Weekend Retreats
Your Weekend Retreat Experience
Neuroscience of Trauma:
• Workshops to explore the effects of trauma on the brain and body. Discover brain based.​​ Approaches to support healing after trauma.
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• Top-down approaches to help shift thought patterns, including cognitive Therapy (CBT), empowerment through language, journaling, mindful based cognitive therapy, guided meditation and art therapy.
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• Bottom-up approaches to help regulate intense emotions. Experience somatic techniques and effective body-focused therapies designed to relieve the physical impacts of unresolved trauma.
• Explore the concept of the Window of Tolerance and discover strategies to support emotional regulation.
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• The significance of establishing firm boundaries, understanding why they are essential and practical steps to implement them.
Breathwork and Meditation Sessions.
• Guided practices designed to release tension and foster inner peace​
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• Techniques to reconnect with your breath, tapping into it as a source of strength, resilience and self-regulation.
Trauma informed Yoga for healing
• Guided practices designed to release tension and foster inner peace
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• Techniques to reconnect with your breath, tapping into it as a source of strength, resilience and self-regulation.
Sound Healing
• Immerse yourself in the southing sounds of healing vibrations
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• Sound baths and ceremonies to restore balance and harmony
Art Therapy
• Express and process emotion through creative expression
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• Engage in healing art projects facilitated by experienced therapists
Investment: $300 per person. Reduced rate for those experiencing financial hardship.
Payment arrangements are available.
What’s Included:
• 3 days and 2-night accommodation at a purpose-built retreat centre.
• Nutritious and healthy Vegetarian meals, snacks and teas. Dietary requirements are catered for.
• All retreat activities and workshops
• Use of all facilities including swimming pool, steam room and jacuzzi
2025 Weekend Retreat Dates;
Friday 23rd may – Sunday 25th May
Friday 5th September – Sunday 7th September
Friday 28th November – Sunday 30th November
Please fill the Expression of Interest Form out specifying which date you would like to attend
Book the next available retreat here
For any questions or queries please e-mail hopeandhealretreat@gmail.com
Weekend Retreat Team
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Nadine Taylor
Carmel Catanuto
Host. Nadine is a survivor of childhood abuse and intimate partner violence (IPV), is a qualified nurse and certified mental health first aider. She brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise gained through personal experience, trauma training, and neuroscience, creating a compassionate and informed approach to healing and recovery.
Carmel is a counsellor, art therapist, and Gestalt therapist with specialized trauma training. She takes a holistic approach to healing, integrating creative and therapeutic practices to support recovery and personal growth.
Jan Christie
Jan is a highly experienced counsellor and educator with two decades of expertise in domestic violence services, specializing in trauma-focused counselling and support.
Tarsila Motta
Tarsila is a skilled sound and energy healer and a certified Qigong facilitator, specializing in holistic practices that promote balance and well-being.