Healing Retreats
Decoding the Body
Bringing Clarity to the Physical Responses of Your Life Story
Decdoing the Body is a transformative healing retreat led by Dr. Dunkin and her senior team, rooted in Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB), Somatic Experiencing, and Neurophysiological Trauma Treatment.
This immersive experience invites you to explore your life story through the lens of your body, brain, and relationships. You'll create a personalized timeline, uncover somatic imprints, examine key life events, and gain insight into your attachment style, family role, and internal resources.
Through guided teaching, reflection, and community connection, you’ll leave with a cohesive narrative of your life — and the tools to begin healing your nervous system from the inside out.
OUR STORY
A COUPLES INTENSIVE
Where did your marriage problems begin? Hint: it was not your wedding day!
Couples will embark on a journey through their lives, with the opportunity to share their stories with each other. Together, you’ll explore why you do what you do and how your past shapes your present. Next, you’ll examine “OUR STORY” to understand what happens during communication with your partner and how your individual stories influence each other.
During this intensive, you’ll gain insights into your nervous system based on polyvagal theory, learning about your personal autonomic nervous system responses (fight, flight, freeze, appease). You will also map the nervous system dynamics within your marriage.
You’ll leave with a somatic map of your body, a deeper understanding of attachment styles, and clear, actionable steps to foster deeper connection—viewed through the lens of neuroscience.
YOUR STORY
A Young Adult Outdoor Retreat
If your young adult is struggling, this may be the experience for them. Participants will learn to work as a team, learn self-sufficiency, social skills and, learn personal responsibility.
This four-day retreat will push them to their limit, but allow them to grow leaps and bounds. While the young adults will be pushed, it is with respect and dignity, encouraging them to reach their potential. Participants will participate in the great outdoors, learning to hike and take care of themselves as they carry all they need to survive on their backs. Certain supplies will be provided to ensure safety, though not necessarily comfort.
A word from our founder
I have been offering retreats since I was sixteen when I learned the power of combining adventure and people. In those days it was often to bring together a sports team, building on the power of teamwork.
I have led canoe trips, backpacking trips, adventure camps, and rock climbing retreats, always with the goal to teach trust and bring people into connection.
One of my healing adventures was a 450 mile week-long race in Montana (see photo right) and then accelerated when I found Somatic Experiencing (SE). That is why I am so excited to bring you these retreats. Spending a weekend together, in nature, while writing your story is a wonderful path on the healing journey.
