Breakthrough Healing
This workshop is focused on healing trauma wounds that make recovery from sexual, physical, emotional abuse, chronic emotional dysregulation, compulsive behaviors, and addictions possible and permanent. The themes of this workshop are:
- Finding and connecting with your authentic-self
- Understanding your story and your why
- Processing deep pain and hurt
- Gaining self-compassion and kindness for those in your life
- Learning boundaries and creating safety for yourself and others
- Understanding what you need to recover and heal emotionally
- Connecting with your Higher Power and live fully alive
- Discovering the power of adventure and self-care
Logistics & Details
- Groups comprised of 7-8 men and women ages 18-80.
- 5.5 days of therapeutic group work, 7-8.5 hrs per day. Self-care breaks, outdoor excursions, and excellent food make this intense work possible.
- The workshop will take place in Honolulu at the Waikiki Banyan
- Arrive at the Daniel K Inouye International airport before 5 pm on Sunday. We will pick you up from the airport. The workshop ends Friday at 5 pm followed by an authentic luau celebration. Room check-out is Saturday morning. We transport you to the airport.
- Cost is $5,500 (shared room) or $6,500 (private room) and is all-inclusive. Includes transportaton around Waikiki, lodging one block from Waikiki Beach, breakfast room service, snacks, lunch, gourmet restaurants for dinner, yoga, and excursions (Surf lessons, snorkeling with turtles, waterfall hike, sunset sail, and luau).
- Airfare is not included
- To maximize the unique healing and growth opportunity in this environment, we encourage all participants to make arrangements ahead of time to disengage from all electronics. An emergency number will be provided for loved ones to reach you in case of emergency.
- Facilitated by Steven Shields, ACMHC CETII, CECII, and James Willhite, ACMHC, CETII, CECII
Meet Who is Facilitating This Workshop
ACMHC, CETII, CECII
Steven Shields
Steven W. Shields, ACMHC, CETII, CECII, founded [ACCEPTED] with James Willhite. He is passionate about helping others regain their freedom by healing their root trauma. One of his greatest moments with clients is when he fires them. His hope is to help clients access that inner healing as quickly as possible so they can stop spending time and money in therapy, live the adventure, and experience the joys that life has in store for them. Steven loves dirt biking, Christian rap, and playing Pokémon with his kids.
CMHC, CETII, CECII
James Willhite
James Willhite CMHC, CETII, CECII founded [ACCEPTED] with Steven Shields. His unique balance of curiosity and deep wisdom creates a space for those battling trauma, abuse, betrayal, depression, anxiety, and addiction to feel a gentle safety in individual and group workshops. James believes that as we work to remove the obstacles of trauma, our true and divine identity will be uncovered at our core. It is then that we can become who we’re meant to be and live out the lives we long for. He loves nature, indie music, Lemonheads, and documentaries.
LCSW, CCPS-C
Beckie Hennessy
Beckie helps others heal their hearts by walking them towards connection and true belonging. She’s a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has been a therapist/coach since 2007. She’s a Certified Clinical Partner Specialist-candidate (CCPS-candidate) through APSATS and is trained in EMDR. She also has a podcast called “Living Through.”
Site - Waikiki Banyan
Waikiki Banyan is located north of Diamond Head just a 5 minute walk (really) from the amazing Waikiki Beach. Your accommodations and group rooms are located in the Banyan close to excellent dining and excursions, so there won’t be unnecessary travel time. Comfortable, open and with views of the ocean and mountains, Waikiki Banyan is idea for self-care and healing.
201 ʻŌhua Avenue Honolulu, HI, 96815, United StatesGallery
