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Therapist Retreat in Selva Terra

Selva Terra, Panama - A Private Island Resort

June 22nd – June 28th, 2025

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About the Retreat

Wellness Counseling Inc. is excited to offer this retreat to mental health providers wanting to gain wisdom and practice self-care. In this retreat you can expect to learn be able to describe Vicarious Trauma. Topics that will be covered are signs and symptoms of vicarious trauma and how to assess, identify who is at risk of vicarious trauma, and how to prevent, manage, and treat vicarious trauma. You will also have hands on experience on practicing tools that prevent and manage vicarious trauma.

Retreat Program and Schedule

Location and Venue

Panama – Selva Terra Resort. Wellness Counseling Inc. is excited to offer this retreat to mental health providers wanting to gain wisdom and practice self-care. In this retreat in beautiful Panama, you can expect to learn be able to describe Vicarious Trauma. Topics that will be covered are signs and symptoms of vicarious trauma and
how to assess, identify who is at risk of vicarious trauma, and how to prevent, manage, and treat
vicarious trauma. You will also have hands-on experience on practicing tools that prevent and
manage vicarious trauma. 

Retreat Pricing and Cancellation Policy

Single (private) occupancy rooms/casitas – $3,750 USD Per Person
Shared (twin) occupancy rooms/casitas -$2,750 USD Per Person (Shared with CE Attendee)
The Beach House – $2,650 USD Per person
Non-Attending Guest Charge: $2,000 USD Per Person (must share with an attending guest)

To Secure your Spot: $500 USD (non-attending guests are also required to pay the deposit) is Required, afterwards remaining balance is divided equally depending on the number of months left for the final balance due date.

Early Registration Discount: $200 (only for CE attending Guest) – Until January 1st

Additional $100 off if you identify as being from a marginalized group.

*Space is Limited! Only 9 Casitas Available, and a Beach House that can sleep up to 6 people*

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About the Instructor

Arilda Surridge is a Certified EMDR Therapist, an EMDRIA Consultant in Training, an approved Clinical Supervisor, and a Gottman Couples Therapy Level 3 trained therapist. She is also a Gottman Leader in Leading “7 Principles for Making a Marriage Work”. She is specialized working with trauma, anxiety, depression, and couple’s. Additionally she has focused and specialized experience with working with early trauma, complex PTSD, recent and ongoing traumatic stress, treating affairs, and treating other mental health providers.

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Ready for A Transformative Experience?

Reserve your spot today for our upcoming retreat in Panama. We have activities and learning modules planned so you can make your educational experience fun!

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