FOR WELLNESS PROFESSIONALS
RETREAT IN BARCELONA, SPAIN
November 11 & 12, 2024
TRANSFORMATIVE WRITING TOOLS
with Kathleen Adams, LPC
TRANSFORMATIVE WRITING TOOLS
FOR WELLNESS PROFESSIONALS
FOR WELLNESS PROFESSIONALS
RETREAT WITH KATHLEEN ADAMS, LPC
Barcelona, 11 & 12 of November, 2024
Barcelona, 11 & 12 of November, 2024
Join us for an intimate and hands-on two-day workshop held by world-renowned journaling expert and licensed professional counselor Kay Adams, specially designed for practitioners in the therapy and wellness industry.
About this retreat
Elevate your practice with healing writing tools
The aim of this retreat is for you to leave with practical tools to help you bring even better results to your clients. Whether you will use journaling as a way to integrate the transformations you facilitate, or as a tool to help uncover unrealised dreams, fears, blocks or resistance, this 2-day set of workshops is an invaluable asset to your business.
Welcome to the first journaling retreat
with Kay Adams
in Europe!
with Kay Adams
in Europe!
Through a mix of practical application and sharing groups, you’ll work closely with Kathleen (Kay) Adams to learn how to use therapeutic and expressive writing tools for yourself and for your clients.
At the end of the retreat, you will be able to offer journaling techniques to support your clients in their healing journey. Whether that is through your therapy or coaching practice or through 1-on-1 or group sessions in journaling, these two days will set you and your clients up for success.
Journaling is an invaluable tool for anyone who is improving the lives of their clients. With its ease of use and ability to help integrate any of your normal teaching practices, journaling will help you build stronger relationships with your clients and expand your reach.
At the end of the retreat, you will be able to offer journaling techniques to support your clients in their healing journey. Whether that is through your therapy or coaching practice or through 1-on-1 or group sessions in journaling, these two days will set you and your clients up for success.
Journaling is an invaluable tool for anyone who is improving the lives of their clients. With its ease of use and ability to help integrate any of your normal teaching practices, journaling will help you build stronger relationships with your clients and expand your reach.
You will be issued an official digital certificate on completion by the Therapeutic Writing Institute and the Center for Journal Therapy.
About Kay Adams
Kathleen (Kay) Adams is one of the most prominent and established voices in the field of therapeutic writing. She is an author, psychotherapist, licensed professional counselor, poetry/journal therapist and master mentor/supervisor whose gift and life mission is sharing the power of writing with all who desire self-directed change. Kay is the author of 14 books on the power of writing, including the best-selling Journal to the Self.
In 1988 Kay founded the Center for Journal Therapy, an international training and consulting company offering workshops, online classes, certification training, retreats, intensives, and individual consultations on the use of writing in therapy, health and wellness, coaching, and spiritual direction.
We are thrilled to welcome Kay in Barcelona and learn from the celebrated author of Journal to the Self.
In 1988 Kay founded the Center for Journal Therapy, an international training and consulting company offering workshops, online classes, certification training, retreats, intensives, and individual consultations on the use of writing in therapy, health and wellness, coaching, and spiritual direction.
We are thrilled to welcome Kay in Barcelona and learn from the celebrated author of Journal to the Self.
WHO IS THIS EVENT FOR?
