Retreat & Grow
Therapist Growth Lab: Working with Complex Cases
A 2-day training retreat for psychotherapists to rest, reconnect, and grow. Through experiential learning, rich peer connection, and trauma-informed learning, you’ll return to your work with renewed confidence - plus, earn a minimum of 12 CECs as you deepen your practice.
Come As You Are
This gentle 2-day training retreat has been created as a space to rest, reflect, learn and reconnect. No fixing, no performing, no judgement —just room to breathe, be held in community, learn, and be gently renewed.
Come to the Training Retreat, Take the Wisdom Home
We’ll cover each of these topics together during the training retreat — and you’ll receive lifetime access to the in-depth online modules afterward (a $349.99 value, included) so you can revisit the material anytime it serves you.
Complex Clinical Presentations Vs. Complex Treatment Planning: Learn to spot the difference.
Integrating Modalities within a Multi-phased Approach to Complex Trauma.
From Framework to Practice: Matching Clinical Tools to Client Needs.
Defences and Barriers to Therapy: Work with and soften therapeutic obstacles.
Professional Boundaries & Beyond: Ethics of Helping Clients with Complex Presentations.
From Burnout and Vicarious Trauma to Post-Traumatic Growth: How to implement true self care.
Created for Therapists, by Therapists
Created by trauma therapists, for trauma therapists—this retreat offers space to slow down, reconnect, and be held in community. With somatic practices and nervous system care, we return to ourselves together.
Trainers who teach from experience
Led by respected therapsts and leaders in our therapy community, our trainers teach from experience with depth, clarity, and care.
Retreat First, Revisit Anytime
With access to the full online library after the retreat, you can stay present in person and revisit the learning when you're ready.
Two Locations, One Experience
Pick from two breathtaking locations—each offers the same rich, restorative retreat experience.
Inside the Retreat
Each day is thoughtfully designed to balance learning, rest, and connection. Here’s how we’ll gently move through the retreat together—from grounding practices to spacious breaks and meaningful group experiences.
A Peek Into the Retreat: Support, Growth, and Transformation
Step into a experience designed to ground, uplift, and reconnect you to yourself.
Intentional Community building among peers.
Daily yoga & movement practices.
A blend of didactic, discussion based & reflective learning.
Practice with clinical vignettes and, Q & A and case consultation
Daily lunch, tea &coffee and snacks included, with time to connect or reflect.
Optional energy and bodywork practice to be scheduled outside CEC hours.
Two Beautiful Locations to Choose from
For Therapists Who...
feel Burned out and need space to reconnect
Work in Private Practice and Crave Community
are curious about integrative,approaches
want to deepen their skills
navigate complex trauma cases and want support
have experience but want to sharpen their instincts
Are Newly Licensed and are seeking confidence and clarity
long for rest, reflection, and professional growth
are in career transition or redefining their path
We’d love to have you join us. Early bird pricing of $499.99 (regularly $699.99) is available until September 8, 2025—and space is intentionally limited to keep the retreat intimate. If it feels like the right fit, we encourage you to reserve your spot soon—we’d be honoured to welcome you into this experience.
Meet Your Trainers
Emily Bushell MA RCT CCS
Counselling Therapist
Counsellor Supervisor
EMDRIA Approved Consultant
Practice Owner & Lead Clinician: Wholetherapy
Learn More About Emily Here
Lori McIsaac Bewsher MSW RSW
Clinical Social Worker
Clinical Supervisor
EMDRIA Approved Consultant
Practice Owner & Lead Clinician: Rising Tides
Learn More About Lori Here
Not sure if you're ready to commit?
If you haven't yet, download our free eBook for a sneak peak about what we'll be covering at the retreat.
A practical, evidence-informed guide designed to help you navigate complexity in the therapy room, sharpen your clinical instincts, and deepen your confidence.
Post Address and Mail
Email: [email protected]
Address
Office: 815- 45 Alderney Drive
Dartmouth, NS
B2Y2N6
Get In Touch
Assistance Hours
Mon –Friday- 9:00-6pm
Sat 11:00am – 2:00pm
Sunday – CLOSED
Phone Number:
xxx-xxx-xxxx
Office: 815- 45 Alderney Drive, Dartmouth NS
Call 902-707-1858
Email: [email protected]
Site: www.mitieducation.com
