In 2021, NASW amended its Code of Ethics and included content under the Purpose and Ethical Principles section addressing the importance of social worker self-care. The Code indicated, “…self-care is paramount for competent and ethical social work practice”. The purpose of the Weekend Wellness Retreat is to provide participants with an opportunity to prioritize their self-care through immersive professional training and continuing education featuring the ancient practices of Qigong and Tai Chi.

As societal chronic stress and anxiety increases, interest in ancient eastern practices like Qigong/Tai Chi continues to grow. Today’s colleges and universities are even expanding their academic offerings to include courses in spirituality, self-care, and energy wellness techniques. Our Weekend Wellness Retreat will feature Qigong movements designed to enhance memory/cognition (neuroplasticity), decrease pain and inflammation in the body, improve physical balance/stability to lessen fall potential, and improve mood and mental wellbeing. Special emphasis will be given to evidence-based practices and trauma-informed engagement.

Our Weekend Wellness Retreat will explore groundbreaking results from the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study, while also exploring the phenomenon of trapped emotional energies/trauma. A deep body of evidence-based peer reviewed research exists supporting the efficacy of Tai Chi and Qigong with myriad populations and conditions. Tai Chi and Qigong have been used with individuals diagnosed with anxiety/persistent stress, those undergoing/recovering from cancer treatment, recovering from heart issues, mental health challenges, chronic pain, and other life altering circumstances.

Our Weekend Wellness Retreat will feature a 2-night stay in an upscale single room king bedroom suites hotel in Detroit’s historic Greektown district. Participants will be immersed in ancient energy-based self-care practices, while enjoying six nutritious wholesome plated meals. Those completing the Weekend Wellness Retreat experience will receive 10 total CEs.