Overview
With 20 years at the forefront of anxiety care, Dr. Heidi Schreiber‑Pan guides you through “Taming the Anxious Brain—With Nature in Mind,” a six‑step pathway that spotlights water’s unique power to calm the nervous system. You’ll learn why rivers, rain, and ocean waves soothe the brain and practice creative, water‑based techniques—from “blue‑mind” breathing to mindful sips—that steady body and mind in minutes.
Each attendee receives Dr. Schreiber‑Pan’s highly rated companion book, Taming the Anxious Mind, packed with step‑by‑step exercises to keep the momentum flowing long after the seminar ends. Whether you teach, coach, provide healthcare, or simply seek more peace, you’ll leave with practical tools and a fresh perspective.
Bonus: Enneagram expert Bev Gorman leads a beachside session on how every personality style can boost—or block—your new stress‑taming skills.
When & Where
October 17–19, 2025 | Stone Harbor, NJ
Optional welcome & check‑in after 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct 16. (no dinner provided that evening)
Do the people you serve—students, patients, teammates, clients, family—look to you for steadiness? Join Dr. Heidi Schreiber‑Pan on the Cape May seashore for a science‑backed, nature‑powered training that makes nervous‑system regulation feel as natural as a walk on the beach.
Who It’s For
Teachers • Outdoor leaders • Healthcare staff • Parents • Coaches • Therapists • Anyone who wants more calm for themselves and the people they guide.
Continuing Education
Mental‑health professionals can earn continuing‑education credits (CEs)—approved by NBCC & ASWB.*
What You’ll Experience (Key Highlights)
Demystify Anxiety & Stress – Bite‑size neuroscience + why water & wilderness switch the alarm off.
Create Calm – Water‑centered breathing & micro‑moves you can teach anywhere.
Grow Self‑Compassion – Quiet the inner critic; build steady self‑support.
Mindfulness Made Doable – “Listen to the lake,” “float your thoughts away”—mindfulness that sticks.
Strengthen Connections – Tools for easing relationship worries and fostering secure bonds.
Find Your North Star – Rapid values‑mapping to keep you motivated when life gets loud.
Nature and Water: Discuss the therapeutic benefits of being in natural water environments, such as lakes, rivers, or the ocean. Explain how exposure to natural elements like sunlight, fresh air, and natural scenery can have a calming effect on the mind and body, reducing stress and anxiety levels
Finish by crafting your personal Maintenance Map so the gains last long after you leave the shore.
Upcoming Course
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“We are beginning to learn that our brains are hardwired to react positively to water and that being near it can calm and connect us, increase innovation and insight, and even heal what’s broken.”
Wallace J. Nichols, Blue Mind
Instructor Highlights
Heidi Schreiber-Pan
Ph.D., LCPC
Dr. Heidi Schreiber-Pan is a renowned expert in Nature-Informed Therapy, with over two decades of pioneering work in integrating ecological principles into psychological practice. Her academic rigor, exemplified by a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology and a Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, underpins her innovative BioPsychoSocial-Spiritual Model of Well-being. Author of the acclaimed book "Taming the Anxious Mid: A Guidebook to Relieve Stress & Anxiety" and "The Outside Within: Stories of nature's role in psychological well-being". Dr. Schreiber-Pan is also the founder of the Nature Informed Therapy Center. An impassioned educator and nature therapist, her work not only advances mental health but also underscores the vital role of environmental stewardship in public well-being.
Bev Gorman
RN, Enneagram Coach
Bev Gorman who is a Registered Nurse/ Riso Hudson Certified Enneagram Teacher, will lead several sessions on understanding how each of the 9 personality types experiences anxiety with helpful tools and strategies for integrating more peace and wholeness in cooperation with nature.
Logistics & Registration
Prepare to engage with nature and deepen your therapeutic skills on this one-day live online training. Here's what participants need to know:
When: October 17-19, 2025
Where: 306 94th St Stone Harbor, NJ 08247
Cost: $1150-1350 per person
Early bird rate (15% off) until August 18 with booking code CAPEMAY15
Scholarship Available: Limited need-based scholarship available.
Preliminary Schedule
Thursday, October 16
5 p.m. - arrivals
Day 1 – Friday, October 17
8:00–9:00 a.m. Breakfast
9:00–9:30 a.m. Orientation
9:30–10:30 a.m. Lecture 1
10:40–11:30 a.m. Lecture 2
12:00–1:00 p.m. Lunch (on your own)
1:00–2:15 p.m. Lecture 3
2:15–2:25 p.m. Break
2:25–4:00 p.m. NIT Session 1: Relationship to Water
4:00–5:00 p.m. Small-Group Reflection & Journaling
6:00–7:00 p.m. Community Dinner (included)
7:30 pm Council Circle
Day 2 – Saturday, October 18
8:00–9:00 a.m. Breakfast (included)
9:00–10:15 a.m. Lecture 4
10:15–10:45 a.m. Break
10:45 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Lecture 5
12:00–1:00 p.m. Lunch (on your own)
1:00–2:30 p.m. NIT Session 2: Water & Physical/Mental Health
2:30–3:00 p.m. Break
3:00–4:00 p.m. Lecture 6
4:00 pm to 5:00 pm Small-Group Reflection & Journaling
6:00 p.m - 7:00 pm. Community Dinner (included)
7:30 p.m. Council Circle
Day 3 – Sunday, October 19
8:00 – 9:00 a.m. Breakfast (included)
9:00 – 10:30 a.m. Enneagram Workshop Part 1
10:30 – 10:40 a.m. Break
10:40 – 11:45 a.m. Enneagram Workshop Part 2
11:45 – 12:45 p.m. Lunch (on your own)
12:45 Drive to Cape May State Park
1:15 – 4:00 p.m. Afternoon at Cape May State Park
4:00 p.m. Closing Ceremony
CE Details
Center for Nature Informed Therapy has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7473. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Center for Nature Informed Therapy is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. Nature Informed Therapy for Anxiety will earn 9 NBCC credit hours.
The Center for Nature Informed Therapy is solely responsible for all aspects of the program
The Center for Nature Informed Therapy, Provider No. 2022, 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: July 9, 2025-July 9, 2028. Social workers completing this course receive 9 general continuing education credits.
Credit requirements and approvals vary per state board regulations. Please save the course outline, the certificate of completion you receive from the activity and contact your state board or organization to determine specific filing requirements
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: What does the price include?
A: The price includes: breakfast, dinner, accommodation, and all training materials. It doesn't include lunch, extra-curricular activities/excursions, or travel costs to the location.
Q: Where is the closest airport?
A: The closest airport is Atlantic City airport, a small airport 45 minutes away, that offers limited service. Philadelphia Airport is approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes from Stone Harbor. If you are interested in being added to a carpool list, please let us know. We are hoping participants can arrange a carpool.
Q: What are the accommodations like?
A. Accommodation options are private rooms or shared rooms. Linens and towels are provided.
Q: Will meals be provided?
A: Breakfast and dinner are provided. Lunch is on your own. Food storage is available.
Q: Are there any activities offered in addition to the training program?
A: We will be offering a bird walk in the nationally recognized Audubon bird area in Cape May.