Retreat Speakers

We have a lot of amazing guest speakers, educators, and presenters who join us on our retreats! Check out each of the speakers we have that have been on or will be on our future retreats.

Arilda Surridge

Founder & Educator

I’m Arilda Surridge, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 15 years of clinical experience and a deep passion for supporting fellow therapists in their personal and professional growth. As a bilingual therapist (English/Spanish), EMDRIA Certified Clinician, an EMDRIA Approved Consultant and Advanced Trainer, and Gottman Method Level 3 Trained practitioner, I’ve spent my career helping individuals and couples heal from trauma and reconnect with themselves and each other.

But my work doesn’t stop in the therapy room.

As a Continuing Education Provider, I design and lead transformative retreats for therapists in unique, inspiring destinations. These retreats are more than just CE opportunities—they’re immersive experiences that blend high-quality training with rest, reflection, and rejuvenation. Whether we’re gathering in a serene coastal villa or a lush mountain retreat, my goal is to create a space where therapists can:

Earn CE credits through meaningful, experiential learning
Deepen their clinical skills
Connect with a community of like-minded professionals
Replenish their energy and reconnect with purpose

These retreats are crafted with intention—for therapists who are ready to invest in themselves, expand their impact, and return to their work with renewed clarity and inspiration.