Therapists and counselors
Including those in the process of studying and getting licensed
Including those in the process of studying and getting licensed
Coaches
Life, journaling, mindfulness, executive, health, relationship, career
Life, journaling, mindfulness, executive, health, relationship, career
Personal trainers
Also nutritionists and other kinds of helping therapists
Also nutritionists and other kinds of helping therapists
Yoga trainers
Also meditation instructors and professionals working in the consciousness and mindfulness fields
Also meditation instructors and professionals working in the consciousness and mindfulness fields
During the retreat with Kay you will learn how to:
- Develop a toolbox of journal therapy strategies and techniques to use with clients of many personality types, styles and stages
- Offer clients a structured model for reducing stress and transforming the emotional relationship with a stressor
- Help clients gain deeper self-awareness, insight and accountability through written reflection
- Adapt writing interventions for clients of different cognitive and emotional styles
- Facilitate behavioral change and goal achievement through structured writing practices
- Learn, discuss and practice the evidence-based research of expressive writing
Learn from Kay, make guided journaling your most powerful tool and connect with fellow wellness practitioners from around the globe
Retreat program
Two days of intense theory and practice lead by Kay Adams
DAY 1 / Morning
The Journal Ladder: Evidence-based theory and standards-based practice in expressive writing (3 hrs)
Learn a simple and surprisingly effective way to calibrate a journal technique to the client's capacity to master it. You'll learn how to choose journal processes for three different cognitive/emotional styles – the rational and data-driven writer; the creative and relational writer, and the abstract and intuitive writer. With the tools of structure, pacing, containment, balance and permission in place – your clients can soar with a journal program designed for their writing style!
14:00 – 15:30
LUNCH BREAK
Relaxing group meal at a local restaurant. Enjoy the time off together, get to know Kay better in the informal setting, or feel free to take a break and enjoy some quality alone time to rest and get ready for the afternoon workshop.
DAY 1 / Afternoon
Journals Quick & Easy (3 hrs)
This fast-paced experiential workshop draws from the lower and middle rungs on the Journal Ladder and includes writing processes for clients who don't want to spend much time writing and/or want fast outcomes. You'll practice at least five different writing techniques designed for busy or reluctant writers -- more if we can fit them in!
DAY 2 / Morning
The Pennebaker Paradigm: One Hour to Better Health
(3 hrs)
(3 hrs)
Learn and experience the four-part expressive writing method designed by the preeminent research psychologist, Dr. James W. Pennebaker. For 40 years, Dr. Pennebaker's protocol has focused on writing for recovery from trauma, whether psychological or physical/medical (e.g. cancer, surgery, chronic health problems). Our focus will be on what Kathleen Adams calls "everyday normal" stresses – the challenges that are present in each of our lives that we simply learn to live with and adapt to, such as clutter, procrastination, work/life balance, yo-yo dieting, and financial struggles.
14:00 – 15:30
LUNCH BREAK
Relaxing group meal at a local restaurant. Enjoy the time off together, get to know Kay better in the informal setting, or feel free to take a break and enjoy some quality alone time to rest and get ready for the afternoon workshop.
DAY 2 / Afternoon
The Deep Dive: Abstract and Intuitive Techniques
Finally, we will explore the realm of the upper rungs of the Journal Ladder, the techniques that help us safely access states of mindfulness, intuition, unconscious information and the empowerment of possibility thinking. We will draw from the wisdom of the late Dr. Ira Progoff, a depth psychologist who studied directly with Dr. Carl Jung, as well as other techniques from Kay's journal toolbox.
Both retreat days will be followed by after-hours leisure activities to unwind, explore the city and build stronger bonds with other attendees. Think wine tastings, culture walks and fun tapas dinners. After all, we are in Barcelona, the capital of joyful life!
Book your retreat spot
This retreat is limited to 20 participants only. 1 spot left.
The Super Bundle offer includes a ticket to the Barcelona Journaling Festival with
Kay Adams as one of the guest speakers (November 8 & 9)
The Super Bundle offer includes a ticket to the Barcelona Journaling Festival with
Kay Adams as one of the guest speakers (November 8 & 9)
Transformative writing retreat with Kay Adams
Price includes: all the workshops with Kay, lunch, refreshments & snacks, one group cultural activity
EUR 1197
Super Bundle: Transformative writing retreat +
VIP ticket to Barcelona Journaling Festival
VIP ticket to Barcelona Journaling Festival
EUR1434
Price includes: all the workshops with Kay, lunch, refreshments & snacks, one group cultural activity AND your VIP ticket to the festival
(value EUR297)
(value EUR297)
Retreat-only deposit
For those who would like to secure their spot now without paying the price in full. This is a non-refundable deposit.
Final payment (EUR922) due 30 days before the retreat start.
Final payment (EUR922) due 30 days before the retreat start.
