Most of us have two selves--our innermost, truest self, where we are connected to our soul-self, our life purposes, and our creativity; and (if we grew up in an environment that taxed our ability to cope) a second self that we developed to manage our feelings, experiences, and our survival.

When we are in a situation that is quite similar to the conditions we grew up with, we are automatically equipped to handle it, but if we enter situations where more possibilities exist, our old patterns will do one of two things: either make us a misfit in the alien situation, or invite others to treat us as we are used to being treated.

If you would like to have the power of choice between living in the old, familiar, possibly unhappy world, and in a current world with livelier skills and more energy, come to this retreat. You won't have to give up your old, comfortable ways, you'll just give yourself more choice about whether or not to use them.

Until we have certain skills, those old ways kick in automatically. By gaining choice, you can use them or not use them, so that you are always able to stay within reach of your comfort level.

If you have certain habitual reactions, does it make sense that this gets you the same experiences over and over?

If you're curious about finding out who you can really be, join us.

• Learn how you use and misuse your mind.
• Learn how certain thoughts create certain feelings.
• Practice simple-to-learn techniques that make a huge difference in your ability to relate to others.
• Learn skills that improve how others react to you.
• Connect with others without losing yourself.
• Make congenial friends who will explore with you.

Like a spiral staircase that carries you slowly deeper, you will practice a process that spirals you gradually into greater contact with your positive, wise self. The entire weekend will be a ...

Homecoming

You'll find a part of yourself you may never have known.
You'll find connection with others that will always be with you, and you'll have the option to continue meeting with them.

You'll be immersed in a delightful and healthy lifestyle--just the way you've always wanted to treat yourself--with gourmet abstinent food, quiet walks by the sea, nap time, and hysterical laughter.

Sign up quickly. Beds are assigned in order of registration. At rustic Camp Casey, we have simple and plain accommodations in a windswept seaside setting with abundant, gourmet meals.

 

 

Giving Yourself More Choices

Recommended especially for:

• Those who sabotage themselves
• Food addicts
• Misery addicts
• People who eat for comfort
• People who don't treat themselves well.
• Those who want to improve their ability to connect with others while remaining comfortably autonomous.
• Those who distract themselves with computer games, doing favors for friends, busyness, TV, and isolating.
• People who tend to be avoidant.

"The most growth enhancing workshop/retreat I have attended."

"I have learned some great skills that help me not only in my personal relationships, but in my work relationships as well."

"Training was gentle, thoughtful and focused for my needs."

"The facility and surroundings were so conducive to being relaxed and receptive, I think I gained far more information than I would have in more corporate (hotel) surroundings."

" I especially liked the lectures that explained the process and the theory. It made the skills practice make more sense."

"I was blown away at how comfortable and welcomed into the group I felt."

"Loved it. Glad I attended."

"The healthy food prepared with love."

"Anne is so experienced, so you feel you are in good hands."

"Christine's cooking, demeanor and generally loving attitude which are all reflected in the taste and warmth of her cuisine! Loved the old house, deer and ocean!"

How to Avoid Self-Sabotage

Retreat Location: Camp Casey

Leaders: Anne Katherine & Lynn Keat

This retreat is sponsored by Avonlea, A Deliberate Community, and Associated Recovery Therapists.

This particular retreat is for Women Only.

We regret that although the dwelling we rent is glorious--an old Victorian-style officer's quarters--it is not accessible. 5 steps lead into the house, and both bathrooms are on the 2nd floor. However, we can make arrangements for ground floor use of a bathroom in another building.

Register now

The earlier you register, the better the price.
Price includes workshop fee, room, and board.
You must get your entire payment in before the deadline to get the discounted price.

How many beds are left? See Below.

$659-Early, early bird price until Nov. 1, 2008

$699-Early bird price, Nov. 2-Dec. 31, 2008.
$759-Regular price, January 1, 2009.