Trichotillomania Learning Center Annual Retreat

ONLINE REGISTRATION IS CLOSED.

We still have limited space available. WALK IN REGISTRATION IS NOT A GUARANTEED OPTION.

Please call 831-457-1004 x5 to inquire about available registration options. If you do not call first, we cannot guarantee space will be available!

Join us at Diamond Ridge Conference Center, located approximately 25 miles outside of Philadelphia, PA.  Step away from regular patterns and surroundings, and be embraced by the beauty of nature, while attending sessions with leading therapeutic professionals and facilitators.

Although comprehensive information and management skills will be presented, the Retreat process also utilizes introspection, contemplation, meditation, and experientially focused workshops, along with creative, artistic sessions.  The goal is to offer accurate education along with the opportunity to process this information in new ways.  This year, the retreat is one day longer, allowing attendees to focus more deeply on healing.

This Retreat is for those who:  

• Are weary of living with hair pulling and / or skin picking.
• Experience shame, hopelessness, frustration, or other negative states as a result of these behaviors.
• Feel as if they have tried everything.
• Seek more tools and a reduction of these behaviors.
• Want to feel whole and comfortable with yourself.
• Seek freedom from compulsion.
• Suffer seeing one you love struggle with these problems.
• Feel helpless to help one you love
• Are interested in experiencing their own lives more deeply, in a more fulfilling way.

Workshops topics include:

• Behavioral change strategies
• Enhancing self-care
• Mindfulness and self-awareness
• Strategies for releasing shame
• Improving interpersonal communication
• Basic/advanced meditation skills
• Makeup application and hair and skin care techniques

The program schedule is designed to help you develop resources for the road to recovery (whether you are 8 years old or 80 years old). There will also be plenty of time to swim, hike, relax, get a facial, haircut, or massage (extra fees apply for these services), and even sing karaoke! (These are favorite aspects of the Retreat for many attendees.)

Retreat Facilitators

The Annual Retreat is facilitated by a hand-selected group of expert clinicians and facilitators. This elite group comprises some of the most knowledgeable and caring group of professionals in the field. Their understanding of these behaviors is rivaled only by the warmth, humor and compassion they bring to each workshop.

 Our Retreat Facilitators Include:

• Merrill Black, LCSW, Reiki Master
• Marla Deibler, PhD
• Christine Fiorentino
• Ruth Golomb, LCPC, MEd
• Charles Mansueto, PhD
• Christina Pearson
• Renae Reinardy, PsyD, LP
• Cheryn & Michael Salazar
• Sherrie Vavrichek, LCSW-C
• Allen Weg, EdD
• Noah Weintraub, PhD

As part of the Retreat process ­—although you know the intent, goals, and environment before attending—you will not receive the actual workshop agenda until you arrive at Diamond Ridge. This ensures you are coming to the Retreat with an open mind and open heart!

Registration Information
Save with Early Bird Registration! Rates increase August 1.

The price of registration INCLUDES ALL MEALS AND LODGING: including FOUR nights stay on site and the following meals: Dinner on Wednesday, breakfast, lunch and dinner on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, and breakfast again on Sunday before departure. All workshops and activities are also included. Hair cuts, facials, Reiki, massage or other services are not included.

Lodging is dormitory-style. Restrooms are inside each cabin. Attendees must bring their own bedding and personal supplies. TLC  will provide a packing list!

Flexible payment plans are available.  Limited partial scholarships are offered to TLC members. For more information on these options, contact TLC: 831-457-1004 or  leslie@trich.org.

Transportation Information
Diamond Ridge is located approximately 45 miles from Philadelphia National Airport (PHL). TLC will arrange for charter service from PHL (see Shuttle Ticket Option above)

Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations must be received in writing via email, mail or fax. Voice-mail messages are not valid or accepted. Cancellation deadline dates are as follows:

- Up to 30 days prior to the event: TLC will cancel your registration and issue a refund of paid registration fees, minus a $25.00 processing fee.

- 14 days prior to the event: TLC will cancel your registration and issue a refund of paid registration fees, minus a $60.00 late cancellation-processing fee, regardless of the reason for the cancellation (including medical emergencies).

- 7 days prior to the event or later: No refunds will be issued, regardless of the reason for the cancellation (including medical emergencies). TLC cannot make exceptions to this policy, as we must prepay most meeting expenses.