EUR 275
BOOK YOUR RETREAT SPOT
This retreat is limited to 20 participants only.
1 spot left.
1 spot left.
Transformative writing retreat with Kay Adams
€1197
Super Bundle: Transformative writing retreat + VIP ticket to Barcelona Journaling Festival
€1434
Retreat-only deposit
Book your spot now,
pay later
Book your spot now,
pay later
€275
Lodging is not included and is to be paid separately. We believe that this scenario gives our guests more flexibility. We will happily advise you on allocation in Barcelona: there are plenty of options for any budget.
Where will the retreat take place?
Our retreat space is located in the charming old neighborhood of Gracia, close to the main boulevard Passeig de Gracia famous for some of the most iconic Catalan architectural landmarks. Barcelona is a great city to explore by foot and you'll be in awe of its beauty.
FAQ
what would you like to clarify?
Yes, Kay Adams flies to Barcelona from the USA and will be teaching in English. The participants are from all over the world. In Barcelona they speak Catalan and Castellano (Spanish) but don't worry, most people understand English – it's a very cosmopolitan city.
Helping professionals can greatly benefit from learning guided journaling techniques as these tools empower clients to engage in deep self-reflection, identify and process emotions, and track their progress over time. Guided journaling facilitates a structured approach to introspection, helping clients articulate their thoughts and feelings more clearly, which can lead to profound personal insights and breakthroughs. By incorporating these techniques, coaches and councellors can enhance their clients' self-awareness and foster a more active and engaged participation in the therapeutic process, ultimately leading to more effective and enduring outcomes.
This program is designed with professional coaches and counselors in mind but if you're just beginning your journey and feel like you will benefit from these workshops, you're more than welcome. Ultimately, the idea is to make journaling and its healing properties accessible to everyone so they can help others.
We are not including accommodation in the retreat package because we would like our guests to feel flexible in their choices. There are plenty of hotels and B&Bs in the city catering to any budget (generally, the prices start from €65/night in November, which is considered low season). In case you prefer a more cozy style of stay, the AirBnB platform offers heaps of options (from €37/night). In general, Barcelona is a very compact city and it's not essential to stay in the same area where the retreat space is located (but if you'd prefer that, this neighborhood is called Gracia). It takes about 15-20 min to get around the city by public transport and a taxi is a cheap (compared to many European cities!), safe and fast option.
If you have any other organizational questions, please do not hesitate to contact local organizers and ask away! Email Marusha: m.mozolevskaya@gmail.com
If you have any other organizational questions, please do not hesitate to contact local organizers and ask away! Email Marusha: m.mozolevskaya@gmail.com
Price includes all the workshops with Kay Adams, group lunch at a nice local restaurant, non-alcoholic refreshments & snacks during the workshop, one group cultural activity – an entertaining wine tasting with a local expert, a cultural outing, or a surprise event (to be confirmed, stay tuned!)
What is not included: flights to/from Barcelona, airport transfers, guest allocation, dinners, personal expenses.
What is not included: flights to/from Barcelona, airport transfers, guest allocation, dinners, personal expenses.
Trust us, a trip to Barcelona is not that complicated. You can easily find a lovely hotel at Booking.com, Airbnb or any other platform of your choice. When booked in advance, there are many well-priced options. There are many ways of getting to the city from the airport – by metro, airport shuttle (AirBus), train and taxi. All taxis run by meter and accept card payments. The airport is easy to navigate, and the city is relatively small and convenient to explore by foot. It's safe to grab a cab on the street. Credit and debit cards are accepted pretty much everywhere with no minimum charge.
If you have any other organizational questions, please do not hesitate to contact local organizers and ask away! Email Marusha: m.mozolevskaya@gmail.com
If you have any other organizational questions, please do not hesitate to contact local organizers and ask away! Email Marusha: m.mozolevskaya@gmail.com
The building where the retreat is located has a lift. It's easy to request a taxi with a special accessibility feature (for a wheelchair). If you have any special request, please feel free to contact the local retreat host Marusha (m.mozolevskaya@gmail.com) and we'll figure everything out in no time.