With Andrea Grabovac, MD, FRCPC and Erin Burrell, MD, FRCPC

Location: Hollyhock Cortes Island

Address: Cortes Island, Strathcona, BC, Canada

Recharge your spirit with meditation, nature and evidence-based practices, led by psychiatrists Erin Burrell and Andrea Grabovac. More than just a getaway, in this retreat we dive deep into mindfulness practices and cultivate equanimity, enhancing our abilities to respond with courage and intention to our challenges, rather than react. In this time of intensifying healthcare pressures, we can be equipped to make meaningful changes in our lives and in our workplaces. Register now to embark on this journey of renewal and discovery with a group of supportive peers. CME accredited for 31.25 Mainpro+ credits. Tuition is $1375 plus Hollyhock accommodation/​meals. Partners are welcome.

By the end of this retreat, we will:

• Apply a precise, actionable definition of mindfulness to our relationship with wellbeing and resilience
• Understand how to work with attention to develop mindfulness, metacognitive awareness, interoceptive awareness and equanimity
• Practice the ability to attend to present-moment experience in a more spacious, non-reactive, and effective way through a progression of meditations, including: 
  • Mindfulness of breath
  • Body scanning
  • Walking practice
    Mindfulness of sounds and thoughts
  • Loving kindness
  • Mindfulness interoceptive exposure task (MIET)
  • Experiential Ownership
• Explore personal values to obtain clarity about the guiding principles that give our lives meaning, so that we can make choices to better align with these.
• Cultivate self-compassion and acceptance of our inherent limitations, creating a foundation for sustainable well-being and effective action.
• Develop practical and effective strategies for integrating mindfulness and equanimity in daily life

Testimonials

“This course was truly nourishing. The connections made with myself and my colleagues were invaluable. I would recommend this course to any healthcare provider who is curious about mindfulness or looking to apply it to their life and work” – Past participant, 2024

“This retreat was a powerful experience. It’s a lot of work and a lot of it is very difficult. But it’s eye opening. It has made an impact. The group aspect is so supportive and the location could not be a more beautiful place for introspection and quiet reflection. Andrea and Erin skillfully create a safe space for all and are wonderfully calming, grounding, and supportive.” – Past participant, 2024

“Loved the retreat. Very knowledgeable and lovely facilitators that created space for everyone and their needs. Amazing location at Hollyhock. Super replenishing 6 days!” – Suzanne Walter, MD, 2024

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