When closeness & connection
Turns to feeling worlds apart
It seems unbelievable. The connection was so real once. And now everything you try only pushes your partner further away, making things worse each time.
Or perhaps you’ve given up altogether, turning to secondary substitutes for affection and connection, whilst avoiding your partner. Yet the resentment between you only builds. And the real needs go unmet.
Are you frustrated with your partner and the situation not changing and tired of the same, old reactivity?
Yet somewhere deep inside, do you still believe it IS possible to have that special closeness and intimacy you once shared before?
With the right support
The energy between you can be alive again
Misunderstandings, built-up resentments, grievances and disappointments in relationships can create a lot of suffering. When in the midst of conflict it can seem literally impossible to navigate your way back to an open heart and a space of love and harmony.
It is difficult enough at times to navigate through how your own unique history, past hurts, trauma, unprocessed emotions, beliefs and perceptions impact your daily life let alone how this intersects and plays out with your partner’s. Yet this shared energy field is the platform for rich healing, growth and fulfilment.
The all-inclusive private Relationship Retreat offers you the chance to experience deep intimacy, love and fulfilment. It will provide you with:
processes to successfully navigate conflict
an understanding of your protective defences and how to work with the emotions underneath them
a deeper capacity for compassion and the intimacy it fosters
being guided to heal core wounds and patterns
a framework for communicating vulnerably, building trust and enhancing passion
an exploration of Attachment Theory which can significantly improve all your relationships so they feel more secure and safe
Clear up the resentments with expert guided facilitation tailored to your needs
Take the time to invest in your relationship’s wellbeing
Learn new skills that sustain intimacy and connection
Restorative Relationship Retreat
- 12 therapy sessions
- Live plant-based meals
- Morning Couples Embodiment Practices
- 2 Bodywork / Energy Healing sessions
- Private, self-contained accommodation
- Follow up Transitional phone / skype session
More about the retreats
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- anxiety
- aloneness
- fear & phobias
- past trauma
- depression & despair
- eating disorders
- relationship challenges
- emotional reactivity
- neediness or fear of dependency
- insecurity
- feeling lost & disconnected
- defensiveness
- difficulty trusting
- poor boundaries
- disempowerment
- people pleasing
- abandonment trauma
- inability to commit
- doubt & ambivalence
- avoidance
- emotional numbness
- conflict & fighting
- disconnect from each other
- lack of understanding each other
- poor communication
- fear of being emotionally vulnerability
- mistrust / betrayal
- misaligned values & decisions
- reactivity & defenciveness
- retraumatisation & emotional triggering
- past trauma for 1 or both parties impacting the relationship
- needs not being met
- ruptures not repaired properly
- dysfunctional relating impacting kids
Retreats are facilitated by Izabella Siodmak, whom founded the retreats in 2003. The support staff ensure that you enjoy the food, massages and the administrative and operational functions. Read more about Izabella and the retreat Approach here.
All meals are delicious vegetarian and gourmet living plant-based. There is no sugar, gluten or dairy and where possible we use organic and fresh ingredients from our garden or local produce. Retreats in Bali utilise fresh to order gourmet raw catering. Living foods are utilised in order to support your body’s cleansing and nourishment whilst you are releasing old, stored emotions and toxins during your process. As a result of the increased nutrients and easier digestion facilitated by the enzymes in live food you can expect to feel satisfied and full, yet not bloated or tired like from conventional cooked meals.
Your residential retreat experience is a private 1 on 1 individual or couples healing journey that touches your inner emotional landscape and transforms you from the inside out. The attentive therapeutic facilitator focus coupled with a compassionate attunement to your inner needs encourages the kind of healing that releases old blocks, reconnects you with your core essence and enlivens your body to heightened vitality. In addition to the psychotherapeutic work, you are surrounded by nature as a potent de-stressor whilst nourished with exquisite gourmet raw foods, massages, energy healing, intuitive movement and more.
You can start the booking process via email at: info@naturalattitudes.com or contact + 61 7 54944558 in Australia. You can also fill out our online form with details of your preferred retreat start date and best time to contact you. Once we have a suitable retreat date we take a 50% deposit to secure your private space. Once the deposit is in place we send you a confirmation email with relevant retreat information and an online health history form for you to fill out.
A 50% non-refundable deposit is made to secure your retreat. The remainder 50% of retreat cost payment is due upon arrival at the retreat. No refund is available if you do not attend your scheduled retreat.
A 50% deposit is made to secure your retreat space. All deposits are non-refundable, however in the event of being unable to attend your retreat, dates can be transferred to a future date within 6 months of original date, if we are notified not less than 14 days prior to the original retreat date. Full payment is required in the event of needing to leave the retreat program prior to the scheduled completion.
Ensure minimal distractions during your retreat in order to maximise your healing experience at Natural Attitudes. Complete work commitments prior to arriving and prepare to reduce contact with others during your stay. Attending the retreat is a perfect time to undertake a digital detox as well as detoxing from other habits. Due to the deep and emotionally engaging nature of our retreat if you have chemical addictions it is essential that you attend the retreat ONLY AFTER you have detoxed from substance addictions. Smoking is not permitted anywhere within the retreat residence.
Swimmers
Jumpers and jackets during winter
Personal toiletries
Notebook
Comfortable walking shoes
Loose, comfy clothing
You do not need to bring linen, towels or food.
Depending on your chosen location the retreat offers you the opportunity to enjoy saunas, spa and/ or swimming pool.
We offer individual private and couples relationship retreats throughout the entire year in Australia (Maleny, Queensland) and Ubud, Bali and in June and July in Paros (Greek Islands) in Europe.
We offer airport round-trip transfers at an extra cost of $200 in Australia and $60 in Bali.
Your retreat begins at 10am on the first day of retreat and completes by 4pm of the last day. For example, a 3 day retreat would start 10am on Day 1 and finish 4pm Day 3 and includes 2 nights stay. An approximate daily retreat schedule is as follows:
7.30 Intuitive Movement
8.30 Relaxation & Meditation
9.00 Breakfast
10.30 Session
12.30 Lunch
2.00 Session
4.00 Massage, Body work or Energy Healing
6.00 Dinner
Sauna, Spa, Swim or Walk in spare time.
Reflective Journaling, Reading, Educational DVDs at anytime.
After your retreat is complete you can make use of your free INTEGRATION SESSION to ensure a smoother transition and implementation of acknowledged changes in your life takes place. This session is 30 minutes and can be used within 14 days of completing your retreat.
Further to this ongoing THERAPEUTIC SUPPORT SESSIONS via Skype or in person are available to you as a prior retreat participant at a 30% reduced rate.
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