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Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the Blue Spirit Costa Rica near Nosara, Costa Rica where you’ll spend 6 transformational days with internationally-renowned trauma expert Arielle Schwartz!
Nourish your body and mind during this experiential, clinical, all-inclusive getaway and gain the integrative approaches you need to help clients navigate the journey of trauma recovery.
PLUS, earn up to 18 CE Hours AND become certified as a
Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP)!*
Cradled on a hilltop high above the Pacific, Blue Spirit Costa Rica offers a quiet, elemental setting that invites breath to deepen and shoulders to soften. With its perch overlooking three‑miles of white sand beaches, the ocean tide and calming jungle sounds set an easy, restorative rhythm for your week.
Between informative and deeply experiential sessions, you’re invited to be nourished by the unhurried pace of the jungle. Slip into the saltwater infinity pool, take a meditative stroll on the sand, explore the local village, or melt into a treatment at the spa. The center itself and surrounding region, known for longevity and a culture of well‑being, creates an environment that naturally supports settling the nervous system and replenishing clinical presence.
The result is an immersive week where practice and place are in sync. You leave not only with refined skills to help clients burdened by trauma, but also with your own embodied sense of steadiness, vitality, and clarity to bring back to the therapy room.
As a clinician, you understand that simply talking through trauma isn’t always enough and can even worsen symptoms—intensifying intrusive thoughts and deepening anxiety.
Trauma is more than just an emotional wound; it manifests physically—causing muscle tension, altered heart rates, and breathing issues—impacting the entire system.
That’s why addressing both body and mind is crucial for providing ethical, cutting-edge care.
When you integrate these advanced practices into your therapy sessions, you help clients reconnect with their bodies, regulate emotions, and fully integrate trauma…
…transforming their journey from mere survival into deep, lasting change.
Within the transformative, healing landscape of Costa Rica, trauma expert and best-selling author Arielle Schwartz, PhD, CCTP-II, E-RYT, will guide you through her signature mind-body approach to addressing clients’ trauma. You’ll learn to integrate interventions from cognitive behavioral therapies including EMDR, somatic psychology, parts work therapies, and therapeutic yoga; all of which are grounded within a relational, psychodynamic approach to care.
Through this interactive, hands-on, and highly experiential learning experience, you will practice and absorb the approaches and tools you need to reduce the burdens of trauma and feelings of hopelessness from your client’s body and mind.
PESI retreats fill up fast, so secure your spot today!
Once you complete this training, you'll qualify to become a Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP)*
*Professional and clinical standards apply. Click here for more information.
Arielle Schwartz’s Trauma Treatment Certification Retreat: Integrating EMDR, Somatic Therapy & Polyvagal Theory for Post-Traumatic Growth
Blue Spirit Costa Rica
Saturday, June 13 – Saturday, June 20, 2026
Up to a $5,200 Value - All-Inclusive packages starting at $3,330!
Earn up to 18 CE Hours — included in your price.
Click here for Credit details.
Credit hours may vary by board and profession. Don't see your state profession listed? Contact us.
Pricing listed is per person & based on single occupancy. Double occupancy options available for rooming with a colleague/friend/partner.
Throughout 30 years of experience as a trained somatic psychotherapist, trauma treatment expert, EMDR Therapy consultant, and yoga instructor, Dr. Schwartz has formed the basis of her resilience-informed and strength-based approach to care.
Join a group of your colleagues as Dr. Schwartz guides you through immersive and experiential activities, didactic lectures, Q&As, live demonstrations, and hands-on skills training across multiple approaches:
- Polyvagal Theory – Learn to address the physiological imbalances in the autonomic nervous system through practices that allow clients to sense their body, change how they breathe, move stuck energy & rest into stillness.
- Somatic Therapies – Discover how mindful body awareness is an essential part of psychotherapy & learn gently guided somatic movement & yoga practices to help clients access positive states of empowerment, strength & relaxation. No yoga or somatic movement experience needed!
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) – Gain an understanding of how to safely work with clients’ emotions, sensations & dissociative states to help them process disturbing memories through desensitizing related images, thoughts, feelings & body sensations. No previous EMDR training required!
