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The Self-Care Summit
Finding the balance between caring for your community while trying to care for yourself is complicated; and only seems to get more challenging as we navigate the world around us.
That's why we're excited to invite you to our Self-Care Summit, January 20, 2026 - January 23, 2026
The Self-Care Summit is not just for those in nonprofit work or ministry; but for everyone and anyone interested in self-care!
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This January, we hope to provide support for you as we enter the new year; and empower you all year long as you develop new goals and resolutions for your holistic health.
Over these four days, we will provide workshops addressing wellness for your mind, body, and soul.
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Day 1
CEO / Executive Director
Retreat Day
Day 2
Workplace
Wellness
Day 3
Navigating
Trauma
Day 4
Restorative Practices & Relaxation
Day 1 - Tuesday
Day 2 - Wednesday
Day 3 - Thursday
Day 4 - Friday
The Leaders Burnout Blueprint: Let Thrive Culture Start from the Top
Day 1 - Tuesday
9:00am - 10:30am
Work burnout is a pervasive issue, draining energy and diminishing job satisfaction. Jahmaal will help CEOS Discover a transformative approach to recognize the symptoms of burnout, understand root causes, and implement effective preventative measures. While helping leaders to gain practical strategies to reignite their passion for work and foster a culture of resilience and well-being. He will present proven strategies to enhance both personal fulfillment and organizational productivity.
About our Presenter:
Keynote Speaker, Jahmaal Marshall
Listen Then Speak LLC
Coming to us from Washington D.C., Jahmaal Marshall is a certified Counselor, corporate wellness advocate, and leader who reshapes work cultures to prioritize mental health! With a 12-year track record, he equips Leaders with strategies to combat burnout and stress, teaching them to have more energy and increase focus both professionally and personally. He addresses deep-seated challenges like constant stress, worry, and work-life imbalance. His solutions foster healthier work environments, energized employees, and a more robust company bottom line. Jahmaal will help leaders to Uncover the strategy to enhance both personal fulfillment and organizational productivity.
Don’t Just Sit There!
Day 1 - Tuesday
1:15pm - 2:45pm
A strong and effective board can make a big difference for organizations, especially those that are looking to grow, get to the next level, be more strategic, and ultimately increase their impact. Deb helps you build your own process to maximize the value of every seat on your Board.
About our Presenter:
Deb Macfarlan Enright, Ed.D.
Leadership After Dark
Deb created Leadership After Dark to strengthen the impact of Board members. Deb has served on Boards from the local to international levels. She has served as a volunteer, staff member, executive, and Board officer. These experiences confirm her belief that every Board seat is priceless.
Emotionally Effective Leadership
Day 1 - Tuesday
10:45am - 12:15pm
Emotionally Effective Leadership focuses on equipping leaders with the skills to harness emotional intelligence for better decision-making, improved team dynamics, and enhanced organizational performance.
About our Presenter:
Erica Roberts, Ed.D.
Purposed Life, LLC
Dr. Erica Roberts, Co-owner and Lead Consultant for Purposed Life, LLC. Experienced in non-profit work she has been a part of adult education, workforce, and re-entry programs throughout Tennessee. Dr. Roberts's doctoral research explored the impact of emotional intelligence and leadership training in workforce development, highlighting the importance of social-emotional growth. Purposed Life empowers individuals and organizations through evidence-based, culturally relevant solutions for mental, emotional, and social health.
Intro to Mindfulness for Stress Management & Emotional Wellness
Day 1 - Tuesday
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Ginger Sands presents an interactive exploration of mindfulness practices for anxiety management and emotional wellness. You'll learn simple, science-based practices to engage your brain, breath and body, to help navigate life's stressors.
About our Presenter:
Ginger Sands
All-Access MIND
Ginger is a certified mindfulness educator and facilitator based in Nashville, TN, bringing science-based mindfulness education to children, teens, adults and teams. She brings creativity, humor, and a playful spirit to the important work of teaching mindfulness, to students off all ages and stages.
