Articulation

Art-Based Two-Day Retreat: Exploring Grief Through the Senses

Over the weekend, participants engage in gentle mindfulness practices, somatic tools and art-based modalities. There are opportunities for individual exploration within a group setting, alongside invitations for quiet replenishing time, facilitated mindfulness, creative expression and moments on the deck overlooking the ocean.

Our intention is to create a space where participants can connect, express, regulate and gently sit with emotions of grief at their own pace.

When: Saturday 31 October and Sunday 1 November 2026

Groupwork facilitators

Milly Taylor is an experienced yoga teacher. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, 500 hours of Vinyasa Yoga training, 200 hours of Embodied Flow training, 20 hours of TCTSY Trauma-Informed Yoga training and a 60-hour Integrative Trauma Therapy Certificate.

Gabrielle Stoddard - details to be confirmed.

Anna Drijver has been an ACC/SCS-approved psychotherapist since 2003. She is a registered psychotherapist with a Master’s in Psychodynamic Therapy and postgraduate training in CBT, MBT, DBT, EMDR and mindfulness. Anna is a fully trained 400-hour yoga teacher and has completed 400 hours of training in Embodied Movement and Trauma Sensitive Yoga.

Cost: $500 including GST for the weekend retreat

Private enquiries: Anna Drijver, 021 165 1711

ACC funding

1. Your Lead Provider will need to contact ACC to arrange approval for you to attend the group.
2. Complete the participant sign-up form, which will be sent once the purchase approval has been received at TheraMAS.
3. After admission, a group facilitator will contact you a couple of weeks before the group begins to explain the group and answer questions.

Further enquiries: admin@theramas.co.nz