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Experiential Therapy and the Soul Nerve

May 23, 2026

10:00 AM - 1:15 PM (EST)

Virtual Event
3 CE Credits

Discover a powerful new frontier in experiential therapy.
Equine-Assisted Therapy, Nature-Informed Therapy, and other experiential methods are transforming how clinicians help clients regulate emotion, heal trauma, and build resilience. Early research shows promising shifts—reduced anxiety, lower cortisol, improved mood, and stronger social connection—yet major gaps remain in standardization, ethics, and clinical integration.

This workshop introduces a cutting-edge model that pairs Experiential Therapeutic Techniques (ETT) with vagus-nerve–based strategies to deepen somatic regulation, strengthen cognitive-emotional integration, and create meaningful, reparative experiences.

If you’re ready to level up your clinical toolbox with embodied, research-informed, experiential interventions—this training is for you.

Experiential therapeutic techniques (ETT) have been utilized historically without formal recognition as clinical interventions. Contemporary approaches, including Equine-Assisted Therapy (EAT), Equine-Assisted Services (EAS), Nature-Informed Therapy (NIT), and Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy, represent structured applications of these methods within behavioral health. These interventions leverage experiential processes—such as narrative reconstruction, biophilic engagement, and embodied emotional regulation—to integrate affective and cognitive systems, facilitating trauma resolution and adaptive functioning.  The primary objective of ETT is to transform dysregulated emotional states into reparative experiences, fostering new semantic and neurobiological patterns. Animal-Assisted Interventions, in particular, are hypothesized to enhance psychological flexibility, neuroplasticity, and resilience, with preliminary evidence indicating reductions in heart rate, cortisol levels, depression, anxiety, and perceived stress, alongside improvements in well-being and social connectedness.  Despite promising outcomes, significant research gaps persist, including limited empirical studies, ethical concerns regarding animal welfare, environmental constraints, and the absence of standardized protocols and randomized controlled trials. Emerging literature highlights vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) as a mechanism for autonomic regulation; however, few studies integrate VNS within ETT frameworks. This workshop proposes a novel model combining ETT with VNS-based strategies to optimize somatic regulation, promote belonging, and bridge cognitive-emotional integration through experiential engagement.

Session Highlights
  • Applicable for children diagnosed with ADHD and behavior problems
  • When face-to-face and video therapy no longer work.
  • Encompasses a variety of methods such as muscle relaxation, equine-assisted, and nature-informed therapy
  • Generational trauma across diverse groups
  • Effective for Treatment–Resistant Clients

This live interactive webinar is designed for behavioral health professionals, including:

  • Counselors
  • Social Workers
  • Psychotherapists
  • Marriage & Family Therapists
  • Psychologists
  • Substance Use Disorders Counselors
  • Case Managers
  • Physicians
  • Other Mental Health Professionals
Veronica Franklin, LCPC

Dr. Franklin serves as the Behavioral Operations Manager at Kaiser Permanente in Largo, Maryland, and oversees operations for the Mid-Atlantic Region’s Urgent Care Unit. With more than 20 years of impactful experience in behavioral health organizations, she also operates a private practice dedicated to supporting BIPOC women through Nature Informed Therapy (NIT) and Equine Assisted Therapy (EAT). Her extensive career spans graduate-level teaching in four states, leadership roles in both public and private higher education, and expertise in equine-assisted interventions. As a behavioral healthcare leader, Dr. Franklin consistently drives measurable business outcomes and develops strategic initiatives, including experiential workshops focused on racial minorities and wellness in spiritual communities. She is a board member of SMYAL, supporting sexual minority youth in the DMV area, and an active member of the Ebony Cowgirls Association. Dr. Franklin’s professional interests include Experiential Technique therapy, trauma-informed care, and advancing best practices to improve behavioral health outcomes for women in our communities.

