Many elements are brought into the weekends to help each participant focus, risk and experience. Music, poetry, symbols, ritual, quotations, art and journaling are just some of what you can expect to help you be present, and to connect with that which is important for you to encounter.
Below are some of the expectations we find helpful in order for each person to receive maximum benefit from the experience:
• To take full responsibility for yourself.
• To recognize, own and express feelings.
• To be committed and cooperative.
• To embrace strength, grace and compassion.
• To balance connection and separateness.
• To face shame and guilt.
• To encounter and heal the hurts of the past.
• To be present, focused and intentional.
Since 1992 The Center has developed, and continues to refine, the use of residential weekend group therapy experiences for both men and women.
These highly effective weekends are not designed to take the place of ongoing therapy, but rather to support and accelerate it. Often work can get done that will move change ahead by months. Frequently this structure also promotes work that could not be done in almost any other context. This is due in part to setting aside a whole weekend just for you with no other responsibilities, distractions or familiar escapes. Also the level of intentionality and commitment of other participants and leaders, and the design of each weekend, create a safe and strong "container" for the entire group.
Men and women from every walk of life have attended our weekends. For some, it is a powerful introduction to the unique healing environment of group therapy and is often a catalyst for joining one of our weekly groups. For others already in counseling, it compliments and augments their journey.
For further information about our Co-Ed weekends, please call the Baldwin Center. The appropriate person will be glad to answer your questions and help you evaluate your readiness and interest.
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