Building Loyalty Through Emotional Connection
January 22, 2025
9:00am - 10:30am
Learn the 4 most important needs of a teammate that directly connects to retention and loyalty.
About our Presenter:
Lindsey Castleman, LMFT & Aron Strong, LMFT
inRelationship
About Lindsey:
Lindsey is a licensed marriage and family therapist, director of the Counseling Center at Fellowship, an AAMFT approved supervisor and co-founder of inRelationship. Lindsey has been married to her high school sweetheart for 18 years and they have an 8 year old son and a dog.
About Aron:
Aron has a passion for helping couples and individuals find the intimacy, joy, peace and purpose they long for. He has over 20 years combined experience of pastoral and professional counseling and has significant expertise and experience in emotions, relationships, and other attachment traumas and issues.
An AAMFT Approved Supervisor, Aron supervises and regularly trains therapists and professional counselors to utilize integrated therapeutic approaches, work with complex issues including trauma, personality disorders, and complex family system, as well as how to integrate faith into therapy. Aron is also the creator of the therapeutic modality Attuned Systemic Repair.
Aron is the co-founder of inRelationship and is the owner and Executive Director of Pathways Counseling in Middle Tennessee.
How Burnout Impacts Ethical Decision Making
January 22, 2025
1:15pm - 2:45pm
Boundary crossings occur every day -- we engage in email conversations, we hug family and friends, we hand a tissue to someone crying. Boundary violations occur when we, intentionally or not, cross a boundary that results in harm or potential harm to another. It's easy to say this won't happen to us -- we won't violate a boundary. But when we are burned out, we begin to make desperate choices that aren't always ethically sound. Join us for this training session to learn more about understanding burnout and how it impacts our decision making.
About our Presenter:
Rev. Lindsay Geist, MDiv, MSW, LCSW
LG Resources & Consulting
Lindsay has spent her career empowering individuals, walking with them on their journeys, and sharing about the importance of soul care — especially for those caring for others.
Always drawn to the intersection of mental health and faith, Lindsay has explored this through various roles over the years.
In 2016, Lindsay opened her own private practice, Seeds of Hope Counseling, which continues to serve individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, and faith concerns. In addition to her counseling work, Lindsay has served as a consultant, partnering with churches and non-profit organizations to lead trainings on mental health, navigating church crises, addressing anxiety, and soul care.
Managing Stress Through Stressful Times
January 22, 2025
10:45am - 12:15pm
Stress is inevitable, but it is how we manage it that makes all the difference! In this workshop we will learn the different stress styles, how to identify our triggers, and how to develop tools and practices to manage stress during life's ups and downs.
About our Presenter:
Rosa Castano
Workplace Stress Solutions
Rosa has worked in all types of settings from small businesses, freshly minted startups, and large, diverse non-profit corporations.As a certified Meditation, Mindfulness, and Movement leader, she combines her passions and experience of the Corporate world to create Stress Management Workshops.
Team-Building
January 22, 2025
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Bringing high-energy fun, Adam will lead us through an experiential time of team-building. You'll leave the session with a smile on your face and the knowledge of several team-building exercises that you can go back and lead with your staff and teams.
About our Presenter:
Adam DeVries
Crowded Table TN
Adam DeVries is a Nashville native and a graduate of Sewanee. He received a Masters of Divinity and a Masters of Arts in Youth Ministry from Princeton Theological Seminary, and is an ordained Presbyterian Minister with over two decades experience ministering to youth and their families. He served as Chaplain at Alliance Academy International in Quito Ecuador from 2007 to 2010 and as Associate Pastor for Youth and their Families at First Presbyterian Church of Nashville from 2014 to 2022. From 2019 to present, Adam and his wife Sara have served as foster parents and cared for 20 children in their home to date. Adam is also the founder of Crowded Table, an organization whose mission is to “equip local churches to provide practical support to Davidson County foster families and their caseworkers, in order to increase and sustain the network of people who care for children in Middle Tennessee's foster care system.” Adam is a certified spiritual director, a Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI® ) practitioner, and the Parish Associate for Youth Ministries at Westminster Presbyterian Church. He lives in Nashville with his wife Sara, their two children (Parish and Nealy) and the family’s dog Obi-Wan Kenobi.
