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Therapist Retreat in Selva Terra

Selva Terra, Panama - A Private Island Resort

June 22nd – June 27th, 2025

aerial view of resort in panama

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 – $3,950 USD Per Person
Shared (twin) occupancy rooms/casitas -$2,950 USD Per Person (Shared with CE Attendee)
The Beach House – $2,750 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*

arilda surridge wellness counseling inc

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.

Instructor – Dream Big Wellness

Dream Big Wellness is an Art Therapy Collective composed of nationally registered art therapists, working collaboratively with community partnership to provide holistic, and equitable, wellness to the community through retreats, coaching, group therapy, education, and art therapy. With a special emphasis in care for caregivers and mental health services related to cancer care and medical illness.

Photographer – Lorraine Toth

Lorraine Toth is an artist, photographer, published author, podcast show host, and Reiki Master living a mindful, happy life in Upstate NY. With 18-years of professional photography experience, Lorraine has been internationally published and exhibited in galleries. She empowers women through her pinup and boudoir photography, highlighting their inner beauty. Her first book, Run (2017), became an award-winning short film. A certified Vision Board Coach, Lorraine’s diverse talents also include painting and writing. She hosts the “Choose A Happy Day” podcast, aiming to inspire others to live happier and more authentic lives as she continues to explore new creative ventures.

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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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