Calendar of Events
Online CE courses
In-person retreats and workshops
In-person wilderness therapy groups
Free Mindful Outdoor Experiences
Presentations & speaking engagements
Office hours and closings
And other goodies!
Healing with Nature: An Immersive Wilderness Workshop
Come join Snowy Lajoie, LCSW-R and KMOG for an immersive, experiential workshop weekend at Light on the Hill, a serene retreat located in the wooded hills of Van Etten, NY (30 mins from Ithaca, NY).
This retreat is open to all helping professionals (therapists, teachers, coaches, medical providers, SLPs, OTs, RNs, psychiatrists, etc.) who are interested in learning and experiencing how nature-based therapeutic interventions can help restore and heal our clients and ourselves.
Autumn W.A.L.K. Wilderness Therapy Group (week 1)
All W.A.L.K. groups are open to folks who identify as women, ages 18+. Cis/AFAB women, trans women, and non-binary folks are welcome! W.A.L.K. is particularly welcoming for folks who have experienced trauma and who are looking for group support in a safe space.
If you enjoyed participating in a 7-week cycle of the W.A.L.K. group, you are more than welcome to sign-up again (or as many times as you’d like).
Early registration is recommended as W.A.L.K. groups fill up quickly.
Group Supervision & Salon
Biweekly clinical group supervision and salon for therapists of all levels. Pre-registration is required.
Autumn W.A.L.K. Wilderness Therapy Group (week 2)
All W.A.L.K. groups are open to folks who identify as women, ages 18+. Cis/AFAB women, trans women, and non-binary folks are welcome! W.A.L.K. is particularly welcoming for folks who have experienced trauma and who are looking for group support in a safe space.
If you enjoyed participating in a 7-week cycle of the W.A.L.K. group, you are more than welcome to sign-up again (or as many times as you’d like).
Early registration is recommended as W.A.L.K. groups fill up quickly.
The Art of Impermanence-Walk & Workshop
How can nature teach us the art of “letting go” and help us understand
impermanence? This nature-based walk and workshop led by Snowy
Lajoie will explore growing through grief and loss. Through a series of creative
therapeutic practices including mindful nature walking, participants will discover
different ways they can leave impressions in an impermanent world. This
program will include making cyanotypes with natural materials as a way to more
deeply engage with the natural landscape and the art of letting go. This program
is offered in conjunction with After Glow: Frederic Church and the Landscape of
Memory. All materials provided.
Location: Olana, State Historic Site that includes 250 acres of beautiful landscape
5720 State Route 9G, Hudson, NY 12534
Autumn W.A.L.K. Wilderness Therapy Group (week 3)
All W.A.L.K. groups are open to folks who identify as women, ages 18+. Cis/AFAB women, trans women, and non-binary folks are welcome! W.A.L.K. is particularly welcoming for folks who have experienced trauma and who are looking for group support in a safe space.
If you enjoyed participating in a 7-week cycle of the W.A.L.K. group, you are more than welcome to sign-up again (or as many times as you’d like).
Early registration is recommended as W.A.L.K. groups fill up quickly.
Group Supervision & Salon
Biweekly clinical group supervision and salon for therapists of all levels. Pre-registration is required.
Autumn W.A.L.K. Wilderness Therapy Group (week 4)
All W.A.L.K. groups are open to folks who identify as women, ages 18+. Cis/AFAB women, trans women, and non-binary folks are welcome! W.A.L.K. is particularly welcoming for folks who have experienced trauma and who are looking for group support in a safe space.
If you enjoyed participating in a 7-week cycle of the W.A.L.K. group, you are more than welcome to sign-up again (or as many times as you’d like).
Early registration is recommended as W.A.L.K. groups fill up quickly.
Autumn W.A.L.K. Wilderness Therapy Group (week 5)
All W.A.L.K. groups are open to folks who identify as women, ages 18+. Cis/AFAB women, trans women, and non-binary folks are welcome! W.A.L.K. is particularly welcoming for folks who have experienced trauma and who are looking for group support in a safe space.