Developmental and Relational Trauma (1/3): and Its Impact on Self-Worth
January 23, 2025
9:00am - 10:30am
In this session we will discuss how developmental and relational trauma stems from adverse experiences in early life, particularly in the context of caregiving relationships. This trauma often results from neglect, inconsistent care, abuse, or a lack of emotional attunement, leading to profound effects on an individual's sense of self-worth and identity.
About the Presenter:
Maddie Boerste & Sara Keith
Be Found Counseling
About Maddie: Maddie’s three greatest passions in the work that she does are grief, anxiety, and identity. While walking through her own grief journey, she discovered a unique gift to partner with others in their questioning, processing, and planning for life after loss. Similarly, her own walk with anxiety and depression has equipped me to walk step by step with others in their unique experience in those areas. She primarily works with adult women and couples, and is passionate about uncovering the developmental and relational woundings that may be impacting their lives and keeping them “stuck”. Throughout the lifespan, identity is an ever-changing yet deep-rooted process as we grow and develop. Maddie thrives in partnering with her clients in discovering what makes them come alive and unveiling their unique identity.
About Sara: Sara’s approach to therapy tends to draw from cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, attachment, and trauma-informed therapies. She has specialized training in a developmental and relational trauma model (HOCI - Healing Our Core Issues). During the counseling process, she seeks to help clients find and heal parts of themselves that have gotten wounded and left behind. We do this by engaging the whole person - body, mind, heart, and spirit. Among other approaches, Sara often utilizes reparenting and experiential techniques, somatic exercises, and mindfulness practices to help clients form a secure sense of self and heal from trauma. When the weather is pleasant, she also offers walk and talk nature therapy, and intends to begin offering therapeutic gardening as well. Sara has always been enthralled by the beauty of nature, especially when hiking, scuba diving, gardening, skiing, and being around animals, so she really enjoys getting to offer these experiential therapy opportunities.
Sara loves this work. She loves getting to support and celebrate clients as they explore and uncover next steps in their walk towards goals and healing. Ultimately, she believes this process helps clients uncover the person they were always created to be; a unique and treasured presence. Sara strives to provide a warm, safe, therapeutic space for clients to explore their current emotions and beliefs and she’d love to journey with you when you’re ready!
Developmental and Relational Trauma (3/3): Experiential Practices for Developing Self-Worth and Healthy Boundaries
January 23, 2025
1:15pm - 2:45pm
This session will explore experiential practices aimed at fostering a deeper sense of self-worth and establishing healthy boundaries. These practices emphasize mindfulness, embodiment, and relational awareness to help individuals reconnect with their inner resources and develop the confidence to assert their needs.
About the Presenter:
Maddie Boerste & Sara Keith
Be Found Counseling
About Maddie: Maddie’s three greatest passions in the work that she does are grief, anxiety, and identity. While walking through her own grief journey, she discovered a unique gift to partner with others in their questioning, processing, and planning for life after loss. Similarly, her own walk with anxiety and depression has equipped me to walk step by step with others in their unique experience in those areas. She primarily works with adult women and couples, and is passionate about uncovering the developmental and relational woundings that may be impacting their lives and keeping them “stuck”. Throughout the lifespan, identity is an ever-changing yet deep-rooted process as we grow and develop. Maddie thrives in partnering with her clients in discovering what makes them come alive and unveiling their unique identity.
About Sara: Sara’s approach to therapy tends to draw from cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, attachment, and trauma-informed therapies. She has specialized training in a developmental and relational trauma model (HOCI - Healing Our Core Issues). During the counseling process, she seeks to help clients find and heal parts of themselves that have gotten wounded and left behind. We do this by engaging the whole person - body, mind, heart, and spirit. Among other approaches, Sara often utilizes reparenting and experiential techniques, somatic exercises, and mindfulness practices to help clients form a secure sense of self and heal from trauma. When the weather is pleasant, she also offers walk and talk nature therapy, and intends to begin offering therapeutic gardening as well. Sara has always been enthralled by the beauty of nature, especially when hiking, scuba diving, gardening, skiing, and being around animals, so she really enjoys getting to offer these experiential therapy opportunities.
