Between Spiritual Bypass and Stress Reduction: Mindfulness and Deep Psychological Work, An Intensive Retreat for Mental Health Professionals
Description
This intensive retreat is designed for psychotherapists and mental health professionals who have long explored mindfulness, compassion, and their clinical use, yet have not had the chance to engage in a more sustained meditation practice. It also offers a meaningful space for those who want to renew their own practice in the company of colleagues who share similar values and interests.
By consciously stepping away from daily routines and entering a retreat setting, participants will have the opportunity to notice subtle patterns of the heart and mind with greater clarity. The experience creates room for deeper awareness, reflection, and professional renewal.
Throughout the retreat, the focus will be on the rich connections between mindfulness, compassion, and in-depth psychotherapy. The program invites participants to explore how these approaches can support both personal insight and therapeutic work, offering a thoughtful balance between inner practice and psychological understanding.
Accommodation Options
Tent Cabins
The tent cabins at Vallecitos offer a simple, yet comfortable, low-cost accommodation. The tent cabins are on wooden platforms with canvas walls. Each has a bed, a small table and chair. There are zipper windows in the tent cabins and the front opening can be spread wide to invite in sunlight. All tent cabins have a small propane heater. Tent cabins are single occupancy, stand-alone structures. Please note that tent cabins tend to be colder in the shoulder seasons (May and September/October).
Tent Camping
An economical option intended only for experienced campers. You are required to bring your own tent camping gear, as Vallecitos does NOT supply a tent. Temperatures are highly variable, precipitation is to be expected, and you are expected to be fully self-sufficient. This option is strongly discouraged for anyone new to Vallecitos. Please note that our tent camping spaces, like all Vallecitos housing options, are single occupancy. You may not share a tent or camping space with other retreat participants. Pricing includes meals.
Tent Cabin Benefactor Rate
This option covers retreat costs and helps support others who require financial assistance to attend. The difference between this rate and the actual rate is tax-deductible. We greatly appreciate your help in supporting access to practice on retreat at Vallecitos. All accommodations are single occupancy. The price includes accommodation and meals.
Tent Cabin Actual Rate
This rate covers the actual costs of the retreat. All accommodations are single occupancy. The price includes accommodation and meals.
Tent Cabin Scholarship Rate
This option is a 35% scholarship of the actual costs of the retreat. All accommodations are single occupancy. The price includes accommodation and meals. If you require additional scholarship assistance above this rate, please select this housing option. Complete your registration, and then submit an additional scholarship application (directions are provided after registering).
Teachers
Bill Morgan
Susan Morgan
Ron Siegel
Place
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Contact Information
Wed, Jul 1