Getting to the Heart of the Matter

Getting to the Heart of the Matter is a relationship retreat open to any individual or couple.

Whether in an intimate relationship or not, we have all been hurt in connection with others and we all have healing to do. The more we protect ourselves from further hurt, the less we can receive the love that is available.

In a safe and relaxed environment, this workshop will offer time and space to explore the U-turn question “who am I in relationship.” There will be presentations, group experiential exercises: done individually or with your partner, and group discussions. Facilitators are present but not intrusive.

The retreat will offer opportunities to explore:

– The energetic connection between your mind and heart.

– Protective impulses that keep you from the connection you want.

– Basic human needs for contact, love and safety.

– Tools for regulating the body and mind.

– How learning to change your conversations will change your relationships, inside and out.

Experiences include:

– meditation, movement, and time in nature

– self-reflection and journaling

– sharing and experimenting with new behavior

– Laughter and play

This relationship retreat includes:

• 5-nights accommodations
• Three delicious, healthful meals per day on-site at Prana del Mar – primarily vegetarian with some fish/seafood options several times during the week
• Airport transfers between Prana del Mar and Los Cabos International airport (SJD) on January 13th and 18th
• Full use of all resort amenities – including pool, hot tub, sauna, stone labyrinth, desert gardens, hammocks, and more
• All sales and hotel taxes

Pricing does not include:

• Airfare
• Travel insurance (recommended)
• Optional excursions
• Optional spa services
• Airport transfers on alternate dates
• Meals off-site (on excursions)
• Alcoholic beverages
• Gratuities

Pricing
Double-occupancy: $1,935 per person
Single-occupancy: $2,295 per person

Refunds/Cancellations:
A full payment is required to guarantee your reservation. 50% of the payment will be refunded if canceled within three (3) months before the day of the retreat (Oct 13, 2018). 100% of the estimated balance will be charged to your account and non-refundable if canceled within 14 days of the retreat.

Toni Herbine-Blank, MS, RN
Toni is a senior trainer for The Center for Self Leadership. Her expertise is in the use of IFS with couples and has developed trainings and retreats presenting these nationally and internationally. She is an experienced group leader with a reputation for being compassionate and empowering.

Shelley Hartz, RN, MSN, CS
Shelley is a psychotherapist in private practice in Littleton, MA. Her practice of IFS over the past 15 years includes assisting with many IFS and IFIO trainings. She also co-facilitated the IFS Women’s Retreats. Shelley’s passion for healing and self-nourishment draw on the support of the natural world, music, play and the capacity of the human heart to love.

Sarah Stewart, PsyD
Sarah has a unique interest in nature and the inter-connectedness of all sentient beings. Sarah has been involved with the evolution of IFIO since its inception in 2010. She has extensive experience working with internal relational dynamics in couples and larger groups. She is a nationally recognized expert in trauma and addiction for over 25 years. Sarah’s clinical practice is in Watertown, MA.

For details, please download the retreat flyer.

For more information and to register, please contact Shelley Hartz:
email: shelleyhartz@gmail.com
phone: (978) 580-1342

Checks should be made payable to Shelley Hartz and mailed to:
Shelley Hartz
7 Baron Way
Littleton, MA 01460