Portugal with Dr. Steven C. Hayes: September 2024
September 20 - 26, 2024
Ponte de Lima, Portugal
with
Dr. Steven C. Hayes, Dr. Larry Cammarata, & Linda Cammarata, RYT
Learn and explore within a friendly, supportive small group setting.
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Ponte de Lima is one of the oldest towns in Portugal, and predates the establishment of the country. Of all the towns in Europe we have ever visited, we have spent the most time in Ponte de Lima, a place of exquisite natural scenery, beautiful gardens, a charming village, culture, and warm-hearted people. Complementing its relaxed ambience, Ponte de Lima is a health and wellness-oriented destination where you will see kayakers, runners, hikers, walkers, bicyclists, and enchanted nature lovers enjoying the activities along the Lima River. An iconic medieval/Roman pedestrian bridge in the center of town connects to the Caminho Português de Santiago and a trail system along the Lima River known as the Ecovia. A popular travel destination, Ponte de Lima is in close proximity to the world-class cities of Braga and Porto, in the north of Portugal.
Our retreat setting is the elegantly beautiful Paço de Vitorino, a former palace (pictured above) that offers a variety of cultural and leisure activities due to the proximity of the Lima River with its extensive trails, the Atlantic Ocean, the surrounding mountains, and the Caminhos de Santiago. The Paço de Vitorino originated in the 16th century, and was completely reconstructed in the 18th century. During 2015, it was fully modernized with WIFI and a saltwater swimming pool. The first owners of this mansion were the Portuguese explorer Captain António Ramos and the Incan princess Catarina Capac Yupanqui.
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
For complete CE information for licensed mental health professionals, physicians, and nurses, please click on Educational Programs prior to registering.
ACT as a Process-Based Intervention: An Experiential Workshop with Dr. Steven C. Hayes
The purpose of this workshop is to explore the psychological flexibility processes that underlie Acceptance and Commitment Therapy or Training (ACT). Attendees will learn to discriminate the presence or absence of these processes, in their clients and in themselves, and to formulate them into an idiographic analysis of the ways that these flexibility processes may bear out important clinical goals. Rather than teaching these goals in an intellectual way, the present workshop will emphasize experiential learning methods such as exercises and small group processes.
Mindful Movement for Self-Regulation with Dr. Larry Cammarata
This educational program integrates the application of mindfulness, mindful movement, and body awareness skills in the treatment of psychological and psychophysiological disorders. Mindful movement is an accessible body-centered mindfulness practice that may be of particular benefit to clients and patients who are challenged by the sitting required of many mindfulness practices. Mindful movement can be used as a standalone mindfulness practice or as a complement to seated meditation. The practice of mindful movement develops the ability to regulate the mind, body, and breath, which can reduce the symptoms and suffering associated with psychological conditions such as Anxiety Disorders and Trauma and Stress-Related Disorders. We will examine mindfulness, mindful movement, and client-directed body-oriented interventions designed to facilitate self-regulation, mood stabilization, enhanced concentration, and quality of life.
RETREAT OVERVIEW
Educational Programs
ACT as a Process-Based Intervention: An Experiential Workshop with Dr. Steven C. Hayes
Mindful Movement for Self-Regulation: Evidence-Based Benefits and Clinical Applications with Dr. Larry Cammarata
For complete CE information for licensed mental health professionals, physicians, and nurses, please click on Educational Programs prior to registering.
Also included at the retreat
Beautiful accommodations with WIFI
Most meals included
Scheduled excursions to places of historical, cultural, and/or scenic interest
Yoga classes with Linda Cammarata, RYT
Retreat Fee, Registration, and Contact Information
$ 3250: Double occupancy (USD credit card, per person, double occupancy; airfare not included)
$ 3550: Single occupancy (USD credit card, per person, space is limited for single occupancy; airfare not included)
Register now to reserve your place. Space is limited.
Registration and Payment: Please email Linda Cammarata to register or to inquire about private room availability prior to submitting your payment. After registering, you may pay by credit card through an online invoice that will be emailed to you.
Questions? Email Linda Cammarata
Please see Instructor Bios and additional photos and videos below.
MEET OUR TEAM
Steven C. Hayes, Ph.D. is an Emeritus Professor of Psychology at the University of Nevada, Reno and President of the Institute for Better Health, a 45-year old charitable organization dedicated to better mental and behavioral health.
His work has been focused on developing a new behavioral science approach called Contextual Behavioral Science. He originated its underlying philosophy of science (Functional Contextualism), its basic science of human higher cognition (Relational Frame Theory or "RFT"), its application to individual psychological change (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy or Training, "ACT" in either case), and co-developed its application to the development of more cooperative groups (Prosocial). He has helped develop a model of human suffering and human prosperity (the Psychological Flexibility Model), a new method of analyzing processes of change (idionomic analysis), a new vision of what evidence-based intervention should be (Process-Based Therapy), and he has extended multidimensional and multilevel evolutionary thinking to human problems of all kinds.
His work has been celebrated with several awards, such as the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies and the Impact of Science on Application Award from the Society for the Advancement of Behavior Analysis.
With 47 books and nearly 700 scientific articles published, Dr. Hayes is one of the most cited psychologists in the world as he continues to innovate in the field of psychology.
Larry Cammarata, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist who specializes in mindfulness-based therapy, coaching, and education, including the science and practice of mindful movement. He is the Director of Education of Mindfulness Travels and is also the Director of Training for East Bay Mindfulness Center. Larry is also an instructor of Taijiquan (Tai Chi) and Qigong who has received advanced training in China and in the US. He was designated as an "Author-Expert" by IDEA for his writing, teaching, and service in the field of mind-body health, fitness, and wellness. His mindful movement work was presented at the 11th Annual International Scientific Conference of the Center for Mindfulness at the University of Massachusetts School of Medicine.
Linda Cammarata, RYT is a Registered Yoga Teacher and retired Registered Nurse who specializes in applying mind-body practices of self-regulation to stress, mood, and sleep health. She is the Founder and Director of Mindfulness Travels. Linda has designed and presented wellness programs at world renowned spas in the US and internationally. She integrates mindfulness, gentle yoga, qigong, and contemporary science into her teachings. Her professional experience spans over 30 years in tradtional and complementary healthcare and wellness settings.
More photos and videos
The gentle and scenic Ecovia trail along the Lima River is within walking distance from our accommodation, and provides access to the old town of Ponte de Lima, with places for contemplation and meditation along the way.
The town of Ponte de Lima offers many historical and cultural remembrances in the forms of statues, stories, and poems. You will surely be charmed by what you discover here
The village of Sistelo has been recognized as one of the Seven Wonders of Portugal, and is nicknamed the “Little Portuguese Tibet”.
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They say that “Braga is the city that prays.”
This religious sanctuary has attained UNESCO World Heritage status, and is welcoming to all.
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Considered the birthplace of Portugal, Guimarães was named the European Capital of Culture in 2012. The historic town center is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Click the play button below for an introduction to the nearby city of Guimarães.