Befriending your Inner Critic

Getting out of your own way.

Have you ever stopped yourself from doing or having what it is you truly want, by telling yourself you aren't good enough, smart enough, young enough, thin enough, talented enough, beautiful or handsome enough?

In this program for men and women you will:

• Call out your hidden critic
• Establish a healthy distance between yourself and your critic
• Tell your critic what you need and want
• Transform your inner critic into an ally

Befriending your Inner Critic is for people who want to:

• Accept themselves
• Trust themselves
• Stop the negative self-talk
• Build confidence in themselves
• Practice present moment awareness
• Be intentional about the language they use in inner dialogue
• Let go of habitual responses to triggers
• Accomplish their desires

Format: Befriending your Inner Critic uses music, visual arts, movement, guided meditation, laughter and story to help men and women build (and rebuild) relationship with their inner critic. Think of it like mediation, for you and your critic, or facilitating a creative meeting of the minds.

For two weeks leading up to the retreat, carry a small notebook and pen with you. Capture the "stops" in your day. Write down each time you hear negative self-talk and notice if you stop yourself from doing something. This is an exercise in building awareness, not judgment, so just notice the stops, that's all.

Faculty: Marlyn Farrell

 Visit www.primalnudge.com Marlyn's website

2011 Dates:

Tuition: $545.00 (Accommodation and meals extra.)

Early Bird Tuition: $485.00 if you register and pay in full at least two weeks in advance.

2012 Dates:

Tuition: $560.00 (Accommodation and meals extra.)

Early Bird Tuition: $500.00 if you register and pay in full at least two weeks in advance.

Accommodation and Meals
The Haven offers a range of comfortable rooms and suites. All accommodation is designed to be shared by two or more people, though private rates are available. We make every effort to meet the needs of all our guests, but cannot guarantee specific rooms. Rates include three buffet-style meals per day.

There are three types of room: Basic, Forest view, and Ocean view.
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