Safe To Be Here
ACC Funded Therapeutic Retreat
ACC Funded Therapeutic Retreat
Safe to Be Here is a three-day ACC funded retreat for women that brings together Internal Family Systems (IFS), Trauma Sensitive Yoga, nervous system regulation, sleep hygiene, and understanding comfort eating within a trauma-informed and supportive environment.
The retreat is designed to help participants develop a deeper sense of safety within themselves while exploring the ways trauma can impact the body, sleep, daily wellbeing, and coping patterns.
Through psychoeducation, guided reflection, journalling, gentle movement, and practical strategies, participants are supported to better understand their inner world, strengthen regulation skills, and develop a more compassionate relationship with themselves.
The three-day format provides space for learning, practice, reflection, and integration within a safe, supportive community. Participants are never required to share personal experiences and are encouraged to engage at a pace that feels right for them.
What We Will Explore
Over the three days, participants will explore:
Trauma-Sensitive Yoga
Nervous System Regulation
Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Understanding Our Inner World
Nutrition and Comfort Eating
Sleep Hygiene
What Safety Feels Like in the Body and in Everyday Life
Participants will leave with practical tools and strategies to support ongoing nervous system regulation, self-compassion, wellbeing, and recovery long after the retreat has finished.
Who Is This Retreat For?
This retreat is suitable for ACC Sensitive Claims clients who would benefit from:
A safe and supportive therapeutic environment
Greater understanding of their nervous system responses
Practical strategies for regulation and self-care
Building resilience and emotional wellbeing
Connection with others who are on a similar healing journey
No prior experience with yoga or group programmes is required.
What to Expect
Participants can expect:
A warm, welcoming, and trauma-informed environment
No expectation to share personal experiences
Opportunities for reflection, learning, and connection
Practical tools that can be applied in everyday life
Experienced facilitators who understand the impacts of trauma
Healing happens in connection, and this retreat offers a gentle opportunity to explore what safety, regulation, and wellbeing can feel like.
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Details
Dates: Term 3 21st July - 2nd August / Term 4 16th - 18th October 2026
Time: 9.30am – 4.30pm daily
Location: Renwick, Marlborough
Participants will travel daily from Blenheim to Renwick and may be eligible to claim mileage through ACC.
