Earn 13 APA, NBCC, NYSED and NY-OASAS CEs!
Friday, March 5, 2027 (eve) - Sunday, March 7, 2027 (eve)
The Master Clinician (a Program of Counseling Services of Long Island), presents:
ACT for Burnout
A 2-Day Intensive Training for Mental Health Clinicians
with Dr. Richard Sears, PsyD, PhD, MBA, ABPP, ACS
CE Sponsor: The Master Clinician (A program of Counseling Services of Long Island) | Travel Host: SimplyPenny
Instructor: Dr. Richard Sears | Approvals: ACE, APA, NBCC, NYSED (LMSW/LCSW, LMJC, LMFT, Psychologists), NY-OASAS
Imagine standing beneath the dancing glow of the Northern Lights, soaking in geothermal hot springs, and exploring Iceland’s otherworldly landscapes—waterfalls, glaciers, and volcanic fields as far as the eye can see.
Now imagine also earning CEs at the same time, as you’re guided by internationally recognized instructor Dr. Richard Sears, PsyD, PhD, MBA, ABPP, ACS through 2 days of immersive training.
It’s a rare opportunity to blend clinical mastery with personal renewal—an educational and life-enriching experience you don’t want to miss. Held in the heart of downtown Reykjavík, your training is just steps away from Iceland’s vibrant culture, cozy cafés, and breathtaking day trips into nature.
This deep dive into ACT takes place through supervised experiential practice, live demonstrations, and hands-on learning. You’ll earn 13 CE hours while experiencing Iceland’s awe-inspiring natural beauty.
Each day is designed to give you structured learning in a supportive environment, while also leaving time to explore Iceland—whether that means chasing waterfalls, soaking in hot springs, or simply wandering the charming streets of Reykjavík.
A different kind of training, in a place that changes how you see things
Iceland is a unique destination in so many ways. The scale of the land. The rawness of it. The way it pulls you out of your usual patterns and into something more immediate, more alive.
Imagine learning a clinical approach designed to do exactly that—for your clients and for you, too.
Over two immersive days, you’ll step into Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) not just as a model to understand, but as something to experience. Through live demonstrations, guided practice, and real-time application, you’ll learn how to help clients move out of burnout and back into a life that feels meaningful and workable again.
All while surrounded by landscapes that naturally invite reflection, clarity, and renewal.
When clients are burned out, stuck, or disengaged… what actually helps?
Burnout doesn’t usually respond to insight alone.
Clients may understand what’s happening for them. They may even have tools to deal with it. But something still keeps them looping—caught between overwhelm, avoidance, and exhaustion.
ACT offers a different way in. Instead of trying to eliminate distress, it helps clients change their relationship to it—so they can begin moving toward what matters, even when things feel hard.
Why this training works
Many workshops stay conceptual. You leave inspired, but unsure how to actually use the work in the room.
This intensive is built differently.
You’ll be practicing throughout—learning how to:
Work directly with experiential avoidance and cognitive fusion
Guide clients into present-moment awareness without forcing stillness or calm
Clarify values in a way that feels real, not abstract
Support committed action that is sustainable, even in the presence of burnout
By the end, ACT won’t feel like something you’ve learned. It will feel like something you can do.
Fees & Payment Schedule
A $500 USD non-refundable deposit is required within 24 hours of registration to reserve your space. The remaining balance is due according to the registration deadline associated with your selected rate. If you would prefer to pay in full at the time of registration, please email us directly at info@simplypenny.net.
Pricing Options
$1,800* USD — Standard Individual Rate
DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE BY REGISTRATION DATE
$1,499* USD — Preferred Rate
Register by September 30, 2026
$1,399* USD — Early Bird Rate
Register by August 31, 2026$1,299* USD — Super Saver Rate
Register by July 31, 2026$1,199* USD — Presale Rate
Register by July 1, 2026
Pricing listed is per person.
Travel insurance (with cancel for any reason provision) is mandatory.
*Tuition only. Airfare, accommodations, transportation, and meals are not included.
Held in downtown Reykjavík, the training sits at the intersection of culture and nature.
Step outside and you’re in a city of cafés, art, and warmth. Travel just beyond it and you’re in something vast—waterfalls, volcanic fields, black sand beaches, geothermal springs. And if conditions align, you’ll experience the magic of the Northern Lights moving overhead.
During this program, your days are intentionally structured to hold both depth and space.
Mornings offer time for movement, rest, or exploration.
Midday and afternoon sessions are devoted to training, practice, and integration.
Evenings open into the city, or into the landscape just beyond it if you prefer.
You might spend a morning walking along the harbor, an afternoon deep in clinical work, and an evening eating incredible food and watching the sky dance above you.
What you’ll learn
In this 2-day experiential intensive, you’ll develop practical skills to:
Apply the ACT model to burnout, depression, anxiety, trauma, and chronic stress
Help clients relate differently to difficult thoughts, emotions, and internal experiences
Use values as a stabilizing direction when motivation is low
Introduce behavioral change that feels possible—not overwhelming
Adapt ACT processes across diverse populations
This is hands-on, applied learning you can bring home and apply directly to your clinical work.
