Relational EMDR Therapy® Master Retreats

Restore Yourself.
Expand Your Capacity as a Healer.

Where the Work on Yourself is the Foundation to the Work with Your Clients

There are moments in our professional lives when we need more than another training. We need time, space, and a community of peers willing to do the real work alongside us. The Center's EMDR Masterclass Training Retreats are five days of in-depth learning, self-exploration, and rest, designed for clinicians ready to deepen their work with complex, relational presentations.

Presented by Deany Laliotis, these retreats combine lecture, in-depth case study, and supervised practice sessions where you can apply what you're learning in real time, with thoughtful guidance from The Center's faculty.

Group discussion and guided case consultation round out the experience, giving you space to share reflections and learn alongside fellow clinicians doing the same work.

You'll leave with a deeper grasp of AIP theory and Relational EMDR in practice, and a stronger connection to a community of lifelong learners. We build these retreats to hold both, the clinical depth and the personal space to rest and reconnect.

What to Expect

Each retreat is structured as a journey of discovery, both personal and professional. The learning happens in multiple registers: through Deany's teaching, through in-depth case study, through supervised practice with your fellow participants, and through the quieter work of reflection and peer connection that happens in between.

We design every retreat with three priorities:

Learning and Practice
Lectures, detailed case analysis, and hands-on practice sessions with the support of expert faculty. Participants gain direct experience applying Relational EMDR Therapy® principles with a level of depth and supervision not available in a standard training format.

Community and Peer Connection
A cohort of experienced clinicians with shared values and the willingness to challenge themselves. Group discussions and guided case consultation create a collaborative environment where participants can explore both clinical complexity and their own growing edges.

Rest and Restoration
We choose beautiful resort settings with first-class accommodations, meals, and amenities, with built-in time for rest and personal renewal. This is not incidental to the learning. It is part of it. In planning these retreats programs, we take great care to ensure that our participants have the opportunity for personal exploration, community connection as well as time and space for a restorative retreat experience.

In the end, our work is about being brave enough to shepherd our clients through the darkness of their pain while holding up a beacon of light.
These Masterclass retreats get you there. 
Deany Laliotis, LICSW

Who is Eligible

Master Retreats are designed for experienced clinicians who meet the following criteria:
  • Licensed for independent practice in a mental health field
  • Actively using EMDR therapy with complex trauma clients for over a year
  • Has previously studied with Deany
  • Has completed at least one Advanced training with Deany and The Craft of EMDR Therapy: Taking it to the Next Level
  • Is ready to engage with fellow participants in the personal work that this learning asks of us

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Frequently asked questions

What are the Relational EMDR Therapy® Master Retreats?

The Relational EMDR Therapy® Master Retreats are five-day immersive training experiences for experienced EMDR clinicians, presented by Deany Laliotis, LICSW. They combine in-depth teaching, detailed case study, supervised hands-on practice, and guided case consultation in a residential retreat setting. They are distinct from The Center's standard online Master trainings in their format, depth of practice, and the community experience they create.

How are Master Retreats different from The Center's online Master trainings?

The core curriculum overlaps with select online Master courses, and retreat attendance can count toward R-EMDR Master Certification requirements. What is different is the format: retreats are residential, five days in length, and structured to include intensive supervised practice time and peer community that the online format cannot replicate. They also include dedicated time for personal exploration and restoration, which is considered part of the learning, not separate from it.

Do Master Retreat hours count toward the R-EMDR Master Certification?

Yes. Both The Dance of Attachment and Relational EMDR Therapy: Examining the Self of the Therapist can be completed as in-person retreat courses and applied toward the 78-hour core coursework requirement for the Master Certificate in Relational EMDR Therapy®.

Who is eligible to attend a Master Retreat?

Master Retreats are designed for experienced clinicians who are licensed for independent practice, have been actively using EMDR with complex trauma clients for over a year, have previously studied with Deany, have completed at least one Advanced training with Deany and The Craft of EMDR Therapy, and are ready to engage in the personal work this level of training asks of us.

Where are the Master Retreats held?

Master Retreats are held in resort settings chosen for their natural surroundings, quality of accommodations, and space for both learning and restoration. Specific locations vary by retreat. Contact us at admin@emdrtherapy.com or check this page for current retreat dates and locations.

How do I find out when the next Master Retreat is scheduled?

Retreat dates are announced on this page when available. To be notified when new retreat dates are announced, submit the form above.

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