Retreats + Events

Welcome to MindfulWell®

These are not just retreats and workshops.
They are a return to your inner wisdom.
A safe space to restore your sense of self.
A powerful beginning to lifelong healing.

Come as you are. Leave with clarity, connection, and the tools to keep going.

What You’ll Experience in a MindfulWell® Workshop or Retreat

MindfulWell® workshops and retreats offer a practical, supportive space to deepen understanding, build regulation skills, and explore emotional wellbeing in a safe, facilitated environment. Whether in a school, workplace, clinic, or community setting — our workshops and retreats are designed for real-life integration, not overwhelm.

Each session is shaped by our trauma-informed, whole-person approach, drawing on our integrative ShadowCognition Theory™ to blend evidence-based tools with nervous system care.

What You Can Expect:

Psychoeducation & Emotional Skill-Building
Clinically informed content tailored to the group — covering topics like emotional regulation, boundaries, self-worth, stress, grief, and behaviour patterns. Content is always age-appropriate and accessible.

Somatic & Regulation Practices
Simple, guided nervous system tools including grounding, breathwork, movement, and mindfulness-based techniques that support calm and embodied awareness.

Facilitated Group Process
Workshops are interactive and relational, with opportunities to reflect, ask questions, and connect with others in a safe and supported setting.

Neurodiversity- and Trauma-Aware Frameworks
Our team has specific experience working with neurodivergent individuals, those recovering from trauma, and people navigating addiction, anxiety, or chronic stress — ensuring inclusive care for diverse needs.

Tools That Translate to Everyday Life
Every workshop is designed to offer real, applicable tools that participants can take with them — at home, in the classroom, or in their own healing journey.

These workshops are ideal for individuals, families, teens, educators, or organisations wanting to understand and support mental health in deeper, more embodied ways — without the pressure of therapy, but with the care of therapeutic insight.

Who Are these Retreats and Workshops For?

This is your space — especially if you’ve been functioning on survival mode for too long.

MindfulWell® retreats and workshops are clinically informed, trauma-aware environments designed to support emotional regulation, nervous system repair, and psychological wellbeing. Grounded in psychotherapy, somatic practice, and sensory modulation principles, our programs offer a structured yet compassionate space for realignment and reconnection.

This space may be suitable for you if:

  • You’re experiencing emotional fatigue, chronic stress, anxiety, or early signs of burnout, and need evidence-based strategies to regulate and restore.

  • You’re moving through a life transition, such as bereavement, identity shifts, career disruption, or relational change and want a structured, therapeutic space to process and integrate.

  • You live with persistent difficulties related to self-worth, body image, or stress-related health issues and are seeking support beyond talk therapy.

  • You’re interested in nervous system regulation and emotional processing through body-based modalities, including somatic therapy, mindfulness, and sensory integration.

  • You’re neurodivergent, managing trauma-related symptoms, or supporting someone who is and want a space that is attuned, accessible, and clinically responsive.

  • You value a whole-person, integrative approach that blends psychological insight with practical tools you can take into daily life.

These retreats and workshops are not about providing quick solutions or pathologising your experience.
They’re about offering a safe, facilitated environment where your nervous system can recalibrate, your experiences are respected, and you’re supported by trained professionals in trauma, mental health, and sensory modulation.

Custom Retreats and Workshops with MindfulWell
Alongside our signature retreat and workshop experiences, MindfulWell offers fully customisable retreats and workshops designed around your organisation’s unique needs and intentions. Whether your goal is to strengthen team connection, enhance productivity, or cultivate a healthier work-life balance, our dedicated wellness team will collaborate with you to craft a retreat that aligns with your vision.

Let’s co-create something meaningful. Connect with our retreat specialists to start planning your tailored experience.

The ShadowCognition Theory

The ShadowCognition Theory by MindfulWell presents a clinically-informed, integrative therapeutic framework designed to address unconscious cognitive patterns and emotional responses, often referred to as the "shadow," and their influence on mental health. Rooted in cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), psychodynamic principles, and evidence-based psychological practices, the theory aims to facilitate the identification, processing, and integration of unconscious emotional material in a manner that promotes psychological well-being and emotional regulation.

The theory asserts that the shadow—consisting of repressed thoughts, unresolved trauma, and unacknowledged emotions—can contribute significantly to cognitive distortions, maladaptive behaviours, and emotional dysregulation. By leveraging mindfulness and cognitive restructuring techniques, the ShadowCognition Theory provides a structured approach for individuals to gain insight into these unconscious processes, thereby improving cognitive functioning, emotional resilience, and interpersonal relationships.

This theory is designed to support individuals in identifying shadow aspects through a clinical lens, promoting cognitive reframing, and integrating these elements into a more adaptive and coherent sense of self. By focusing on both cognitive and emotional aspects, the ShadowCognition Theory facilitates long-term personal growth, emotional healing, and the reduction of psychological distress.

Effectiveness and Clinical Benefits:

The ShadowCognition Theory is grounded in established cognitive-behavioural and psychodynamic principles, making it a clinically viable approach for addressing psychological distress. Its integration of mindfulness techniques further enhances its ability to support emotional regulation and resilience. By addressing the root causes of cognitive and emotional patterns through shadowwork, individuals can experience:

  • Reduced emotional reactivity and distress.

  • Improved cognitive flexibility and the ability to reframe negative thought patterns.

  • Enhanced emotional resilience and regulation.

  • A more integrated sense of self, leading to increased self-acceptance and psychological well-being.

  • Long-term personal growth and improved interpersonal relationships.

  • You don’t need to be “healed” to be here. You just need to be human. This retreat is designed to meet you exactly where you are—whether you're feeling tender, overwhelmed, shut down, or unsure. You’ll be held with compassion and without judgment. All of you is welcome.

  • Not at all. Our sessions are beginner-friendly, gentle, and always optional. You’ll never be pushed beyond your capacity. This retreat is about listening to your body and moving at a pace that feels right for you.

  • It’s a deeply supportive blend of both. While it’s restful and beautiful like a vacation, our retreat is grounded in evidence-informed practices that support emotional healing, trauma recovery, and nervous system care. It’s not a clinical treatment space, but we are led by trained professionals in mental and women’s health.

  • We honor your nervous system. This retreat includes plenty of spaciousness and quiet moments for journaling, solo reflection, or simply resting. There’s no pressure to engage in everything. You’ll be guided to choose what feels nourishing for you.description

  • Yes. Every part of this retreat is rooted in our trauma-informed framework, The ShadowCognition Theory™. That means our facilitators are trained to prioritize emotional safety, choice, and regulation throughout every session.

  • We host our retreats in peaceful, grounding locations in New Zealand and Internationally surrounded by nature. Each retreat includes accommodations, nourishing meals, all workshops and movement sessions, curated retreat gifts, and optional pre/post-retreat support. Full details will be shared on your welcome page upon booking.

  • Yes. We believe healing should be accessible. Flexible payment options and limited scholarship spaces are available please reach out if finances are a concern. We’ll do our best to support you.

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