Lisbon 1 – 5 April 2026
“Experiences don’t have meaning until someone creates meaning for themselves”
Do you long for a more holistic healing experience that integrates imagination and body-centered practices, unlocking breakthroughs that talk therapy alone can’t achieve?
Are you eager to connect with a supportive community of like-minded professionals, where you can safely explore innovative techniques that foster deeper healing and growth?
We see therapy not merely as fixing problems, but as making sense of the depth of our shared humanity.
Whether you’re a health and wellness practitioner looking to enrich your toolkit, or someone on a personal healing journey seeking deeper growth, this training will lead you into new realms of creative and therapeutic discovery.
Let’s remember: the word “psychotherapy” originally means caring for the soul.
Experiential Learning
Unleash your emotional and creative potential through somatic practices designed to dissolve internal barriers and reveal profound insights.
Psychosomatic Tools
Explore dynamic mind-body techniques from Jungian Psychology, Dramatherapy, as well as Breath and Voice Therapy, opening up new pathways for authentic self-expression.
Mindful Connection
Engage with collective therapeutic practices and forge meaningful connections with health and wellness experts dedicated to creative healing.
Expert Guidance
Receive expert and personalised support from Dr Jessica Bockler and Dr Swan Dao, ensuring a journey tailored to your personal and professional growth.
• A deeper understanding of the body-mind connection
• New techniques for emotional and creative breakthroughs
• Profound self-discovery and personal transformation
• The confidence to apply these insights in your daily life.
Limited spots available — Apply now!
Marianne Costa and Dr. Swan Dao share a deep commitment to the transformative power of embodied art, creativity, and imagination. With a background in Physical Theatre and the Humanities, they bring decades of experience in the expressive and therapeutic arts.
Marianne is a globally respected author and guide in Tarot and transgenerational psychology, developed in collaboration with Alejandro Jodorowsky, while Swan is an acclaimed psychotherapist with a PhD from the University of Cambridge, renowned for pioneering work in experiential and expressive psychotherapy.
Together, they offer a rare training environment with cutting-edge therapeutic modalities, equipping you with the skills and confidence to facilitate profound transformation — within yourself and in those you serve.
Dr Jessica Bockler is a distinguished psychologist and theatre practitioner with over 25 years of experience in expressive arts facilitation, specialising in embodied approaches...
Dr Jessica Bockler
Psychologist & Educator
Expressive Therapy - Applied Theatre - Transpersonal, Jungian, and Process-Oriented Psychology
Dr Swan Dao is the founder of the Institute of Devotional Arts, which designs learning and healing experiences through the expressive arts...
Dr Swan Dao
Psychotherapist & Experience Designer
Mindfulness-Based Art Therapy - Psychodrama & Dramatherapy - Hypnotherapy - Breath & Voice Therapy
Each day offers a chance to deepen your practice and explore the fertile terrain where body and imagination meet. Here's what a typical day looks like.
7:45–8:45 AM: Breakfast
9:00 AM–12:00 PM: Morning Class
12:00–1:00 PM: Lunch
1:00–2:30 PM: Rest & Introspection
2:30–3:00 PM: Group Reflection
3:00–3:30 PM: Break
3:30–6:00 PM: Afternoon Class
6:00–7:00 PM: Dinner
7:00–8:00 PM: Personal Time
8:00–9:00 PM: Evening Talk & Q&A
7:45–8:45 AM: Breakfast
9:00 AM–12:00 PM: Morning Class
12:00–1:00 PM: Lunch
1:00–2:30 PM: Rest & Introspection
2:30–3:00 PM: Group Reflection
3:00–3:30 PM: Break
3:30–6:00 PM: Afternoon Class
6:00–7:00 PM: Dinner
7:00–8:00 PM: Personal Time
8:00–9:00 PM: Evening Talk & Q&A
“Healing comes when we meet ourselves fully, including the wisdom of the body and the expression of creativity.”
— Peter Levine
Submit Your Application Today
Spaces are limited, and we’re carefully selecting individuals who will benefit most from this training. The first step is to complete our application form. If pre-selected, you’ll be invited for an interview to ensure alignment with your personal and professional growth. Apply now to secure your spot!
Single Room
FREE
€ 3,250
€ 3,250
€2,890 Early Bird
(save €360 — until 31 January)
Accommodation for 5 days/4 nights
in a private ensuite room
Private access to the retreat centre
All meals, snacks, and drinks
All materials and classes (33+ hrs)
Shared Room
FREE
€ 2,500
€ 2,500
€2,190 Early Bird
(save €310 — until 31 January)
Accommodation for 5 days/4 nights
in a double ensuite room (2 people)
Private access to the retreat centre
All meals, snacks, and drinks
All materials and classes (33+ hrs)
I discovered creative ways to express sensitive, deeply personal topics, and returned feeling empowered with valuable tools and inspiration gained from both participants and teachers.
Amy Tessler | Trauma Psychotherapist | Canada
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My experience was deeply insightful. It offered a refreshing perspective that complemented my background in healthcare, allowing me to reconnect with the true essence of therapy.
Dr Soukeyna Debiens | Medical Doctor | Canada
I felt inspired and supported by incredible artists who make art in a different way. I was reminded of the reason why I create and share my creativity.
SANDRA LEPIK | VISUAL ARTIST | ESTONIA
The techniques were accessible yet powerful, simple yet transformative. The experience was unexpectedly moving, personally enriching, and collectively empowering — I feel really grateful for it.
Dr MIKE SANDEL | Psychiatrist | SPAIN
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