If you enjoyed participating in a 7-week cycle of the W.A.L.K. group, you are more than welcome to sign-up again (or as many times as you’d like).
Early registration is recommended as W.A.L.K. groups fill up quickly.
Group Supervision & Salon
Biweekly clinical group supervision and salon for therapists of all levels. Pre-registration is required.
Autumn W.A.L.K. Wilderness Therapy Group (week 6)
All W.A.L.K. groups are open to folks who identify as women, ages 18+. Cis/AFAB women, trans women, and non-binary folks are welcome! W.A.L.K. is particularly welcoming for folks who have experienced trauma and who are looking for group support in a safe space.
If you enjoyed participating in a 7-week cycle of the W.A.L.K. group, you are more than welcome to sign-up again (or as many times as you’d like).
Early registration is recommended as W.A.L.K. groups fill up quickly.
Autumn W.A.L.K. Wilderness Therapy Group (week 7)
All W.A.L.K. groups are open to folks who identify as women, ages 18+. Cis/AFAB women, trans women, and non-binary folks are welcome! W.A.L.K. is particularly welcoming for folks who have experienced trauma and who are looking for group support in a safe space.
If you enjoyed participating in a 7-week cycle of the W.A.L.K. group, you are more than welcome to sign-up again (or as many times as you’d like).
Early registration is recommended as W.A.L.K. groups fill up quickly.
Group Supervision & Salon
Biweekly clinical group supervision and salon for therapists of all levels. Pre-registration is required.
Group Supervision & Salon
Biweekly clinical group supervision and salon for therapists of all levels. Pre-registration is required.
Group Supervision & Salon
Biweekly clinical group supervision and salon for therapists of all levels. Pre-registration is required.
Group Supervision & Salon
Biweekly clinical group supervision and salon for therapists of all levels. Pre-registration is required.
Group Supervision & Salon
Biweekly clinical group supervision and salon for therapists of all levels. Pre-registration is required.
Good Grief Group- Ithaca Youth Bureau
A therapeutic group on the impacts of grief and loss. Open only to Ithaca Youth Bureau participants.
Group Supervision & Salon
Biweekly clinical group supervision and salon for therapists of all levels. Pre-registration is required.
Good Grief Group- Ithaca Youth Bureau
A therapeutic group on the impacts of grief and loss. Open only to Ithaca Youth Bureau participants.
Summer W.A.L.K. Wilderness Therapy Group (week 7)
All W.A.L.K. groups are open to folks who identify as women, ages 18+. Cis/AFAB women, trans women, and non-binary folks are welcome! W.A.L.K. is particularly welcoming for folks who have experienced trauma and who are looking for group support in a safe space.
If you enjoyed participating in a 7-week cycle of the W.A.L.K. group, you are more than welcome to sign-up again (or as many times as you’d like).
Early registration is recommended as W.A.L.K. groups fill up quickly.
Good Grief Group- Ithaca Youth Bureau
A therapeutic group on the impacts of grief and loss. Open only to Ithaca Youth Bureau participants.
Group Supervision & Salon
Biweekly clinical group supervision and salon for therapists of all levels. Pre-registration is required.
Summer W.A.L.K. Wilderness Therapy Group (week 6)
All W.A.L.K. groups are open to folks who identify as women, ages 18+. Cis/AFAB women, trans women, and non-binary folks are welcome! W.A.L.K. is particularly welcoming for folks who have experienced trauma and who are looking for group support in a safe space.
If you enjoyed participating in a 7-week cycle of the W.A.L.K. group, you are more than welcome to sign-up again (or as many times as you’d like).
Early registration is recommended as W.A.L.K. groups fill up quickly.
Good Grief Group- Ithaca Youth Bureau
A therapeutic group on the impacts of grief and loss. Open only to Ithaca Youth Bureau participants.
Wilderness Therapy: Foundations of Nature-Based Therapy
Online / $85 / 3 CEs
An overview for practitioners interested in providing nature-based interventions in outpatient mental health settings.
