Atlantic Canada Society For Bioenergetic Analysis


7-Day Summer Retreats

in

Prince Edward Island

What are these 7-day summer retreats like?

Our gathering offers a unique blend of intensive therapy,creative play and spirituality.

Intensive therapy

The heart of the experience is the in-depth bioenergetic work.We offer this work in three integrated modes: group exercise, group process, and two opportunities to meet with a certified bioenergetic therapist forindividual work.

This energetic work is supported by the daily practice of Tai Chi, and by classes in massage as well as the option of individual massage therapy.

  Photo by Joan Doyle


July - a time of colour and blossom on PEI

Creative Play

It is probably true to say that few of us have even begunto explore the limits of our potential for artistic expressionand pleasure. For many of us this fertile ground has remaineddormant. The creative-play classes reach out to the child in each of us who instinctively knows its pleasure in colour,word, gesture and movement. Classes include creative writing and/or dance.

Participants are consistently pleased, and sometimes surprised,to discover that, in a safe, playful setting, their own expression yields deep and lasting satisfaction.

   Photo by Joan MacNeil, CSM
During the summer program use your free time to soak up the
pastoral beauty of PEI

Spirituality

Our evening gatherings are in the spirit of Alexander Lowen's words:"....we become conscious of the pulsating aliveness of our bodies and sense that we are one with all pulsating creatures in a pulsating universe." We take time to meditate together, and share in song, symbol andwords the meaning and the blessing of being.

   Photo by Bethany Doyle
Twilight spirituality sessions by the water are among our favourite
times together.

Who Comes?

Our participants gather from Atlantic Canada as well asfrom across Canada and the USA. We recommend that personsconsidering this program have some previous therapeuticexperience. Participants include people from all walks of life as well as bioenergetic trainees and professional psychotherapists.An additional training component is available to trainees in bioenergetic analysis.

Endorsement by Eleanor Greenlee, IIBA Faculty:
"I am pleased to endorse this program which impressed me greatly when I visited it. Bethany and Rosalind are sensitive and experienced therapists, who offer a rich, holistic approach to healing. A very affordable gathering in a beautiful place."

Since spaces are limited, please register early.

What participants say:

“I wanted to connect with myself, others, and the earth. All of my experiences here have helped soften me, open me, and ground me in that journey.” J.C., Toronto, ON

“It seems there are no expectations except to be true to yourself, and then work on what you wish.” L.M., Halifax, NS

“An opportunity to practice living our deeper, truer self healthily and happily.” B.S., Charlottetown, PE

“A healing, welcoming, nurturing place with clean air and water, and hospitality that overflows.” M.H.C., Chicago, IL

“The best workshop I’ve ever attended for an integrated and creative experience of bioenergetics, spirituality, community-building, and mindful living. It’s even fun!” Bioenergetic Trainee, Baltimore, MD

“A safe place to grow with people who are serious about their healing. A profound experience of communion and community. It is awesome that in the midst of our pain and struggle that we have been able to create together a “home” for a while that is safe, open, loving, gentle, strong, and so compassionate.” B.S., ST. John’s, NF

Where is the Retreat?

Our work takes place in picturesque rural Prince EdwardIsland. We are just minutes away from the beautifuldunes and beaches of PEI's famous North Shore.

   Photo by Joan MacNeil, CSM
See you by the dunes! The natural beauty of rural
PEI is a wonderful place to "come to your senses".

When is the next Retreat?

The first gathering in 2011 is::
June 24 - July 1

The second gathering in 2011 is:
July 3 - July 10



Apply early, places fill quickly! Early registration recommended.

7-Day Summer Retreats offered by certified bioenergetic therapists:

Bethany Doyle BMus, MTS, CCC, CBT
Rosalind McVicar BScN, CCC, CBT

Tel:(902) 894-3244

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