Wellness for Helpers

CTRI Counsellors Retreat

Nurturing Mind, Body, and Spirit

Helping professionals who work with trauma often carry the emotional burden of their work. The CTRI Counsellors Retreat offers a nurturing, trauma‑informed experience that blends Western and Indigenous healing practices, mindfulness, and self-care to build resilience and restore balance.

4.9 (12,500+ enrolled)

Available for Private Delivery

Certificate Included

Nurture Mind, Body, and Spirit

Join us for a transformative three-day retreat, specially crafted for therapists, teachers, counsellors, and helpers. This wholistic experience will provide you with essential tools and practices for understanding vicarious trauma and building personal resilience.

Guided by three experienced clinicians, you’ll embrace a blend of traditional and Western therapeutic modalities, including Indigenous healing practices, mindfulness, and trauma-informed interventions. Throughout the retreat, you will explore a rich tapestry of activities that integrate mind, body, and spirit, leading to a healthier helping practice and personal well-being.

Learning Objectives

Recognize the signs and impact of vicarious trauma on your personal and professional life

Strengthen your trauma-informed and mindfulness techniques to enhance your resilience

Integrate healing tools from Western and Indigenous traditions to enhance your two-eyed seeing approach to wellness

Design your personalized healing plan, with individual and collective practices for ongoing development

12,500+

Professionals Trained

4.7 Stars

Trustpilot Rating

500+

Organizations Served

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What You'll Learn

Walk away with the knowledge and tools to make a meaningful difference. The objectives below outline what you'll be equipped to do after completing this training.

Recognize Vicarious Trauma

Learn to identify signs of vicarious trauma and understand its impact on you.

Stay Grounded and Tune In

Discover anchor points and learn to recognize internal and external alarm signals.

Build Empathic Resilience

Explore strategies for building empathic resilience to sustain your helping work.

Design Your Healing Plan

Create a personalized healing plan tailored to your needs and practices.

Practice Mindfulness

Learn mindfulness techniques to enhance self-awareness and emotional regulation.

Connect with Land-Based Wellness

Experience Indigenous land-based wellness activities and learn how nature supports healing.

Our Approach

Grounded in research, practical application, and real‑world experience.

Accessible

Clear, approachable learning without unnecessary jargon.

Applicable

Content designed for real‑world challenges and opportunities.

Engaging

Facilitators bring content to life through stories and examples.

Practical

Skills and tools designed for everyday use in your setting.

What People Are Saying

Insights from our participants.

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It's not always easy to facilitate a six-hour session, but it flew by. Perfectly timed, packed with useful, relevant information, curated to address the unique needs of our group."

K. Decle

University of British Columbia, Office of Student Academic Services

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This was one of the best trainings our organization has had. Staff were so engaged and came away energized and excited rather than tired and drained."

T. Etienne

Portal Youth Outreach Association

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CTRI is a great source for learning. They were easy to work with and our facilitator presented in an engaging and interactive way that kept people interested and attentive."

J. Grimes

Optimism Place Women's Shelter and Support Services

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the training.

This training is for:

Mental health professionals

Social services and community‑based professionals

First responders and emergency services

Health care workers and support staff

School and post‑secondary personnel

Leaders, managers, and supervisors

Human resources and people operations teams

Employees in corporate or business settings

Anyone working in people‑centred or support roles

What is the CTRI Counsellors Retreat?

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This retreat is a restorative experience for helping professionals who work with trauma, offering a blend of Western and Indigenous healing practices, mindfulness, land-based activities, and personal healing plan development.

Who is this retreat for?

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This retreat is designed for counsellors, social workers, health care workers, and other helping professionals who support others through trauma and want dedicated time to restore their own well-being.

What does "two-eyed seeing" mean in the context of this retreat?

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Two-eyed seeing is an approach that honours both Indigenous and Western ways of knowing. In this retreat, participants explore healing tools from both traditions to enrich their personal practice.

Does this retreat address vicarious trauma?

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Yes. Recognizing and responding to vicarious trauma is a central theme of the retreat, alongside building the resilience and practices needed to sustain helping work long-term.

How is this different from a regular training workshop?

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This retreat is designed for deep personal renewal, not just skill-building. The pace, environment, and structure prioritize space for reflection, healing, and connection alongside learning.

How do I register or book this for a team?

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Contact CTRI directly to learn about upcoming retreat dates or to arrange a private retreat experience for your team or organization.

Recharge and Reconnect

Nurture your mind, body, and spirit while building trauma-informed resilience through mindfulness, Indigenous healing practices, and a personalized plan. View retreat options or contact us to bring this experience to your team.