- And More!
You don’t want to miss this opportunity to learn from Dr. Schwartz and unlock your potential to cultivate well-being, foster resilience, and generate post-traumatic growth in your clients suffering from trauma’s overwhelming symptoms.
It’s an exclusive, dream-come-true educational and personal adventure experience in one of the most gorgeous places on the planet.
Are you ready? Register today and we’ll see you in Costa Rica!
Arielle Schwartz’s Trauma Treatment Certification Retreat: Integrating EMDR, Somatic Therapy & Polyvagal Theory for Post-Traumatic Growth
Blue Spirit Costa Rica
Saturday, June 13 – Saturday, June 20, 2026
Up to a $5,200 Value - All-Inclusive packages starting at $3,330!
Earn up to 18 CE Hours — included in your price.
Click here for Credit details.
Credit hours may vary by board and profession. Don't see your state profession listed? Contact us.
Pricing listed is per person & based on single occupancy. Double occupancy options available for rooming with a colleague/friend/partner.
Scenic Getaway & CE Hours...
All in One Incredible, All-Inclusive Bundle!
Perched on a jungled hilltop that overlooks the Pacific Ocean and a three-mile-long white sand beach, Blue Spirit Retreat Center offers an extraordinarily beautiful and natural setting to relax and rejuvenate yourself.
Relax in the environmentally friendly saltwater pool with stunning views of the surrounding mountains and jungle, try some exquisite, gourmet vegetarian cuisine, or even try surfing in the Pacific Ocean along the stunning white sands of Guiones Beach – Blue Spirit has something for everyone!
Stimulate your mind and body – Leave feeling renewed and transformed on both a personal and professional level – and empowered to integrate mind-body approaches to treating trauma within your practice.
All-Inclusive Retreat Package
Your Journey to this Costa Rican Paradise Includes*:
- Learn to facilitate lasting change using a mind-body approach to complex trauma
- Experiential learning, live demos, and Q&As with a renowned trauma expert
- CCTP Certification Application Fee – a $99.99 value!
- Up to 18 CE Hours, CE certificate & course manual
- Stunning views, peaceful environment, and saltwater pool
- Pristine mountain jungle walking trails and 3 miles of white sand beaches
- Private lodging for the duration of your stay
- Luxurious room accommodation of choice, including scenic mountain or ocean view options
- Free time for relaxation & excursions
- All Standard Blue Spirit Amenities-
- Gourmet Vegetarian Cuisine (3 meals/day)
- Saltwater Infinity Pool
- On-Site Spa** (on-site reservations required)
- Direct access to Guiones Beach
- Deeply Relaxing Environment within the Costa Rican jungle
- Blue Spirit Cafe & Store**
- Convenient Travel – Blue Spirit Airport Shuttle Available & Highly Recommended**
*Airfare, airport shuttle, staff gratuities, optional services, excursions, etc. not included.
**Additional fees/cost apply.
Retreat Schedule
Times are listed in Local Time
Saturday, June 13, 2026
4:00-6:00 pm: Check-In
6:00-7:30 pm: Dinner
Sunday, June 14, 2026
7:00-9:00 am: Breakfast
9:30-10:15 am: Blue Spirit Orientation (Required)
12:00-1:30 pm: Lunch
1:30-5:30 pm: Restoration and Relaxation
6:00-7:00 pm: Dinner
7:00-8:30 pm: Training*
Monday, June 15, 2026
7:00-8:30 am: Breakfast
8:30-11:30 am: Training*
12:00-1:30 pm: Lunch
1:30-5:30 pm: Restoration and Relaxation
6:00-7:00 pm: Dinner
7:00-8:30 pm: Training*
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
7:00-8:30 am: Breakfast
8:30 am-12:00 pm: Restoration and Relaxation
12:00-1:30 pm: Lunch
1:30-4:30 pm: Training*
6:00-7:00 pm: Dinner
7:00-8:30 pm: Training*
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 (Free Day – No Training)
7:00-9:00 am: Breakfast
12:00-1:30 pm: Lunch
6:00-7:30 pm: Dinner
Thursday, June 18 – Friday, June 19, 2026
7:00-8:30 am: Breakfast
8:30-11:30 am: Training*
12:00-1:30 pm: Lunch
1:30-5:30 pm: Restoration and Relaxation
6:00-7:00 pm: Dinner
7:00-8:30 pm: Training*
Saturday, June 20, 2026
7:00-9:00 am: Breakfast
9:00-10:00 am: Check Out and Depart Retreat Center
*CE is awarded during these specified times. A break will be included during longer training sessions, at the discretion of the speaker. Licensing boards require full attendance to each CE training session throughout the entire retreat to receive ANY credit for the entire retreat. Please review the retreat schedule carefully and plan accordingly. Daily schedule from Sunday-Friday is subject to change, but the total number of CE hours will remain unchanged.
