Cultivating Joy: An Experiential AEDP, Ketamine and Mindfulness Retreat
October 23 – 26, 2025
Sponsored by: Relationship Resources
Facilitated by: Jayne Gumpel LCSW, Diana Fosha PhD, Mark Green MD, David Gumpel MA, and Lisa Wang MD
Live In-person at the Menla Retreat and Spa in the Catskills Mountains
Join us for a transformative in-person retreat at Menla, blending deep therapeutic work with rest and renewal. Over the course of four days, you’ll experience guided ketamine sessions, group process work, optional meditation and yoga, evening workshops, and time to enjoy the serene mountain setting—including opportunities for massage and spa treatments. Priority registration is open now for AEDP-trained clinicians. Optional early arrival on Thursday; program ends Sunday afternoon, with the option to stay an extra night.
Course Description
A safe and structured four-day retreat at the intersection of science, neuroplasticity and healing guided by an exceptional team of facilitators: Jayne Gumpel LCSW, Diana Fosha PhD, Mark Green MD, David Gumpel MA, and Lisa Wang MD. Together, we’ll explore AEDP®, ketamine-assisted work, and mindfulness. This immersive experiential retreat and training is designed for professionals seeking deep healing, renewal, and transformation through the integration of AEDP® in combination with ketamine-assisted work. First and foremost, this is an experiential participant retreat; secondarily, it is a training opportunity.
AEDP, ketamine, and mindfulness all work by engaging positive neuroplasticity—our brain’s ability to reorganize itself in response to new experiences. Research shows that deep emotional connection, safety, and presence can shift implicit memories stored in the nervous system, creating new pathways for resilience and joy.
This course is sponsored and hosted by Relationship Resources. Visit the course webpage here for retreat details.
What You’ll Experience
• AEDP-Informed Healing: Learn to tap into the innate capacity for transformation, embracing emotions as pathways to deeper connection and vitality.
• Ketamine Sessions: Three optional dosing sessions with SL Ketamine. Supported by experienced facilitators, participants explore expanded states of consciousness, uncovering insights, and releasing barriers to joy.
• Mindfulness & Somatic Awareness: Develop present-moment awareness, learning to attune to your body, heart, and mind with compassion and curiosity.
• Relational Practices: Engage in guided dialogues and practices to co-regulate, connect, and deepen emotional resilience.
• Community & Reflection: Share space with like-minded professionals, exploring how to integrate these transformative experiences into your personal and professional life.
The Neuroscience of Joy and Transformation AEDP, ketamine, and mindfulness all work by engaging positive neuroplasticity—our brain’s ability to reorganize itself in response to new experiences. Research shows that deep emotional connection, safety, and presence can shift implicit memories stored in the nervous system, creating new pathways for resilience and joy.
Who is this for
This retreat is open to AEDP-trained clinicians, with priority registration offered first to Level 2 clinicians (Essential Skills graduates), followed by Level 1 clinicians (Immersion graduates) and those currently in individual supervision. Priority access will continue through the end of July. After that, registration will open to other helping professionals seeking their own deep healing while gaining tools to bring back to their work.
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