Email: contact@souliology.com
INTERNAL FAMILY SYSTEMS
& MEMOIR WRITING
A little about Lissa…
Dr. Lissa Rankin is the best-selling author of 7 books, a mind-body medicine physician, a sought-after speaker, a “memoir as medicine” writing teacher, an educator of Internal Family Systems (IFS) and spiritual bypassing recovery, the founder of the physician training program Whole Health Medicine Institute, and the founder of the trauma-informed medicine non-profit Heal At Last.
Lissa has starred in two National Public Television specials, her TEDx talks have been viewed over 5 million times, and she leads workshops, both online and at retreat centers like Esalen, 1440, Omega, Kripalu, and Souliology.
Lissa lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her daughter Mira, her golden doodle Moose, and her partner Jeff Rediger, who is the author of CURED.
She loves to dance, sing, paint, hike in National Parks, and DJ music under her alter ego “DJ Zaza.”
The Retreat Location
Gozo Island - is an island in the Maltese archipelago in the Mediterranean Sea. The island is part of the Republic of Malta. After the island of Malta itself, it is the second-largest island in the archipelago.
As of 2021, the island has a population of around 31,232 (out of Malta's total 443,227), and its inhabitants are known as Gozitans (Maltese: Għawdxin). It is rich in historic locations such as the Ġgantija temples, which, along with the other Megalithic Temples of Malta, are amongst the world's oldest free-standing structures.
The island is rural in character and less developed than the island of Malta. Gozo is known for its scenic hills, which are featured on its coat of arms.
The Azure Window in Dwejra, San Lawrenz, a natural limestone arch, was a remarkable geological feature until its collapse on March 8, 2017. The island has other notable natural features, including the Inland Sea and Wied il-Mielaħ Window. There are a few sandy beaches on the island, namely Ramla Bay in Xagħra and Nadur, as well as seaside resorts that are popular with both locals and tourists, the most popular being Marsalforn and Xlendi.
Gozo is considered one of the top diving destinations in the Mediterranean and a centre for water sports.
What to expect from this retreat….
Do you sense that telling your personal story of trauma to transformation via memoir writing could be the next phase in your healing journey?
Do you have "parts" that still want to be heard and witnessed, not only by you, but by other loving, compassionate beings in a safe, brave writing container?
Do you sense that your "hell and back" story could help others who are still suffering and feel called to share your story as part of your soul's calling to serve others?
If so, this "memoir as medicine" workshop may be just what the doctor ordered.
We'll be using Internal Family Systems (IFS) as the healing foundation of our memoir writing experience, allowing different parts to tell their stories (with "protector permission," of course), while we witness the stories our parts might tell from a Self-led sacred space.
This retreat will incorporate trauma-supportive practices like
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ritual
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singing
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movement
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making art
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group energy healing, and of course,
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writing.
This retreat is limited to 30 participants. A comprehensive grasp of your parts and Internal Family Systems (IFS) and its various components is crucial for you to reap the rewards and benefits of this retreat.
Retreat particulars
Applications are currently open for this retreat in Malta from November 4th - 8th, 2024
The retreat will take place over 5 days starting on Monday, November 4th, 2024 and concluding on Friday, November 8th, 2024.
There is an afternoon off on Wednesday to allow participants to process, rest and relax with spa treatments or for those who seek a little bit of adventure, touring the most popular sightseeing venues the area has to offer. Spa treatments and sightseeing tours are optional extras.
This retreat is limited to 30 participants. If you are interested in participating in this retreat, please register your interest. You will then be directed automatically to a registration form for completion. Only applicants who complete a full registration form will be considered for this retreat. Once your registration is approved we will advise you formally and it is only at this point that we will request payment to reserve your place on this retreat. Please do not make travel arrangements until your registration has been formally accepted.
Any travel costs to the retreat location on the Mediterranean Island of Gozo is the sole responsibility of the participant.
