A “counseling retreat” refers to a therapy-focused retreat for therapy-seekers. The Elevate Retreat for Therapists is a retreat for therapists in which you will learn to offer your own therapeutic retreats for clients. The Elevate Retreat for Therapists is a business-focused retreat equipping you with the tools and knowledge to craft your own profitable retreats to grow your practice. You'll be participating in group workshops and a one-on-one coaching call rather than therapeutic sessions like on a "counseling retreat."

No, the primary purpose of this retreat is to improve the business aspects of your practice by adding an additional revenue stream in the form of intensive retreats. While we'll, of course, be paying attention to client experience, we really want this retreat to result in more financial freedom and flexibility for you.

CEU retreats for mental health professionals generally have a more clinical focus. I trust that your clinical skills are top-notch. That's why we're going to use our time on this retreat to up-level your business while ensuring you continue to provide high-quality care to your clients.

My goal is that you leave not just with an insanely valuable blueprint for your own retreats but a profound shift in how you relate to your business. Traveling across the world to attend a retreat can be both exhilarating and anxiety-provoking. I've done my best to reduce the stress so you can focus on connecting and creating.

Here's what you can expect.

• Support from myself, retreat assistants, and support staff to ensure you arrive at the retreat center safely and have what you need so you can spend your time focusing on creating your next soon-to-be sold-out retreat!

• A guide to help you make travel arrangements and a pre-retreat call in case you have more questions

• 3 daily workshops led by Felicia to address every aspect of creating your own profitable, therapeutic retreat

• A physical, fill-in workbook to capture all your great ideas and take back to your own home

• A retreat participant agreement template created by a lawyer that you can use for your own retreats

• Building relationships with inspired therapists who can give you real-time feedback and accelerate your progress

• Time for self-care while working on your business (workshops, yoga, and massage? Yes, pls!)

• Embracing the spirit of freedom that comes with traveling to another country

• Experiencing a warm and welcoming culture in one of the safest places to travel

• Visiting a small, remote island with the perfect blend of peace to melt your stress away and variety to inspire you

Retreats are a great way to break entrenched patterns in your daily life and catch a break from the roles and responsibilities that normally occupy your time like taking care of your children and family, providing treatment to clients, and all the big and little tasks that normally get in the way of accessing your profound creativity.

It's completely natural to question whether retreats are the right addition to your business. Integrating retreats can seem daunting due to the planning and resources required. Plus, it can feel uncomfortable to step away from your present life, even if you want to get a fresh perspective.

However, the benefits can be well worth the effort.

Retreats offer a unique way to deepen client relationships, provide intensive therapeutic and wellness experiences, and establish your brand in the wellness industry. They also open up new revenue streams and marketing opportunities.

If you’re looking for a detailed guide on how to seamlessly integrate retreats into your business, from planning to execution, check out my blog post on running successful retreats. It’s packed with practical tips and insights to help you decide if this venture is suited for your business.

Read the full blog post here!