Description

Trauma-Focused ACT Wellness Retreat:  A Retreat for Clinicians Ready to Restore and Grow

Embodied, Values-Driven Retreat in Serene Garden City, Utah

Transform your trauma treatment approach in an immersive retreat setting where learning meets restoration. This intensive 3 Night/4 Day, 12 CE credit retreat combines cutting-edge ACT training with the therapeutic power of nature, creating the perfect environment for deep professional growth and personal renewal.

Retreat Details

📍 Location: Garden City, Utah
📅 Dates: Aug 24-270, 2025
🏔️ Setting: Lakeside Retreat in a Private Vacation Home
🎓 CE Credits: 12 Credits Available

💰 Investment: Early Bird (purchase by 7/10/25) $1,250; Regular Price$1,500 (includes accommodation in a shared room, meals, and materials). Private rooms available.

Why a Retreat Changes Everything

Step away from the distractions of daily practice into a transformative learning environment where the healing power of nature amplifies your professional development. This isn’t just training—it’s a complete immersion experience that allows you to embody the very principles you’ll teach your clients.

The Retreat Advantage:

• Immersive Learning – Deep focus without clinical interruptions or daily pressures
• Nature-Based Healing – Experience firsthand how environment supports therapeutic growth
• Peer Connection – Build lasting professional relationships with like-minded clinicians
• Personal Restoration – Return to practice refreshed, inspired, and equipped with new skills
• Embodied Understanding – Practice ACT principles in a setting that naturally supports mindfulness and values clarification

What You’ll Master in This Intensive Experience

Advanced ACT Trauma Skills

• Trauma-sensitive defusion techniques that reduce emotional overwhelm
• Self-compassion interventions for shame reduction and identity repair
• Values clarification work that supports post-traumatic growth
• Safe exposure strategies tailored to each client’s functional needs

Clinical Mastery Through Experience

• Neurobiological and somatic responses to trauma and their treatment implications
• The “Window of Willingness” framework for client readiness assessment
• Distinction between trauma-informed vs. trauma-sensitive ACT practices
• ACT Matrix application for complex trauma case formulation

Specialized Applications

• Treating PTSD, complex trauma, and developmental trauma with ACT
• Working skillfully with dissociation and emotional dysregulation
• Facilitating post-traumatic growth through values-based action
• Body-based regulation techniques that go beyond traditional mindfulness

The Bear Lake Experience

Known as the Caribbean of the Rockies, Garden City is the gateway for Bear Lake, nestled within the serene Wasatch Mountains away from the noise. It provides the perfect backdrop for transformative learning. The serene lakeside setting naturally supports the mindfulness and present-moment awareness central to ACT practice, while the retreat format allows for:

• Morning meditation sessions from incredible views
• Outdoor experiential exercises that embody ACT principles
• Evening reflection time to integrate learning
• Nutritious meals that support sustained focus and energy
• Comfortable accommodations for rest and restoration

What’s Included in Your Investment

✅ Complete Training Experience

• 12 hours of expert ACT trauma training
• All course materials and resources
• 12 CE credits (check local license requirements)

✅ Full Retreat Package

• 3 nights accommodation in shared rooms in a private cabin home
• All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks)
• Welcome reception and closing celebration
• Access to various on-site amenities

✅ Ongoing Support

• Digital resource library
• Follow-up consultation opportunities
• Alumni network access

Who Should Attend

✅ Therapists & Counselors ready for intensive skill development
✅ Social Workers seeking advanced trauma treatment approaches
✅ Psychologists wanting immersive learning experiences
✅ Clinical Practitioners committed to moving beyond protocol-driven therapy
✅ Professionals seeking renewal and inspiration in their trauma work

Meet Your Guides:

Joseph Gleed, LCSW, CCTP

Joseph brings unparalleled expertise to this retreat setting, combining clinical mastery with deep understanding of how environment supports healing. His unique background as both a trauma specialist and former anti-human trafficking operator provides extraordinary insight into resilience and recovery.

In the retreat format, Joseph’s teaching style truly shines—blending rigorous clinical training with the wisdom that comes from understanding trauma’s impact on both clients and clinicians. His approach honors the journey of healing while building practical skills you’ll use immediately.

Brittany Badger Gleed, PhD, MCHES

Brittany brings a powerful blend of academic depth and real-world experience to this retreat setting. With a doctorate in Health and Kinesiology, a master’s in Health Education, and years of hands-on work in intuitive eating and wellness programming, she offers a holistic approach to healing and practitioner sustainability.

In the retreat format, Brittany’s teaching is both grounded and energizing—drawing from research, behavior change theory, and the realities of frontline work. Her approach centers the practitioner as a whole person, helping you reconnect with your own well-being while building practical, evidence-informed skills to support your clients more effectively.

Limited Spaces – Intimate Learning Environment

To ensure personalized attention and meaningful connection, this retreat is limited to 6 participants. The intimate setting allows for:

• Individual feedback and coaching
• Small group experiential work
• Personalized case consultation
• Deep peer learning relationships

Investment in Your Professional Future

At $1,500, this retreat offers extraordinary value for transformative learning:

• 12 CE credits ($325+ value)
• Expert instruction from a nationally recognized trauma specialist
• 3 nights accommodation in a premium retreat setting
• All meals and materials included
• Immersive experience impossible to replicate in traditional training

Ready to Transform Your Trauma Practice?

Join a select group of clinicians ready to move beyond traditional approaches. Return to your practice with renewed passion, advanced skills, and the confidence to handle complex trauma presentations with compassion and effectiveness.

Spaces are extremely limited. Reserve your spot today.