Breakthrough Healing

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March 29 - April 4, 2026
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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
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Life Changing Results!

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What Our Clients Have to Say

  • I didn’t want to come because I thought I could handle my problems all by myself. As I connected to my group and witnessed their stories, I realized just how wonderful group therapy is and how powerfully it can transform you.
    I didn’t want to come because I thought I could handle my problems all by myself. As I connected to my group and witnessed their stories, I realized just how wonderful group therapy is and how powerfully it can transform you.
    - Anonymous
  • The Hawaii intensive was life changing for me. I was able to uncover internal pain and trauma that I was not even aware of. I have a new perspective on life and see my experience with new eyes. I look forward to my future recovery with this new view.
    The Hawaii intensive was life changing for me. I was able to uncover internal pain and trauma that I was not even aware of. I have a new perspective on life and see my experience with new eyes. I look forward to my future recovery with this new view.
    - JJ, 40s, mom
  • My time at the accepted workshop was unbelievable! There was so much accomplished in such a short time, and the group sessions were amazing. I was able to learn so much, not only in my own work, but in witnessing and participating in the stories of my group members.
    My time at the accepted workshop was unbelievable! There was so much accomplished in such a short time, and the group sessions were amazing. I was able to learn so much, not only in my own work, but in witnessing and participating in the stories of my group members.
    - Anonymous
  • The workshop was a life changing experience in helping me understand what was at the root of what I’ve been dealing with for decades. I believe I am free to be the best version of who God intended me to be.
    The workshop was a life changing experience in helping me understand what was at the root of what I’ve been dealing with for decades. I believe I am free to be the best version of who God intended me to be.
    - Ryan, 50s, CEO
  • I am so grateful I got to be here. It was truly healing. I came with chaos, fear, anxiety and shame. I left without them and tools to enlarge my capacity to grow. Thank you!
    I am so grateful I got to be here. It was truly healing. I came with chaos, fear, anxiety and shame. I left without them and tools to enlarge my capacity to grow. Thank you!
    - Anonymous
  • This week gave me myself back. I know who I am again. I learned how to notice changes in my body to give me information about how to meet my own needs.
    This week gave me myself back. I know who I am again. I learned how to notice changes in my body to give me information about how to meet my own needs.
    - Anonymous
  • If you want real healing, deep connection, and renewed motivation to live your life in a new way, then come to the Hawaii workshop where you will get a year’s worth of therapy in one week and the power to change your heart in a powerful way. It’s unlike anything you’ll ever experience.
    If you want real healing, deep connection, and renewed motivation to live your life in a new way, then come to the Hawaii workshop where you will get a year’s worth of therapy in one week and the power to change your heart in a powerful way. It’s unlike anything you’ll ever experience.
    - Anonymous, 40s, Therapist
  • I am so beyond glad and grateful for the opportunity to spend a week healing in Hawaii with Accepted. The way they have guided me into my own healing was incredible, and unlike anything I have experienced before. I am more hopeful and confident in myself and my life now than I have ever been. If you’re on the fence about going, just go. You’ll thank yourself for the rest of your life.
    I am so beyond glad and grateful for the opportunity to spend a week healing in Hawaii with Accepted. The way they have guided me into my own healing was incredible, and unlike anything I have experienced before. I am more hopeful and confident in myself and my life now than I have ever been. If you’re on the fence about going, just go. You’ll thank yourself for the rest of your life.
    - KB, 20s, student
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    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 $5,800 (shared room) or $6,800 (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, CMHC CETII, CECII, James Willhite, CMHC, CETII, CECII, and Beckie Comer LCSW, CCPS-C.

    Scholarships Available!

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    Meet Who is Facilitating This Workshop

    CMHC, CETII, CECII

    Steven Shields

    Steven W. Shields, CMHC, 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.
    me@stevenwshields.com

    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.
    me@jameswillhite.com

    LCSW, CCPS-C

    Beckie Comer

    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.”
    me@beckiehelps.com

    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 States

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