Breakthrough Healing

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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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What Our Clients Have to Say

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Wynn Palmer
October 22, 2025
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Steven is amazing 10/10 recommend. He will listen, understand, then provide you real tools to heal.
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Grady Bruce
September 21, 2025
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Transformative. Cathartic. Relevant. Healing. When I was stuck in shame and addiction I tried self help, therapy, etc….would help for a while and then right back into it. When I had resentment at my family and could not forgive but thought I had….right back into it. Accepted life and their program is the ONLY thing that has given me traction and sustained improvement. I still have work to do, but their program and outlook is hopeful and empowering, while others support the “white-knuckle” way of doing things. I strongly encourage you to consider it….you won’t be disappointed.
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jennifer curtis
September 20, 2025
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I believed I would learn and grow while being at the workshop in Hawaii. I didn’t expect to be fundamentally changed in how I see myself. I now have an assurance inside of me that nothing is too big to tackle.
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Madelyn I
September 20, 2025
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I have been to many many many counselors in my lifetime. This is the best place I’ve been to. They have a unique approach to therapy that is so much more than talking; they have you do activities to process and HEAL. It works! As for their Hawaii Workshop, it works! It is so valuable, I’m actually surprised it doesn’t cost more. They are so accommodating and treat you so well. I was hesitant the workshop would work, but I can tell you I have been HEALED here!
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Marc Wheels
July 24, 2025
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Life changing, the free groups are so valuable
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Mark Willis
May 17, 2025
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My experience with Accepted has been phenomenal !! I have a different level of courage to face the unknown and a new trust in myself. The printed materials and experiences offered through groups have helped me see parts of myself worthy of deep healing and change. I highly recommend talking with their staff and exploring if the resources are a match for your healing journey!
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Bryce Lane
May 7, 2025
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There are an infinite amount of therapy offices. What accepted offers and can do for an individual wanting positive change is nothing short of spectacular. They have fantastic opportunities for intensive therapy programs, the office staff is wonderful. In and out some of the best people I’ve ever known. They aren’t ok with stagnation, be willing to do your work, or move on. That is rare in this marketplace. Would recommend every single time.
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Kylie M
March 6, 2025
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My life is better because of Dr Ferrell! We've had the opportunity to work and grow together for 14 years, and his mentoring has truly changed me in the best way.
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Preston.Brittney Clark
February 24, 2025
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Robert Ferrell was an incredible Mentor to me in my late teens and early 20s. At the time I wouldn’t have realized it, but I was in a faith crisis as well as stagnant in my personal growth. He helped me through the process of understanding the feelings of guilt and shame and converting that to faith. He also helped me to better see into myself more clearly and understand what it takes to live a productive and joyful life. Years later, I look back and can’t help but attribute a good portion of my current life to his mentorship. He was the springboard I needed. From the time I started working with him it was an almost immediate leap into a far more productive life. Because of him I chose the right person and I married very well. I have been happy for 12 years in a very highly productive and incredible marriage. I have been a successful entrepreneur. My faith has deepened Immensely and has been the center of my life and the value that has brought to my life is immeasurable. My wife and I have been blessed with 3 children- two of them are special-needs. One of them is extraordinarily difficult and we have had many of the professionals that work with him and us comment on our marriage and say that it is very rare that they see a couple that is still together let alone happy and functional when they are raising a child like ours. When I hear those comments, I feel grateful for the faith that is my guiding light, and I feel grateful for the mentors in my life that helped shape me. And while I have had several, I think it is very easy to say that the most influential one has been Robert Ferrell. I think that he has been given a gift to work with people, especially young people and young adults. I have never met anyone that is better at communicating with them and inspiring them. I cannot think of anyone who I would recommend more than him.
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Kelle Shupe
February 23, 2025
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I have worked with Robert Ferrell on a number of occasions and each time I have been so edified and have come to know myself better. He truly looks at you as an individual person with your own unique and individual circumstances, not as a person grouped into a whole label. He understands You and champions you to be the best version of who you were designed to be!
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  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
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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 $5,950 (shared room) or $6,950 (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.

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    Meet Who is Facilitating This Workshop

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    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.

    CMHC

    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 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.”

    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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