OWNING & CLEARING OUR OBSTACLES
A Self-Awareness Retreat
This year, WBMT Retreats is offering two incredible self-awareness retreats with the same transformative content, in two different locations, both offering 30 CMTE credits, including 3 in ethics.
Obstacles are part of life. How we choose to deal with those obstacles affects everything and everyone around us. By becoming more self-aware, we can choose our own process in clearing out that which is not productive. We can increase our creativity in problem-solving and practice new and different ways of being. Participants in this retreat will look at areas where this process can improve their professional and personal lives.
DATES & LOCATIONS
August 14–17: Amethyst Retreat Center, Duncannon, PA
October 9–12: Reinholds Cabin, Reinholds, PA
REGISTRATION
Online registration begins April 1, 2025 and closes 10 days before the start of the retreat. Space is limited to 10 participants per retreat. Participants will share room with 1-2pp. 2 single-room occupancy options are available at each location for an additional $250 fee.
COST
$1,150
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Early Registration Cost: $1,000
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if you register by June 1 for the August retreat
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if you register by August 1 for the October retreat.
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$250 required at time of registration.
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Monthly payments accepted, please inquire!
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
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30 CMTEs (3 in ethics)
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Lodging for 4 days/3 nights.
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Healthy, catered meals for 4 days/3 nights. All needs related to food are honored.
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All creation materials and takeaways.
OBJECTIVES
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Gain a basic understanding of the use of chants/musical mantras for personal and professional use. Write and share with the group an affirmation chant to use for self or with clients. Set a reasonable goal for using your affirmation chant in the next 6 months.
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Identify and examine a judgement/ assumption you are carrying. Develop an action item you can use to be aware of when the judgement/assumption is surfacing.
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Gain a basic understanding of the survival archetypes and identify how, at least 1, affects your music therapy work. Develop an action item to confront that archetype in the next 6 months.
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Identify an obstacle to your personal and professional growth. Identify 1 way to begin removing that obstacle. Participate in the Soul Healing Ceremony.
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Gain a basic understanding of how animals can teach you about strengths and weaknesses. Identify how at least 1 animal trait can help you, in your personal and professional life. Develop an action item to use this knowledge in the next 6 months.
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Create a visual representation of integration of awareness gained/action items chosen. Share awareness with the group.
FACILITATOR and INSTRUCTOR
Gretchen Patti, MS, FAMI, MT-BC will lead participants in this intimate and thought provoking event. Gretchen holds a B.S. in Music Therapy from Elizabethtown College and is a board certified music therapist. She received her M.S. in Healthcare Administration with a concentration in Psychology from St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, PA. Gretchen is a Fellow in the Association for Music and Imagery. Gretchen has over 30 years of experience serving individuals and groups with intellectual disabilities, trauma, substance abuse issues, and adults with dementia diagnoses. She has been facilitating self-awareness retreats for over 23 years. Gretchen currently maintains a private practice in the Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music and provides individual and group music therapy. Gretchen’s passion is using music to help others to achieve their goals and dreams for their life.
DETAILED RETREAT SCHEDULE
THURSDAY (1 meal)
1:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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Music Communication
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Mandala Introduction
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Choosing of Animal Friends
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Action Plans
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Ungame #1
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True Confessions of a Music Therapist
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Challenge Activities
FRIDAY (3 meals)
7:30 am - 9:00 pm
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Survival Archetypes
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Musical Mantras of Affirmation
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The Ethics of Condemnation before Education
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Ungame #2
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Challenge Activities
SATURDAY (3 meals)
7:30 am - 9:00 pm
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Wisdom of Animals
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Ungame #3
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Solvitur Ambulando - It is Solved by Walking
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Action Plans
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Ungame #4
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Soul Healing
SUNDAY (1 meal)
7:00 am- 11:30 am
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Integration through Creation/Sharing Action Plans and Creations
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Closure