Sara loves this work. She loves getting to support and celebrate clients as they explore and uncover next steps in their walk towards goals and healing. Ultimately, she believes this process helps clients uncover the person they were always created to be; a unique and treasured presence. Sara strives to provide a warm, safe, therapeutic space for clients to explore their current emotions and beliefs and she’d love to journey with you when you’re ready!
Developmental and Relational Trauma (2/3): and Its Impact on Boundaries
January 23, 2025
10:45am - 12:15pm
Developmental and relational trauma profoundly influences an individual's ability to establish and maintain healthy boundaries. These traumas, rooted in early caregiving relationships, often result in distorted perceptions of personal needs and limits, making boundary-setting a challenging and ongoing process.
About the Presenter:
Maddie Boerste & Sara Keith
Be Found Counseling
About Maddie: Maddie’s three greatest passions in the work that she does are grief, anxiety, and identity. While walking through her own grief journey, she discovered a unique gift to partner with others in their questioning, processing, and planning for life after loss. Similarly, her own walk with anxiety and depression has equipped me to walk step by step with others in their unique experience in those areas. She primarily works with adult women and couples, and is passionate about uncovering the developmental and relational woundings that may be impacting their lives and keeping them “stuck”. Throughout the lifespan, identity is an ever-changing yet deep-rooted process as we grow and develop. Maddie thrives in partnering with her clients in discovering what makes them come alive and unveiling their unique identity.
About Sara: Sara’s approach to therapy tends to draw from cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, attachment, and trauma-informed therapies. She has specialized training in a developmental and relational trauma model (HOCI - Healing Our Core Issues). During the counseling process, she seeks to help clients find and heal parts of themselves that have gotten wounded and left behind. We do this by engaging the whole person - body, mind, heart, and spirit. Among other approaches, Sara often utilizes reparenting and experiential techniques, somatic exercises, and mindfulness practices to help clients form a secure sense of self and heal from trauma. When the weather is pleasant, she also offers walk and talk nature therapy, and intends to begin offering therapeutic gardening as well. Sara has always been enthralled by the beauty of nature, especially when hiking, scuba diving, gardening, skiing, and being around animals, so she really enjoys getting to offer these experiential therapy opportunities.
Sara loves this work. She loves getting to support and celebrate clients as they explore and uncover next steps in their walk towards goals and healing. Ultimately, she believes this process helps clients uncover the person they were always created to be; a unique and treasured presence. Sara strives to provide a warm, safe, therapeutic space for clients to explore their current emotions and beliefs and she’d love to journey with you when you’re ready!
Trauma - Informed Restorative Yoga*
January 23, 2025
3:00pm - 4:00pm
About the Presenter:
Kimee Shideler
Sacred Rhythms Yoga
Kimee Shideler is a 500 Registered Yoga Teacher trained through Holy Yoga, with additional certifications in Chair, Touch and Trauma Sensitive Yoga. She offers classes in Nashville, TN
Boxing for Balance: 8 Rounds of Self-Care
January 24, 2025
9:30am - 10:30am
Join us for an energizing boxing and kickboxing class! This active session will combine powerful punches, dynamic kicks, and high-intensity movements to improve strength, endurance, and coordination. Perfect for all fitness levels, it’s a great way to release stress, sharpen your skills, and stay active. Let’s sweat, have fun, and push our limits together!
About the Presenter:
Jarrod Houston
Title Boxing
Get Loose with StretchLab
January 24, 2025
11:00am - 12:00pm
There's no one reason why people find themselves moving with StretchLab. Some clients are looking to improve their sports performance, some are looking to decrease joint pain, and others simply just want a great stretch. No matter what your body needs – the benefits of an expert-led assisted stretching routine are tangible.
