Retreats
From Rwanda to Italy to Vietnam and beyond, our retreats provide once-in-a-lifetime Trauma Coach training opportunities. Our retreats will equip individuals with the necessary skills to effectively support trauma survivors while simultaneously immersing yourself in a novel and inspiring cultural experience. Our retreat-style trainings are designed to expand the ways in which we orient towards mental health conditions, to inspire global connection, and to learn alongside colleagues who share a passion for helping.
Highlights
- Learn the principles of trauma coaching within a multicultural context.
- Experience high-level, specialized training on trauma-informed interactions.
- Gain invaluable competence to be a trauma coach.
- Gain new insight through culturally unique perspectives on mental health.
- Explore an exciting destination and immerse yourself in the culture of your hosts.
- Broaden your personal and professional network, and build lasting international friendships
Upcoming Destinations
South Africa- March 2025
Experience a transformative journey that will elevate your trauma-informed care practice. Designed for both aspiring trauma coaches and mental health therapists, this immersive 7-day retreat blends expert-led education with the richness of South African culture and history. Hosted by The Orenda Project, KALOS by Integrative Trauma Treatment Center, mHub, and Global Engagement Institute (GEI), you will gain invaluable skills, forge global connections, and contribute to sustainable mental health solutions in South Africa.
Learn More & Register
Process
Deposit + Apply
Once you have made your $500 deposit, you will receive an email with instructions on how to apply* and more information on payments plans offered. Applications are used to determine eligibility for the program, room and dietary preferences, and to gather necessary medical information.
*any participant that is denied for any reason will receive their full refund back.
Arrange Your Travel
Once you are accepted into the program, you will be responsible for booking your own flight arrangements. We work with a third party for logistics support once we are in-country + on the ground. Information from our logistics partner will be sent via email. ITTC only works with well-established and reputable travel partners.
DO NOT BOOK ANY AIRFARE UNTIL THE DELEGATION HAS BEEN APPROVED.
Meet the Participants
Prior to the retreat all participants are required to attend a zoom call where we will introduce ourselves to one another and learn some important information about the retreat and the place we are traveling to.
Retreat + Receive Certificate of Completion
On the evening of the last night of learning we will host a "Certificate Ceremony" where participants will receive a certificate of completion. Those who are interested in pursuing the full Trauma Coach Certification need to complete the additional requirements listed below following their return from the trip.
Access to Orenda Trauma Coaching
Once the retreat is complete all participants will have access to the materials and learning communities through Orenda. These learning communities are similar too, but different from KALOS Learning Community. KALOS puts an emphasis on therapy and therapist while Orenda puts an emphasis on Coaching and Coaches.
Optional Certification Requirements
- Complete Business of Coaching course through Orenda's learning platform.
- Read + Respond to prompts regarding "Trauma Stewardship".
- Complete 50 hours of supervised coaching hours.