Who Should Attend?
The target audience includes:
- Counselors
- Social Workers
- Psychologists
- Case Managers
- Addiction Counselors
- Art Therapists
- Marriage and Family Therapists
- Other Mental Health Professionals
Your Retreat Center
Gourmet Vegetarian Cuisine
Your stay at Blue Spirit includes three consciously prepared gourmet vegetarian meals a day. We serve fresh locally sourced fish three evenings per week and eggs every morning along with breakfast; cheese is also regularly available while our buffet always provides vegan and gluten-free options.
Saltwater Infinity Pool
The environmentally friendly saltwater pool located near the Main Building has views of the mountains and the jungle surrounding Blue Spirit. You will enjoy the soft feel of the water, which is soothing to skin and hair and easier on eyes and noses than the water found in traditional chlorine pools.
Spa & Longevity Center*
Blue Spirit Costa Rica has a world class spa on site. Whether you’re experiencing underlying tensions in your tissues, seeking energetic balance, or simply in the mood to be pampered – all Blue Spirit bodyworkers, therapists, and counselors are highly qualified, excel in what they do, and enjoy being of service.
The Nosara Longevity Center at Blue Spirit offers a variety of health protocols and treatments to restore and maintain your state of optimal wellbeing and enhanced vitality. Developed by Blue Spirit founder, Stephan Rechtschaffen, MD.
Spa and longevity services can be booked once you arrive at the retreat center.
Guiones Beach
Blue Spirit sits atop a hillside overlooking a three-mile-long white sand beach along the Pacific Ocean. Guiones Beach is home to a Turtle Refuge, which preserves the flora and fauna along the entire length; no building is permitted. The north and mid sections of Guiones Beach offer great surfing to beginners and advanced alike. Blue Spirit is located at the quiet end of the beach, where swimming is easy, thanks to the gentle current.
Nature
Blue Spirit Costa Rica is not only located along the beach, but it is nestled atop jungle-covered mountains. The 700-foot walk (220 meters) from Blue Spirit to the beach transverses lush grounds full of mango trees and coconut palms.
Extra Activities/Excursions*
Blue Spirit Costa Rica’s exquisite location offers the opportunity to engage in some fantastic extracurricular activities outside of the seminar program. Surf lessons, horseback riding, turtle nesting, boat tours, kayaking, and more are available. The Front Desk team can provide more information. Payment is the responsibility of the guest and is made directly to the specific tour provider.
Blue Spirit Cafe and Store*
Guests rave about the treats at the café. If you like to start your day with a healthy superfood smoothie, fresh coconut water or fresh vegetable juice, or prefer to indulge in an afternoon cappuccino with an assortment of freshly made gluten-free and vegan snacks, the Blue Spirit Café is your spot. In the evening, guests like to mingle in the relaxing atmosphere while sipping excellent organic wines or refresh with a chilled artisanal beer or kombucha.
Whether you forgot your sunscreen at home or wish to treat yourself or friends at home with a little gift from Costa Rica: the Blue Spirit Store offers women’s and men’s apparel, spiritual books, gift items and snack foods, as well as personal and sundry items.