Join Andrea "Snowy" Lajoie in this three-hour virtual training exploring the foundations of wilderness therapy. Topics to be explored include current research on the benefits of nature-based interventions; co-creating a safe space in nature; mindfulness in nature; importance of reciprocity and relationship; where to do wilderness therapy; specific strategies for working with individuals and groups; and the basics of how to prepare oneself for working in wilderness spaces.
3 CEs available to NYS LMHCs, LMFTs, LCSWs, LMSWs, LCATs, NYS Licensed Psychologists, and NYS Licensed Psychoanalysts provided by Hudson Valley Professional Development, LLC upon successful completion of training.
Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:
- describe the main components of mindful and attachment-based wilderness therapy
- identify current research on the benefits of nature immersion and wilderness therapy
- develop and prepare to implement wilderness therapy strategies in their own mental health practice
- describe the unique benefits and challenges of practicing therapy in a nature setting and how to best prepare for such
In accordance with the NY State Department of Education guidelines, in order to receive continuing education contact hours, a participant needs to be present for the duration of the workshop/training. Therefore, participants who arrive late or leave the event early will not be granted a certificate of completion.
Cancellation Policy: Refunds will be provided for cancellations made in writing up the day before the event.
Accommodations and Accessibility: HVPD welcomes participants with diverse abilities. Please contact us at info@hudsonvalleyprofessionaldevelopment to request accessibility accommodations. Accommodation requests are considered in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
Summer W.A.L.K. Wilderness Therapy Group (week 5)
All W.A.L.K. groups are open to folks who identify as women, ages 18+. Cis/AFAB women, trans women, and non-binary folks are welcome! W.A.L.K. is particularly welcoming for folks who have experienced trauma and who are looking for group support in a safe space.
If you enjoyed participating in a 7-week cycle of the W.A.L.K. group, you are more than welcome to sign-up again (or as many times as you’d like).
Early registration is recommended as W.A.L.K. groups fill up quickly.
Office Closed
The office is closed on this day. For emergencies dial 911 or 988 or go to your nearest ER.
Group Supervision & Salon
Biweekly clinical group supervision and salon for therapists of all levels. Pre-registration is required.
Summer W.A.L.K. Wilderness Therapy Group (week 4)
All W.A.L.K. groups are open to folks who identify as women, ages 18+. Cis/AFAB women, trans women, and non-binary folks are welcome! W.A.L.K. is particularly welcoming for folks who have experienced trauma and who are looking for group support in a safe space.
If you enjoyed participating in a 7-week cycle of the W.A.L.K. group, you are more than welcome to sign-up again (or as many times as you’d like).
Early registration is recommended as W.A.L.K. groups fill up quickly.
Group Supervision & Salon
Biweekly clinical group supervision and salon for therapists of all levels. Pre-registration is required.
Summer W.A.L.K. Wilderness Therapy Group (week 3)
All W.A.L.K. groups are open to folks who identify as women, ages 18+. Cis/AFAB women, trans women, and non-binary folks are welcome! W.A.L.K. is particularly welcoming for folks who have experienced trauma and who are looking for group support in a safe space.
If you enjoyed participating in a 7-week cycle of the W.A.L.K. group, you are more than welcome to sign-up again (or as many times as you’d like).
Early registration is recommended as W.A.L.K. groups fill up quickly.
Summer W.A.L.K. Wilderness Therapy Group (week 2)
All W.A.L.K. groups are open to folks who identify as women, ages 18+. Cis/AFAB women, trans women, and non-binary folks are welcome! W.A.L.K. is particularly welcoming for folks who have experienced trauma and who are looking for group support in a safe space.
If you enjoyed participating in a 7-week cycle of the W.A.L.K. group, you are more than welcome to sign-up again (or as many times as you’d like).
Early registration is recommended as W.A.L.K. groups fill up quickly.
Group Supervision & Salon
Biweekly clinical group supervision and salon for therapists of all levels. Pre-registration is required.
