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First Responders Retreat - The Cortina Method (TCM) - 2025

Thursday, November 6, 2025
Monday, November 10, 2025
Genesis Spiritual Life & Conference Center 53 Mill St Westfield, MA 01085
Please contact Susan Wilder for questions regarding this retreat. smwilder@projectnewhopema.org - 508-762-9738

 

Military and first responders often face immense emotional & psychological challenges due to the traumatic nature of their jobs. This can lead to mental health struggles including depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

The Cortina Method (TCM):

The Cortina Method (TCM) resolves & dissolves these problem areas. Based on neuroscience, TCM is Brain-Based Healing that helps people process trauma, WITHOUT having to relive ANY pain.
Replace pain with joy, gratitude, relief, and excitement. 

Enjoy Equine Therapy and holistic wellness of Yoga, Reiki, and Reflexology. Led by Trauma Resolution Expert Michael Cortina and his team, TCM provides brain-based healing to replace emotional pain with positive feelings such as joy, gratitude, relief, and excitement.

Additional Retreat Highlights:

Participants will also have the opportunity to experience:

  • Equine Therapy
  • Yoga, Reiki, Reflexology, and other holistic wellness practices

Details:

  • Space is Limited: Only ten spots are available.
  • Cost: Lodging, meals, and all activities are provided at no cost to participants. A refundable registration fee of $50 is required, to be returned within one week after the retreat.
  • Transportation: Participants are responsible for arranging their own transportation to the retreat location.

How to Apply:

  1. Phone Interview: After submitting your application, a Project New Hope team member will contact you to complete a phone interview, which is required for confirmation of attendance. A copy of you your employer identification card or DD214 will need to be submited per instructions during the phone interview.
  2. Deposit: A $50 deposit is required to secure your application. If selected, this deposit will hold your spot and be refunded upon completion of the retreat. If not selected, your deposit will be refunded. Note that cancellations less than two weeks before the retreat start date will forfeit the deposit.

Priority Enrollment: First Responders who have not previously attended a Project New Hope retreat will receive priority consideration.

Join us in taking this step toward healing, resilience, and rediscovering joy in life.

Please visit our website at http://www.projectnewhopema.org/home/retreats

Registration

Activity Price Quantity Total
Veteran Registration $50.00 Full ! $50.00
All registrants must complete a screening process to attend. The Project New Hope Case Manager will call you to complete this process.
  Total: $50.00

Retreat Registration

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