ACA -CCPA 2016 Conference & Expo

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ID #709-Cultivating Authenticity Through Mindful Movement (Room 210E, Poster 9)

01 Apr 16
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Tracks: Creativity in Counseling, Professional Issues, Wellness

Authenticity is a key characteristic of psychotherapy from any theory orientation. Given its importance, it is surprising that the literature is nearly silent about cultivating authenticity. This session will deconstruct counselor authenticity. You will be invited to engage in a practice of mindful movement as a way to cultivate authenticity. Finally, the session will explore how the cultivation of authenticity can serve as a wellness practice for counselors in and out of the office.