A Fun Day in Nature in Carmel Valley
On Sunday, May 17, the Cognitive Behavior Therapy Center of Silicon Valley employees and their family members spend the day in the very special nature retreat in the Santa Lucia Preserve. As a team, we enjoyed breakfast in the Hacienda, a hike on the Williams Canyon trail, a picnic by the lake and horseback riding on Garzas trail. As the Founder and Center Director of the Cognitive Behavior Therapy Center, I felt so proud of the personal connections the therapist have made with each other. We call ourselves a “no drama” team because we all get along so well and, when there are issues, we speak honestly and directly to resolve issues so they don’t linger and cause resentment. I asked my team members to tell me what they found most meaningful about their day at the Preserve retreat. Below you can read what they said.
Some Quotes from Our Therapists about their Experience
“It was so wonderful to spend the day at with my family and coworkers at such a beautiful place. I definitely feel like I got to see a “hidden gem” of the central coast. I loved that we got to do something we do as a family frequently (hiking) as well as something I haven’t done in many many years (horseback riding). The horseback riding was a little out of my comfort zone but turned out to be so fun. Since it was new to most of us I feel like we all got the hang of it together which was really neat.” – Caitlyn Oscarson
“The retreat allowed me the opportunity to get to know the CBT Center staff in a beautiful, relaxed setting. Every day I go into work, I see firsthand the compassion and dedication the therapists show each of their clients. Through the retreat’s various adventures – hiking, picnicking, and horseback riding – I saw that these characteristics extend far beyond the walls of their offices, not only in their individual personalities, but in their relationships with one another. I look forward to our next outing!” – Laura Belknap
“Having never tried horseback riding before, I was a little anxious, but I got to experience firsthand what my clients experience during exposure. By the end of the ride, my anxiety had dropped way down and riding the horse ended up being my favorite part of the retreat!” -Erica Russell
“Our day at the Preserve was an opportunity to spend time with colleagues and family outside of the office. We have a unique professional environment at the CBT Center where we can challenge each other to grow professionally while also genuinely enjoying each other’s company personally. One of the highlights for me was seeing the impact of restricting public access to a large piece of land. The wildlife had less fear of humans and you could see trees and lush green open spaces for as far as the eye could see. We don’t often think about what a place might look like if preserved in this way, so I found this notably eye-opening.” – Melissa Gould
“I always find it to be very meaningful for me to feel connected with nature, yet I found it most meaningful to become more connected with the CBT team through the shared experiences and getting to meet one another’s loved ones. I think it was a helpful and healthy reminder for me to not get swallowed up by my daily tasks, and to appreciate others’ company and acknowledge my own value of connectedness and need for self-care.” – Saryna Konczey
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