Resilience Retreat
A 5 Day Program to restore Brain & Body
Break free from deep rooted habits & boost your brain-body power in our Resilience Retreat - a true antidote to burnout and a booster for sustainable behaviour change.
1 - 5 June 2025
Ericeira - Portugal
Our groundbreaking Resilience Training Retreat is an antidote to stressful, modern life. It offers a unique blend of neuropsychology, psychomotor therapy, somatic exercises, top sport insights, and specially designed resilience surfing sessions to help you make lasting improvements in your life. Jeannette Bolck and Louis Wijdenbosch from Counseling Amsterdam have created an integrated program that delivers improvements in both brain and body health. Working in tandem, these top experts combine their more than two decades of healthcare experience in psychological and physical coaching.
Our retreat is designed to offer you an integrated approach to mental health and general well-being, by helping you build emotional and physical resilience. Our carefully develop 5 day program includes:
Personal psychological assessments and trajectory
Individual and group coaching sessions
Stress resilience activities: wholesome brain-body experiences in nature
Practical tools for professional and personal use: setting boundaries, regulating nervous system, connecting brain and body
The opportunity to enjoy the relaxing and extensive grounds of Quinta Raposeiros, a true paradise by the sea
Delicious and nutritious food carefully selected by chef Paula Galvanini from Foodforsoul
Nervous System Selfcare session By Louis and Giulia (our guest massage therapist)
An additional touch base session after 3 months
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“I attended the retreat with Jeanette and Louis at a very difficult time in my life. It taught me the strategies to get back on track and lots of new skills. In addition, it was beautiful and very relaxing with wonderful people and delicious fresh food! Jeanette and Louis are kind, experienced and great to work with.”
Lisa
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“The Resilience Retreat with Louis and Jeannette was amazing. The combination of insightful conversations with Jeannette and physical exercises with Louis that help make mental challenges more clear, helped me with my growth towards a more balanced life. They are also two fantastic people that are fun to be with. The beautiful location and sunny weather made this retreat the highlight of the year for me.”
Saskia
★★★★★
“I attended Jeanette and Louis' Resilience retreat in Portugal. It was a very educative and well organised retreat, food and surfing lessons were great. 5/5 would recommend to attend!”
Thomas
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with early bird discount
We offer an early booking as well as bring a friend discount. Please contact us for group bookings and payment instalments.
FAQs
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With over two decades of experience, at Counseling Amsterdam we believe that mental and physical health go together. We combine our expertises in traditional psychotherapy with psychomotor therapy and neuroscience, offering a pathway to deeper emotional healing and improved physical and mental resilience.
Our practice is dedicated to helping clients heal through a comprehensive approach that nurtures both the brain and the body. We offer a fresh perspective on mental health in a warm and supportive environment, where one can work towards personal goals and growth.
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No, this is not a yoga retreat. Instead, it is a therapeutic retreat designed for individuals struggling with mental health who are seeking a holistic approach to their well-being.
Our program focuses on both the mental and physical dimensions of wellness, addressing not only the cognitive aspects of mental health but also how stress and pain are experienced in the body. Incorporating breathing exercises and body awareness techniques, this comprehensive approach helps participants cultivate mindfulness and resilience, empowering them to thrive amidst life’s challenges.
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We adapt our activities to your level of fitness. We offer special surfing sessions, walks in nature and indoor physical activities that range from boxing to breathing exercises. You can do things at your own pace.
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We would love to hear from you, please book a free intro call with one of us via this link.
Curious but not ready to make a decision yet? Send us a message so we can help clarify any questions you might have.