GROWTH RETREAT 2025
Do You Second-Guess Yourself With Complex Cases?
Join us for the only 2-day retreat designed exclusively for therapists who want rest, rejuvenation, community, and proven tools that give you unshakeable confidence for working with your most challenging clients…Plus at least 12 CECs!!!
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GROWTH RETREAT 2025
⚠️ Only 18 spots available at each location - These intimate retreats fill fast!
Hurry, Early Bird Discount Ends Soon!!!
EARLY BIRD: Just $499
You Save $2,000
Blomidon Inn
Wolfville, Nova Scotia
October 16 & 17, 2025
Are You Drowning in Approaches But Still Feel Lost?
Imposter syndrome is eating you alive - You have the training, but you still feel like you're winging it with complex cases
You're juggling too many modalities - EMDR, IFS, DBT, Polyvagal... but you can't figure out how they all fit together
Complex clients leave you feeling stuck - Multiple diagnoses, personality disorders, dissociation - you know you're missing something
You're burning out - The weight of your clients' trauma is crushing your own well-being
You feel alone and disconnected - Private practice is isolating and you crave real connection with colleagues who understand you
You became a therapist to help people heal, not to feel constantly overwhelmed, drowning in a raging ocean of client cases, and a nagging sense of inadequacy.
What If You Could Walk Into Every Session Feeling…Grounded?
Imagine having an integrated framework that makes sense of all your training. Imagine feeling grounded, confident, and connected to a community that truly gets it.
Master the ‘Whole Healing Integrated Model’ that seamlessly weaves together EMDR, IFS, Polyvagal Theory, Structural Dissociation, and DBT
Develop unshakeable confidence when facing complex presentations, personality disorders, and dissociative clients
Gain practical tools you can implement immediately in your next session
Build a supportive network of like-minded therapists you can lean on for years to come
Protect your own well-being with evidence based strategies to prevent burnout and vicarious trauma
Earn at least 12 CECs while actually enjoying your professional development
Your Roadmap to Complex Case Mastery
Each session is designed to build your confidence and give you practical tools you can use immediately.
Interactive Sessions Include:
Complex Presentations vs. Complex Treatment Planning
Learn to distinguish between clients who are truly complex and those who need a more customized treatment plan.
From Framework to Practice
Stop guessing and start matching the right therapeutic tools to your client's specific needs and readiness.
Integrating Modalities Within A Multi-Phased Approach
Finally understand how EMDR, IFS, DBT, and somatic approaches work together instead of competing for space.
Defenses and Therapeutic Obstacles
Transform those "stuck" moments into breakthrough opportunities with empirically validated strategies.
Ethics in Complex Presentations
Navigate the gray areas with confidence while maintaining professional boundaries.
From Burnout to Post-Traumatic Growth
Learn the difference between self-care that actually works and the fluff that doesn't.
More Than Training…Transformation!
Created by Trauma Therapists, for Trauma Therapists
This isn't another generic workshop. Every element has been designed by clinicians who understand exactly
what you're going through because they've been there and are STILL there, living it, too!
You’ll Enjoy Experiential Learning That Sticks
You’ll Enjoy Experiential Learning
That Sticks
Interactive case consultations with real clinical scenarios
Somatic practices and nervous system regulation
Small group processing (maximum 18 participants)
Yoga and mindful movement breaks
All meals included so you can focus on learning
An evening of fun and entertainment you won’t forget
Take It Home, Keep It Forever
Take It Home, Keep It Forever
Lifetime access to comprehensive online modules (valued at $349)
Downloadable resources and handouts
Professional headshot session available
Private retreat alumni community
Retreat Agenda
Join us at the beautiful Blomidon Inn in Nova Scotia's Annapolis Valley for a carefully crafted retreat that blends advanced clinical learning, self-reflection, and restorative experiences.
Day 1
Complex Clients, Frameworks & Clinical Tools
9:00 – Welcome, Grounding & Introductions
9:30–10:30 – Teaching: Defining Complex Clients & Vignettes in Pairs
10:30–10:45 – Break
10:45–12:00 – WHIM Meta-Framework & Modalities Integration + Clinical Vignettes
12:00–1:00 – Lunch (provided by us)
1:00–2:00 – Dissociation, Defenses & Barriers (Parts Mapping Included)
2:00–2:15 – Break
2:15–3:15 – Yoga Practice: Restorative Grounding
3:15–3:45 – Mini Consultations / Q&A
3:45–4:00 – End of Day Reflections & Checkout
Evening Excursion (5:00–8:00 PM):
SaltAir Nordic Spa
Unwind with a guided sauna and gentle practice, followed by dinner (covered by you) and time to connect, relax, and rejuvenate in the Nordic Circuit.
Day 2
Ethics, Vicarious Trauma & Sustainability
9:00–9:10 – Arrival Reflections & Grounding (Four Elements)
9:20–10:20 – Ethics in Trauma Therapy
10:20–10:30 – Break
10:30–11:30 – Boundaries
11:30–12:30 – Yoga Flow
12:30–1:30 – Lunch
1:30–2:30 – Vicarious Trauma and Self-Care
2:30–2:45 – Break
2:45–3:45 – Self-Hypnosis for Self-Care
3:45–4:00 – Closing Integration & Reflections
Evening Celebration (5:00–7:00 PM):
Luckett Vineyards
Savor a guided wine tasting with local snacks, closing the retreat with connection, community, and celebration.
And remember, not only will you have the most luxurious, rejuvenative, and inspiring retreat designed for clinicians like you, you’ll also walk away with 12 CECs!
