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THAILAND: STABILITY
Therapist Retreat

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TheraTreks with The Medicine Connective

Koh Samui, Thailand

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November 8 - November 14, 2026

 
THEME: STABILITY
"Stability and Somatic Strength: Healing the Healers Through Body-Based DBT
and Grounding Practices"

TheraTreks is redefining professional development through wellness-focused, luxury retreats. Each experience is thoughtfully curated to blend continuing education with rest, renewal, and deep connection—set against the backdrop of the world’s most serene and inspiring locations. Discover the joy of investing in yourself while advancing your credentials and getting the much-needed continuing education credits for license

renewal.

 

Join a like-minded community of clinicians for an experience that is as restorative as it is rewarding. Twelve CE's of professional development accredited by NBCC, ASWB and APA. Click here for an outline of each training day.

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We can't wait to share this transformative experience with you!​

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WHAT IS INCLUDED?

 

  • Pre-trip/post-trip group connection calls

  • 7 day/6 night accommodations

  • Airport transportation (to and from)

  • All meals (with the exception of lunch on travel days)

  • Guided waterfall hiking adventure

  • Island hopping tour

  • Visit to a local elephant sanctuary

  • $100 credit toward a massage or service of your choice

  • Temple tour (optional)

  • Customized TheraTreks jewelry 

  • 12 credit hours of CE workshops

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FLIGHTS ARE NOT INCLUDED​

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ARE FLIGHTS INCLUDED?

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Flights are not included. Many travelers appreciate the option to arrive early or extend their trips, so we encourage you to book your own flights for added flexibility. To ensure you can take advantage of the included transportation to and from the airport, please plan your arrivals and departures accordingly.​

 

  • On Day 1, arrive before 1 p.m. at Samui International Airport (USM) airport in Koh Samui.

  • Schedule your departing flight to leave Samui International Airport (USM) after 2 p.m. on Day 7.​

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Please hold off on booking your flight until you receive a confirmation email from us. We'll give you the green light to proceed once everything is set! Thank you for your patience.

PRICING
 

STABILITY CE CREDIT PACKAGE

$4,195 Shared Room (with 1 other person)

$4,995 Solo Room

 

GUESTS OF MENTAL HEALTH PROS

(those not participating in CE Credit Package)

$3,195 Shared Room (with 1 other person)

$3,995 Solo Room

 

Secure your spot for $395

50% of balance due June 1, 2026 

100% of balance due October 1, 2026

 

Monthly payment plans available!

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THERAPY CONTINUING EDUCATION CE WORKSHOPS

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[ 12 CE CREDIT HOURS  AVAILABLE ]

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STABILITY WORKSHOP DETAILS

Focusing on our theme of stability, the "Stability and Somatic Strength: Healing the Healers Through Body-Based DBT and Grounding Practices," workshop will explore essential modality skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and mindfulness-based practices. Together, we will enhance your therapeutic toolkit.

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12 CE's of professional development accredited by NBCC, ASWB and APA.

Click here for an outline of each training day.

Hour 1: Understanding Secondary Trauma in Therapists

  • Definitions: Vicarious trauma, burnout, compassion fatigue, and secondary traumatic stress

  • Impact on body and nervous system

  • Recognizing personal signs of trauma overload

  • Group reflection & check-in

Hour 4: Breath and the Body – Somatic Practices for Regulation

  • The role of breath in nervous system regulation

  • Techniques: Box breathing, 4-7-8, diaphragmatic breathing

  • Body scan and muscle relaxation

  • Embodied self-awareness activity

Hour 7: Distress Tolerance Skills for Helpers

  • DBT’s STOP, TIPP, and ACCEPTS skills

  • Using distress tolerance to prevent reactivity

  • Practice: Cold water + paced breathing

  • Roleplay: Using skills during moments of activation

Hour 10: Building a Somatic Self-Compassion Practice

  • Self-compassion and interoception

  • Touch and affirmation in healing (e.g., hand over heart, self-hug)

  • Practice: “Compassionate Body Scan”

  • Group share: resistance and acceptance in compassion work

Hour 2: Nervous System 101 – Polyvagal Theory in Practice

  • Overview of the autonomic nervous system

  • Introduction to Polyvagal Theory (ventral vagal, sympathetic, dorsal vagal states)

  • Mapping your nervous system states

  • Somatic tracking exercise

Hour 5: Introduction to Somatic Body Work

  • What is somatic therapy?

  • Techniques: Movement, touch awareness, tension release

  • Practice: Pendulation and resourcing (Somatic Experiencing concepts)

  • Safety and scope for non-body therapists

Hour 8: Emotion Regulation for Therapists

  • Understanding emotional vulnerability and reactivity

  • The role of self-care in regulation

  • Building mastery and positive emotional experiences

  • Practice: Opposite Action and PLEASE skills

Hour 11: Boundaries and Body Awareness

  • Somatic cues of boundary violation

  • Practice: Visualizing and feeling physical and energetic boundaries

  • Techniques: Anchoring, posture work

  • Roleplay: Saying no with body and voice

Hour 3: Grounding Techniques for Daily Use

  • Sensory grounding, orientation, and present-moment awareness

  • External vs. internal grounding

  • Creating a personal “Grounding Menu”

  • Practice: 5-4-3-2-1 and object grounding

Hour 6: Mindfulness & DBT: Core Concepts

  • Definitions and goals of mindfulness in DBT

  • Observing, describing, and participating

  • Mindfulness of current emotion

  • Practice: Mindful eating or walking

Hour 9: Integrating Movement and Stillness

  • The power of movement in trauma release

  • Gentle body-based practices: shaking, stretching, yoga-inspired grounding

  • Stillness as safety: learning to pause

  • Practice: Grounded movement sequence

Hour 12: Integration and Embodied Resilience

  • Review of core skills and concepts

  • Creating a personal somatic toolkit

  • Practice: Create a daily ritual of grounding and regulation

  • Reflection: What have I learned about my body and healing?

WHAT CAN I EXPECT FROM THIS THERAPIST RETREAT?

  • Explore a deeper understanding of yourself

  • Deeper connection to your divine guidance

  • Feel supported by a community of soul family

  • Learn new tools for grounding, somatics and personal transformation

  • Remember more of who you are and who you came here to be

  • Receive 12 credit hours of continuing education

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