IMPORTANT: Please read our FAQS page on this website for further guidelines and information on Covid, the arrangements we have in place in the unlikely event the retreat is cancelled due to Covid or in the unlikely event the retreat leader is not in a position to attend. The FAQS page also provides further general information which you may find useful when planning your trip. If after reading the FAQS page you have any further information, please feel free to email us at contact@souliology.com
Internal Family Systems & Memoir Writing Retreat Schedule.
Five Day Retreat Schedule – This is a broad outline of what the schedule for the week will look like but it is subject to change at the retreat leaders discretion.
Monday November 4th – Friday November 8th, 2024
Monday
Tuesday & Thursday
Wednesday
12pm – 2pm
2pm – 3pm
3pm – 6pm
7pm
8am – 9am
9am – 12pm
12.30pm
3pm – 6pm
7pm
8am – 9am
9am – 12.30pm
12.30pm
1pm – 7pm
7pm
Morning Session
Lunch
Afternoon Session
Dinner
Breakfast
Morning Session
Lunch
Afternoon Session
Dinner
Breakfast
Morning Session
Lunch
Time off to rest and relax or sightsee
Dinner
Friday
8am – 9am
9am – 12.30pm
1pm
Breakfast
Morning Session & Goodbyes
Lunch
Please note we will serve teas/coffees and refreshments during our morning and afternoon breaks which will usually be at 10.30am and
4.30pm daily except Wednesday afternoon during you time off.
Your Investment:
Total Retreat Cost: - €2,500 (Euro) per participant (single room occupancy only).
The retreat cost includes the 5-day retreat itself with Dr Rankin, 4 nights private ensuite accommodation in a luxury boutique hotel on the beautiful Island of Gozo and 3 delicious meals a day to include a full breakfast, a light lunch and a delicious evening meal. Our retreat location can also cater to a variety of dietary requirements such as vegetarian, gluten free and lactose intolerance. You can indicate your preference on the registration form.
Retreat Payment Schedule:
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Payment 1: €500 (Euro) non-refundable deposit – (Due on acceptance onto the retreat).
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Payment 2. €1,000 (Euro) per person due by the 28th June, 2024. (This amount will be refundable until 4th August, 2024 should you decide to cancel.
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Payment 3: The remaining balance depending on your room type must be paid by the 4th August, 2024.
Please note: There is no refund of fees over and above your non-refundable deposit for withdrawal for any reason after 4th August, 2024.
If you register for the retreat after the specified payment deadlines outlined above, the existing payment schedule will no longer apply. Your payment schedule will either be adjusted to align with the existing payment plan, provided the payment deadlines allow, or you will be required to pay for the retreat in full.
Partners/Companions: If you wish to attend the retreat with a companion and share accommodation, we offer a reduced fee for both attendees. The total cost for two people to attend the full retreat and share accommodation at the hotel is outlined in the registration form.
Additionally, you are welcome to bring a companion who can stay at the hotel with you in shared accommodation, enjoy the set retreat meals but not attend the retreat itself. This option incurs a supplementary cost which is outlined in the registration form. Please ensure to indicate your preference during the registration process.
Please note:
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Any companion accompanying you must be an adult over 18 years of age.
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Children are not allowed to join you in shared accommodation during the retreat.
Possible additional charges -:
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An additional €100 (Euro) per person late fee for payments received after 28th June, and 4th August, 2024.
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An additional €50 (Euro) administrative fee for room or occupancy category changes.
How to get there…..and more!
Please download the attached information document which includes details about -
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Getting to Malta
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Getting to the Retreat Hotel on Gozo Island
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What to Bring
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Where you will be staying for the retreat
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Details about Hotel Ta Cenc SPA
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The Weather
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Recommended places to see in Gozo
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Our COVID Policy:
Hotel Transfer: €35pp additional cost each way.
The hotel also offers a transfer service at a cost of €35 pp each way. If you wish to use this option, please complete the attached form at your earliest convenience. Please note that you may be sharing a taxi with another retreat participant as the hotel may group people in the same taxi. However, the price of €35 each way will remain the same.
You are free to organise your own private Taxi, Bolt or Uber to reach the hotel venue.