JOIN US FOR
THE WHOLE THERAPIST RETREAT
March 6-10, 2026
Casa Yardena | Soliman Bay, Mexico
This is not only about becoming a better therapist.
It’s about remembering who you are: whole, worthy, luminous.
THIS RETREAT INVITES YOU TO
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Release the old cycles handed down by family, culture, and the trauma field itself
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Journey inward through embodied parts work and archetypal exploration
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Find your village of healers and kindred spirits who see you
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Sink into deep rest with nourishment, spaciousness, and soul-level tending
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Rise renewed with wisdom, clarity, and a way of working that honors your whole being
THE SETTING
A private oceanfront villa, where airy practice spaces open to the sea breeze.
Where you can move between pool, hot tub, gardens, and the turquoise waters of Soliman Bay.
Where rest and ritual come together in one sacred container.
THIS RETREAT IS FOR YOU IF
- You feel disillusioned by a trauma field that prizes knowledge over wisdom
- You’re weary of hustling in a culture built on scarcity, urgency, and hierarchy
- You crave deep rest, soul spaciousness, and nourishing connection
- You are an EMDR Clinician ready to step into a new season of your work: one guided by your inner elder, not your inner performer
Not another training. Not another checklist.
Our retreats are a threshold:from performance into presence, from productivity into wisdom, from carrying it all alone into the circle you’ve always longed for.
WHAT AWAITS YOU
IRIS retreats are created by therapists, for therapists. We blend continuing education with deep personal renewal, so you walk away nourished in body, grounded in spirit, and strengthened in the presence you bring to your clients and your life.
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Embodied rest: the kind where your whole body exhales, “I can let go now.”
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Creative nourishment: reigniting play, curiosity, and soulfulness.
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True connection: with other therapists who aren’t performing competence.
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Permission: to be messy, unpolished, undone, and still deeply held.
WHAT YOU WILL WALK AWAY WITH
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A tender, compassionate embrace of the parts that have shaped your journey
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A beautifully guided journal of prompts, insights, and reflections
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A renewed trust in your body, intuition, and the work that calls you
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The rare gift of being held—not as a helper, but as a whole, radiant human
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A circle of belonging among others courageously doing their own work
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Individualized mentorship that nourishes your spirit and expands your presence
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12 Continuing Education Credits (includes an advanced course of your choosing from IRIS)
This retreat isn’t an escape. It’s a sacred tending.
You’re not stepping away from the work - you’re stepping deeper into it
and returning more whole.
WHY CHOOSE AN
IRIS TRAINING COLLECTIVE RETREAT
IRIS retreats are created by therapists, for therapists. We know the weight of holding others, the exhaustion of over-performing, and the longing for spaces that truly nourish the healer as a whole human.
What Makes Our Retreats Different:
Rooted in Depth
We weave together EMDR, parts work, archetypal exploration, and somatic practice. This is not surface-level self-care - it’s deep tending to the soul of the therapist.
Wisdom over Performance
We are not here to give you more skills to manage but will guide you back to your own inner wisdom, intuition, and embodied leadership.
True Community
So many therapists feel isolated, competing, or performing. At IRIS retreats, we create a circle of belonging where you are not just a helper, but a human, fully seen and supported.
Professional Nourishment
Our retreats are designed to expand your personal healing and your professional presence. You’ll leave renewed in spirit, grounded in your body, and carrying Continuing Education Credits toward your growth.
A New Paradigm
We are building what we've always wanted for ourselves: attentive mentorship, spaciousness, and community doing the work alongside you
ARRIVAL AND DAILY RHYTHM
Your journey begins the moment you arrive at Casa Yardena, greeted by the sound of waves and the warmth of the ocean breeze. From here, each day unfolds with a gentle rhythm designed to nourish body, mind, and spirit.
Mornings
Mornings begin softly with sunrise over Soliman Bay, quiet reflection, nourishing breakfasts, and guided practices that open the day with presence.
Midday
Midday is for deep dive sessions in airy practice spaces, woven with embodied parts work, archetypal exploration, and sacred community rituals.
Afternoons
Afternoons invite spaciousness, swim in the turquoise sea, rest by the pool, wander villa gardens, or surrender to a healing spa treatment.
Evenings
Evenings gather us in circle, sharing wisdom, honoring the day’s insights, and savoring slow meals prepared with care. As night falls, the sound of the ocean cradles you into rest, ready to rise again renewed.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
When you join us at Casa Yardena, everything is designed to support your rest, renewal, and transformation.
- 5 days / 4 nights at a private oceanfront villa on Soliman Bay
- Airport transfer to Casa Yardena arranged for you and included
- Luxury accommodations in private or shared suites
- Nourishing meals prepared fresh daily by our private chef, blending local flavors with wholesome abundance
- Embodied practices & workshops led by experienced facilitators in airy ocean-view spaces
- Community rituals & circles to deepen belonging and connection
- Enjoy personalized mentorship with an exceptional 1:4 host-to-guest ratio
- Guided archetypal & parts work journal for daily reflection and integration
- Access to villa amenities: pool, hot tub, tropical gardens, private beach
- 12 Continuing Education Credits recognized for professional development
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED
To help you plan with ease, here’s what falls outside of your retreat package:
- Airfare to and from Cancún International Airport (CUN)
- Spa treatments & massages (available to book separately during your stay)
- Alcoholic beverages & specialty drinks
- Personal purchases such as souvenirs or gratuities
ROOMS AND RATES
Your stay at Casa Yardena is more than a room—it’s your sanctuary by the sea. Each space is designed for rest, reflection, and renewal.
ROOM OPTIONS AVAILABLE WITH PRICING:
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PRIVATE SLEEP SPACES
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Private Queen Bed in a Shared Villa | $2,650
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Private Queen Bed in a Private Suite | $2,850
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Private King Bed in a Private Suite | $3,200
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SHARED SLEEP SPACES (STAY WITH A FRIEND)
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Shared Queen Bed in a Shared Villa Room | $2,200
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Shared King Bed in a Large Suite | $3,200
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RESERVE YOUR SPACE
- Given the content of this retreat and room options, all interested participants will need to submit a $500 deposit and an application that will be thoughtfully reviewed
- If your application is accepted, your deposit will be applied toward your total balance and is non-refundable. If we are unable to accept your application at this time, your full deposit will be returned to you.
- Spaces for this intimate retreat are limited to create depth, connection, and true community.
- Your journey to wholeness begins the moment you say yes.
- Choose your sanctuary. Claim your place in the circle.
- Early reservations are encouraged—rooms are first come, first serve.
PAYMENT DETAILS
- To make this retreat accessible, we offer flexible payment options.
- Payment plans available for your remaining balance via Klarna and Afterpay.
- Pay in full if you prefer simplicity and completion.
- Our team will guide you through the process with ease, ensuring your experience feels supported from the very beginning.
MEET YOUR HOSTS
This retreat is guided by three women who walk the path of healer, teacher, and seeker — and who believe therapists deserve to be held as whole humans, not just helpers: Cassie Krajewski, Jessica Downs, Laurel Thornton.
Together, Cassie, Jessica, and Laurel are the co-founders of IRIS Training Collective — a heart-centered community where therapists gather to learn, heal, and lead from within.
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