Convenient Travel and Location
Blue Spirit Costa Rica is located only about three hours from Liberia International Airport (LIR). From there we recommend you take advantage of Blue Spirit’s own shuttle service and take in the breathtaking scenery as you ride. Please see Blue Spirit’s website for instructions on scheduling their shuttle HERE.
*Costs not included in the program cost. Costs incurred for additional services, products, activities, etc. are the individual’s responsibility.
Arielle Schwartz’s Trauma Treatment Certification Retreat: Integrating EMDR, Somatic Therapy & Polyvagal Theory for Post-Traumatic Growth
Blue Spirit Costa Rica
Saturday, June 13 – Saturday, June 20, 2026
Up to a $5,200 Value - All-Inclusive packages starting at $3,330!
Earn up to 18 CE Hours — included in your price.
Click here for Credit details.
Credit hours may vary by board and profession. Don't see your state profession listed? Contact us.
Pricing listed is per person & based on single occupancy. Double occupancy options available for rooming with a colleague/friend/partner.
Program Pricing and Accommodations
Superior Ocean View Room w/AC - SOLD OUT
$5,200
These beautiful double rooms have step-out balconies and lots of windows with extraordinary ocean views. The room is elegantly furnished to provide the most luxurious space for couples or singles. Each room has a king-sized bed, a private bathroom with solar hot water, a/c and a safety box large enough to fit a 17” laptop computer. Located in the Main Building and accessible via stairs or elevator.
Ocean View Room w/AC - SOLD OUT
$4,900
These double rooms have step-out balconies and beautiful ocean views. The rooms are tastefully furnished and provide the perfect space for two people. Each room has a king-sized bed or two twins, with a private bathroom with solar hot water, a/c and a safety box large enough to fit a 17” laptop computer. Located in the Main Building and accessible via stairs or elevator.
Mountain View Room w/AC -
SOLD OUT
$4,800
This double room has a step-out balcony and large windows with an extraordinary mountain view. The room is tastefully furnished and provides the perfect space for two people. It has a king-sized bed or two twins with a private bathroom with solar hot water, a/c and a safety box large enough to fit a 17” laptop computer. Located in the Main Building and accessible via stairs or elevator.
Garden Suite w/AC - SOLD OUT
$4,700
Newly built and furnished with a contemporary design, these rooms provide privacy and elegance. Featuring a balcony overlooking the jungle, each suite provides a King bed to comfortably sleep two people, a private bathroom with solar hot water and A/C. These rooms have a safety box large enough to fit a 17″ laptop computer. Located a short walk up a small hill to the Main Building.*
Pacifico Cottage w/AC - SOLD OUT
$4,650
Tucked away amid lush tropical gardens and close enough to the sandy Pacific beach so that the sound of the ocean will rock you to sleep. These beautiful and rustic new rooms feature a private porch with a hammock, one queen-size bed, an outdoor shower, and a safe big enough to fit a 17” laptop. Located a short walk from the Main Building down the hill via a stone stairway.*
Nature Suite w/AC - SOLD OUT
$4,600
This double room has a step-out balcony and large windows with an extraordinary mountain view. The room is tastefully furnished and provides the perfect space for two people. It has a king-sized bed or two twins with a private bathroom with solar hot water, a/c and a safety box large enough to fit a 17” laptop computer. Located a short walk from the Main Building.*
Hermitage w/AC
(Queen & Twin variants available)
BOTH VARIANTS SOLD OUT
$4,300
These rooms are specifically designed for singles and provide privacy and elegance, while being cozy and inexpensive. Some have partial views of the ocean and others of the mountains nearby, and feature a queen-sized bed, or two twins, private bathroom with solar hot water, natural ventilation system, and a large safety box. Located in the Main Building and accessible via stairs.*
Eco Cottage
$3,630
The cottages are situated in lush vegetation, allowing for a sensual being-in-touch experience with nature. They are simple and natural wood frame structures with screening for natural ventilation. Each cottage sleeps two people, has a large safety box and a private bathroom with ambient temperature water shower, or one may use our shared bathhouse with hot water showers. Everything runs on solar powered electricity. Located a 5-minute walk from the Main Building via a stone stairway.*
Platform Tent
$3,330
Each Platform Tent has a queen-sized mattress and is placed on a platform under a wooden roof for protection against the sun and rain. The Tents are surrounded by nature and close to a shared bathhouse. All linen, pillows, and towels are provided to guests. Guests in the Tents can bring valuables to be stored in the safety box at Reception at no charge. Located a 5-minute walk from the Main Building via a stone stairway.*
Pricing listed is per person and based on single/private occupancy. If you are interested in rooming with a colleague/friend/partner, please contact us HERE or by calling 800-844-8260 (Ask for our Retreats Team) for double occupancy rates.
