Episode 81: Katie Asmus, Founder of the Somatic Wilderness Therapy Institute

<p>Katie Asmus is the founder of the <a href= "https://www.wildernesstherapyinstitute.com/">Somatic Wilderness Therapy Institute</a> in Boulder, Colorado. Katie shares her journey into the field which began when she learned about outdoor education and committed to pursuing a path of growth. Katie is an inspiring therapist, coach, guide, teacher, mentor, and workshop facilitator. Her story includes being Assitant Director of Naropa University's wilderness therapy degree program and a field guide at Outward Bound. Her passion is for people and growth through wilderness therapy.</p> <p>Katie's bio from her website:</p> <div class="jg-force-full-width"> <div> <div> <h2>Katie Asmus MA, LPC, BMP:</h2> <ul> <li>Is a Ceremonialist, Therapist, Coach, Guide, Teacher, Mentor, Workshop Facilitator, and overall Alive Human Being. </li> <li>Founded the <strong>Somatic Wilderness Therapy Institute</strong> to bring more connection to our bodies and the Natural World, as well as to bring more consciousness to how we as humans move through life transitions.</li> <li>Her personal mission statement is to bring forth the inherent wisdom within every-Body, to open people’s minds and hearts to greater possibilities, and to bring more love and peace to the planet through tending to the humans.</li> <li>Is a prolific speaker and creator of courses and trainings, working alone or in collaboration with others, I have presented hundreds of workshops and courses around the world and have spent thousands of days and nights teaching and guiding in the Wilderness.</li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> <div class="content-column one_half"> <h2>Formal Education</h2> <ul> <li>MA Somatic Psychology, The Naropa University</li> <li>BA of General Studies, University of Dayton</li> </ul> <h3>Certificates and trainings include:</h3> <ul> <li>Certified EMDR Therapy Practitioner, Consultant, & Trainer</li> <li>Certified Body-Mind Psychotherapy Practitioner</li> <li>Certified Right Use of Power trainer</li> <li>Matrix Works Group Leadership</li> <li>29 years th