
Attachment & Trauma Mastery Training

Diane Poole Heller PhD is an internationally recognized speaker, author and expert in the field of attachment theory and trauma resolution. Her signature approach—DARe (Dynamic Attachment Re-patterning experience)—provides therapists and individuals with relevant skills and practical exercises that facilitate healing from attachment and trauma wounds.
Diane’s training programs, books, lectures and work as a therapist have helped a countless number of people in their healing journey towards experiencing greater intimacy, wholeness and more fulfilling relationships.
She is also the author of three books: The Power of Attachment: How to Create Deep and Lasting Intimate Relationships, a practical guide to restoring and reconnecting with our innate secure attachment as adults; Crash Course, on accident trauma; and the audiobook, Healing Your Attachment Wounds: How to Create Deep and Lasting Relationships.
Her film, Surviving Columbine, aired on CNN and supported community healing after the Columbine High School shootings.
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Cancellation & Refund Policy
If you request a cancellation, a refund may be issued if another participant fills your spot at the retreat (likely). However, if your spot remains unfilled, a refund will not be provided, as HISE incurs per-person expenses paid in advance to vendors.
In the event that the retreat is canceled, you will receive a full refund. Travel expenses are not covered, and it is strongly recommended that you purchase travel insurance to protect your arrangements.
Summary
Join Dr. Diane Poole Heller for “Reconnect, Heal and Transform: An Attachment Healing Retreat.” This transformative, all-inclusive 7-night experience takes place from July 5th to July 12th, 2025, at the serene Broughton Sanctuary in Skipton, England.
This retreat offers a unique opportunity to explore and heal attachment wounds, develop secure relationship skills, and cultivate deeper connection, compassion, and resilience.
What to Expect:
This retreat offers a profound opportunity to explore and understand your attachment patterns—whether secure, avoidant, ambivalent, or disorganized—and how they shape your relationships.
Through corrective experiences and somatic practices, you’ll begin to heal childhood wounds, restoring a sense of safety and trust. The journey will help you transform unhealthy relationship patterns, freeing you from cycles that no longer serve you. As you deepen your emotional resilience, you’ll develop greater capacity for regulation, joy, and fulfillment in your connections.
You’ll also enhance your communication skills, fostering more authentic and meaningful relationships. Additionally, the retreat provides space to recognize and shift intergenerational trauma, allowing you to break free from inherited patterns and cultivate a healthier foundation for yourself and future generations.
Healing Approaches:
The retreat utilizes Dynamic Attachment Repatterning Experience (DARe) and Somatic Experiencing (SE), evidence-based methods that promote healing from attachment injuries. Dr. Heller and her team will guide participants through:
- Somatic Experiencing® (SE™): A body-focused approach to releasing trauma stored in the nervous system.
- DARe: A method for healing attachment wounds through safe, corrective relational experiences.
- Small Group Sessions: Personalized support to help integrate and heal attachment patterns.
Additional Offerings:
- Daily lessons, integration sessions, and Q&A on secure attachment skills.
- On-site small group work with experienced SE & DARe practitioners.
- Healing movement, restorative yoga, resource integration, somatic trauma healing tools, and meditation.
- Opportunities to reconnect with nature through mindful exploration.
All-Inclusive Pricing Includes:
- Lessons and practices with Dr. Heller and her team.
- In-depth group work.
- Access to the Broughton grounds & spa—a private campus.
- 7 nights of on-site lodging.
- Gourmet plant-based meals designed to nourish your body and support your healing journey.
- Group shuttle transport to and from the retreat via Manchester, UK, on July 5th & 12th (city center).
- Detailed travel guidance.
- Online pre-retreat gatherings and post-retreat integration support.
For more details about the retreat, including event information, lodging options, meals, and the healing practices you’ll experience, visit the Reconnect, Heal and Transform: An Attachment Healing Retreat event page.
Date / Time / 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.
No prior experience is required. This retreat is open to individuals of all backgrounds, whether you are new to attachment work and somatic healing or have prior experience and want to deepen your practice.
Who Is This For?
- Individuals looking to understand and heal their attachment wounds or developmental trauma.
- Those who want to break free from unhealthy relational patterns and build healthier relationships.
- People experiencing emotional or relational challenges who want deeper insight into their patterns and origins.
- Anyone seeking to strengthen emotional resilience, trust, and intimacy in their lives.
- Couples, partners, family members, or friends who want to grow together and improve their connections.
Learning Objectives
- Understanding Attachment Styles: Gain insights into your own attachment patterns—secure, avoidant, ambivalent, or disorganized—and how they influence your relationships.
- Healing Childhood Wounds: Engage in corrective experiences and somatic practices to address early relational traumas, restoring safety and trust.
- Transforming Relationship Patterns: Learn new ways of relating to yourself and others, breaking free from unhealthy cycles.
- Strengthening Emotional Resilience: Develop greater capacity for emotional regulation, joy, and fulfillment in your relationships.
- Building Connection: Enhance communication skills to foster deeper, more authentic connections.
- Healing Family Patterns: Recognize and shift intergenerational trauma and resilience patterns to create healthier relationships.
Frequently Asked Questions
This retreat is hosted by Healing Informed Somatic Education (HISE), a leader in healing-informed education. HISE empowers healing professionals to inspire individuals and communities through trauma-aware care, body-mind practices, and experiential learning.
Please visit the event website for more information
Dr. Diane Poole Heller will be the featured guest teacher, alongside a team of experienced Somatic Experiencing® (SE™) and Dynamic Attachment Repatterning Experience (DARe) practitioners.
This all-inclusive retreat provides immersive teaching sessions, guided healing practices, small-group work, movement and meditation sessions, and full access to the Avalon Wellbeing Centre. Lodging and plant-based gourmet meals are also included.
Yes, the retreat is designed to help individuals understand and heal attachment wounds and relational challenges. However, it is not a substitute for therapy or medical treatment. If you have concerns, please consult your therapist or healthcare provider before attending.
Yes, participants must be at least 18 years old to attend.
Participants will stay on-site at Broughton Sanctuary, with a variety of lodging options designed for comfort and relaxation. Please visit the event website for lodging options and availability.
The retreat includes delicious plant-based gourmet meals designed to nourish both body and mind. Special dietary needs can be accommodated upon request.
Yes, in addition to group sessions, you will have access to experienced practitioners who can provide guidance and personalized support throughout the retreat.
Yes, a limited number of $1,000-off scholarships are available. These are designated for applicants experiencing financial need due to systemic discrimination (BIPOC applicants) and for healers, educators, or professionals working with underserved populations (such as clinics, reservations, or volunteer-based services). Scholarships are provided by HISE. If you believe you qualify, please email us with details about your qualifications.
Participants are responsible for costs related to passports, train or airfare, flight changes, airline baggage fees, additional lodging, medical and travel insurance, vaccinations, gratuities for staff, spa services, and any optional tours or excursions.
For additional questions or support, please contact the Retreat Director, Melissa Stager:
- Text/WhatsApp: +1 760-815-7588
- Calls & Zoom: Available by appointment
- Email: Retreat Support
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