About the Presenter:
StretchLab Green Hills
StretchLab Green Hills
Don't just stretch. Stretch with StretchLab. In this session you will be guided through a series of group stretches by our highly trained flexologists that are sure to release tension, relieve joint and muscle pain, improve posture, and increase energy. You'll also learn stretching principles and be given stretches you can do at home and work to help with those stressful, tense days. Whether you want to improve daily activities or simply feel amazing, you'll love this session with StretchLab.
Pilates with Work It Pilates Studio
January 24, 2025
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Work It Pilates focuses on the principles of Pilates. During this session we will be guided through various Pilates exercises tailored to our communal needs. Whether you're new to Pilates or an experienced enthusiast, India aims to provide you with an amazing session to support fitness goals. All you have to do is show up; and she will take care of the rest!
About the Presenter:
India Newsome
Work It Pilates
Breathing, centering, concentration, control, and flow are the center of what India does. She aims to provide classes that allow all clients to feel comfortable and empowered, building strength and improving flexibility and mobility one class at a time.
Founder of the 1st Black - Owned Pilates Studio in Nashville, India is dedicated to helping individuals of all skill levels train effectively and in a fun, friendly environment.
Sound Bathing
January 24, 2025
2:30pm - 3:30pm
During this session, we will work on relieving stress, releasing patterns and thoughts that no longer serve us using crystal singing bowls. Expect the possibility of harmonizing, relaxing sensations, as well as releasing, emotional moments.
About the Presenter:
Toni G
Tonic Treks
Toni is a Nashville native striving to minimize the stress + heal the trauma we carry daily.
She enjoys taking the hands-on approach in the community where she holds space for everyone to authentically be their BEST self.
Experience + education are paramount to her success as a healer. Toni believes that the best path to success is to help others realize the power within + how we can heal ourselves.
She can’t wait to see the authentic you SHINE!
Our 2025 Presenting Sponsor
Ramston Capital
Our Event Sponsors
The Factory in Franklin
Freeman-Webb
Richards & Richards
Nashville Golf & Athletic Club
Atmos Energy Corporation
Riley Wilson Group
BancCard
Small Fish Branding
Where is the Summit?
At Day 7's location. Green Hills, Nashville, TN. The address will be sent to registered participants, before Summit.
Can I attend virtually?
Yes! With the purchase of an Event Recording Pass, you will recieve access to all of the Self-Care Summit recordings.
Nonprofit Organizations
In-Person
January 21st - 24th
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Tuesday's CEO Day Pass $75
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Wed - Fri is Free!
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Each guest must register as each ticket is first come first serve
Online
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Event Recording Pass $540
General Admission
In-Person
January 22nd - 24th
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Day Pass $60
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Event Pass $200
Online
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Event Recording Pass $540
***All In-Person Tickets are first come first serve.***
*Please note: Sign ups for this session are available if you sign up for all of the sessions on this day!
Otherwise, you will be put on a secondary waitlist. Thank you!
Autism TN | Harpeth River Conservancy | Pathways Kitchen |
Bethlehem Centers | Healing Arts Project | Persist Nashville |
Blood:Water | Hope Clinic | Sexual Assault Center |
Center for Living & Learning | IDEAS World | Sycamore Institute |
Compassionate Hands | Journeys in Community Living | TN Charitable Care Network |
Curve | Mid South Liver Foundation | Thistle Farms |
Disability Rights Coalition | Monroe Harding | TN Caregiver Coalition |
Dismas House | Men of Valor | TN Coalition to End Domestic Violence |
Dream Streets | Music for Seniors | TN Justice |
Faith Family Medical | Nashville Autism Peer Support | Transformation Life |
Flint Global | Nashville Literacy Council | Trinity Community Commons |
Franktown | New Leash on Life | We Are One Recovery |
FUTURO | Nurture the Next | YEAH! |
A Step Ahead | Hard Bargain | Oasis Center |
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