Join Dr. Diane Poole Heller and our experienced Support Team for a Transformative Experience.
Attachment plays a powerful role in how we connect, communicate, and navigate relationships throughout our lives. This retreat, in the UK countryside, offers an opportunity to explore and heal your attachment wounds, develop secure relationship skills, and cultivate deeper connection, compassion, and resilience.
Whether you’re looking to better understand your relational patterns, heal from past wounds, or build healthier relationships, this retreat provides a safe and nurturing space for transformation.
All-inclusive pricing includes 7 nights of on-site lodging + meals, lessons with Dr Heller, in-depth group work with our fabulous team, somatic practices, healing movement, use of the Broughton grounds & spa, online integration, and more.
April SALE $400 off from Ergos Institute
EXPIRES: April 30th at 11:59pm PT
CODE: April400
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Space is very limited
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What is Attachment and Why Does it Matter?
Attachment refers to the deep emotional bonds formed between a child and their caregivers, which influence how we relate to others throughout life. From an early age, humans are biologically wired to form these bonds for survival, and the quality of these attachments shapes our emotional experiences, behaviors, and relationships.
The Roots of Attachment
Attachment theory, developed by therapist John Bowlby, explains that babies are born with a natural drive to connect to caregivers to ensure their survival. When caregivers respond consistently and compassionately to their needs, children feel safe and secure, creating a foundation for exploration and growth.
However, when this bond is disrupted—whether due to neglect, trauma, or inconsistent caregiving—the child may develop unhealthy attachment patterns that can carry into adulthood. These early relational experiences form a "blueprint" for how we connect with others, often influencing our relationships unconsciously.
Attachment and Adult Relationships
In adulthood, these attachment patterns affect how we handle intimacy, trust, and communication in relationships. From avoiding intimacy altogether to anxiously seeking reassurance, our attachment styles can create challenges and misunderstandings. Fortunately, attachment is not fixed. With awareness and healing, it’s possible to rewrite this blueprint and create healthier, more fulfilling relationships.
The Four Attachment Styles: How They Show Up in Adulthood
Understanding your attachment style is crucial to healing and growth. Here's a quick overview of the four main attachment styles and how they may appear in adulthood:
Secure Attachment
Trusting, compassionate, and open to intimacy.
Seeks and provides emotional support and healthy connection.
Avoidant Attachment
May avoid closeness, struggle with emotional intimacy, or fear vulnerability.
Tends to keep a distance in relationships, often feeling uncomfortable with dependence.
Ambivalent (Preoccupied) Attachment
Longing for intimacy but often anxious that others won't meet their needs.
May exhibit clingy or needy behavior and fear rejection or abandonment.
Disorganized (Unresolved Trauma) Attachment
Often rooted in past trauma, this style may create confusion and distrust in relationships.
May have a deep fear of getting hurt and struggle to feel worthy of love and care.
This retreat will help you understand these patterns and learn tools to heal and transform them.
Healing, Growth, and Connection
The Hope of Healing
The good news is that we are all capable of healing our attachment wounds. Neuroscience shows that the brain is naturally plastic, meaning it can change and adapt throughout life. Through the right support, guidance, and practices, you can move towards a more secure attachment style and experience greater intimacy, trust, and joy in your relationships.
Why Now?
Trauma, relational wounds, and early attachment injuries may have shaped your life, but they do not have to define your future. This retreat provides an opportunity to start a journey toward healing—one that empowers you to build stronger, more authentic relationships with yourself and those you care about.
What You Will Learn and Experience at the Retreat
This retreat is designed to help you explore your attachment style, heal relational wounds, and build stronger, more secure connections with yourself and others. Through a combination of group work and guided practices, we will work to release the impact of early trauma, build resilience, and help you feel more grounded in your relationships.
During the Retreat, you will:
Understand Your Attachment Style: Gain insights into your own attachment patterns and how they affect your relationships.
Heal Childhood Wounds: Through corrective experiences and somatic practices, you will address childhood wounds and restore safety and trust.
Transform Relationship Patterns: Learn new ways of relating to yourself and others, breaking free from unhealthy cycles.
Strengthen Emotional Resilience: Develop greater capacity for emotional regulation, joy, and fulfillment in your relationships.
Build Connection: Learn how to communicate more effectively and empathically, leading to deeper, more authentic connections.
Heal Family Patterns: Recognize how trauma and resilience can be passed down through generations and learn to shift those patterns.
“I feel that the program gave me new tools and a different lens that I didn’t have before. Diane’s workshops are life-changing!”
Our Healing Approach: DARe and Somatic Practices
Throughout the retreat, you will be guided in Dynamic Attachment Repatterning Experience (DARe) & Somatic Experiencing (SE), two powerful, evidence-based approaches that promote healing from attachment injuries. Dr. Diane Poole Heller, a leading expert in attachment healing, and her team of practitioners will support your transformation through:
Somatic Experiencing® (SE™): A body-focused approach that helps release trauma stored in the nervous system.
