Practitioner Retreats

Since its inception in 2005, the CEFP has hosted a series of Annual Workshops exclusively for membership lead by Dr. Randine Lewis and her staff. Below you will find a sample of agendas from previous retreats. Practitioner retreats are not only educational but a fun and relaxing way to improve your knowledge while recharging your batteries with people who specialize in this unique area of focus. Members will also receive Educational Credit for their participation at these events.

The CEFP: A Community Rooted in Spirit

Sample Retreat Agenda 1

(from 2009 CEFP Practitioner's Retreat - Ashevile, NC)

Friday, September 12th:

4:00p Welcome Introduction of New Members Setting the Intention for the Weekend Sharing Circle: What Does Being Rooted in Spirit Mean to Each of Us?
7:30p Free Time for Dinner, Community and Spa

Saturday, September 13th

8:00a Postural Structural Alignment Qigong: The 9 Moveable Joints of the Body (Dave)
9:45a Lecture, Check-in, Meditation (Randine)
12:00a CEFP Present and Future (All)
1:00p Lunch Break and Initiative Group Discussions
2:15p Keeping Balance in Practice Between Yin and Yang (Randine)
5:00p The Big Picture: An Introduction to Yoga (Saraswati)
6:30p Dinner Break
8:00p The Sage Yoked in Yoga Soon Attains the Absolute (Gita V.6) (Saraswati)

Sunday, September 14th:

8:00a The Energetics of Clinical Interactions Through the Eyes of Traditional Chinese Martial Arts (CMA) (Dave)
10:00a Lecture, Check-in, Meditation (Randine)
12:00p CEFP Present and Future, Continued (All)
1:00p Lunch Break and Initiative Group Discussions
2:15p How Energy Is Transferred Between Practitioner and Patient, Practitioner and Home Life (CEFP, Dave, Saraswati, Randine)
3:30p World Traditions, Eastern-based Wisdom Teachings, and Meditation for Practitioners and Patients (CEFP, Saraswati, Randine)
5:00p Theories of the Chakras: Bridge to Higher Consciousness (Saraswati)
6:30p Dinner Break
8:00p Optional Evening Activity: Introduction to Metzner Alchemical Divination (Susan)

Monday, September 15th:

8:00a The Energetics of Clinical Interactions Through the Eyes of Traditional Chinese Martial Arts "CMA" (Dave)
9:45a Retreat Recap, Group Check-in, Close
12:00p Adjourn

Sample Agenda 2

(from 2010 CEFP Practitioner's Retreat - Delray, FL)

Friday, March 19, 2010

6:0PM - 8:00 PM Opening Circle - Welcome Dr. Randine Lewis and Dr. David Lundgren

Saturday, March 20, 2010

10:0AM - Noon Envisioning Your Perfect Practice, Dr. Elizabeth Carpenter
1:3PM - 3:30 PM Treatment Plans, Patient Retention, and Financial Strategies, Dr. Susan Schiff
4:0PM - 6:00 PM Group Work and Sharing Dr. Randine Lewis

Sunday, March 21, 2010

10:0AM - Noon Business Structure, Real Estate, and Revenue Diversification - The Unique Aspects of Specialization Dr. David Lundgren
1:3PM - 3:30 PM Putting the Pieces Together! - Panel Discussion, Dr. Elizabeth Carpenter, Dr. Susan Schiff, Dr. David Lundgren
4:0PM - 6:00 PM Closing Circle - Group Work and Sharing Dr. Randine Lewis