Overcoming Yourself
Overcoming unhelpful patterns, overthinking, ADHD and other patterns that hold you back.
More info soon.
Weeklong retreats can be as effective as up to 2 years of regular therapy and research now shows this well. It`s amazing the transformation we can make when we are relaxed, committed, willing and when we are ready to show up for ourselves, to find our true selves. These retreats have a full program of intensive therapy and are aimed at deep healing, change and gaining deeper awareness for creating your goals. One of the most difficult things can be the actual change and integrating it into our lives. Sometimes we get stuck in regular therapy sessions, on retreat we are immersed for the week and because we are relaxed and away from our normal routines, it is easier to open up, process, and really let the defences down, change unhelpful patterns, to see more clearly past `the smoke screen`. Through the week we focus also on transitioning when you return home, on integrating the change, on keeping the transformations through your life.
Overcoming unhelpful patterns, overthinking, ADHD and other patterns that hold you back.
More info soon.
This is for people who have experienced any past negative events - maybe from childhood or throughout life. Some may have burnout, or you may have experienced a break up from a relationship, or recovering from illnesses, or general past issues. The retreat will be focused on healing, recovering, calming the nervous system and finding joy and peace in the now. We will use meditation, mindfulness and therapy combined to achieve the results and goals which you want. We cant separate the mind & body and when we work with them together, magic can happen, peace can be made. letting go and releasing can be challenging, but very rewarding when accomplished - it can set us free and give space for new. It`
s hard sometimes to let the past go and give space for the now. Opening up to invite the new in - becoming who you want to be.
More information will be uploaded when dates are confirmed. There will be an early bird price offered.
This will be a deep process of understanding, awareness and seeing past the persona. Seeing past the walls which were put up through childhood. Looking deep into ourselves and finding our grace, love and self-acceptance. Learning to thrive in the world now, as we are and become who we want to be. Focusing on your blocks, blind spots and how we act out from what is often unconscious from our past. Moving then towards change, becoming who you want to be and transforming your life to live more fully and with joy, contentment and an open heart. Breaking free from what holds you back. Opening up to new and living with vitality and self expression - the freedom to speak freely and from the heart with grace and conviction.
Are you showing up for your life, relationships and for yourself fully? If not, why not - we will explore showing up for ourselves and reconnecting. We will work through disconnection, withdrawing, procrastination and the fear to succeed.
7 nights 12th-19th March 2023 and here is the link to the Villa: Whispering Palms (slps 14) » 7 Bedroom Villa » Los Mojones » Lanzarote (bestvillaslanzarote.com) you will have your own bedroom & bathroom. Now full.
This retreat is focused on intensive therapy work, there will be some group work, which is very useful and most people fear, but always find most helpful. There will be lots of individual work, with some mindfulness/meditation specific led sessions with some on the beach using the sunrise to wake up inside ourselves. There are many activities to help aid the process and the journey of discovery, healing, letting go and moving on to be free, so that you can live the life you want and become who you want to be (the best version of yourself). There will be specialist visiting therapists to help aid your process and some are mentioned on the contact page.
It`s specifically focused on your needs and goals. It is focused on therapy and change, together with relaxing and enjoying the environment (which helps the process), this combination supports our work and helps you to integrate the change also. Many clients have said to me how life changing it is, because we break free from our restraints, life story, as well our limiting beliefs etc. We will also have some fun and there is a gym, sauna, jacuzzi and swimming pool, as well as a snooker table and table tennis. We are close to beaches, the harbour, restaurants and shops etc
We work together all week to achieve the results you want. Becoming who we truly want to be and free within ourselves is amazing. You will have a little time off (Wednesday & Saturday afternoon) to explore if you desire, do excursions, or to just relax in the grounds, on the beach, or go shopping etc. The costs include the hire of the Villa, car, chef, all the visiting therapists, and general snacks at break times etc. Included are also handouts, art therapy, note pads, journaling, mindfulness books, pens, mats and cushions for meditation etc.
7 nights 5th-12th February 2023: Villa Joel » 4 Bedroom Luxury Villa » Sleeps 8 Guests (bestvillaslanzarote.com) you will have your own bedroom & bathroom. This retreat is for 4 women between the ages of 20-35 years. FULL.
This retreat is focused on intensive therapy work, there will be some group work, which is very useful and most people fear, but always find very helpful (I am leading, managing and the directing all the therapy work). There will be lots of individual work, with some mindfulness, meditation led sessions and many other activities to help aid the process and the journey of healing, letting go and moving on to be free so that you can live the life you want and become who you want to be. We will have specialist visiting therapists doing different activities to aid your process. The practitioners will all come to the Villa and so you will be relaxed and in total comfort. I will manage everything for you, so you are in total peace.
