Welcome to the Trauma-Informed Leadership Retreat
Le Baluchon, Quebec | October 19-24, 2025
Your Journey to Trauma-Informed Professionalism Starts Here
The Future of Leadership is Trauma-Informed
Leadership is evolving. The world needs leaders who heal, not just manage. Leaders who foster connection, not control. Leaders who are courageous, compassionate, and ready to create spaces where people feel safe, seen, and empowered.
The Trauma-Informed Leadership Retreat at Le Baluchon, Quebec is more than just a gathering—it’s a transformational experience. This immersive retreat is designed for change-makers, visionaries, and professionals ready to lead with wisdom, resilience, and heart.
A Collaborative Effort
This retreat is a collaborative initiative between Caring Essentials and Les Soins du Développement/Developmental Care in Quebec, whose president, Isabelle Milette RN, M.Sc.N., NNP and partner Chantel Morin RN, MSN, are both graduates of the Trauma-Informed Professional Certificate Program.
Together, we are bringing a shared vision of trauma-informed, healing-centered leadership to life, ensuring a deeply meaningful and impactful experience.
Why This Retreat?
Step away from the noise and reconnect with your purpose.
Learn a new model of leadership—one rooted in healing, connection, and sustainability.
Engage in deep reflection, creative expression, and practical application
Join a community of like-hearted leaders who are ready to shape the future.
The Leadership Ascent:
A Guided Journey into Trauma-Informed Leadership
A Three-Day Transformational Expedition
Each day represents a stage of the Leadership Ascent, moving from grounding and orientation to deep exploration and finally to integration and embodiment.
Day 1: Setting Out – Foundations & Orientation
Preparing for the journey, gathering tools, and setting intentions.
Morning Session (3 hours) – "Finding Your North Star"
Foundations of Trauma-Informed Leadership
Afternoon Session (3 hours) – "Building a Resilient Foundation"
Self-Compassion & Personnal Wholeness in Leadership
Day 2: Traversing the Terrain – Exploring & Engaging the Work
Deepening self-awareness, engaging challenges, and navigating obstacles.
Morning Session (3 hours) – "Navigating Rough Terrain"
The Art of Deep Listening & Relational Leadership
Afternoon Session (3 hours) – "Rest & Recalibration on the Trail"
Creative Expression as a Leadership Practice
Day 3: Reaching the Summit & Returning with Insight
Integration & Action
Bringing new awareness into leadership practice and long-term transformation.
Morning Session (3 hours) – "The Summit Moment"
Leading Change with Courage & Compassion
Afternoon Session (3 hours) – "The Descent: Returning with Wisdom"
Integration & Next steps - Becoming a Transformational Leader
Day 4: The Gentle Descent – Integration & Departure
A soft landing before re-entering the world with renewed purpose.
Morning Session (1.5-2 hours) – "Carrying the Journey Forward"
Return to Base Camp & Wrap Up
The 5 Pillars of Trauma-Informed Leadership
The five pillars are your touchstones, your guiding light on the path to becoming a truly transformative trauma-informed leader. These principles will shape the way you lead, connect, and create lasting impact.
Throughout the retreat, you’ll explore and embody these core principles:
1. Healing Centered Leadership
Leading from a place of self-awareness, reflection, and emotional intelligence
2. Radical Belonging
Creating spaces where every voice is valued, and community is at the heart of leadership.
3. Courageous Accountability
Embracing responsibility with integrity, transparency, and trust-building.
4. Creative Reflection & Growth
Expanding leadership through storytelling, artistic expression, and innovative thinking.
5. Embodied Leadership
Aligning mind, body, and spirit to lead with authenticity, presence, and resilience.
What to Expect
Guided Reflective Practices & Journaling – Unlock new insights about your leadership journey.
Nature-Based Experiences – Connect with the land to cultivate grounding and clarity.
Interactive Workshops – Deepen your skills through experiential learning and meaningful dialogue.
Creative Exploration – Use music, storytelling, and movement to tap into new leadership possibilities.
Rest & Renewal – Experience the rejuvenating power of stepping away to return stronger.
Who Is This For?
This retreat is designed for leaders, professionals, and visionaries who:
Are committed to creating trauma-responsive, human-centered spaces
Want to lead with more impact, authenticity, and resilience
Value reflection, creativity, and innovation in leadership
Feel called to be part of a global movement for healing-centered leadership
Your Retreat Venue: Le Baluchon, Quebec
Nestled in the beauty of Quebec, Le Baluchon is a breathtaking retreat space surrounded by nature’s serenity.
Here, you’ll find the stillness to reflect, the space to breathe, and the inspiration to grow.
Reserve Your Spot
Limited to just 12 participants for an intimate, high-impact experience.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE MARCH 15, 2025
This retreat is an opportunity to step into a new era of leadership. An era where leadership is about wholeness, connection, and transformation.
📅 Dates: October 19-24, 2025
📍 Location: Le Baluchon, Quebec
🔗 Register Now: HERE
Let’s lead the way—together. 💙
#LeadWithHeart #HealingLeadership #TraumaInformedLeadership #TheFutureIsNow
You will register for this retreat on our partner's page, Les Soins du Developpement. Visit this link to learn more details about the venue and accommodations.