DARe (Dynamic Attachment Repatterning Experience): A method for healing attachment wounds through safe, corrective relational experiences.
Small Group Sessions: Personalized support to help you integrate and heal your attachment patterns.
All-inclusive Pricing is based on Lodging Type and it Includes:
Please scroll to the bottom for lodging types priced all-inclusive
+ Lessons and practices with Dr Diane Poole Heller + team
+ In-depth group work with experienced SE & DARe practitioners
+ Somatic trauma healing tools
+ Healing movement, Restorative Yoga, and Meditation
+ Opportunities to reconnect with nature and yourself through mindful exploration, including a Labyrinth walk
+ Opening & Closing Ceremonies
+ SoulCollage®
+ Somatic Resource Journaling™
+ Support materials
+ Online pre-retreat gathering
+ Online post-retreat integration support
Venue
+ 7 nights of on-site lodging
+ Access to the Broughton grounds & spa—a private campus
+ Gourmet plant-based meals designed to nourish your body and support your healing journey
Travel
+ Group shuttle transport to and from the retreat via Manchester, UK on July 5th & 12th (city center)
+ Detailed travel guidance
Course Materials
To help you get started on your healing journey, we’re offering these valuable resources to participants prior to the retreat:
+ Introduction to Attachment Course: A 2-hour self-paced video series by Dr. Diane Poole Heller that covers the basics of attachment theory and healing
+ Attachment for Everyone eBook: A comprehensive guide to understanding and healing attachment wounds
+ Partner Attachment Inventory: A tool to help assess attachment dynamics in your relationship
+ Introduction to Somatic Experiencing® video and handouts
+ and more
*Space is limited to approx. 32 participants to ensure a deeply personal and transformative experience.
Not Included
Costs associated with passports (required), train or airfare, flight changes, airline baggage fees for any and all baggage, additional lodging, medical and travel insurance, vaccinations, gratuities for staff, spa services, and tours/excursions must be met by the participant.
Beginning
Online Pre-Retreat Gathering
Our online pre-retreat meetup offers valuable benefits by fostering connection, preparation, and ease before the retreat. Meeting the team and fellow participants will help build trust and a sense of community, easing nerves and creating a supportive environment. During our time together, we will provide an opportunity to clarify expectations, address logistical questions, and align on the retreat’s purpose. Additionally, participants can share intentions, setting the stage for a more meaningful and connected retreat experience.
Integrating
Online Post-Retreat Gathering
Our group gathering and check-in after this intensive retreat will provide invaluable support for integrating insights and sustaining healing. It will offer a space for shared understanding, connection, and validation among those who have shared a transformative experience. Gathering will help you navigate challenges, reinforce new practices, and foster a sense of community and belonging. By participating in post-retreat reflection, guidance, and accountability, you can ensure that the retreat’s benefits are carried forward into daily life, promoting continued growth and healing.
*We will provide a referral list of SE Practitioners who work both in-person & online
“This program provided tangible tools for healing that I can continue using in my relationships long after the experience.”
Who Should Attend?
This retreat is for individuals who want to:
Understand and heal their attachment wounds or developmental trauma.
Break free from unhealthy relational patterns and create healthier relationships.
Build emotional resilience, trust, and intimacy in their lives.
Ideal Participants Include:
People experiencing emotional or relational challenges who want to better understand their patterns and origins.
Those who have identified attachment wounds or developmental trauma.
Couples, partners, family members, and friends who want to grow together.
“Diane’s empathy and understanding made me feel truly seen and supported, regardless of my attachment style.”
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Location
This in-person retreat gathering and meals are hosted at Broughton Sanctuary in the UK, a 3,000-acre innovative Nature Recovery Project
The Broughton Sanctuary in the UK is a haven of tranquility, beauty, and transformation, nestled in the stunning Yorkshire countryside. Set within 3,000 acres of rolling hills, ancient woodlands, and serene gardens, this sanctuary offers a deeply immersive connection to nature. The historic Broughton Hall Estate, with its blend of timeless elegance and modern sustainability practices, provides a luxurious yet grounded retreat experience. Known for its dedication to well-being, the sanctuary features state-of-the-art wellness facilities, including the stunning Avalon Wellbeing Centre, where guests can access a range of holistic therapies and spa services. With its commitment to personal growth, environmental stewardship, and creating meaningful experiences, the Broughton Sanctuary is an inspiring destination for those seeking renewal, healing, and connection to the natural world.
