Explore your inner world as you are guided through creative + somatic processing to connect to your authentic self!
This retreat is for you if you are in need of a nurturing space for self-connection and you are ready to increase your awareness beyond your cognitive abilities!
You will leave this retreat feeling refreshed, recharged & much more aware of your body, your emotions, and your sense of self which will enhance your ability to move forward with confidence as your authentic self.
Join us for half or full day retreat with your needs at the centre of your awareness!
The Details:
Date:
Saturday July 8, 2023 - Full Day 9am-4pm or if that feels like too much to commit to, choose between the morning or afternoon session.
This retreat is being held in a peaceful country setting in the outskirts of Calgary in Priddis.
In this retreat you will be led through various exercises by Jen Reddish, Registered Master Therapeutic Counsellor to help you to connect to your body and emotions through somatic experiencing and gentle interventions through expressive arts therapy. Don’t worry, no artistic skills are needed, all you need is yourself and an open mind! Jen specializes in Maternal Mental Health in her private counselling practice and has a strong passion for supporting women to connect to their authentic sense of self through body & emotional awareness. This retreat was created to give women a space to return to again and again - to give yourself an opportunity for real, deeper level self care in a safe, supportive environment. Somatic experiencing is a body-centered approach to therapy. It is an incredible way to bring your mind and body into connection, increase your awareness of your body and emotions and bring you into connection with your sense of self.
Thinking & talking only gets us so far with increasing our self-awareness and moving towards our goals. This retreat will give you an opportunity to dive deeply into your experience of yourself and expand your awareness through various exercises that allow you to access what may usually be out of reach.
Retreat will have special guest contributors Dr Brittany Wickert & Susie MacPhee to further support you in connecting to your body & sense of self.
Susie MacPhee is a Certified Athletic Therapist and has a special interest in pre and post natal health. She supports people of all ages and abilities to learn how to move more freely and effectively and get back to doing what they love. Susie will lead the group through focused breath & posture movements that encourage you to reconnect with your body. The movements will be gentle, but the work will be effective. This breath work is the key to support the participants of this retreat to become aware of how to move, heal and care for your post-partum body. This will be helpful for you whether you’ve just given birth or if you are many years post-partum! After Jen took a post-partum rehabilitation class that Susie led, Jen gained so much and knew she had to invite Susie to share her knowledge with her own clients!
Dr. Brittany Wickert, Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine & Registered Acupuncturist will bring the session to a close with a group acupuncture session (OPTIONAL). If you choose to participate, you will have the opportunity to dive even deeper into the theme of Embodied Self Connection as acupuncture focuses on restoring harmony within; emotionally, physically & mentally. This session will focus on igniting a deeper mind-body connection & will leave you feeling grounded & connected to your inner self. (Receipts will be issued for you to submit to your health insurance for reimbursement). Jen connected with Brittany several years ago through the community of peri-natal professionals in Calgary and has had Brittany contribute to her sessions in the past. It is exciting to be able to have Brittany contribute to this session on Embodied Self Connection. out
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What to Expect:
Jen Reddish, Registered Master Therapeutic Counsellor invites you to this safe and supportive group setting to have an embodied experience of self-connection through a combination of somatic experiencing and expressive arts therapy.
Both of these modalities will be used to expand of your awareness of your body, emotions, and thoughts to bring you in closer connection with your sense of self, increase your confidence & understand how to support all parts of yourself through various challenges in your life.
You will be able to participate in this session at a pace that feels safe for you and either keep your insights to yourself or ask questions and share if you feel inclined to as you follow along with the guided activities.
Babes in arms are welcome.
Any questions? Don’t hesitate to reach out to Jen!
You will leave this mini-retreat feeling restored, connected and more confident to continue on with your varying roles knowing more about WHO YOU ARE and what you need.
July 8th: Full day $199
Lunch, snacks, coffee, tea & water are included. Sign up with a friend to save 10%! Just send us an email with both names when you register and we will give you 10% off.
July 8th: Half-Day 9-12pm or 1-4pm $89
Snacks, coffee, tea & water will be provided. If you’d like to stay late after the morning session, or arrive early for the afternoon session for further connection with the women in attendance, let us know! Lunch will be from 12-1pm and we are having it catered by one of our fave locals. Lunch is an additional $15.
SIGN UP FOR THE HALF DAY RETREAT HERE
Receipts will be issued for you to submit to your health insurance for reimbursement. Jen Reddish is a Registered Master Therapeutic Counsellor.
Optional: End the day with a group acupuncture session with Dr. Brittany Wickert from 4-5pm. This is an additional $45 paid separately. (A separate receipt will be provided from to claim for her TCM services.)
“Jen does a wonderful group being real and authentic. It has always helped me to trust her and feel comfortable opening up to others in front of her.”
- Cassidy D
You will leave this mini-retreat feeling restored, connected and more confident to continue on with your varying roles knowing more about WHO YOU ARE and what you need.
~ All photos by Trisha Raposo Photo ~