Burnout Retreats
Two supportive days for a nervous system reset, finding pleasure and creating change
By Appointment
*Trans, non-binary and GNC inclusive
What to Expect
9 am - Gather (Light breakfast provided)
9:30 am - Light Movement/Stretching
10 am - Sensual Literacy
11 am - The Sex Ed We Never Got
12 pm - Organic Lunch Provided
1 pm - Reflective hiking to the ridgeline
2 pm - Wander or Solo journaling
3 pm - Vulnerability, Confidence and Arrogance
4:30 pm - Whereto now?
5 pm - Goodbye for now
*Subject to change
From Shame to Strength:
Recovering from Burnout
Join us for the retreat and you’ll get:
Beautiful surroundings allow you to drop in with yourself
Discussions on productivity, authority, and vulnerability
Actionable goals to improve your relationships
Rewrite your narrative
Reset your nervous system
Group processing
Meditation
Rewire Your Patterns
Take what you’ve learned from your time with Rouse providers and bring it to life in our retreat setting.
Our retreat will be a sandbox to push the edges of your comfort:
Drop into your body with somatic practices
Practice vulnerability through giving and receiving support
Reset your nervous system because, damn, you need it
Build comfort with platonic and supportive relationships with other men
You’ll leave the one-day retreat with a sense of accomplishment, curiosity, and community. This retreat will leave you with more questions than answers, and a chance to refine your skills to continue your work.
Our retreat will include meditation, somatics, group processing, individual coaching, and solo time for processing and integration. Participants will leave with a workbook and refined goals and clarity on their next steps for building a more secure attachment style.
The Mindful Bond’s Retreat is right for you if you want to stop:
Constantly worrying about what others think about you
Feeling anxious about your connection with your partner
Feeling avoidant around other men
Being quick to anger or worry
Avoiding relationships
Cultivate Mindfulness with Experienced Professionals
You will work with David Khalili, LMFT and other experienced professionals trained in helping men strengthen their attachment style and emotional well being. The retreat will be based on the writings of David Khalili LMFT, and his book “Mental Health Workbook for Men.” You will gain personalized insight into how to apply the techniques and strategies shared in the book into your own life.
David will provide guidance and support throughout the day to help you learn how to gain security and confidence and deepen your relationships with others.
What will we talk about?
Some topics discussed:
What do I enjoy? What helps me relax? What makes me feel good?
Living your values without the pressure to be perfect
The shame that helps vs. the shame that hurts
Saying and hearing "no" like a grown-up
Setting boundaries without drama or guilt trips
Recovering from "I should be able to handle this alone" syndrome
Creating real intimacy (yes, beyond just physical)
Whatever authentic conversations unfold naturally
Jikoji Zen Center grounds
FAQs
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Exclusive to current and former Rouse clients:
Attended previous retreats in 2023 or 2024
Current or former member of Anxiously Intimate men’s group facilitated by David F Khalili, LMFT, Ryan Noble, LMFT, or Philip Huang, AMFT
Current or former individual clients of Rouse Relational Wellness
Ready to advance your understanding of sexuality, relationships and yourself? Let’s get started.
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On top of the retreat, you will also get:
Signed copy of David’s book “Mental Health Workbook for Men”
Meet with your group online one week before and one week after the intensive to encourage connection and efficiency
Bespoke approaches to your challenges
Meals, drinks and snacks included Friday night through Sunday afternoon
Beautiful lush green surroundings at a historic zen center in the Santa Cruz Mountains
Leave with more clarity on your goals and intentions to reduce shame and anxiety
Advanced packages offered. Scroll below for more detail.
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$325 - sign up by May 30th
$355 - sign up by June 30th
$395 - sign up after July 1st
Testimonials
Retreat Participant
“I have hope that if I get in touch with my shame and anxiety, I’ll find a way through it.”
Workshop Participant
“Rouse helped me by taking my focus into the experience, allowing me to feel less stressed.”
Retreat Participant
“I appreciated how I was able to put myself out there and make important connections.”
Workshop Participant
“David is a knowledgeable and down-to-earth presenter. He teaches with great thoughtfulness and dry humor and did a great job making time for participants to bring in their questions.”
Former Client
In our time working with David, our communication and conflict-resolution skills improved significantly. We learned to de-escalate conflict, approach each other with curiosity, and work through any issues in a loving, connected manner.
Retreat Participant
“I feel more excited about my future.”
What’s Included?
Your refocusing retreat will include:
Free copy of Mental Health Workbook for Men ($17)
10 hours of supportive experiences ($600)
Pre- and post-retreat zoom meetings for prep and integration
All somatic, coaching, and group programming listed above
Healthy and organic food and drinks ($75)
Beautiful surroundings of the retreat center
Goodie bag with wellness and relationship materials, snacks and fun surprises ($100)
Meditation classes (Priceless)
Finely-crafted dick jokes ($69)
Practicing vulnerability while giving and getting support from other men (Priceless)
Deeper understanding of attachment and a clear plan to improve relationships (Priceless)
Pricing:
Contact David for Pricing
Members of the 2024 Retreat soaking in the sunset
Yoga with Marc Morozumi in 2024
Find serenity at Jikoji Zen Center
Lovely grounds of Jikoji
Relax in the serene surroundings
Work with our team of trained professionals
Explore the grounds
Desire a more rustic experience? Bring your camp gear and settle into the grounds