Who this training is for
This training is designed for clinicians who want their work to feel more effective, more grounded, and more alive:
Psychologists
Social Workers
Mental Health Counselors
Marriage & Family Therapists
Addiction Counselors
Psychotherapists
Graduate students in mental health fields
Training Details
Location: Downtown Reykjavík, Iceland (exact location tbd)
Pre-Training Welcome: Friday, March 5, 2027, 6:00 PM
Training Dates: Saturday, March 6 - Sunday, March 7, 2027 (eve)
Travel Host: SimplyPenny
CE Sponsor: Counseling Services of Long Island LCSW PC
Instructor: Dr. Richard Sears
Approvals: ACE, APA, NBCC, NYSED (LMSW/LCSWs, LMHCs, LMFTs, Psychologists), NY-OASAS
Investment: $1,899 USD (Individual Rate) - See Discounts
Your Trainer
Dr. Richard Sears, PsyD, PhD, MBA, ABPP
Board-certified clinical psychologist and internationally recognized ACT, MBCT, and mindfulness teacher.
Dr. Sears brings decades of clinical and teaching experience, known for making complex concepts practical, engaging, and immediately usable. His approach is both structured and human—grounded in real clinical work, not just theory.
Preliminary/Sample Schedule:*
Friday, March 5, 2027
6:00-8:00 pm: Welcome Reception**
Saturday March 6th and Sunday March 7th
7:00-8:30 am: Breakfast (on your own)
9:00 am-11:00 am: Relaxation, Movement & Adventure (on your own)
11:30-2:30p Training**
2:30 pm-3:30 pm: Lunch Break (on your own)
3:30pm-6:30 pm: Training**
*Subject to change.
**CEs are awarded during these specified times. Licensing boards require full attendance to each CE training session throughout the entire training to receive ANY credit for the entire training. Please review the training schedule carefully and plan accordingly.
Optional Add-Ons
Enhance your Iceland experience with a selection of optional excursions and cultural experiences available before and during the training.
Reykjavik Food Tour (Lunch Included)
Friday, March 5, 2027
$150 USD per personNorthern Lights Chase*
Friday, March 5, 2027 (± 8:30pm)
$159 USD per person“How to Become Icelandic” Show at Harpa
Saturday, March 6, 2027 at 7:00 PM
$65 USD per personSky Lagoon Experience (with Transportation)**
Sunday, March 7, 2027
6:30 PM Admission
$169 USD per person
*Minimum of 10 participants required for the tour to operate.
**Includes transportation, private changing room, shower access, and towels. Food and beverages are not included.
Post-Training Add-On Experience
4-Day / 3-Night Private Deluxe South Coast Adventure
Monday, March 8 – Thursday, March 11, 2027
(Departs and returns in Reykjavik)
$2,499 USD per person
This extended journey is designed as a continuation of your Iceland experience, moving from inner integration into awe-inspiring landscapes, movement, and exploration along the South Coast.
Inclusions
3 nights in a deluxe hotel with breakfast included
Private guided tour with expert local guide
Private Northern Lights Chases (weather permitting)
Visits to premier Icelandic natural landmarks
Daily curated meals at unique dining destinations (5 breakfasts included)
Entry to Hvammsvík Geothermal Spa (towel, food and beverages not included)
Exclusions
Lunch and dinner
Gratuities
Additional Optional Add-Ons Within the South Coast Experience
Lava Show — $69 USD per person
Horseback Riding on Black Sand Beach — $150 USD per person
Blue Ice Cave Hike with Transportation — $200 USD per person
Snowmobiling on Glacier — $300 USD (shared two-person vehicle) / $400 USD (solo ride)
Additional Notes
Minimum of 8 participants required for tour to operate
Northern Lights sightings are not guaranteed and are dependent on weather and natural conditions
A training that both meets you where you are and moves you forward
Burnout isn’t just something your clients experience. Many clinicians feel it too. The weight of holding space. The pressure to help. The sense of working hard without always seeing movement.
ACT doesn’t ask you to push harder. It offers a new orientation that creates more flexibility, more clarity, and more room in your life to actually move and grow.
That’s what you’ll be stepping into when you join CSLI and SimplyPenny in Iceland.
THE FINE PRINT
Cancellation Policy: The $500 USD deposit is non-refundable. Refunds for the remaining balance are available according to the following schedule:
50% refund for cancellations made on or before September 30, 2026
25% refund for cancellations made on or before October 31, 2026
Cancellations made on or after November 1, 2026 through the training start date will result in forfeiture of the full program fee
Please note: DO NOT purchase non-refundable airline tickets until the training has been officially confirmed (no later than November 1, 2026), unless you purchase a refundable fare. A minimum of 10 participants is required for this training to run. You will be notified as soon as the training is confirmed. In the event the training is cancelled due to low enrollment, your $500 deposit will be refunded in full.
Optional Activities: Participants may enroll one guest in any optional activity for an additional fee, pending availability.