Why do therapy intensives and therapeutic retreats?
Have you ever gotten to the end of an hour of therapy and thought, “Dangit! I was just getting started!!” Do you want to get farther, faster? It can be tough to set aside an hour per week for therapy and sometimes it feels like that hour goes by at breakneck speed. Regular, weekly therapy can be awesome, but sometimes you just need that deep dive – away from distractions and with the time to really go deep. Let’s be honest – this world can be a really hard and painful place. One hour a week just isn’t enough for you. That’s where therapy intensives can be awesome.
What are therapy intensives and therapeutic retreats like?
We tailor each intensive and retreat to you and your needs. We strongly recommend your first intensive be the full three days, though on occasion a two-day intensive or retreat may be most appropriate. For folks who have done an intensive or retreat with us before or who are weekly clients we also offer one day options (if you’re a local client we also can do half-day options). Our days are full days – we start at 9AM and end at 5PM, with a 1.5 hour break for lunch on your own. Each intensive and retreat is experiential in nature – we’ll use things like art therapy, EMDR, brainspotting, somatic experiencing, etc. – to help you meet your goals. We may even schedule a massage or equine therapy as part of your intensive or retreat process.
Each new client has a one-hour consultation with your therapist so we can learn more about you and what your goals are for the intensive or retreat. These consultations are typically done via video at least one week prior to the therapy intensive. If you are local to the office you will be seen at, these also can be done in person.
What is treated?
Intensives and therapeutic retreats can be used to treat a variety of things. Here are a few:
- Trauma, including abuse
- Family issues
- Marital/Relationship issues, including infidelity
- Personal growth
Who is a good fit for an intensive or retreat?
You’re a good fit for an intensive or retreat if you are ready to do the deep work with a highly trained therapist. You’re ready to set aside the time to focus, without distractions, on your stuff. You’re ready to see movement. Your tired of feeling stuck or watching that therapy hour whiz by and having to wait til the next week to do more work. You are ready for deep change and are willing to do what it takes.
What is included?
A pre-intensive or retreat consultation meeting with your therapist to get to know you and better understand your goals. This allows your therapist to put together an intensive or retreat uniquely tailored to you. You also get a post-intensive or retreat consultation meeting with your therapist to check in on progress. Additional consultation meetings may be scheduled as needed for an additional fee.
The days of the intensive or retreat include one-on-one time with your highly skilled & trained therapist doing deep trauma work. Modalities may include art therapy, EMDR, brainspotting, somatic work, play, and any other intervention your therapist knows will help you move forward in healing.
Intensives or retreats that are 2+ days also may include equine therapy (weather permitting) & there is an optional add-on for trauma-focused massage therapy if you are in our Texas office.
Intensives in our North Carolina office may include forest bathing (weather permitting).
Locations
We offer therapy intensives in both our Wake Forest, NC or Flower Mound, TX offices.
Investment
Therapy intensives and retreats are an investment in yourself. Our intensives and retreats include the one-hour, pre-intensive consultation with your therapist, the therapy intensive/retreat day(s), and a one-hour, post-intensive follow up with your therapist. It also includes all materials and activities and a packet of information/tools that you will take home with you.
- Three-day intensives: $5200
- Two-day intensives: $3600
- One-day intensives: $2000
- Half-day intensives: $1200
- TX trauma-focused massage add on – $160+ (dependent on length of massage, minimum length 60 minutes)
- Additional consultation meetings – $200 each
A $500 deposit is required to schedule your intensive. The cost of the intensive is due in full at least two (2) weeks prior to the start date of the intensive.
Cancellation & Reschedule Policy
Because we are setting aside this time just for you and our therapists invest time to prepare for you, our cancellation policy is as follows:
- Cancellations received with at least 21 days’ notice will be refunded at 100%, minus a $200 administrative fee.
- Cancellations received with at least 14 days’ notice will be refunded at 50%, minus a $200 administrative fee.
- Cancellations received with less than 14 days’ notice will not be refunded.
- We understand things happen and people get sick or have emergencies. If you need to reschedule your intensive or retreat within 14 days of your intensive or retreat dates, there is a $300 rescheduling fee in addition to the intensive/retreat fee. This fee is due at the time of reschedule.
- While it is unlikely, if the clinician gets sick or has an emergency and must reschedule, the intensive will be rescheduled at no additional charge/rescheduling fee to the client.
- While we certainly hope there are no issues or anomalies, if you are coming from out of town, we strongly encourage you get trip/travel insurance.
Are you ready to set aside distractions, dive deep, and experience healing? Reach out today for your free, 15-minute consultation.