Counselor Training

We train contemplative mind/body techniques and methods that offer a new set of skills to offer in recovery programs.These proven methods, used in conjunction with existing recovery programs, will increase clients ability to maintain sobriety by lowering levels of anxiety.

Holistic Support for Recovery is a Train the Counselers workshop. It provides a two day intensive training for addiction counselors, nurses, social workers, mental health care workers and advocates on four skills based in traditional Chinese Medicine: mindfulness meditation, qi gong, the application of ear beads for cravings and relaxation, and an acupressure protocol for calming anxiety symptoms.

The integration of mindfulness based interventions are cost-effective and is an accessible treatment option for a variety of psychological and medical symptoms including anxiety.

These 4 methods used together can be offered in a one-hour program option to clients individually or in groups. Each module builds on the former and gives the clients skills that lower anxiety levels and confidence that build resilience.

The vision of Holistic Workshops and Classes by Sarah Wilson integrates centuries-old anti-anxiety methods into Addiction Recovery Programs to advance racial equality and healthcare accessibility in underserved urban and rural communities.

The mission of Holistic Workshops and Classes by Sarah Wilson provides non-pharmaceutical training to addiction counselors and support staff in traditional Chinese Medicine contemplative methods that reduce anxiety in clients and staff in chemical dependency programs.

Learn a guided 10 minute mindfulness meditation based on tuning into the present moment as well as the body and mind connection.

  • Cultivate calm and alertness
  • Increase skills to handle stress
  • Lengthen attention span
  • Reduce anxiety
  • Increase confidence with decision-making

Small solid beads are placed on specific acupuncture points in the ear. These 4 points are used together to help regulate the nervous system. The ear beads are left in the ear for 1 to 4 days.

  • Decrease cravings and withdrawal symptoms
  • Stimulation of specific points in the ear
  • Safe, no adverse side effects
  • Easy to learn, easy to insert the beads
  • Perfect method to be used Addiction Recovery Programs

Acu-Oil (similar to acupuncture) treatment uses essential oils on specific acupuncture points instead of inserting acupuncture needles. The oils are as effective as needles. It takes 15-20 minutes for the treatment to begin to calm and settle the nervous system.

  • Centuries old effective treatment for anxiety
  • Deeply calming and grounding
  • Decreases insomnia, increases energy
  • Benefits accumulate with repetitive treatments

Qigong/mindful movement is an easy to learn  sequence of exercises that integrates breath and movement. With regular practice, it will increase energy, flexibility, coordination, and calm. Qigong/mindful movement is for people of all ages, physical abilities, and challenges.

  • Increase energy and ability to relax
  • Build strength and flexibility
  • Decrease stress
  • Increase mental focus
  • Increase coordination