EMDR Retreats to Unleash The Lion Within

With EMDR there’s no homework.  So like a workout with a personal trainer, you hit it hard while you’re at the gym, and then you go home tired, but satisfied. You know the effort was for a reason, and that you’re becoming stronger. 

Conducted either online or at his office in Duluth, MN, a typical day involves 2 hours of EMDR, a 1-hour break, and then 2 more hours of EMDR. 1-2 hours of Certified Wellness Coaching is scheduled before or after the EMDR to address body, mind, and spirit, and reinforce positive lifestyle changes. This is repeated for 3 consecutive days for a total of 12 hours of EMDR therapy and 4 hours of Wellness Coaching. 

While every client’s needs are different, on the first day Mark typically takes your history, establishes your EMDR  targets (accounting for past memories, present triggers, and desired future), and practices strategies for emotional regulation. Days 2-3 typically involves focused reprocessing of memories to cover as much ground as possible .

While EMDR intensives tend to be breakthrough experiences, some clients decide to continue seeing Mark for standard EMDR sessions after the intensive is over to complete any unfinished targets, “tie up loose ends,” and maintain ongoing support for the challenges ahead.

For in-person retreats, you will receive  a gift basket including tasty treats and Mark’s autographed books. You'll also be able to look forward to your scheduled massage with a top-notch massage therapist. In the late-afternoons and evenings, you’ll be free to enjoy all the nature and entertainment Duluth has to offer. You might choose to hike to a hidden waterfall or walk the sand beach on majestic Lake Superior. Or, you might decide to take in the fine dining, craft breweries, or live music before  relaxing at your fine hotel or rustic cabin of your choice.