Zen360 International Outreach
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A psychological and immersive experience for volunteers to explore holistic care abroad
Zen360 is passionate about providing clinical outreach in Black and Brown communities abroad to expand clinicians' perspectives and understanding of multicultural backgrounds. The Zen360 International Outreach trains its volunteers in the Zen360 Inclusive Trauma Model™, which ensures participants can be confident in their skills when arriving in the country for their experience.
Mental Health Work + Travel
The international outreach consists of three different placements based on the training provided by Zen360. Zen360 will place participants in therapeutic play-based camps, expressive art teen retreats, or mental health day clinics within a specific community. Zen360 collaborates with the country’s local mental health professionals and community organizations to ensure all volunteers get the most out of the experience. Volunteers' investment in this program supports all clinical outreach and community efforts.
Zen360 International Outreach will travel to Seoul, South Korea, and Lagos, Nigeria, in 2025. Applications will open in November of 2024.
PEACEFUL IMMERSION
Incredible Benefits
All volunteers will be trained in the Zen360 Inclusive Trauma Model before immersion
All participants will learn psychological first aid, be introduced to holistic care, and learn the basics of culturally centered work.
Trip investments include Zen360 trainings, accommodation, daily transportation, and immersion entry fees
Participants will gain credits toward Zen360’s Holistic Trauma Counselor certification.
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What’s Included
A welcome dinner event to foster connection and fellowship
Trip investments include Zen360 trainings, accommodation, daily transportation, and immersion entry fees
Two virtual training sessions before the trip regarding cultural immersion and holistic outreach care
All volunteers will be given a day off to focus on respite, self-care, and immersion into the country's market culture
REVIEW
This service transformed her business.
“AMAZING! 10/10 WOULD RECOMMEND THEIR TRIPS. I enjoyed the trip to Ghana and appreciated how Jasmaine provided context on intergenerational trauma and how it shows up in the womb and all aspects of one’s life. She is an excellent facilitator!”
Jasmaine partnered with another clinician in 2019 to take eight counselors to Ghana to mark the 400th “Year of Return.” Jasmaine then facilitated a qualitative study on the trip, highlighting the participants’ voices. Interested readers can click on the title to access the Year of Return: Black Clinicians Connecting Across the West-African Diaspora.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much of an investment is the trip?
Each trip is unique in terms of country, flights, activities, and hotels. We work hard before the trip to develop connections in the host country to give participants the best experience. Investments will be posted with the advertised trips.
Will I have time to shop and rest?
Yes, participants are given 1-2 off days per trip to rest properly, shop for souvenirs, and participate in self-care.
How will we prepare for the trip?
We offer three virtual training meetings in total before departing on our trip. Two are required for participants to feel confident when reaching their location. The other one is focused on international travel for our participants who have questions about logistics, trip money, and preparations.
What is not included?
Payment plans are accepted. However, participants must cover the cost of flights, visas, recommended vaccinations, travelers' insurance (encouraged), meals, personal excursions, and shopping.
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