October 24-27, 2019 in Vieques, Puerto Rico
Introducing... a Whole, Healed, Rested YOU!
As caregivers, we are always giving, caring, and spending energy on everyone else.
What makes you a nurturer also makes you vulnerable.
It makes you great, but also makes you tired.
It makes you a world changer, but is also the weakest point in your own world.
Do you feel a deeper brokenness that you cannot explain? When you give loving support in a stressful scenario, YOU BREAK a little and out of you flows raw, real, genuine empathy and compassion. Does this sound a little like your experiences working in the modern maternity care system?
Do you have anyone reciprocating that level of love back toward you? It can be so disappointing when you give and don't receive enough back to keep going. This is reality for so many caregiver, because not everyone is wired in the uniquely special and amazing way that you are. The other people in your life have their own unique and amazing attributes, but nobody else will ever be able to completely fulfill your needs and make you "whole" - only you can do that for yourself.
No doubt that working in stressful caregiving situations can hurt you over time. If you find that you're a strong "empath", you are not alone in your gifts! Great news! There are others who understand your deeper needs to be understood and validated. We are right there with you. And the pain that comes from being an empath is real. We absorb what our patients and clients go through in a way that others cannot.
We were born to be healers,
but who will heal us?
Birthing in America and in many locations around the world, has become a traumatizing experience for patients, their family, providers and all who witness. You are there as an advocate, a warrior, and a fixer when things fall apart. When the stress winds down, do you take care of yourself? Do you refuel? Do you mend the broken pieces that cracked under the weight of carrying that family through?
It's time for you to take that step. You cannot continue to pour out to others when you are holding an empty cup.
You know this is the truth. You wouldn't still be reading, if this didn't reach into your heart and tug a few strings.
Please join us for this special event. Come for the rest, the self-discovery and the personalized healing and leave with friends who will be a source of support for the rest of your life. You need this - because the world needs you!
October 24-27, 2019 in Vieques, Puerto Rico
The Agenda
Take a look at what we will be doing:
Thursday, 7pm
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Welcoming Ceremony
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Intention setting for the weekend
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Group Art Poster "Self Love"
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Wine with Friends Mixer
Friday 8am
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Breakfast
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Gifts
9am-12pm
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Practice 4-8-7 Breathing
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Make self-massage oil
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Learn 5 simple self-massage techniques
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Short lecture on trauma healing
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Make Reflection Journals
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Write list of "Most Painfuls" in journal
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Lunch
1pm-3pm
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Relax and Reflect, free time
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Group walk to beach, swimming, sunning (optional)
3pm-5pm
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Discuss concept of Self
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Write list of "Self Beliefs" categorized in journal
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Reflection time on connections between "Self Beliefs" and "Most Painful" lists
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Dinner
6pm-8pm
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Around the Fire group activity - Telling Our Stories
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Yoga Nidra
Saturday 8am
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Breakfast
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Gifts
9am-12pm
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Discuss 16 Personalities and complimentary painting craft
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Create a Trauma Egg
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Journaling: "No" practice
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Conscious Eating: Meal Prep Activity and Recipe Cards
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Lunch
1pm-4pm
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Relax and Reflect, free time
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Group walk to beach, swimming, sunning (optional)
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Do your favorite self-care activity (ocean, walk, mani/pedi, shopping, whatever)
4pm-6pm
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Guided Meditation on comforting your inner child
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Craft: Herbal Sachet for Relaxation / Restorative Sleep
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Dinner
7pm-8pm
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Around the Fire group activity - Recovering Intuition Somatic Therapy
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Solfeggio + Guided Mediation for Relaxation
Sunday 8am
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Breakfast
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Gifts
9am-12pm
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Learning and Practicing EMDR
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Guided Meditation: Focus on Goals
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Goals Group Discussion
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Journaling: Goals, Personal, Professional, Private
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Earthing: Full Body with Guided Meditation / Full Body Scan for Tension
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Lunch
1pm-2pm
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Journaling: 10 Commitments to Living Whole, Free & Inspired
2pm-3pm
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Gratitude Focus Closing Ceremony and Goodbyes
The Location & Accommodations
The El Cerro Estate is a luxury compound with a private pool as well as a sauna on the grounds for your use.
The Estate is within walking distance to the ocean and we will take advantage of our off-time to enjoy the water.
Sitting on a hill overlooking the village of Esperanza and the Caribbean Sea.
Three Homes, 8 Bedrooms, Sleeping 16, Three Kitchens, Casual Meeting Spaces, Private Pool, Gated Entrance, this compound is reserved in it's entirety for our event.
WOW...this is your own private paradise overlooking the water. New pool, furniture, bedding, decor and more!
El Cerro is completely fenced and electronically gated for privacy and security. Walk to town and the beach or stay on the estate and lounge in your private pool shared by three beautiful homes, all with unique amenities and spectacular views. Wonderfully landscaped and maintained, you will be able to enjoy the luxurious renovation to this lovely vacation destination.
If you are attending this event with a friend, and would like to share a room, or a bed, please let us know so that we can assign rooms accordingly. Single occupancy will be assigned on a first come, first served basis, according to date and time of registration payment received. After single rooms are full, rooms with 2 twins will be filled. We will connect you with your roommate in advance of the event so you can "meet" beforehand.
Frequently Asked Questions About Location:
You DO NOT need a passport to visit Puerto Rico if you're a US citizen. PR is considered a US territory.
More info about traveling to PR
Weather in Puerto Rico is calmer by the end of October and tropical storms are rare. Additionally, predictions in the Atlantic are showing 2019 as being a "more mild than usual" storm year.
The Food
Our daily menus will include light, clean, nutrient dense meals made with mostly raw, organic ingredients. There will be plentiful and delicious gluten free, dairy free, and vegan options. We will prepare allergen free meals as much as possible. So, please let us know your specific needs.
During the event, there will also be delicious herbal and detoxifying teas available to nourish your vital organs as well as your soul in addition to many healing herb focused snacks and treats.
It is definitely easier to eat healthy and provide yourself with a food-reset when you're with a group of like-minded people and the options are yummy and abundant!