Individual Christian Therapeutic Retreats
A breakthrough at your individual intensive therapeutic retreat Inner and emotional prayer therapy for a healing of core issues
Breakthrough!
Christian therapeutic retreats
The
reason that personal
retreats are
effective for achieving breakthroughs is focus without distraction
and the cumulative gains from session to session.
Peggy-Lynn
of Winnipeg, Manitoba writes:
1.
"My mini-retreat was a 12 hour commitment of two days
and it effected me so profoundly that I feel healed and whole. (The
office retreat) brought me back to life.
2. What are
your goals? This was the first question george asked me and then he
directed me to the areas I needed to go to meet these goals without
wasting time testing me or talking about the unnecessary.
3. A session
was not ended with "time is up" but when something was
accomplished.You cannot open yourself and experience the pain in your
life and then move on in an hour session.
4. I can't
believe how much was accomplished in just two six hour days!"
My goal is to resolve key individual issues that are rooted in one's life in childhood.
Peggy-Lynn reports: "As I revealed my pain, George did not offer me a band-aid but brought me into a deep healing experience where my wounds were completely healed not just felt better."
When working with Christians there is the additional goal of learning to bond and trust Jesus and to turn to God for one's deepest security and safest emotional 'home base.'
Sharon D, of Beaton, Ontario, writes: I am amazed at the results. Not only has God given me tremendous insight into my emotional scars and the lies I had believed, He has also replaced these with His truth. The added bonus is that, throughout this process, Jesus has become very real, personal and dear to me."
The most expensive way to do this is a full retreat outside the city in a small town setting. The quaint town of Niagara-on-the-Lake is this kind of setting and allows for side trips to Niagara Falls.
The least expensive way is stay at a motel near my office and attend three or six hours of therapy per day at my office. Peggy-Lynn tried this option and wrote:
"Going to George's office then returning to my motel for every session was as beneficial as going on a retreat, without the cost, becasue it is not the place but the process that heals. Working in George's office was as peaceful and relaxing as if on a mini-retreat."
The important element in therapy is working with a therapist who cares, who respects you and who gives 100% to see you get the results you want. Peggy-Lynn commented: "George's manner and approach provided a relaxed, caring and safe environment." ..."I appreciate George for picking me up at the airport becasue it set a relaxing, caring and safe environment for me to open myself up to."
Respecting my clients means allowing them to set limits on what they discuss, working on goals they set and respecting their faith, beliefs, religion.
Peggy-Lynn wrote: "George had a wonderful way of respecting, understanding and honoring my Catholic faith in such a way I felt affirmed, accepted and encouraged to live as a child of god within my own faith walk."
Initial consultations and negotiations leading up to a retreat are provided at no cast. Call me to establish the total cost and to discuss available times for your retreat.
In United States or Canada call 1 877 854-3990.
In Toronto call George Hartwell (416) 234-1850.
The mini-retreat option can save costs.
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held at my office in Toronto,
- for three hours per day,
- five days in a row,
- Christian counselling,
- Fee for therapy in a three hour per day mini-retreat is $300 per day for five days for a total of $1500
You may fly into Pearson International Airport (YYZ); stay 48 hours for 12 hours of therapy or spend longer for 18, 24 or 30 hours of therapy.
Costs
Your full retreat can be from 2 to 5 days in length with 6 hours of therapy per day. Two costs are involved:
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retreat fee must cover rooms and meals for therapist and clients
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the therapy sessions fee with George which are $100 per hour.
Fee for therapy in a six hour per day full retreat is $600 per day for 2 to 5 days.
Discounts are available when you pay in advance, This discount is available on both deposits and payments at registration for your retreat.
Special payment methods include:
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Payment in advance by credit card by PayPal - E-Bays secure payment method.
- Payment by post-dated cheques for those in financial distress of up to 50% of the total for therapy.
Email
George Hartwell
Phone: (416) 234-1850
Deposit of one third total will book the time.
See Individual Christian Retreat Fees.
The ongoing mini-retreat for international visitors
Several persons have come to Toronto from overseeas, do three hours per day, three times per week, for several weeks. One person stayed with family in Toronto. This approach is helpful for those dealing with the crucial foundational work - the "core issues." These may be deep and complex cases where more than normal number of sessions are needed.
Coming to Toronto
Pearson International Airport, Toronto (travel code is YYZ) is the main international airport serving Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Toronto is a clean, safe and very cosmopolitan city. Churches are commonly and casually mixed racial and national groups. George is experienced in counselling couples of various races and nations. (To verify this contact a member of my Board of Reference.)
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