New Earth Institute Community Lectures

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Mental health professionals may receive

2 CEs approved by the New Mexico Counseling and Therapy Practice Board (#CCE0111661) and the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC ACEP No. 7520) for a $20 fee.

THE ETHICAL FOUNDATION OF INTERN SUPERVISION: TEACHING NOT EXPLOITING
with Kate Bunch, MS, LPCC
Wednesday, January 14th, 6-8pm; via Zoom

Recognizing that interns are in a vulnerable learning phase, and that clients are also vulnerable, a strong ethical framework in supervision is essential to prevent harm and ensure high-quality care. This Community Lecture explores the ethical foundation of intern supervision in mental health, emphasizing education andprofessional development over exploitation. It outlines the investment supervisors make in future professionals through knowledge transfer, skill development, ethical guidance, and professional identity formation. This training also details the primary goals of interns in gaining supervised clinical experience, grounding in competency building rather than solely billing hours. Highlights include the reciprocal benefits of a teaching-focused supervision model for both interns and supervisors, in the broader mental health profession. The focus is on the ethical relevance of intern supervision, covering client well-being, professional integrity, fostering competent clinicians, and legal compliance.

Kate Bunch is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in New Mexico and a passionate entrepreneur. She is a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor (RPT-S), an Endorsed Infant Mental Health Specialist, an Endorsed Reflective Supervisor (IMHE-III RS/C), and an EMDRIA-approved consultant. Kate developed a clinic, Trauma Treatment Center, in New Mexico, and her model of therapy has been published in the Journal of Counselor Practice, the Journal of Trauma Studies in Education, and The Journal of Trauma Studies in Education. She is also a contributing author and editor for Professional’s Guide to Trauma-Informed Decision Making (2024). Kate owns the Mind Body Trauma Institute, whose primary focus is supporting the training and development of providers across genres through a holistic and trauma-focused approach. The institute offers training that emphasizes developing an understanding of trauma and the lasting effects of trauma on providers themselves.   She is also the founder of The Jackie Project, a nonprofit started in honor of her grandmother. The Jackie Project is dedicated to increasing access to treatment in underserved areas of New Mexico and supporting continued efforts in complex trauma research.   Kate was awarded the George R. Keppler Outstanding Counselor of the Year by the New Mexico Counseling Association in 2019, as well as the Behavioral Health Worker – Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice Excellence Award in 2023 from The Children’s Law Institute.

DEPTH HYPNOSIS: A CATALYTIC PATH TO TRANSFORMATION IN PSYCHOTHERAPY AND SPIRITUAL COUNSELING
with Isa Gucciardi, PhD, Joanna Adler, PsyD, Laura Chandler, and Juliana Sloane, MA Tuesday, February 17th, 6-8pm; via Zoom

Join us for a dynamic panel exploring the power and potential of Depth Hypnosis as a catalytic
psychospiritual counseling modality rooted in Buddhist and shamanic wisdom, hypnotherapy, and
transpersonal psychology.

This event brings together Isa Gucciardi, PhD (author, teacher, and creator of the Depth Hypnosis modality) with Joanna Adler, PsyD (clinical psychologist and Depth Hypnosis practitioner and teacher), Laura Chandler (Executive Director of the Foundation of the Sacred Stream and Depth Hypnosis practitioner and teacher), and Juliana Sloane (Depth Hypnosis practitioner and Buddhist teacher), for a rich exploration of the modality’s applications in counseling, psychedelic integration, and spiritual care.

Together, they will reflect on the growing impact of Depth Hypnosis in the therapeutic and spiritual fields, including its role in trauma resolution, altered states integration, and the cultivation of deeper self-awareness and empowerment. The conversation will highlight Isa Gucciardi’s new book Depth Hypnosis: A Path to Healing, Power, and Trans/ormation, co-authored with Laura Chandler, which offers an in-depth introduction to this impactful modality. The panel will also discuss a recent article published in the Journal of Psychedelic Studies

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examining the efficacy of Depth Hypnosis in psychedelic preparation and integration, expanding the
conversation around ethical and effective support for altered state experiences.

The event will conclude with a brief experiential practice, giving attendees a direct introduction to the inner landscape accessed through Depth Hypnosis.

Isa Gucciardi, PhD, holds advanced degrees in cultural and linguistic anthropology, comparative religion, and transpersonal psychology. She is the creator of the Depth Hypnosis™ therapeutic model and the Coming to Peace™ conflict resolution process. A pioneer in integrating shamanic and Buddhist traditions into clinical settings, Isa is the Founding Director of the Foundation of the Sacred Stream, a school for consciousness studies based in Berkeley, California. Her work has helped thousands of people globally to transform suffering and awaken greater self-awareness. Isa is the author of Depth Hypnosis: A Path to Healing, Power, and Trans/ormation, Coming to Peace, and The New Return to the Great Mother. She teaches and lectures nationally and internationally, and her work continues to inspire both clinicians and seekers to deepen their healing and spiritual journeys.

Joanna Adler, PsyD, is a licensed clinician and Depth Hypnosis Practitioner with over two decades of experience bridging Western psychology with spiritual and shamanic wisdom traditions. Joanna holds a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and is deeply engaged in mentoring emerging Depth Hypnosis Practitioners. Through her private practice and public teaching, Joanna offers a grounded, compassionate presence and a deep understanding of trauma, attachment, and transformation. Her work focuses on helping people uncover and access their inner wisdom, navigate altered states with integrity, and reconnect to their innate capacity for healing and empowerment.

Laura Chandler is the Executive Director of the Foundation of the Sacred Stream, a writer, teacher, podcast host, and award-winning songwriter. With a background in publishing, media, and the healing arts, she brings over two decades of experience to her integrative work in spiritual counseling and education. Laura co-authored Depth Hypnosis: A Path to Healing, Power, and Trans/ormation with Isa Gucciardi, PhD, and is a core faculty member in the Depth Hypnosis Foundation Training program. She is also the host of the Sacred Stream Radio Podcast, where she interviews leading voices in psychology, spirituality, and consciousness studies. Through her teaching, writing, and music, she offers accessible tools for transformation, helping individuals connect with their inner wisdom and navigate change with depth and clarity.

Juliana Sloane, MA, is a Santa Fe-based Depth Hypnosis practitioner, coach, and Buddhist teacher whose work and teaching weaves together ancient wisdom traditions and client-centered approaches that support neuroplastic change in the nervous system. A teacher in the Theravada Buddhist lineage, Juliana leads meditation classes and retreats throughout California and the Southwest, including at Spirit Rock Meditation Center, Albuquerque Insight Meditation Center, Durango Dharma Center and Insight Meditation Tucson. With an academic background in Gender Studies and Buddhist chaplaincy, Juliana brings a trauma-informed lens to her work with individuals navigating spiritual emergence, chronic illness, anxiety and trauma, and more. Her writing has also been featured in Tricycle Magazine and
Spirituality & Health.

Southwestern College & New Earth Institute is approved by the New Mexico Counseling and Therapy Practice Board (#CCE0111661) and the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC ACEP No. 7520) as a Continuing Education Provider. If you are not licensed as a mental health professional in New Mexico, please check with your state’s licensing board to see if they will accept approved CEs from these two accrediting bodies.

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