Meals Provided During Your Stay
Your stay includes a complimentary breakfast with your hotel reservation, and a freshly prepared lunch will be provided each day of the retreat. Dinner will be on your own. This allows you to choose from a selection of favorites at Saltair Spa (on Day 1) and the flexibility to explore local dining options or enjoy time with fellow attendees (on Day 2).
Hot drinks and snacks will be provided during breaks on both days.
Sponsored by:
Breaking News: Enjoy an Indulgent and Luxurious Evening at Saltair Nordic Spa & Wellness!
We're thrilled to announce an incredible addition to your Growth Retreat 2025 experience! After Day 1 of intensive learning, skill development, and team building, we'll all unwind at the blissful Saltair Nordic Spa & Wellness for an evening of rejuvenation, connection, and fun with your fellow therapists.
Your Exclusive Saltair Experience Includes:
Private 75-minute Guided Sauna Class led by experienced Sauna Guides, featuring aromatic ice balls, breathwork, movement, and the transformative power of hot-cold contrast
Full Nordic Spa Access from 4:30 PM onward for a self-paced 3-hour journey of hot, cold, and rest
Access to all pools and saunas throughout your evening experience
Authentic group connection as you embrace relaxation and celebrate exactly where your body and mind are in the moment
This isn't just relaxation - it's nervous system regulation at its best. As trauma therapists, you understand the healing power of somatic experiences. Now you'll live it alongside colleagues who truly get it. Awaken your senses, reconnect with nature, and let the Nordic spa experience restore your body and spirit before Day 2 of transformative learning.
This premium spa experience is included with your retreat registration at no additional cost!
Meet Your Expert Trainers
Emily Bushell, MA, RCT, CCS
EMDRIA Certified Therapist & Approved Consultant
Founder, Maritime Integrative Trauma Institute (MITI)
As a Registered Counselling Therapist and Canadian Certified Counsellor Supervisor, Emily has spent years developing the integrative framework you'll learn at this retreat. As both a practicing clinician and trainer, she understands the gap between theory and real-world application.
Her warm, non-judgmental teaching style helps therapists feel safe to explore their clinical challenges without shame.
In addition to her leadership at MITI, Emily is the owner and director of Wholetherapy, a thriving group practice in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.
Meet Your Expert Trainers
EMDRIA-Certified Therapist and Approved Consultant
Lori is a master trauma therapist, educator, and EMDRIA-approved consultant who brings warmth, clarity, and clinical precision to her work with fellow clinicians.
As founder of Rising Tides Counseling Services and a vital partner of MITI, she transforms how therapists approach their most challenging cases.
With two decades specializing in complex trauma, attachment wounds, and early emotional neglect, Lori combines rare clinical depth with exceptional teaching expertise - making her uniquely qualified to help therapists navigate difficult presentations with confidence and skill.
Providing The Simplest Solution For The Most Complex Problem
The Investment That Pays for Itself
Here's What You're Getting:
2-Day Intensive Training: $1,200 value
12 Continuing Education Credits: $300 value
Lifetime Online Module Access: $349 value
All Meals & Refreshments: $150 value
Small Group Experience (Max 18): $500 value
Professional Networking Opportunities: Priceless
Private Guided Sauna Class for our group and full access to the Nordic Spa from 4:30 PM until closing.
Total Value: $2,499+
Your Investment Today Just:
Early Bird = Just $499
(You save $2,000!)
Hurry, Early Bird Pricing Ends Soon !! + Only 3 Seat Available !
To put this pricing in perspective, this is:
Less than what most therapists spend on a single supervision consultation package
About the same as 7 individual therapy sessions you'll provide
Significantly less than a single day at most trauma conferences (and this is 2 full days!)
The catalyst for unshakeable confidence you’ll bring to every client session for years to come
GROWTH RETREAT 2025
⚠️ Hurry, Early Bird Pricing Ends Soon !!!+ Only 3 Seat Available!
"Hurry, Early Bird Discount Ends Soon !!
EARLY BIRD: Just $499
You Save $2,000"
Blomidon Inn
Wolfville, Nova Scotia
October 16 & 17, 2025
Why This Retreat Fills Up Every Time
You Get Results Because:
Maximum 18 participants - No crowded auditoriums where you're just a number. You get personal interaction, practice time, and maximum group participation.
Two expert trainers - Double the expertise, personalized attention to your questions and needs.
Experiential learning - You'll practice what you learn, not just listen to lectures.
Experiential learning - You'll practice what you learn, not just listen to lectures.
Retreat setting - Beautiful, peaceful locations that help you absorb, integrate, and rejuvenate.
Fun & entertainment - After the Day 1 training, we’ll gather up and go out for an unforgettable experience with our intimate group - fun, friendship, and an experience you won’t forget.
Lifetime access - Keep learning long after you return home.
Your Next Step Is Simple
You have two choices:
Choice 1
Keep struggling with complex cases, feeling like an imposter, burning out slowly while your client load gets more challenging.
Choice 2
Invest 2 days in yourself and gain the confidence, framework, and community that will transform how you practice therapy.
The difference between therapists who thrive with complex cases and those who burn out isn't talent -
it's having the right framework and support.
GROWTH RETREAT 2025
⚠️ Hurry, Early Bird Pricing Ends Soon !! + Only 3 Seat Available!
"Hurry, Early Bird Discount Ends Soon !!!
EARLY BIRD: Just $499
You Save $2,000"
Blomidon Inn
Wolfville, Nova Scotia
October 16 & 17, 2025
Come As You Are, Leave Transformed
This isn't about fixing what's wrong with you - there's nothing wrong with you. This is about giving you the tools, confidence, and community to do your best work while protecting your own well-being.
Your clients deserve a therapist who feels confident and grounded. You deserve to love your work again.
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