November 17th to 19th, 2023
Mt Glorious Brisbane
Luxury retreat
✴️CR© Creative Retreat
"Treat yourself"
Participants will learn the steps to self-acceptance, investigating their blocks and practicing forgiveness, and acknowledging resilience to build confidence in each "here and now" to achieve their future goals using a big range of art materials and techniques.
During the Retreat:
Time to relax by doing creative and transformative activities.
Enjoy the environment in a place full of peace.
Recognize the efforts you have made and are making every day of your life and give yourself time to love yourself and give yourself time and receive support to design your future Goals.
Participating in a retreat that aligns with your needs and goals can offer a wide range of benefits for your physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
Here are some of the potential benefits of attending a retreat focused on relaxation, self-reflection, and creativity from a Gestalt Therapy perspective, especially in a beautiful natural setting:
Stress reduction: Retreats typically provide a break from the hustle and bustle of daily life, allowing you to detach from stressors and focus on relaxation. This can lead to reduced levels of stress and anxiety.
Mindfulness and self-awareness: In a retreat setting, you can practice mindfulness, which involves being fully present in the moment. This can enhance your self-awareness, leading to a better understanding of your emotions, thoughts, and behaviors.
Creative expression: Retreats often encourage creative activities, such as art, writing, or music. Engaging in creative expression can help you tap into your emotions and foster personal growth and self-discovery.
Time for reflection: Retreats provide dedicated time and space for introspection and contemplation. This can help you gain insights into your life, relationships, and future goals.
Personal growth: By focusing on yourself and your needs during the retreat, you can foster personal growth and development. It can be an opportunity to address unresolved issues and work on self-improvement.
Clarity and decision-making: Being away from the usual distractions and responsibilities can help you gain clarity on important life decisions, including those related to your career, relationships, and future goals.
Connection with like-minded individuals: Retreats often attract people with similar interests and goals. Building connections with others can provide a sense of community and support during your personal journey.
Improved focus and productivity: Taking time to rest and recharge can actually boost your focus and productivity when you return to your regular routines.
Nature's therapeutic effects: Being in a beautiful natural setting can have a calming and rejuvenating effect on your mind and body. Nature is known to reduce stress and promote overall well-being.
Physical health benefits: Many retreats also include activities like yoga, meditation, or outdoor exercises, which can have positive effects on your physical health, flexibility, and fitness.
Emotional healing: Engaging in therapeutic activities, such as group discussions or one-on-one counseling if available, can help with emotional healing and processing unresolved issues.
Enhanced problem-solving skills: The combination of relaxation, self-reflection, and creative activities can stimulate your mind and enhance your problem-solving abilities.
It's important to note that the benefits of a retreat can vary from person to person, depending on individual needs and experiences. To get the most out of a retreat, it's essential to be open to the process, actively participate, and embrace the opportunities for growth and self-discovery.
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Days for the Retreat 2023:
Friday, November 17th from 5 pm
Saturday, November 18th
Sunday, November 19th until Lunch time
3 days, 2 nights
Venue: Mount Glorious Luxury Retreat- Brisbane
Included:
Sharing Room (Twin beds). Each Room Features:
Twin beds.
Fridge, Kettle, and pod coffee machine
Ensuite with Shower and Mini Bath
Reading chair
Blockout Curtains
Australian Botanical Toiletries by Leif
Catering Included (Friday dinner until Sunday lunch)
Cost per person:
Become a member Silver or Gold
Members of the Gestalt Art Therapy CLUB (Silver or Gold )
Click here to pay by Credit card (paypal) Payments before September 15th, 2023 $1640 per person
Payments after September 15th, 2023 $1850 per person
Contact us for a payment plan
Non Members of the Gestalt Art Therapy Club
Click here to pay by Credit card (paypal) Payments before September 15th, 2023 $1850 per person
Payments after October 15th, 2023 $2050 per person
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Available 2 spots for couples (Sharing bed)
Payments before September 15th, 2023 $2995 per couple
Payments after September 15th, 2023 $3280 per couple
Ask us for a payment plan (for Payments starting before September 15th, 2023)
RETREAT REGISTRATION HERE
We are not registered for GST
Costs are per person.
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Please read more information about the cancellation policy.
Please note:
Covid Requirements
Following the Australian Government Health Department indications and with the objective of offering a safe space for all participants and Retreat leaders.
Every participant before being admitted to each Event/ Retreat/ Face-to-face session/ workshop:
• Before the start of the Retreat/workshop/ session temperature measures will be taken. If the participant has symptoms like fever (37°C or more), coughing, sore throat, or shortness of breath, unfortunately, he/she will not be admitted to the Retreat/ event.
Important information from Government:
Testing positive for COVID-19
Any person who tests positive for COVID-19 will need to immediately isolate at home or other suitable accommodation for at least 7 full days from the date the person had their test. Follow the advice from Queensland Health, including the first steps to take if you have COVID-19.
Close Contact
If you are a close contact, on the day of the event/ session you should have a negative test and wear a mask.
If there is a positive test, please contact us with this information.
Regarding face-to-face Retreats/ workshops/ sessions, clients who tested COVID positive must have passed a minimum of 14 days after Covid to be able to have a face-to-face participation/ session and have a RAT negative test.
Please read the information about cancelations and refunds here.
Cancellation policy:
If the Retreat cannot go ahead due to the decision of the leaders, the Retreat will be postponed and participants will receive the information of the next dates of the event. Please note that if this situation happens, it is not a cancellation, it is a postponed event and economic refunds will not be possible for participants. If you booked and paid for the retreat and you cannot participate in the new dates, the amount that you paid can be used to participate in other of our events or to use at our store to buy our books and our products. If you cancel your participation in this retreat before October 1st, 2023, you will receive the 100% of the paid amount that you did. If you cancel your participation after October 1st, 2023, you will not receive any economic refund, and/ or credit to be used later, in any circumstances including sickness, Covid positive, etc.
Contact us for more info: gestaltarttherapycentre@gmail.com
Participating in this retreat means that you accept all of these conditions.
Contact us for more info: gestaltarttherapycentre@gmail.com
RETREAT REGISTRATION HEREART THERAPY RETREAT PROGRAMFriday, November 17th, 20235:00 pm Arrival6:00 pm /7:00 pm Dinner & free time7:30 pm/ 8:00 pm Welcome and group meeting.
Saturday November 18th, 2023
8:00 am/ 8:30 am Yoga Class
8:30 am/ 9:30 am Breakfast
9:30 to 10:30 Welcome to the land ritual.
10:30 am/ 11:30 am Art Camp activities
WORKSHOP 1: Rock painting.
Working with our resistances and transforming them into inner power
11:30 am/ 12 noon Break
12:00 noon/ 1:00 pm Art Camp activities
1:00 pm/ 3:00 pm Lunch & free time
3:00 pm / 6:00 pm Art Camp activities
WORKSHOP 2: Pottery.
Working with our gift to give and receive
6:00 pm /8:00 pm Dinner & free time
8:00 pm Group Art activity/ Ritual
WORKSHOP 3: Meditation and "treat yourself"
Heart mosaic Sunday November 19th, 20238:00 am / 8:30 am Yoga Class
8:30 am / 9:30 am Breakfast
9:30 am / 11:30 am Art Camp activities
WORKSHOP 4: Finding the Light in your life
Candle Making
11:30 am / 12 noon Break
12:00 noon / 1:00 pm Art Therapy Retreat Closing. Group Ritual
1:00 pm/ 2:00 pm Lunch
Land Art. Eco mandala
Limited spaces are available!
Note: The activities times & activities topics could be changed due to event adjustments.