Accelerated Resolution Therapy is an evidence-based treatment that works directly to reprogram the way in which distressing memories and images are stored in the brain. Our advanced trained Psychologists, Jocelyn and Shelley, use the restorative power of eye movements and image replacement to support you as you move through your difficult experiences by replacing distressing memories so that they no longer trigger strong physical and emotional reactions.

Osteopathy is a manual therapy that has been used since the 1800's. Our experienced therapist, Jillian Inglis, uses an array of tools to find where your body is holding restrictions. She then uses a combination of fascia release techniques, intuitive energy healing, meridian line unwinding, and emotional release to help you discover and let go of traumas and belief systems that have been holding you back. "Sometimes your body remembers more than your mind, so why not ask the body what it needs?"

Get to the root of your presenting concern. with the support of registered psychologists, you will build an informed and compassionate awareness of the root causes of your concern and how it impacts your life today. 

Find relief from the negative sensations, symptoms and images associated with your presenting problem, and reduce the intensity of the emotional response that these concerns currently bring up for you. 

Reconnect with your own knowledge of healing. With the informed compassion of a trained osteopath, and emotional release specialist you will be supported to reconnect with your own body and let go of stored emotional and physical tension within your body. 

Transform your perspective about yourself, others and your past, letting go of resentment, anger and fear. Through the intentionally structured intervention of Accelerated Resolution Therapy, you will be guided through the distress of your concern towards a neutralized knowledge of your experience and an enhanced understanding of your own strengths, abilities and internal sense of peace. 

The Retreat will take place over the course of a long weekend including a 3-night stay at the Azuridge Luxury Estate. The retreat begins with an introductory evening, followed by two full days providing 3 scheduled ART sessions with a registered psychologist and 2 scheduled Osteopathic sessions with a certified manual osteopath. Finally, a group closing session will be held on the morning of your departure. 

The retreat will be held at the Azuridge Estate Hotel located in Priddis, Alberta, approximately 20 minutes south of Calgary. This beautiful location offers the privacy and security befitting of a therapeutic journey, self-reflection and peace of mind. 

The benefit of attending an intensive therapy retreat is the opportunity to make a significant impact on your mental health and wellness in a short amount of time. Taking the time to solely focus on your presenting concern and support your body mind and soul in a wholistic way allows you to reach a deeper level of understanding, awareness and healing leaving you ready to move forward in a new way. 

Having registered professionals lead the retreat, means that you can take advantage of your personal insurance coverage to offset the cost of your weekend. 

Additionally, the cost of carrying our unhealthy coping strategies, and difficult life experiences is often high. Impacting the quality of our relationships, productivity in work and financial loss to various management strategies in the form of intermittent addictive behaviours, distractions, and coping mechanisms.

We encourage you to check with your insurance provider about your coverage for psychological and osteopathic services. You will be provided with an itemized invoice following your attendance that can be submitted to your provider for reimbursement of the professional services included in the weekend. 

Both Accelerated Resolution Therapy and Osteopathy are effective in the treatment of a wide variety of emotional and mental health concerns including but not limited to traumatic experiences, anxiety, depression, unhelpful coping strategies, difficult relationship patterns and more. You will engage in an initial treatment session with your psychologist prior to the retreat to ensure that your concern can be addressed and to plan for the effective application of therapy. 

There are some situations that would affect your ability to do safe and meaningful work at this retreat.

Those with special medical conditions such as pregnancy, heart conditions, ocular difficulties, or a history of seizures should consult a medical professional before participating in ART. An ART treatment may put your at risk due to the possibility of a heightened emotional reaction.

If you are Actively considering suicide working through the emotions and discomfort of trauma work can activate distress levels and may prove to be unsafe in a retreat setting. If you are currently having suicidal thoughts or are worried about your own safety, please reach out to the Distress Centre at 811, or contact emergency care at 911 or your local hospital.  

If you are actively engaged in substance abuse or addiction this will compromise your ability to meaningfully participate in therapy. In the interest of your health and effective treatment we ask that you abstain from substance use for the duration of your therapy sessions at the retreat. 

Please note that ongoing therapy services are available through Emmaus Psychology if you need support to explore your options for healing.

If you have concerns about your immediate wellness or suitability for the retreat environment, please contact Jocelyn or Shelley at www.emmauspsychology.com for a complimentary consultation.

The cost of the retreat covers all professional therapy services including your initial intake session, 3 ART therapy session, and 2 osteopathic treatments. Additionally, you will take part in professionally led group experiences including intention setting, 2 sound baths, a guided meditation hike, and a closing and meaning making session. The cost also covers your 3 nights of accommodation along with in room breakfast service and a gift including resources to enhance your healing journey and maximize your self-care for the duration of your stay.