*If you have any mobility concerns, please find more important information in the FAQ section.
Cancellation Policy
From Purchase Date through March 31, 2026:
Cancellation results in a full refund less a $100 administrative fee
From April 1, 2026 through May 13, 2026:
Cancellation results in a 50% penalty of the total purchase amount
From May 14, 2026:
Cancellation results in a 100% penalty of the total purchase amount
Retreat Content
Click HERE for education objectives.
A Resilience Informed Approach to Trauma Treatment
- Program overview and objectives
- What is trauma: Trauma as a continuum
- DSM-5® classification of trauma & stressor-related disorder
- Assessment of psychological trauma including Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Complex Trauma
- Principles of trauma-informed care
- Current literature and research on the latest treatment modalities
- A resilience informed approach to care
- Reflecting on resilience
- Experiential Practices:
- Orienting, grounding into support, intention, connections and group interaction
- Choice and containment
- Embodied self-care for practitioners
Attending to Adversity from a Foundation of Relational Safety
- Recognizing developmental, attachment, and relational trauma
- Intergenerational, legacy, and collective trauma: Contextualizing symptoms
- Trauma and the nervous system: Insights from interpersonal neurobiology
- Case conceptualization and history: Taking questions with spacious relational awareness
- Somatic Psychology: Embodiment in trauma treatment
- Titration, pendulation, and somatic repatterning in trauma recovery
- Attunement skills to track nonverbal communications in trauma treatment
- Limitations of the research and potential risks
- Affect regulation and co-regulation through relational resourcing
- Approach-avoidance dynamics in therapy
- Working mindfully with rupture and repair cycles
- Experiential Practices:
- Therapist attachment strategies
- Somatic resources to enhance embodiment
- Proximity awareness and boundary development
Applied Polyvagal Theory in Trauma Treatment
- The unresolved stress response and thwarted instincts
- Anchor your Social Engagement System through vagus nerve awareness
- The Tiered Response to Threat
- Trauma and the senses: Understanding Neuroception
- Two assessment tools for nervous system awareness
- Experiential Practices:
- 5-point check-in
- Counter the negativity bias with gratitude practices
Therapeutic Yoga for Trauma Recovery
- The eight limbs of yoga from a trauma-informed perspective
- Polyvagal theory as applied to therapeutic yoga
- The five types of yoga interventions
- Heart rate variability (HRV), vagal tone, and vagal efficiency
- How fascia or the connective tissue matrix is essential for mind-body communications
- Discuss brain integration in therapeutic yoga
- Experiential Practices:
- Conscious breathing for stress reduction
- Natural vagus nerve stimulation practices to promote emotional and physical health
- Explore a gentle Therapeutic yoga Sequence
Compassion Based Interventions & Restorative Yoga Nidra
- The importance of restorative practices for mind-body health
- How to provide Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness
- Experiential Practices:
- Strategies for self-compassion and loving kindness
- Trauma-informed yoga nidra practice
EMDR Therapy & Parts Work: An Integrative Approach to Trauma Recovery
- Discuss The 8-Phases of EMDR Therapy
- Neural networks and “encapsulated” ego states
- Bilateral stimulation and dual attention in EMDR Therapy
- Explore how to safely work with client’s emotions, sensations, and dissociative states
- Recognize parts, ego states and defenses
- Understanding Emotional Dysregulation as a “part”
- Facilitating Rescue and Repair scenarios
- Modified EMDR Therapy Protocols
- Experiential Practices:
- Anchoring the Adult Self
- Build Allies for a Part of Self
- Live demonstration session
Pendulation and the H.E.A.L. Protocol - Practice
Enhancing Resilience & Post-Traumatic Growth: Anchoring Positive Changes
- Resilience as a process and an outcome
- Help clients move from learned helplessness to learned optimism
- Empower growth post-trauma and build a personalized resilience recipe
- Experiential Practices:
- Expand possibilities with Installation of a Golden Nugget
Arielle Schwartz’s Trauma Treatment Certification Retreat: Integrating EMDR, Somatic Therapy & Polyvagal Theory for Post-Traumatic Growth
Blue Spirit Costa Rica
Saturday, June 13 – Saturday, June 20, 2026
Up to a $5,200 Value - All-Inclusive packages starting at $3,330!
