Schedule

8:00

Breakfast

8:30-10:00

Trauma, Triggers, and Trauma Responses

All workplaces reflect trauma, triggers and trauma responses to varying degrees. This session will offer an explanation on the neuroscience of trauma and how our wounds can drive our behaviours and communications. We will also explore aspects of racial trauma, intergenerational trauma, collective trauma and organizational trauma - and how we can identify these traumas and associated risks in the workplace.

10:00-10:15

Break

10:15-12:00

Facilitated Workshop

This workshop will split participants into small groups for the purpose of identifying trauma, trauma responses and trauma bonding in the workplace. We will also identify the reputational and relationship impacts on the organization and its leadership.

12:00-1:00

Lunch

1:00-2:00

Cultivating Self-Awareness

This session will introduce participants to one of the five components of emotional intelligence: self-awareness. Self-awareness is critical to effective and relational leadership, management and advocacy. We will explore why we need it, how it can positively transform workplaces and how we can develop an active practice of curiosity, self-compassion and introspection.

2:00-2:15

Break

2:15-3:30

The Stories We Tell Ourselves: Compassionate Communication

Building on the information learned earlier in the day, this session will invite participants to examine our communication styles and reflect on whether our communication is driven by our wounds, our judgement or our beliefs which may not be fact (i.e.: feelings are not facts). We will also explore the facets of compassionate communication and its application in the workplace.

3:30-4:00

Closing Reflections

8:00

Breakfast

8:30-9:30

Emotional Intelligence

This session will offer participants an opportunity to explore the remaining four components of emotional intelligence and why emotionally intelligent leadership is the foundation of a functional workplace.

9:30-9:45

Break

9:45-12:00

Workshop: Self Regulation in Challenging Work Situations

Participants will split into smaller groups in this facilitated workshop and explore how compassion, empathy, vulnerability and shame motivates some and immobilizes others in their communication, decision-making and ability to establish effective self-regulation strategies.

12:00-1:00

Lunch

1:00 – 2:00

Self-Regulation Movement Exercise: Guided Forest Bathing / Chair Yoga

Forest bathing is not a hike or an interpretative nature walk. It is an opportunity for participants to simply meander in the nearby forest without devices or distractions for the purpose of reconnecting with their minds, bodies and spirits. A guide will be present to lead participants through a contemplative practice. For those who opt to stay indoors, we will offer a guided chair yoga session which will also include a contemplative practice.

2:00-2:15

Break

2:15- 3:30

How Trauma Shapes Personality

Some manifestations of trauma result in people being unable to function in everyday life, while others, including many high achievers, find their drive for success seeded in their trauma. In this session, we explore how trauma shapes personality in different ways and how this can impact the workplace, leadership styles and relationships.

3:30-4:00

Closing Reflections

6:00

Dinner

9:00-12:00

Boundaries: The First Principle of REAL Self-Care

This session will be part presentation and guided workshop which will explore what is required to reconnect with yourself and provide your SELF with the care you deeply need. This presentation and workshop will invite you to reflect upon these questions:

-What does it take to leave survival mode?

-What are boundaries and why do we need them?

-What is our relationship to the word “no”?

-Which feature dominates my workplace? Attachment or Authenticity?

-Are Core Values or Self Limiting Beliefs guiding my leadership and relationship approach?

12:00-1:00

Lunch

1:00-2:00

Motivation, Performance and Mental Health

In this session, we will re-envision our ideas of “success” through a lens of wholeness and authenticity. We will examine why we must drop the myth of who we believe we should be for improved performance and mental health.

This session will include a practical exercise for participants to reflect on their reactivity and authenticity. Participants will build their own self-care compass which may become a guiding tool beyond the retreat.

2:00-2:15

Break

2:15-3:30

Cultivating Resilience, Strength, and Optimism

This wrap-up session will offer participants tools for connection and strategies for long-term resilience, strength and optimism - even in the most challenging workplace environments.

3:30-4:00

Closing Reflections