Arrive Already Loved: Open Into Love and Deepen Your Relationship With Yourself and Others

This weekend will change your life forever. Arrive already loved and experience the healing power of group connection and Gestalt group work. You'll witness and experience transformative breakthroughs throughout the weekend as you learn to navigate and overcome grief, fear, loss, and learn to love and embrace life fully. This retreat is open to anyone who is looking to love themselves and live a full authentic life in a group setting. You will learn to face your life with strength and resiliency, take responsibility, and tackle your unfinished business. For those who are interested, you will do a piece of work from your own life within the supportive environment of the group. Join us at beautiful Burke Mountain Resort on 3/20-3/22 to take ownership of your life. This retreat is approved for 17.75 CEU credits by the VT OPR for providers.

17 Individual Work spots available, first come first served!

Retreat Leaders: 

Mark Putnam, MD 

Mark Putnam, M.D., has been faculty with the Pennsylvania Gestalt Center for thirty years and has had the great pleasure of working with his inspiring colleagues, Mariah Gladis and Dori Middleman. Mark is committed to passing on the legacy of Mariah’s practice of Gestalt through the Center’s training programs and workshops.

Mark serves as Chief Medical Officer for Haven Behavioral Hospital of Eastern PA, Chief Medical Officer for Berkshire Psychiatric and Behavioral Health Services, PLLC, and as Medical Director for the Department of Psychiatry at Penn State St. Joseph Medical Center in Reading, PA. He is board-certified in Adult, Child/Adolescent and Administrative psychiatry.

Melody Schaper 

Melody Schaper is a Somatic Therapist in private practice in Kimberton, Pennsylvania. She is certified in Gestalt Therapy from The Pennsylvania Gestalt Center and The Gestalt Training Institute of Philadelphia and is a Laban Movement Analyst and Teacher of the Alexander Technique.

Melody has been integrating these modalities into all of her work to help anyone become more comfortable, safe and at home in their own skin. As a teacher and therapist Melody focuses on the subtle language of the body encouraging deep listening and expression as ways to heal and grow.

Organizers: Janet Givens MA, Nathan Railla LCMHC, Rachael Little LMFT

Location: Burke Mountain Resort, Burke VT 

 

Schedule:

Friday 3/20:

5pm-6:30pm Welcome Dinner (included)

6:30pm-8:30PM Group Orientation 

Saturday 3/21: 

8am-9am Opening Circle 

9am-10am Breakfast 

10am-1pm Individual Work 

1pm-2pm Lunch 

2pm-5:30pm Individual Work 

5:30-7 Dinner 

7pm-8:30pm Individual Work

Sunday 3/22:  

8am-9am Opening Circle 

9am-10am Breakfast 

10am-1pm Individual Work 

1pm-2pm Lunch 

2pm-5pm Individual Work

 

Dinner Friday included in registration. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner (plus snacks) included Saturday. Breakfast and Lunch included Sunday. 

Looking to stay at Burke Mountain Resort? Use code GESTALT for our group rate! 

Participant Information

Disclaimer: By registering, I understand that this workshop is for self-improvement and educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or replace professional mental health care or medical advice. Participation is voluntary. By participating, you agree to release, indemnify, and hold harmless the workshop facilitators, organizers, sponsors, venue owners, and their officers or agents. 

Cancellation Policy: Refunds minus $200 administrative fee provided until 3/1. No refunds after 3/1. Registrations can be transferred to another individual by emailing rachael.little@gmail.com. In the event that the event is canceled by the organizers, a make-up date will be provided.