Earn up to 18 CE Hours — included in your price.
Click here for Credit details.
Credit hours may vary by board and profession. Don't see your state profession listed? Contact us.
Pricing listed is per person & based on single occupancy. Double occupancy options available for rooming with a colleague/friend/partner.
Are you ready to step into the life awaiting you as a
Certified Complex Trauma Professional (CCTP)?
Elevate your career with a new certification, and walk away from this training with CCTP as a new credential!
Certification Made Simple
It's never been easier to become a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP):
- Step 1: Attend this retreat.
- Step 2: Complete the CE test.
- Step 3: Submit your application to Evergreen Certifications & we’ll cover the cost of your certification fee (a $99.99 value!)*
That's it! No hidden fees, no catch. Just certification made EASY.
*Professional and clinical standards apply.
Click Here to Learn More About CCTP Certification
We partner with Evergreen Certifications to include certification with some of our products. When you purchase such a product, we may disclose your information to Evergreen Certifications for purposes of providing services directly to you or to contact you regarding relevant offers.
Meet Your Lead Retreat Instructor
Arielle Schwartz, PhD, CCTP-II, E-RYT, is a licensed clinical psychologist, certified complex trauma professional, EMDR Consultant, and Kripalu yoga teacher. She is an internationally sought-out speaker, leading voice in the field of trauma recovery, and the author of seven books including The Complex PTSD Workbook, EMDR Therapy and Somatic Psychology, The Post-Traumatic Growth Guidebook, and her latest, Applied Polyvagal Theory in Yoga.
As the founder of the Center for Resilience Informed Therapy, she offers an integrative, mind-body approach to therapy that includes relational therapy, somatic psychology, EMDR Therapy, parts-work therapy, and therapeutic yoga for trauma. She specializes in applied polyvagal theory which focuses on addressing imbalances within the autonomic nervous system that underlie most mental and physical health conditions.
Dr. Schwartz provides informational mental health and wellness updates through her writing, public speaking, social media presence, and blog. She believes that the journey of trauma recovery is an awakening of the spiritual heart.
Travel/FAQs
Air Arrangements
Airfare is not included in your package and will be an additional cost. There are two international airports in Costa Rica – Liberia International Airport (LIR) and San Jose International Airport (SJO). Blue Spirit Costa Rica recommends flying into Liberia International Airport. From the airport you can shuttle to Blue Spirit (recommended) or rent a car. All attendees are advised to purchase travel insurance that includes a cancellation for any reason option to protect your travel plans.
Shuttle Information
Airport shuttle is NOT included in your package price.
Please arrange for this directly with Blue Spirit.
Blue Spirit offers airport pick-up services for guests at Liberia International Airport (LIR), aligning with most major U.S. flight arrivals.”
Upon arrival, there will be a person to greet you and guide you to your shuttle. He will have a Blue Spirit sign. When you arrive you should allow 30 – 60 minutes to go through immigration, customs and baggage claim.
Once you have retrieved your luggage and passed customs, your shuttle organizer will be waiting outside the only terminal exit at LIR. The organizer will be wearing a Blue Spirit T-shirt and will greet you with a sign that says BLUE SPIRIT.
The shuttle will depart when it is full, and all the arriving guests are in the shuttle – we don’t leave anyone behind – so you may need to wait a few minutes until everyone is in the shuttle.
