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Come.
Come again.
Ours is not a caravan of despair.
Even though you've broken your vows a thousand times,
Come once more.
Come again.
-- Rumi
Intensive Retreats with Agua Viva Associates
An Agua Viva Intensive Retreat is an opportunity to reach deep into the
essence of our being alive and meet each other with the full feeling
and sensibility of that essence.
In this 3-day group experience in a country setting we draw from
nature, from human relations, from ancient paths of wisdom, and from
forms of therapy and healing that promote the open and honest
expression of the human spirit.
We integrate therapies drawn from many traditions such as:
- creative movement and dance
- music therapy
- breathwork
- bioenergetics
- ritual
- drawing and painting
- mask making
- psychodrama
- dream work
- meditation
Our goal is the awakening of sensitivity and compassion that enable us
to be loving, caring, creative human beings within a society that is
struggling with violence, isolation, and carelessness. We hope that in
opening ourselves to our own personal truth, in feeling the vibrancy of
our bodies and spirit, and in knowing each other honestly in our core
human concerns, we will each find greater value in the path of our
lives, as individuals, and as part of humanity.
Come and join us.
Cost for a residential 3 day retreat is $ 475.-
To request a brochure or schedule an intake interview please call Abraham Sussman at
(617) 491-8694.
For the dates of the next scheduled retreat please see the calendar.
About Us
Agua Viva Associates is a team of therapists who have been working
together for many years. The Intensive Retreats, also called
Convivials, were developed and inspired by the late Dr. Salvador
Roquet, a Mexican psychiatrist who trained with the shamans of his
country and brought many people to their teachings. The staff of Agua
Viva have all worked with Dr. Roquet for many years and are continuing
to run these retreats twice a year.
Our Staff
Abraham Sussman - Co-Founder and Clinical Director of Agua Viva,
Licensed
Clinical Psychologist, Musician, Family Therapist, Teacher in the Sufi
Ruhaniat International, 35 years experience exploring the spiritual
basis of psychological growth and development.
Alex MacMillan - M.S.W., Ed.D. is a bodyworker and body oriented
psychotherapist with a special interest in intensive multi-modality
interventions with individuals, couples, families, groups and
organizations. He is founder and Director of The Center for Body
Oriented Psychotherapy in Somerville, Massachusetts and a core faculty
person in group dynamics and body oriented psychotherapy with
Tonaltzintle/University of Morelos in Cuernavaca, Mexico.
Halima Sussman - L.C.S.W., co-founder of Agua Viva. She has
extensive training in Psychosynthesis, Meditation and breathwork and
brings into her practice her experience as mother, gardener, artist,
and mentor teacher of Dances of Universal Peace.
Mitchell Kossak - MA, LMHC is a licensed counselor specializing in body oriented psychotherapy, expressive
therapies and energy-based bodywork. He is the Academic Coordinator of the International Expressive
Therapies program at Lesley University and core faculty in the on-campus program.
Samvedam B. Randles
- is a German Psychologist and licensed counselor who has extensive
training in body-oriented psychotherapies, breathwork and family
constellations work. She founded the Inner Arts Institute through which
she offers seminars and training groups.
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