What we really do
We don’t sell vacations, conferences, or continuing education.
We create spaces where the people who care for everyone else can restore themselves, think clearly, and reconnect with the purpose that first called them to this work.
Caring for the caregiver isn’t optional. It’s an ethical responsibility — and how we sustain the people who sustain our communities.
Our approach
Every retreat is built around five things
Restoration
Intentional time that settles the nervous system and creates genuine rest — not a quick break, but lasting renewal.
Meaningful Learning
Education that changes how you practice, not simply what you know — designed by licensed clinicians for licensed clinicians.
Community
Small groups where real relationships form between people who understand the emotional realities of this work.
Extraordinary Places
Beautiful settings that create enough distance from daily demands for genuine reflection. The place serves the experience, never the other way around.
Intentional Living
You leave with practical habits, perspectives, and commitments that keep working long after you return home.
Helping others changes the world. Helping the helpers changes everyone they will ever serve.
Learning That Changes
How You Practice
Innovative Clinical Education
Our trauma-informed, culturally responsive retreats are led by recognized professionals who bring decades of clinical experience and a passion for teaching mental health professionals.
Participate in interactive sessions that skillfully blend evidence-based clinical frameworks with hands-on practice, case discussions, and collaborative learning opportunities.
Experience deep reflection, meaningful peer connection, and genuine restoration away from the demands and pressures of your daily clinical practice.
Expert-Led Workshops
Engage with clinical leaders who integrate cutting-edge research with compassionate, practical teaching methods.
Experiential Learning
Practice new skills through role-plays, case consultations, and immersive therapeutic exercises.
Reflective Integration
Process your learning through guided reflection sessions that deepen understanding and application.
Peer Connection
Build lasting relationships with colleagues who understand the unique rewards and challenges of clinical work.
Meet Our Team
Clinical Excellence Meets Compassionate Teaching
Our founders represent the forefront of mental health education, bringing together decades of combined clinical experience with innovative retreat leadership tailored specifically for mental health professionals.
Founders as well as retreat instructors integrate mindfulness, compassion, and evidence-based therapy models into their teachings, creating learning experiences that transform both clinical practice and personal well-being.
Erin Klein, MAC, LCPC
Erin has 15 years of experience in the mental health field working as a clinician and supervisor in a variety of settings including social service agencies, youth and family services, addiction treatment, and private practice. She is a licensed Bilingual (Spanish) counselor. She also has experience in hospitality both domestic and international and loves to travel and share beautiful places with others. As a cofounder of Unpack CE Retreats, she hopes to join these two fields by creating extraordinary retreat experiences for mental health professionals.
Meghan Beier, PhD
Meghan Beier, PhD, co-founder of Unpack CE Retreats, is a licensed clinical psychologist at Rowan Center for Behavioral Medicine and on faculty at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She is a nationally and internationally recognized speaker and has been featured in the New York Times, People Magazine, and Psychology Today.
Meghan is also the founder of Find Empathy, an online continuing education platform for mental health clinicians. That work, her own love of travel, and a deep belief that connection and community will enhance the learning process, led her to co-found Unpack CE Retreats.
Evidence-Based Expertise
Faculty members are published researchers and clinicians who translate the latest science into practical, applicable clinical skills you can implement immediately.
Compassionate Approach
Our instructors model the self-compassion and mindful presence they teach, creating a learning environment that honors your experience and expertise.
The transformation
What a week can change
Most people arrive carrying some version of the same weight. Here is what they tell us on the way home.
When you arrive
When you leave
What You'll Gain
Continuing education credit provided by Find Empathy, included in your retreat
Tools and techniques you can implement immediately in your clinical practice
Dedicated time for deep learning, reflection, and professional renewal
Clinical Skills Enhancement
- Advanced techniques for enhancing therapeutic presence and attunement
- Evidence-based strategies for managing challenging client relationships
- Trauma-informed interventions for complex presentations
- Cultural humility practices for diverse client populations
- Ethical decision-making frameworks for contemporary challenges
Personal & Professional Renewal
- Sustainable practices for staying well in demanding work
- Restorative practices designed specifically for helping professionals
- Renewed enthusiasm and passion for your clinical work
- Deeper connection to your own well-being and purpose
- Sustainable strategies for maintaining work-life balance
Upcoming Retreats
Tuscany 2026
Restart your soul and your practice in the Tuscan countryside. Join us for a thought-provoking retreat focused on how to manage clinical care during a tense political climate, learning from experts and fellow counselors. All while exploring an onsite vineyard, spa, and wellness activities.
Learn More
Coming Soon: Costa Rica 2027
Our next retreat location is being finalized. Sign up for updates to be the first to know when registration opens.
How It Works
Seamless Registration and Support
Browse Retreats
Explore our upcoming retreat dates, locations, and specific CE topics to find the perfect fit for your schedule and learning goals.
Register Online
Complete our simple online registration form and take advantage of early-bird pricing and flexible payment options.
Receive Confirmation
Get immediate confirmation with detailed information about your retreat, including travel tips and pre-retreat materials.
Attend & Thrive
Immerse yourself in the full experience, knowing that every detail has been thoughtfully arranged for your comfort and learning.
Earn CE Credits
Receive your official CE certificate upon completion, with full documentation for your licensing board and professional records.
Easy Registration
Our streamlined online registration system makes securing your spot simple and stress-free, with secure payment processing and instant confirmation.
- Early-bird discounts available
- Flexible payment plans offered
Clear CE Policies
We maintain transparent policies ensuring full attendance requirements are met and proper certification is provided for all participants.
- Full attendance required for credits
- Sign-in verification at each session
- Certificates issued within 48 hours
Reserve Your Spot Today
and Transform Your Practice
Make Time That Restores You
Spaces fill quickly for our intimate retreat experiences. Secure your place at our next retreat and make a meaningful investment in both your professional growth and personal renewal.
Join a growing movement of helping professionals who are committed to caring for themselves as intentionally as they care for everyone else — building sustainable practices grounded in well-being, expertise, and compassion.
Ready to transform your practice and reconnect with your purpose? Your journey to professional renewal and clinical excellence begins here. We look forward to welcoming you to our healing community.