Established in 1097, The Broughton Hall Estate has been home to the Tempest family for over 900 years and enjoys a rich history stretching back over the millennium
Our host, Roger Tempest, the current custodian of Broughton Sanctuary, is the 32nd Tempest in a recorded line dating from the 11th century (and a wonderful human)
Broughton offers an abundance of opportunities to invigorate your mind, body, and spirit - connect to yourself, to nature, and to each other with meaningful activities and experiences
They recognize that to obtain peace within our ‘outer nature,’ we must also obtain it within our ‘inner nature’ - the change we need to see will not only come through rewilding the land but also through rewilding the spirit
They believe that by living in compassionate reciprocity with nature, we can heal both ourselves and our world
"All Things Connect"
Meals
The meals at Broughton Sanctuary are a true celebration of nourishment, sustainability, and exquisite flavors. Guests are treated to farm-to-table cuisine crafted from locally sourced, organic ingredients, many of which are grown right on the estate. Each meal is thoughtfully designed to support well-being, combining vibrant, seasonal produce with innovative culinary techniques to create dishes that are as wholesome as they are delicious. Whether enjoying a hearty breakfast, a light lunch, or a comforting dinner, every dining experience reflects the sanctuary’s commitment to sustainability and care for the environment. With options to cater to diverse dietary preferences, the meals at Broughton Sanctuary are not just food—they are an integral part of the retreat experience, nourishing both body and soul.
Meal Allergies and Preferences - during registration, there is an opportunity to indicate meal allergies and preferences.
Travel
Manchester Shuttle Bus Travel Included in Retreat Cost
July 5th, 3:45 pm - Shuttle Bus departs from Whitworth Locke Hotel (city centre)
July 12th, Noon - Shuttle Bus drop off at Manchester Airport or Whitworth Locke Hotel
Detailed transportation guidance and a packing list will be provided to registered participants.
A valid passport is required to enter the UK.
Four weeks prior to departure for the retreat, you must supply your travel information.
“The retreat was life-changing. The skill and professionalism of the team were an inspiration and far exceeded my expectations. I entered with the goal of taking my personal development further and beginning a new path. I left with the clarity I was seeking, a clear plan, renewed enthusiasm, more tools to help me succeed, and precious new friends.”
Lodging & Registration
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE REGISTERING BELOW
Accommodations
Lodging is either in Broughton Hall or a historic renovated home on the Sanctuary property.
All rooms are single occupancy unless you are coming with a partner.
Ivy Cottage and Middle Lodge are each allocated for couples seeking a private home onsite.
Rooms are priced by room style, bed size, and whether it is a solo or shared bathroom.
Rooms are offered as female or male if the bathroom is shared.
We pay the venue per person
Need help choosing lodging? Contact us!
Pricing & Registration Details
Each participant must select their lodging below, complete an intake form independently, and pay their deposit separately—even if attending together.
All prices are per person in USD.
Deposit:
$1,000 (remaining balance invoiced within two weeks)
Payment plans are available
Intake Form
We recommend completing the intake form during registration if possible.
Note: The form may time out, so we suggest saving your responses in a separate document as you go to avoid losing any information.
Need more time? No problem—just type “later” in the required fields and complete your deposit. We’ll email you the form afterward so you can finish it at your convenience.
Important Information
Refund policy, insurance, registration agreements, and transportation details are included in the registration process.
Traditionally, there are no refunds for in-person programs that we pre-pay for, but if you need to cancel and your spot fills, we will happily refund minus a processing fee.
If you don’t receive a registration receipt, check your spam folder.
Your order remains pending until paid in full.
Expect a welcome email within two weeks from programs@healinginformed.com.
Scholarships
A limited number of $1,000-off scholarships are available for:
Applicants facing financial need due to BIPOC systemic discrimination
Healers, educators, and others serving underserved communities (e.g., clinics, reservations, volunteer work)
Scholarships are provided by Healing Informed Somatic Education. Donations are welcome but uncommon. Please email us with your qualifications.
Additional Notes
Space is limited to approx. 30-35 participants for an intimate, transformative experience.
Participants must be 18+.
Unfortunately, non-participating guests and children are not allowed on campus.
This is a substance-free retreat: A substance-free environment is one in which all guests agree to keep their space free from substances. Substances are defined to include alcohol, cigarettes, e-cigarettes, cannabis, and illicit and illegal drugs.
Note: This retreat is not intended to treat active addiction, medical illness, psychosis, or untreated mental illness. Please consult with your doctor or therapist before attending.
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APRIL SALE $400 off from Ergos Institute
EXPIRES: April 30th at 11:59pm PT
CODE: APRIL500
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“I have attended three in-person programs hosted by this team, and each time, they felt seamless in execution and plentiful in support. They are more than facilitators; they truly understand and embody their offerings.”
Contact
Retreat Director
Melissa Stager
Text/WhatsApp 760-815-7588
Calls and Zoom by appointment
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