It`s specifically focused on your needs. It is very focused on therapy and change, together with relaxing and enjoying the weather and environment (which helps the process), this combination supports our work and helps you to integrate the change. We will also have some fun and this particular Villa is a 4 minute walk away from the beach, so we can do mindful walks in the sunrise and sunset etc.
The working schedule is full, I work with you all day, all week to achieve the results you want and reach your goals. You will have a little time off (Wednesday & Saturday afternoon) to explore if you desire, do excursions, or to just relax in the grounds, on the beach, or go shopping etc. The costs include: hire of the Villa, a chef, all the visiting therapists, snacks, water etc, all the equipment that we will use (art therapy, expression work, note pads, journaling, mindfulness books, pens, mats and cushions for meditation etc) are all included. The Villa also provides the washing towels, including swimming towels for us for the swimming pool and jacuzzi. All you need to bring are your clothes and personal things for washing, a beach towel is also a good idea etc.
This retreat will be for no more than 5 clients, I will be your psychotherapist to aid in your peaceful experience and tranquil journey through the process of deep change and healing, helping you to move into freedom with grace and harmony. We will then have other visiting therapists, who all have their expert areas such as: therapeutic massage, yoga, Reiki, chiro working with body and mind together etc.
The Villa which we are using this time is: Whispering Palms (slps 14) » 7 Bedroom Villa » Los Mojones » Lanzarote (bestvillaslanzarote.com) and we are close to local beaches, shops and restaurants.
This retreat will be focused on healing from any past issues, becoming who you want to be and transitioning into the now in a conscious and graceful way. Moving away from any stuckness, or blocks that have formed through life. Reframing any old beliefs created in childhood which are now unhelpful and redundant. Focusing also on unwanted habits and patterns which work against us and what we want. Moving into being awake, connected and fully present. We will learn better how to make good choices, effortlessly, which are in harmony with our true nature and desires. We will go through a process of healing from past experiences, by learning about how we shut down, lost the self, and developed a false sense of self - often resulting us going into autopilot. Then we will go through transforming and practicing new beliefs, habits and patterns, as well learning to be present in every moment, regardless of what is happening in the outside world. This enables us to make good choices, live more fully, open up to our experiences and live the richness of life. When we are connected and conscious we can move forward with passion and grace. Being in peace and embracing life’s challenges with an open and loving heart, is truly rewarding and energising. What would it be like to be free, awakened, present and have the capacity to live life fully - come on this unique journey with us and find out.
Suppressing the hidden, `shadow
` side can also prevent us from reaching our full potential. We all have a shadow side from our childhood and a belief system that was developed then, and is now often not compatible with who we are now, or who we want to be - this can keep pulling us back. This is particularly true when specific character traits have been suppressed due to fear/shame/anxiety, low self-esteem, or false beliefs that were developed during childhood. Our core belief systems are rooted in childhood and once we have learned that a particular behaviour or character trait is ‘bad’ it is difficult to change. This is because we try to disown - let`s welcome it back in and change the way the unconscious controls us. In an environment of safe, warm, love and respect with compassion and holding - we are able to do the work and transition to become who we want to be.
Special 4 person retreat - Therapist Sharon Mills
This retreat will be for 4 guests and with 1 therapist. We will also have the possibility for a visiting masseur. You will have 2/3 afternoons/evenings free and most of the Saturday.
This retreat will be a smooth mix of therapy, mindfulness and meditation. This mix together with relaxation and the sunny climate of Lanzarote will aid the therapeutic, healing and rebuilding process. This retreat is focused on waking up to our true nature, honouring ourselves as we are and moving from surviving to THRIVING. Let us shine and our true nature be free. Connecting to our authentic selves and living with grace, joyfulness and true contentment. Exploring issues from the past that stop us being fully present in the now. Then learning to be fully present without fear and self-doubt - facing our obstacles with courage and self-belief. This can be very liberating and freeing to the core, leaving you feeling alive, connected and energised. We will focus on building confidence and self-esteem, so that we are able to ride the waves of life and overcome the obstacles that show up in our lives. Learning to welcome in and not push away challenges, has the ability to transform your life and how you relate to it. We will touch on themes off opening up, healing, relaxing into the space between the stimuli and the reaction - so that we can pause and choose more freely our responses, to be in harmony with your deeper self. We will work through the fragmented parts of the self, the shadow and the hidden parts of us. We will play with vulnerability, learning to see it from new angles and not be threatened by fear, or our insecurities. There will be elements of art therapy, play therapy, mind and body connection, together with expressing the inner child and speaking our truth. Towards the end of the retreat we will help the transition from the retreat back into normal life, so that when you return home, you are clear about continuing the work and integrating it into your daily life.
“If you are not in the process of becoming the person you want to be, you are automatically engaged in becoming the person you don't want to be. ”
― Dale Carnegie