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HEART LESSONS OF THE JOURNEY - A RETREAT WITH CECE SYKES
Heart Lessons of the Journey is a Unique Workshop for Therapists
Throughout the retreat you will explore questions like:
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How did you become a psychotherapist?
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How can new awareness of your story deepen your work?
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Who is listening to your story?
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How did early family life impact your choice to be here?
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How might your personal struggles impact your professional journey?
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As expert listeners, have you spent enough time hearing your own voice, tending to your own heart lessons?
Life as a therapist is interesting and very rewarding. We become specialists in providing emotional support, devoting thousands of hours to this role. Our own deepest feelings and personal storyline remain firmly in the background. Yet our life is evolving, too…
During this retreat, you will have the opportunity to join other therapists and counsellors to explore these important questions. Enjoy time for sharing, reflection, journaling, visualization exercises and laughter. We’ve found that rediscovering our story often reveals hidden strengths; sharing our sorrows and triumphs can become a roadmap to unexpected healing.
The goal of this retreat is to help you feel restored, with a deeper appreciation of your journey and a closer connection to the real sources of your unique wisdom.
This retreat is open to licensed therapists and/or counsellors only who are also Level 1 IFS trained. This retreat is limited to a maximum of 24 participants.
There will be 25 IFS CE credits available for IFS Certification or Recertification for all attendees of this retreat.
A little about Cece ….
Cece Sykes, LCSW, is a consultant and senior trainer with the Internal Family Systems Institute, where she specializes in trauma and addiction and educates therapists around the world on how to apply the IFS therapy model to addictive processes.
Additionally, Cece developed the Heart Lessons of the Journey retreat for an on-going international study of the personal narratives of therapists and impact on psychotherapy practice.
She lectures, consults, and leads workshops and retreats on these and related topics, and maintains a private practice in Chicago.
She has co-authored a number of articles on treating the impact of sexual trauma in families, authored the chapter “An IFS Lens on Addiction” in Innovations and Elaborations in Internal Family Systems Therapy (2017)) and co-authored Internal Family Systems Therapy for Addiction (2023).
For more information about Cece, you can visit her website: www.cecesykeslcsw.com and to buy a copy of her newly released book on addictions, please click on this link: https://www.amazon.com/Internal-Family-Systems-Therapy-Addictions/dp/1683736028
The Retreat Location
The retreat will rake place in Randles Hotel and Spa in Killarney, Co.Kerry, which is a small family owned boutique hotel with loads of atmosphere and a warm Irish welcome. The hotel is conveniently located within an 8 minute walk from the town centre and a 5 minute walk from Muckross House gardens and Killarney National Park. The hotel has a large swimming pool and the Zen Day SPA. For further information check out our attached download below under the section:
How to get there…..and More!!
Killarney Town, located in County Kerry in the deep southwest of Ireland, lies adjacent to the Wild Atlantic Way route. The Wild Atlantic Way, stretching 1,600 miles (2,600 km), is one of the longest defined coastal routes in the world, winding along the Irish west coast from the Inishowen Peninsula in County Donegal to the picturesque town of Kinsale in County Cork.
Nestled amidst the MacGillycuddy’s Reeks and Carrauntoohil Mountain ranges, Killarney Town is surrounded by breathtaking scenery. The renowned Killarney National Park, with its beautiful landscapes and walking trails, is located within a 5/10 minute walk from the hotel.
Killarney itself is a vibrant and friendly place with a wide range of activities and attractions, both indoors and outdoors. Hosting a retreat in Killarney is always a pleasure, as it never fails to help you relax, lower your shoulders, and appreciate the stunning beauty of the town and its surroundings.
Here are some links to help you explore more about the locality:
Retreat particulars
Applications are currently open for this retreat in Ireland from September 30th – October 4th, 2024
Please be advised that this is not a formal training and is not intended as a formal training on how to guide this work for other people. This is strictly a retreat for your personal growth and well-being.
The retreat will take place over 5 days starting on Monday, September 30th, 2024 and concluding on Friday, October 4th, 2024
There is an afternoon off on Wednesday to allow participants to process, rest and relax with spa treatments or for those who seek a little bit of adventure, touring the most popular sightseeing venues the area has to offer. Spa treatments and sightseeing tours are optional extras.
