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:
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.
The story behind creating these therapist’s retreats was that as a trauma therapist, I found myself slowly absorbing the pain of the stories I held space for. Over time, I began to experience vicarious trauma and burnout—a quiet exhaustion that crept in despite my love for the work. I realized I wasn’t alone. So many of us in this field give endlessly to others, often without giving ourselves the same care and space to heal.
At the same time, I’ve always had a deep love for travel—a passion that started when I was very young. Exploring new places has always been a source of inspiration and renewal for me. And after facing some significant medical challenges, I’ve learned to live with greater intention, to seek out beauty and meaning in every experience, and to create moments that truly matter.
That’s why I began offering continuing education retreats for therapists—to bring together my clinical expertise, my love for travel, and my belief in the healing power of rest and connection. These retreats are designed to help therapists disconnect from the demands of daily practice, reconnect with themselves, and earn valuable CE credits in a setting that nourishes both mind and spirit.
What makes these retreats unique is the experiential nature of the learning. Therapists don’t just sit in a room and take notes—they live the work. Through guided exercises, somatic practices, and immersive experiences, participants embody the very tools they’ll bring back to their clients. It’s powerful, personal, and deeply transformative.
If you’re a therapist who’s ready to step away, breathe deeply, and return to your work with renewed clarity and purpose, I’d love to welcome you to one of my retreats.
Check out our upcoming therapist retreats! We have a whole lot to offer with locations all around the world.
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