After this training, participants will be able to:

  • Examine and comprehend diverse methodologies employed in experiential therapy, with particular attention to the integration of vagus nerve stimulation as an adjunctive technique.
  • Clarify the interplay between intellectualization and the authentic experience of emotions and trauma, emphasizing the development of adaptive behavioral patterns through novel experiences, including interventions such as equine-assisted therapy and nature-informed therapy.
  • Implement practical, evidence-based experiential therapy interventions to address generational trauma and behavioral health conditions and incorporate these techniques into routine therapeutic coping strategies.

 

10:00 -10:05 am – Introduction

10:05-10:30 am – Research and resources for diagnostic purposes, exclusionary criteria, specific populations, and clinical findings in experiential therapy

10:30-11:00 am – Historical and current practices for experiential therapy in behavioral health, child and adolescent populations, culturally sensitive groups, and clients struggling with generational trauma.

11:00-11:30 am – Expanding experiential therapeutic interventions using hands-on techniques, nature-informed therapy, and Equine Assisted Therapy.

11:30-11:45 am – Break

11:45-12:15 pm – Demonstration and practice of experiential therapy techniques.

12:15-12:45 pm – Case studies using various experiential techniques.

12:45-1:05 pm – Vignettes and practice. Sharing and best practices using new techniques.

1:05-1:15 pm – Q&A

Advanced.

Registration Cost

Registration $67 | May 23 | Virtual Event | 3 CE Credits | 10:00 am – 1:15 pm ET

Registration Deadline:  May 23, 2026

Cancellation Policy

All registrations are non-refundable. However, you may request a full credit toward a future training if:

  • You notify us at least 72 hours before the event start time.
  • Credit is valid for up to 6 months from the original event date.
  • No credit will be issued for no-shows or cancellations made on the same day.
  • When you register for an event, you agree to these terms

Please email info@clinicalevents.org to request a credit or reschedule.

A total of 3 CE credits are available.

Additional Approvals Pending.


ASWB ACE

Clinical Events, LLC, (provider # 2201) is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 11/01/2025 – 11/01/2028.

NBCC

Clinical Events, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved   Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7643 Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Clinical Events, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

NAADAC

This course has been approved by Clinical Events, as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for educational credits. NAADAC Provider #320899, Clinical Events is responsible for all aspects of the programming.

NY State Board of Psychologists

Clinical Events, LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department\\\\\\\’s State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0292.

NY State Board of Social Workers

Clinical Events, LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department\\\\\\\’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0828.

NY State Board of Mental Health Counselors

Clinical Events, LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department\\\\\\\’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0329.

NY State Board of Marriage & Family Therapists

Clinical Events, LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department\\\\\\\’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed marriage and family therapists #MFT-0140.

NJ State Board of Social Workers & Professional Counselors

The New Jersey Social Work Examiners Board accepts ASWB ACE Provider credits. The New Jersey Professional Counselors Board accepts NBCC-approved CE provider credits.

All Other States Social Workers & Professional Counselors

All other states accept ASWB ACE Provider credits and NBCC-approved CE provider credits. Licensees are responsible for determining whether courses meet the CE requirements in their jurisdictions. States and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for credit.

Florida Certification Board

Clinical Events is approved by the Florida Certification Board (FCB) to offer continuing education programs (Provider # 5527-A).

Canada Social Workers

BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, and QC accept ASWB ACE-approved provider programs to meet licensure renewal requirements.  Licensees are responsible for determining whether courses meet the CE requirements in their province. Provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for credit.

Canada Counsellors

Clinical Events is an NBCC-approved provider.  Licensees are responsible for determining whether courses meet the CE requirements in their province. Provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for credit.

Please contact us if you would like to inquire about applicable approvals for your continuing education (CE) needs.

Each professional is responsible for understanding and meeting the specific CE requirements set by their individual licensing board or regulatory agency. We encourage you to reach out to your licensing body directly to confirm how our programs apply toward your licensure renewal.

Questions:  info@clinicalevents.org

In accordance with continuing education standards and requirements, the presenter discloses that they have no relevant financial relationships, affiliations, or conflicts of interest to report.

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