Program content includes:
- Overview of S.A.N.E.© as a clinician-developed integrative framework
- Review of evidence supporting lifestyle and self-management factors in mental health care
- Discussion of cognitive-behavioral principles related to thoughts, emotions, and behavior
- Behavior change science, including habit formation and incremental change strategies
- Ethical and scope-of-practice considerations when addressing lifestyle domains
- Application of S.A.N.E.© elements to case conceptualization and treatment planning
- Practical examples and structured activities for clinical implementation

This continuing education program introduces S.A.N.E.© (Self-care, Sleep Hygiene, Spirituality, Affirmations, Nutrition, Exercise), a clinician-developed integrative framework designed to support treatment planning, client engagement, and adherence. The program does not present SANE© as a manualized or empirically validated psychotherapy. Instead, it demonstrates how the framework organizes evidence-supported lifestyle and self-management domains that influence mental health outcomes and complement established counseling theories and practices, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

Participants will explore how incremental behavior change, cognitive-emotional processes, and wellness-based interventions can be ethically and effectively integrated into the therapeutic process. Emphasis is placed on practical application within scope of practice, use of small, sustainable changes, and alignment with evidence-based principles and professional guidelines.

The Buidling S.A.N.E. (c) Foundations: Enhancing Treatment Planning Through Wellness-Informed Practice has been approved by NBCC for NBCC credit. Ashes Rising Counseling Services is solely responsible for all aspects of the program. NBCC APproval No. SP-5245.

Location: 6421 Atwood Street, District Heights, MD
Date: June 15, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Registration Rates: 
Early Registration (through May 15, 2026): $175
Standard Registration (May 16-June 10, 2026): $200
On-Site Registration: $300

Please Note: This is an in-person event only; virtual attendance is not available. Seating is limited.