The ride from Liberia Airport (LIR) to Blue Spirit is approximately 3 hours.
You can find additional shuttle information HERE.
Passport Information
US Citizens must present a passport with a validity of at least 6 months past your return date of June 20, 2026 to enter Costa Rica. If you do not have a current passport or your passport will be expiring prior to December 20, 2026, we suggest applying as soon as possible as processing times are taking up to 3 months occasionally. Costa Rica requires you to carry your passport with you at all times. Some individuals prefer to make a copy to carry and leave their original passport in the safety box at Blue Spirit.
If you have a passport other than a U.S. Passport, it is your responsibility to verify what documentation you need to enter Costa Rica. If you fail to bring your required documentation, you may be denied boarding your plane or denied entry to Costa Rica.
Health & Safety Information
It is the responsibility of the customer to research and be informed of any necessary health and safety requirements imposed by Costa Rica and/or your airline to enter the country.
We recommend, as part of your research, reviewing the information provided on the following webpages on the official site of the Costa Rican Tourism Board:
Travel & Safety Tips (includes required vaccinations)
Entry Requirements
Arielle Schwartz’s Trauma Treatment Certification Retreat: Integrating EMDR, Somatic Therapy & Polyvagal Theory for Post-Traumatic Growth
Blue Spirit Costa Rica
Saturday, June 13 – Saturday, June 20, 2026
Up to a $5,200 Value - All-Inclusive packages starting at $3,330!
Earn up to 18 CE Hours — included in your price.
Click here for Credit details.
Credit hours may vary by board and profession. Don't see your state profession listed? Contact us.
Pricing listed is per person & based on single occupancy. Double occupancy options available for rooming with a colleague/friend/partner.
Will there be WIFI available for use during the retreat?
Yes, every room at Blue Spirit has internet access via provided WIFI at no extra cost.
What is included in the price of the retreat?
- Up to 18 hours of high-quality, trauma treatment training
- Luxurious room accommodation of your choice
- 3 gourmet, vegetarian meals per day
- All standard amenities at Blue Spirit’s incredible Pacific Coast location
What is NOT included in the price of the retreat?
- Airfare, airport shuttle, and travel costs
- Food, drinks, or items from the Blue Spirit Store and Cafe
- Any Spa or Nosara Longevity Center bookings/services
- Staff tips or gratuities
- Any excursions or activities not listed in the standard amenities
Do I have to attend all the sessions to receive credit?
To receive credit for this event, licensing boards require full attendance at all sessions. Please plan accordingly.
What can I expect the weather to be like?
Expect temperatures in the 70’s to 80’s, with a chance of rain each day.
Is there a sundries or souvenir shop nearby?
Whether you forgot your sunscreen at home or wish to treat yourself or friends at home with a little gift from Costa Rica: the Blue Spirit Store offers women’s and men’s apparel, spiritual books, gift items and snack foods, as well as personal and sundry items. All purchases can be paid with a credit card or cash.
Does Blue Spirit accommodate special dietary requests?
Upon request, Blue Spirit will do its best to provide for special meal needs and food allergies. They require that these requests be communicated at least 2 weeks in advance. Please communicate your request to PESI. Please keep in mind that a huge variety of alternative food options are not as easily available in Costa Rica compared to the US.
Blue Spirit offers a Pure Food Option as an additional way of satisfying special meal needs. This option is a part of their daily lunch and dinner buffets and offers greens, grains, and legumes (beans) without oils or seasoning.
Does Blue Spirit have food options available outside of the dining hall hours?
There is an on-site café open daily (hours vary). The café offers fresh juices, smoothies, freshly baked goods, raw food snacks, coffee specialties, and locally brewed kombucha. In the evening, organic wines and artisanal beers are available.
Food and beverages purchased at the café are not included in the cost of the program. All purchases will be charged individually and can be paid with cash or charged directly to your room.
Is the water at Blue Spirit drinkable?
All the water at Blue Spirit is filtered and safe to drink. We suggest you bring your travel water bottle to reduce single-use plastic during your retreat.