Summer W.A.L.K. Wilderness Therapy Group (week 1)
All W.A.L.K. groups are open to folks who identify as women, ages 18+. Cis/AFAB women, trans women, and non-binary folks are welcome! W.A.L.K. is particularly welcoming for folks who have experienced trauma and who are looking for group support in a safe space.
If you enjoyed participating in a 7-week cycle of the W.A.L.K. group, you are more than welcome to sign-up again (or as many times as you’d like).
Early registration is recommended as W.A.L.K. groups fill up quickly.
Group Supervision & Salon
Biweekly clinical group supervision and salon for therapists of all levels. Pre-registration is required.
Spring W.A.L.K. Wilderness Therapy Group (week 7)
All W.A.L.K. groups are open to folks who identify as women, ages 18+. Cis/AFAB women, trans women, and non-binary folks are welcome! W.A.L.K. is particularly welcoming for folks who have experienced trauma and who are looking for group support in a safe space.
If you enjoyed participating in a 7-week cycle of the W.A.L.K. group, you are more than welcome to sign-up again (or as many times as you’d like).
Early registration is recommended as W.A.L.K. groups fill up quickly.
Spring W.A.L.K. Wilderness Therapy Group (week 6)
All W.A.L.K. groups are open to folks who identify as women, ages 18+. Cis/AFAB women, trans women, and non-binary folks are welcome! W.A.L.K. is particularly welcoming for folks who have experienced trauma and who are looking for group support in a safe space.
If you enjoyed participating in a 7-week cycle of the W.A.L.K. group, you are more than welcome to sign-up again (or as many times as you’d like).
Early registration is recommended as W.A.L.K. groups fill up quickly.
Group Supervision & Salon
Biweekly clinical group supervision and salon for therapists of all levels. Pre-registration is required.
Spring W.A.L.K. Wilderness Therapy Group (week 5)
All W.A.L.K. groups are open to folks who identify as women, ages 18+. Cis/AFAB women, trans women, and non-binary folks are welcome! W.A.L.K. is particularly welcoming for folks who have experienced trauma and who are looking for group support in a safe space.
If you enjoyed participating in a 7-week cycle of the W.A.L.K. group, you are more than welcome to sign-up again (or as many times as you’d like).
Early registration is recommended as W.A.L.K. groups fill up quickly.
Spring W.A.L.K. Wilderness Therapy Group (week 4)
All W.A.L.K. groups are open to folks who identify as women, ages 18+. Cis/AFAB women, trans women, and non-binary folks are welcome! W.A.L.K. is particularly welcoming for folks who have experienced trauma and who are looking for group support in a safe space.
If you enjoyed participating in a 7-week cycle of the W.A.L.K. group, you are more than welcome to sign-up again (or as many times as you’d like).
Early registration is recommended as W.A.L.K. groups fill up quickly.
Group Supervision & Salon
Biweekly clinical group supervision and salon for therapists of all levels. Pre-registration is required.
Spring W.A.L.K. Wilderness Therapy Group (week 3)
All W.A.L.K. groups are open to folks who identify as women, ages 18+. Cis/AFAB women, trans women, and non-binary folks are welcome! W.A.L.K. is particularly welcoming for folks who have experienced trauma and who are looking for group support in a safe space.
If you enjoyed participating in a 7-week cycle of the W.A.L.K. group, you are more than welcome to sign-up again (or as many times as you’d like).
Early registration is recommended as W.A.L.K. groups fill up quickly.
Spring W.A.L.K. Wilderness Therapy Group (week 2)
All W.A.L.K. groups are open to folks who identify as women, ages 18+. Cis/AFAB women, trans women, and non-binary folks are welcome! W.A.L.K. is particularly welcoming for folks who have experienced trauma and who are looking for group support in a safe space.
If you enjoyed participating in a 7-week cycle of the W.A.L.K. group, you are more than welcome to sign-up again (or as many times as you’d like).
Early registration is recommended as W.A.L.K. groups fill up quickly.