optional)
- Olive oil tour
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Personal Renaissance in Tuscany: Therapist Self-care is a week-long conference, including didactic course material, experiential opportunities, and cultural and historical activities.
The didactic and experiential portion of the conference is the basis of the 18 CE credits you will receive. Other activities are integrated into the conference to provide a solid foundation in self-care planning.
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Tours
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Bus Tour of Florence
The bus tour starts at the train station in Florence. The tour will proceed through the old city centre to the Duomo complex. We will pass Giotto's bell tower, the Baptistery, and the Cathedral with the magnificent Cupola del Brunelleschi. We will continue through historic streets of the heart of Florence and pass by the renowned Galleria dell'Accademia, where Michelangelo's David is on display. An additional bus will take us up into the hills above Florence to the town of Fiesole. Participants are welcome to hop on and off of the bus at any of the stops to enter the museums or view the sites. |
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Castle Tour and Lunch in the Chianti Countryside
The tour begins in the castle courtyard and garden. We will then continue to the terrace overlooking the castle's vineyards and estate. The history of the castle and the Chianti region will be explained. The tour will continue in the heart of the castle, where we will see the ancient walls that have formed the cellars since 1100 AD. There we will tour the winery and learn about the production of wine and Vin Santo. Lunch will be provided under a canopy of grapevines.
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Tour of
Siena and Farmhouse Lunch
The tour begins in
Siena
, where we will visit the Cathedral of Siena and Piazza del Campo where the famous Palio horse race takes place every year. Then we continue to the hamlet of San Donato to enjoy a farmhouse lunch. The farm is a family-run business that produces its own Vernaccia and Chianti wines, and olive oil.
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Tour of San Gimignano
After lunch, we depart for San Gimignano, a hilltop town that has remained intact through the centuries. This town is famous for its numerous towers, frescoes and other art treasures. You will have free time to discover this fascinating town.
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Course Rationale
Unique hazards associated with the profession of providing psychotherapy are a common experience among therapists, and can lead to distress and/or impairment.
Research demonstrates that clinicians experience distress and impairment in alarming numbers, and often do not recognize it. Educating professional therapists, along with creating preventative measures such as a structured and effective self-care plan, is one solution.
Effective self-care serves to protect both the therapist and the client by addressing sources of distress that can later become impairment. This conference is designed to be a first step in an ongoing effort to assist therapists with additional education and experience in self-care.
- The conference frees therapists from the conditioning, daily pressures, and responsibilities of their normal working environment.
- The retreat atmosphere encourages reflection and an in-the-moment disposition, key ingredients to increasing awareness. A fresh perspective can be gained by taking time out from our every day lives, withdrawing from society, and leaving the office.
- Problem-solving skills are enhanced in a less structured, group setting focused on participation.
- The conference allows therapists to examine potential areas of distress and engage in reflection and assessment in a supportive environment.
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- The goal is to develop an action plan for realizing, acknowledging, and addressing potential areas of impairment.
- The conference provides a group experience designed to decrease isolation and serve as a foundation and model for consultative relationships in the future.
- The curriculum takes a positive position regarding the issue of self-care, encouraging intrapersonal development, interpersonal relationships and assistance, professional development, and physical and recreational activities. These components comprise a comprehensive, structured plan.
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Course Objectives
This course is designed for mental health professionals involved in the provision of therapy. Specific hazards are associated with conducting psychotherapy and can lead to therapist impairment.
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The key objectives of this conference include:
- Obtain knowledge of factors causing therapist distress, burn-out, and impairment
- Identification of sources of distress and impairment and appropriate treatment options
- Develop an understanding of the self-care model
- Learn about self-care strategies and specific techniques
- Participate in self-care exercises
- Create a personal self-care plan
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We'll also have opportunities for you to try some of the self-care techniques and activities while on site at the conference.