Does Blue Spirit have a spa?
Blue Spirit Costa Rica has a world class spa on site. Services such as massages, bodywork, astrology, and more are available.
Blue Spirit also offers treatments at the Nosara Longevity Center. The center offers a variety of health protocols and treatments to restore and maintain your state of optimal wellbeing and enhanced vitality.
Spa and longevity services can be booked at the front desk once you arrive at the retreat center. Payment can be made in cash or charged to your room when the services are scheduled. Charges for services are not included in the cost of the program and are the responsibility of the individual.
Are there things to do outside of the educational seminar?
Blue Spirit Costa Rica’s magnificent property and idyllic location present a multitude of options for rest, relaxation, exploration, and adventure.
- Saltwater infinity pool
- Jungle walking paths
- Direct beach access
- Spa & Longevity Center
- Café & Store
- Excursions & Activities
What credit is offered on this retreat?
You can earn up to 18 CE hours. Credit hours may vary by board and profession. Please review the retreat’s credit information by clicking any of the “Click here for CE credit details” links found above, or by clicking here.
PLEASE NOTE: Most licensing boards require full attendance to the entire program to receive any credit.
Please review the retreat’s schedule above and plan your travel accordingly to ensure full attendance to the program.
Can I bring a colleague, friend, or partner?
Prices listed in the Program Pricing and Accommodations section above are per person and based on single/private occupancy. If you are interested in rooming with a colleague/friend/partner, please contact us HERE or by calling 800-844-8260 (Ask for our Retreats Team) for double occupancy rates.
PESI will not partake in or be responsible for roommate matching.
Please Note: Blue Spirit Costa Rica is an all-inclusive retreat center. All reservations are per individual, not per room. All individuals staying at the retreat center incur a room and board charge whether or not they are participating in the PESI educational training.
IMPORTANT: Online registration will only allow you to register a single individual. If interested in registering a colleague/friend/partner, please register yourself through the online registration process via this website FIRST in order to secure your room. NEXT, contact us HERE or by calling 800-844-8260 (Ask for our Retreats Team). A PESI customer service representative will assist in registering your guest. Securing your room first will reserve your room and provide you time to reach out to PESI without fear of rooms being no longer available.
What if I have mobility concerns?
Blue Spirit Costa Rica is located on top of a little hill overlooking the ocean. The beach can be reached via private access by walking down a pebbly road. The access to some of our rooms and classrooms is down the hill from the Main Building and/or via a stone stairway. Please pay close attention to the mobility notes in the Program Pricing and Accommodations section. Each room type has its own specific mobility note as the accommodation options are located in various areas throughout the property.
If you have any mobility issues, please contact both PESI AND Blue Spirit ahead of time via the following:
Please e-mail PESI at retreatinfo@pesi.com or call 800-844-8260 (Ask for our Retreats Team)
Please e-mail Blue Spirit at info@bluespiritcostarica.com
What is the cancellation policy?
From Purchase Date through March 31, 2026:
Cancellation results in a full refund less a $100 administrative fee
From April 1, 2026 through May 13, 2026:
Cancellation results in a 50% penalty of the total purchase amount
From May 14, 2026:
Cancellation results in a 100% penalty of the total purchase amount
Arielle Schwartz’s Trauma Treatment Certification Retreat: Integrating EMDR, Somatic Therapy & Polyvagal Theory for Post-Traumatic Growth
Blue Spirit Costa Rica
Saturday, June 13 – Saturday, June 20, 2026
Up to a $5,200 Value - All-Inclusive packages starting at $3,330!
Earn up to 18 CE Hours — included in your price.
Click here for Credit details.
Credit hours may vary by board and profession. Don't see your state profession listed? Contact us.
Pricing listed is per person & based on single occupancy. Double occupancy options available for rooming with a colleague/friend/partner.
Our Satisfaction Guarantee
Register for this training without risk until March 31, 2026 (less administrative fee).
If you're not completely satisfied, give us a call at 800-844-8260 (Ask for our Retreats Team).
We're that confident you'll find this learning experience to be all that's promised and more than you expected.
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