RECLAIMING OURSELVES ~ a journey inwards for Caregivers

Being the primary support for a vulnerable or disabled relative can be an all consuming and sometimes overwhelming experience. Some of us feel isolated, exhausted and disconnected from ourselves outside of our care-giving role. “When I’m not caring for others, who am I?”

PLAN invites you to join with other care giving individuals and couples who are looking for a renewed sense of self and deeper intimacy with their partners, friends and community.

This special weekend retreat on beautiful Bowen Island, the first of a series of workshops to support and nourish family caregivers, offers the opportunity to be rejuvenated and renewed with delicious meals, comfortable natural surroundings, good companionship and time to relax.

Co-facilitators, Ted Kuntz and Nancy Mortifee will lead us through personal and group processes, creative expression techniques and mindfulness practices. We’ll sing, move, reflect, and tell stories to help us connect to a deeper place of knowing in ourselves. We’ll learn how to let go of unconscious patterns that no longer serve us, resulting in a greater capacity for intimacy with ourselves and those we care for.

When: Friday, Oct. 25th - 5:00 PM to Sunday, Oct. 27th - 3:00 pm

Where: The Bowen Island Lodge http://www.bowenislandlodge.ca (Guest shuttle from the Bowen Ferry Terminal available)

Retreat fee: Thanks to a generous gift to PLAN supporting the launch of these retreats we are able to offer these exceptional rates: Before August 23, 2013 $150.00 pp for double occupancy (couples) $225.00 pp for single occupancy

After August 23, 2013 $175.00 pp for double occupancy $250.00 pp for single occupancy - includes all accommodation, meals and supplies Space is limited to 12 participants, so please register now.

Ted Kuntz is a psychotherapist, inspirational speaker, and the author of ‘Peace Begins With Me’ and ‘8 Weeks to A Better Relationship’. He is a parent of an adult son with disabilities and medical challenges.www.peacebeginswithme.ca

Nancy Mortifee is an educator and Mindfulness and Intimacy coach who shares her eclectic practice with individuals, couples and groups. She co-authored ‘Mind Power for Children, the Guide for Parents and Teachers’ and shares the care of a family member challenged by mental illness. www.mortifeetraining.com

To register contact Stephanie Debisschop at: sdebisschop@plan.ca. or call the PLAN office: 604.439.9566