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Schedule
| Time |
Sunday
04/20/08 |
Monday
04/21/08 |
Tuesday
04/22/08 |
Wednesday
04/23/08 |
Thursday
04/24/08 |
Friday
04/25/08
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Saturday
04/26/08
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| 8am |
Arrival |
Breakfast:Intro |
Breakfast |
Breakfast |
Breakfast |
Breakfast |
Breakfast |
| 9am |
Arrival |
Tour:Siena |
Conference |
Conference |
Conference |
Conference |
Free time |
| 10am |
Arrival |
Tour:Siena |
Conference |
Conference |
Conference |
Conference |
Free time |
| 11am |
Arrival |
Tour:Siena |
Tour:Florence |
Tour:Castle |
Conference |
Museum:Uffizi |
Free time |
| Noon |
Arrival |
Lunch:Farmhouse |
Tour:Florence |
Tour:Castle |
Lunch:Panini |
Museum:Uffizi |
Free time |
| 1pm |
Arrival |
Lunch:Farmhouse |
Tour:Florence |
Tour:Castle |
Free Time |
Museum:Uffizi |
Free time |
| 2pm |
Arrival |
Tour:S.Gimignano |
Tour:Florence |
Tour:Castle |
Free time |
Museum:Uffizi |
Free time |
| 3pm |
Arrival |
Free time |
Free time |
Free time |
Free time |
Free time |
Free time |
| 4pm |
Arrival |
Conference |
Conference |
Conference |
Conference |
Conference |
Free time |
| 5pm |
Arrival |
Conference |
Conference |
Conference |
Conference |
Oil Tour |
Free time |
| 6pm |
Dinner:Villa |
Dinner |
Dinner |
Dinner |
Dinner |
Dinner |
Free time |
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Fees & Logistics
The "Personal Renaissance in Tuscany" conference will include both local interest activities and a continuing education program focused on therapist self-care over seven days in Italy.
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$2,749* includes:
- Accommodations in a Tuscan Villa**
- Meals
- Transportation to and from the Florence airport
- Tours of Siena, Florence, and San Gimignano
- Olive Oil production tour
- 18 continuing education credits about therapist self-care
- Discounted rate for partner/guest ($1,950***)
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* Airfare is not included. Please schedule your flight to arrive on Sunday, April 20th and leave on Saturday, April 26th if you want shuttle transportation to and from the Florence airport. Note: If you arrive or depart at any other airport or on any other dates, you will be responsible for your own transportation to Florence.
**Accommodations are single occupancy. Participants will each have their own room (unless they specify a partner or guest as a roommate) in a two bedroom apartment, complete with living room, kitchen, and bath.
***Discounted rate of $1,950 is available only if the partner or guest does not want CE credits. Additional activities are available by request to partners/guests during the CE conference sessions at an additional fee. Contact Dr. Campbell for details. |
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Important Dates
- December 20, 2007: 50% deposit due (Refundable minus 30% of deposit up until January 20, 2008.)
- January 20, 2008: Remaining fee is due. No refunds are available after this date.
- April 20, 2008: Arrive at the Florence airport. Note: If you arrive or depart at any other airport or on any other dates, you will be responsible for your own transportation to Florence.
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Key Presenters
Eric Nicely, Psy.D. Psychologist (Lic# PSY18892)
Dr. Nicely is a psychologist in independent practice in San Francisco. His practice includes both psychotherapy and coaching with an emphasis on brief, solution-focused modalities. He holds an adjunct faculty position at Alliant International University - California School of Professional Psychology, and is the Membership Chair and Website Coordinator of the San Francisco Psychological Association. Dr. Nicely has presented Therapist Self-care workshops to Kaiser Permanente and he has written an article on the topic for the "San Francisco Psychologist." His background includes over five years of corporate training and development experience and ownership of a consulting company. He has taught courses on subjects as diverse as sales training, gratitude and health, technostress, employee development, and effective communication skills. Dr. Nicely earned his Masters and Doctorate degrees from California School of Professional Psychology, with an emphasis in Adult Clinical Psychology. |
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Kevin Campbell, Ph.D. Psychologist (Lic# PSY17864)
Dr. Campbell is a licensed Psychologist and has been working as a therapist for over seven years in the San Francisco Bay Area. He has a private practice in downtown San Francisco and in Berkeley, close to the University of California, Berkeley. He is also a statistical consultant for graduate students and has been a statistics instructor at U.C. Berkeley and at Alliant International University. Dr. Campbell received his Ph.D. at the California School of Professional Psychology, and completed his training as a pre-doctoral intern at the University of California, Berkeley Counseling Center and as a post doctoral fellow at the Stanford University Counseling Center. |
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