First Week Testimonials only:

  • “Jose your knowledge and positive energy is appreciated tremendously. Thank you for sharing!”
  • “Jordan, Jose, Tricia & Mark, thank you for inviting us to share in the experience of community. Non-judgmental joining in being. I think often we do not take the time to be present with ourselves. Loving kindness, vulnerability, presence, grows in this silent space. Being present with ourselves and like minded seekers allows joy. Namaste.”
  • “By the end it was clear that Jordan’s presentation transformed the experience and the group itself. The retreat experience was beautiful and deeply needed by me. It offered professional learnings in balance with experiential learnings to deepen our wisdom as healers. Beautiful week!”
  • “I got so much out of this retreat. I learned a lot and had so much fun. I felt that I can use mindfulness in my practice at a much deeper level than previously.”
  • “Mark’s tools for calming and the neuroscience made practical for us with client, was a highlight”
  • “Both Tricia & Mark provided a safe and calm place to practice, and yoga poses that were not too difficult, but very physically and mentally therapeutic. They presented in easy to understand “techniques”
  • “Mark’s warmth and humor added a beautiful balancing element to this experience. The experiential elements of yoga and breath “re-rhythmed” me over the course of the week”
  • “Helpful material to use personally and with clients, gentle compassionate energy with the therapist’s vantage point”
  • “I had a great time. Having the free day in the middle was good. The yoga, gongs, and talent show were amazing. Thank you!”
  • “It was an overall spectacular retreat. I was immersed in every part and the beautiful grounds and landscape helped me settle into mindfulness, or as I’ve learned “mindlessness”. Thank you!!!”
  • “I LOVED the yoga, both of your the presentations verbal & physical. LOVED the gong baths-so amazing at sunset.”

 

  • “Would participate again, 100%. Actually had time and care to help recover from secondary trauma from work & life.” 

 

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Dr. Amber Quaranta-Leech, LPC-S

Amber holds a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision from Regent University. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor in both Texas and Oklahoma and holds Supervisor credential for Texas. Amber is an EMDRIA consultant and trainer. She has over a decade of experience in the trauma field in work with uniformed services, domestic violence, childhood trauma and abuse, and recent mass trauma events. Amber provides consultation for EMDRIA certification, for consultants-in-training, and supervision for LPC-Associates. Amber continues to research the benefits of EMDR therapy with a variety of populations. Her goal is to help build strong clinicians who are well versed in trauma interventions to better support their clients. Amber sees a limited number of clients with a focus on trauma work, she is also a Certified Career Counselor and Certified through EAGALA to provide equine-assisted therapy. 

Dr. Jose Carbajal, LCSW

Dr. Jose Carbajal, a U.S. Army veteran, earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in social work and a master’s in theological studies from Baylor University, and a Ph.D. in Social Work from the University of Texas at Arlington. With over 15 years of clinical experience and extensive teaching experience, Jose specializes in trauma, sexual abuse recovery, domestic violence, and substance abuse. His research focuses on trauma interventions, neuroscience, and faith. He is EMDR Certified, an Approved Consultant, and an EMDRIA Approved Trainer, with numerous publications and professional presentations to his name.

Dr. Amanda Martin, LMFT-S, LPC, BCN

Amanda Martin holds a PhD in Family Therapy and is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Supervisor, and EMDRIA Approved Consultant. With over 14 years of experience, she specializes in trauma therapy for individuals and families in residential and outpatient settings. Amanda also provides supervision for EMDR certification, EMDR consultants-in-training, and LMFT-Associates. Her mission is to help people find a healthy, joyful, and fulfilling path in life. Her warm, supportive, and interactive counseling style incorporates Symbolic Experiential Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, HeartMath, Animal-Assisted Therapy, Neurofeedback, and Collaborative Problem Solving.