This retreat is limited to a maximum of 24 participants and participants need to have completed Level 1 IFS Training and be a licensed Therapist/Counsellor.
If you are interested in participating in this retreat, please register your interest. You will then be directed automatically to a registration form for completion. Only applicants who complete a full registration form will be considered for this retreat. Once your registration is approved we will advise you formally and it is only at this point that we will request payment to reserve your place on this retreat. Please do not make travel arrangements until your registration has been formally accepted.
Any travel costs to the retreat location in Killarney, Co. Kerry, Ireland is the sole responsibility of the participant.
IMPORTANT: Please read our FAQS page on this website for further guidelines and information on Covid, the arrangements we have in place in the unlikely event the retreat is cancelled due to Covid or in the unlikely event the retreat leader is not in a position to attend. The FAQS page also provides further general information which you may find useful when planning your trip. If after reading the FAQS page you have any further information, please feel free to email us at contact@souliology.com.
Heart Lessons of the Journey Retreat Schedule.
5-Day Retreat Schedule – This is a broad outline of what the schedule for the week will look like but please note it is subject to change at the retreat leaders discretion.
Monday September 30th – Friday October 4th, 2024
Monday
Tuesday & Thursday
Wednesday
11am – 1pm
1pm – 2pm
3pm – 6pm
7pm
8am – 9am
9am – 12pm
12.15pm
3pm – 6pm
7pm
8am – 9am
9am – 1pm
1.15pm
2pm – 7pm
7pm
Morning Session
Lunch
Afternoon Session
Dinner
Breakfast
Morning Session
Lunch
Afternoon Session
Dinner
Breakfast
Morning Session
Lunch
Afternoon off
Dinner
Friday
8am – 9am
9am – 1pm
1pm
Breakfast
Morning Session
Light Lunch and goodbyes
Please note we will serve teas/coffees and refreshments during our morning and afternoon breaks which will usually be at 10.30am and
4.30pm daily except Wednesday afternoon.
Your Investment:
Total Retreat Cost - €2,750 (Euro) for this 5-day residential retreat - The retreat cost includes the retreat itself with Cece, 4 nights private ensuite accommodation in a luxury boutique hotel and 3 delicious meals a day to include a full breakfast, a light lunch and a delicious evening meal throughout the retreat period. Our retreat location can also cater to a variety of dietary requirements such as vegetarian, gluten free and lactose intolerance. You can indicate your preference on the registration form.
Retreat Payment Schedule:
Payments are separated into 3 payments -
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Payment 1: €500 (Euro’s) non-refundable deposit – (Due on acceptance onto the retreat).
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Payment 2: €1,000 (Euro’s) per person is due by the 29th March 2024. (This amount will be refundable until the 28th June 2024 should you decide to cancel).
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Payment 3: The remaining balance depending on your room type must be paid by the 28th June 2024.
Please note: There are no refund of fees over and above your non-refundable deposit for withdrawal for any reason after 28th June 2024.
If you register your interest after the above payment deadlines, the above payment schedule does not apply and you will be required to pay for the retreat in full.
Partners/Companions: If you wish to attend the retreat with a companion and share accommodation, we offer a reduced fee for both attendees. The total cost for two people to attend the full retreat and share accommodation at the hotel is outlined in the registration form.
Additionally, you are welcome to bring a companion who can stay at the hotel with you in shared accommodation, enjoy the set retreat meals but not attend the retreat itself. This option incurs a supplementary cost which is outlined in the registration form. Please ensure to indicate your preference during the registration process.
Please note:
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Any companion accompanying you must be an adult over 18 years of age.
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Children are not allowed to join you in shared accommodation during the retreat.
Possible additional charges -:
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An additional €100 (Euro) per person late fee for payments received after 29th March & 28th June 2024.
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An additional €50 (Euro) administrative fee for room or occupancy category changes.
There will be 25 IFS CE credits available for IFS Certification or Recertification for all attendees of this retreat.
How to get there…..and more!
Please download the attached information document which includes details about-
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Getting to the retreat hotel in Killarney, County Kerry.
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Interesting places of to visit while in Killarney.
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What to bring
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Where you will be staying for the retreat
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The Weather
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Details of the Zen Day SPA
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OUR COVID-19 Policy