This is a wonderful opportunity to work with IFS Institute Senior Lead Trainer, Cece Sykes, in a beautiful residential setting in the UK. Cece developed her Heart Lessons of the Journey retreat over numerous years, emerging from her own experiences, and from her work with therapists.
In this retreat, we will explore...
What led you to become a therapist?
How can new awareness of your story enrich your work?
How can a deeper understanding of your story nurture and resource your spirit?
Life as a therapist is interesting, challenging and deeply rewarding. Yet the life of a therapist is also continually evolving. What happens when we face personal struggles, andhow does it impact our professional journey?
We are so accustomed to sharing our patience and compassion with others ...Do we take enough time to open our hearts and listen to ourselves?
Number of participants: around 24-26 participants.
Pre-requisites of participants: Participants to have completed an IFS Level 1 training (Internal Family systems) and to be a therapist.
Join other therapists in a peaceful residential setting near Bristol to explore these central questions. Enjoy this opportunity for sharing, writing & reflection, laughter, walks, napping, poetry, music, good food and rest.
We’ve found that rediscovering the meaning of our stories often reveals hidden strengths; our family legacies can become a roadmap to unexpected healing. You will leave this residential retreat restored, with an appreciation of the importance of your journey and a closer connection to the real sources of your unique attunement and wisdom.
About Cece Sykes
Cece has over 40 years of experience of clinical work with individuals, couples and families, specialising in recovery from trauma and addictive processes. She is a Senior Trainer of Internal Family Systems (IFS) and travels internationally teaching, lecturing and consulting. She developed this retreat as part of an ongoing worldwide project to explore the personal narratives of therapists and the impact on their work. Cece lives and works in Chicago and this is a rare opportunity to work with her in the UK. For more information about Cece, see her website.
Venue
The Penny Brohn Centre is a beautiful, tranquil place, just off the M5 near Bristol, set in 4 acres of beautiful gardens, with delightful riverside walks on the doorstep.
The price of this retreat includes 4 nights’ accommodation (including breakfasts, lunches, dinners and refreshments) in comfortable singly occupied en-suite rooms (you may choose an alternative of double occupancy rooms, or staying in your own campervan or tent for a slightly lower accommodation cost).
Singly occupied room, including all meals and accommodation: £1,890
Sharing a room with another participant: £1750 per person (one double or twin single bed options available)
Staying in your own campervan (no hook up to electricity): £1650 (access to bathroom with shower in centre between 7am and 11pm)
Camping in the grounds of Penny Brohn: £1650 (access to bathroom with shower in centre between 7am and 11pm)
Terms and conditions
Places will be offered on a ‘first come, first served’ basis. This retreat is open to those who meet the pre-requisite from anywhere in the world.
You’ll be informed within 2 weeks of your application if you have a place and will be asked to secure this with a non-refundable deposit of £450, with the remainder of the retreat fee due by 1st February 2025, 6 weeks before the training commences. No part of the fee is refundable in any circumstances after this date.
The intention is to make this training accessible, so if you have any special access needs or requirements, you are asked to make contact as soon as you can so that we can do our best to make any adaptations possible.
All aspects of this retreat are invitational. Based on the hours attended CE credits from the IFS Institute can be provided on request.
The training is independently organised by Self Led Therapy, Workshops & Retreats, and not affiliated with IFS Institute or IFS UK.
*Optional activities offered in free time, lunchtime and evenings to include craft activities, and creative somatic movement sessions. Treatments, including massage and facials, with qualified therapists in bespoke holistic healing rooms, will be available to book over the course of the retreat at an additional charge to yourself. Treatments will be organised by Tracy Brooks (Penny Brohn on-site Holistic Services).