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Psychology services by Dr Abigail Barragry
CREATIVE CONNECTIONS
Wellness Retreat
(24-30 October 2022 - Sciacca, Sicily)
This retreat is designed to help you to reconnect to your values, your inner power and your authentic self.
Through a variety of playful, creative methods and body work you will explore the you that matters and anything holding you back. This is an exclusive and small group retreat. There are a maximum of 9 places available.
THE LOCATION
Sicily is a place close to my heart, having gone on my first yoga retreat there many years ago and returning for a solo holiday in 2018. The sea, the food and the hospitality are second to none.
Here are a few images to give you a feel for our retreat...
RETREATS
THE PROGRAMME
This is not therapy, although it will be therapeutic. We will all come with our own strengths and difficulties and take from this time what it is we need.
Modalities include:
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Inner-child work
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Combined creative arts (movement, art and written word)
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Connections to nature
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Embodiment (breath and body work to ground into your body)
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Play
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Mindfulness
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Narrative Therapy
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Integrating the five senses
In addition to the daily wellness program, we will be exploring the local area and you will have time to swim in the sea or play in the sand, since our accommodation is right on the beach!
THE ACCOMMODATION
The accommodation and hosting is by friends of mine in Sicily. They will ensure we have everything we need, and I will ensure that you are revived, reconnected and ready to tackle anything in this life you want to.
We will be staying in wooden homes next to each other and directly on the breath-taking beach!
Private access to the beach is from the back yard. There are various chill out areas to relax and a lounge, kitchen and bathrooms. I have ensured there is plenty of space for us all to take time to relax with or without others. See pictures for more of an idea!
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
The price includes:
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Accommodation right on the beach (private access!) with kitchen, spaces to relax and terraces
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Daily program of Creative Connections on the beach/terrace
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Daily morning body and breath work
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Essential oils to create your own unique blend
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Art materials
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Half board of nutritious Sicilian food: daily breakfast and dinners on 4 nights including wine for those who want (we will eat out one night and cook one night)
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Cooking class with dinner from Sicilian food expert travelling from Palermo.
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Guided walking or tuk-tuk tour of beautiful Sciacca
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Guided sunset walking tour of Valley or the Temples (UNESCO Heritage site!) Valley of the Temples UNESCO | Visit Sicily official page
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Optional stunning thermal waters trip (organised but to pay extra) acque termali montevegro - Bing images
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Optional extra activities during free time (organised by myself or the host)
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Time to journal and free time
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Airport transfers
There will be optional extras once we are there or get nearer the time. This is your wellness journey as well as what I offer and suggest…
FAQs
Who is the retreat for?
Anyone who has a burning desire for adventure, new experiences and to prioritise self-care. There are no physical requirements, and I am able to hold the space for anyone who needs it. Let me know if you have any physical difficulties or triggers.
What is body and breath work?
This is an integration of yoga, mindful movement, self-massage and breathwork for grounding an energising. There are no requirements to be physically fit, only a desire to connect to your body.
Do I need any experience?
You don’t need any experience in body and breath work or in the creative modalities we will use. The retreat is adaptable to all levels of physical fitness. You just need an open heart and mind.
Will I have free time?
Yes! Included in the program will be daily opportunities to explore, take some time out and do whatever you feel you need.
What are the Covid guidelines?
These are subject to the country. For most overseas travel you will need to prove you are double vaccinated and may or may not need a PCR test.
What is your Cancellation Policy?
Places are non-refundable, unless there is someone to take your place found by either myself or by you.
Are you insured?
I hold full insurance for offering therapeutic and body work modalities. However, you will need to secure travel insurance for this trip.
Can you help with my travel arrangements?
I can help with flights to ensure we arrive at similar times. At present flights to Palermo (where we land) are just over £100 return from Manchester and London.
READY TO JOIN US?
Due to my connections in Sicily, I have secured an amazing deal for this trip. I am also taking only a nominal fee for all the work I am offering on this experience.
****Early bird offer pay deposit by July 31st!*****
Single occupancy (double room) = £799 Early bird. £869 after.
Twin sharing (single bed) = £699 Early bird. £769 after.
Double bed share = £599 per person Early bird. £669 after.
All payments can be made via PayPal or bank transfer to Abigail_barragry@yahoo.co.uk or Halifax 01171606 / 11-06-86.
A deposit of £150 is required to secure your booking and then either the balance or 3 instalments can be made.
Full terms and conditions of payments will be sent before to make sure you understand and are happy with the terms and feel safe in this.
For further information, please contact me:
abi@abigailbarragrypsychologies.com
(+44) 07807 011 184