Healing your body image starts here.
Have you ever looked at a photo of yourself and grimaced? Or perhaps, you were excited to go out with friends, only to feel insecure about the outfit you chose and ended up focusing on your body all night? No one is immune to body image insecurity and as a photographer, I saw folks of all sizes dislike the way they looked and I knew something had to be done.
I created Body Image Bootcamp in 2016 after noticing that every client of mine was concerned about the way they looked and apologized for their bodies at every moment. I realized we needed more mental work than just an empowering photo shoot, so I set out to learn everything I could about body image, the psychology behind it, and what we currently do to foster our negative behaviors. I also started to look at resources available to the average human who has a less than desirable feeling towards their body , but unless you suffer from a full fledged eating disorder, there were no mental health support groups or classes specifically targeted to body image....so I created one.
It wasn’t long, however, before I realized that myself and my fellow caretakers and givers needed it just as much as those clients!! Empowering others is hard work, but when we head home at the end of the day and hate on ourselves, it can also pile on feelings of imposter syndrome and thoughts of “how can I help others if I can’t even help myself???”
Well, Body Image Bootcamp was created
just. for. that.
Who is it for?
The intent of Body Image Bootcamp is intended for folks who are ready to be done letting body image rule their lives. This special week is designed to help you explore YOUR body image, educate YOU on why you believe the bullshit you do, and empower YOU to take control of your thought processes, thus enabling you to move forward and work towards more important things!
(you know, like running a successful business, making change in the world, and role modeling positive behavior for your clients….)
At the conclusion of the week, you will have a ton of knowledge to take back and put into practice - both for yourself and for your community.
Plus, you get unlimited margs, guac, and poolside sitting while it happens.
YOU ARE NOT ALONE
By doing this course as a group you will be surrounded by others who are here to help you as they help themselves and everyone is in this together. I have been witness to the power of people healing together in person & I want you to embrace the magic.
Listen to Amy & Aroha’s Testimonials!
Our Home
We will be staying at the beautiful Punta del Cielo in the heart Puerto Vallarta. This beautiful home will provide the perfect background for our self exploration (Don't forget your bathing suit - but also don't be surprised if you forget to wear it!)
Things to note:
-All rooms are shared by 2 people in 1 king size bed or 2 single beds
-There is Wifi, but we encourage you to consider “getting off the grid” to fully process while you are here!
In addition to glorious accommodations we also have our own chef who will be creating delicious meals and give us an opportunity to break bread together, discussing our thoughts of the day, revelling in the magic that is part of being in a group. People who never met become close friends by the end of BIBC.
The Itinerary
Day 1: ARRIVAL
The first day will see everyone arriving to our stunning home located in beautiful Puerto Vallarta. We will have transportation pre-arranged FROM the PVR airport to our home. Once everyone has arrived and settled in a bit, we will share a delicious dinner, spend time chatting and in the evening teach you about Clifton Strengths and get to know each other a little better!
I will walk you through a variety of exercises/information split up over 3 days. We will utilize workbooks, writing, somatic exercises and a handful of other therapeutic techniques that you will be able to use as you continue to work on your body + self relationship. We will cap off the workshop portion with our Glitter Graduation! (Biodegradable, of course!)
In the afternoons, you will have free time to do photoshoots, relax, swim, or explore the town! You will also have your special 1 on 1 photoshoot with Teri to commemorate the experience!
[Though the workshop is focused on you and your body image, some folks want to use this information to create/execute their own workshops. Therefore, you will have your BIBC facilitators presentation sent to you once you arrive home and have access to course templates to help you put what you’ve learned into action.]
Day 2-4: WORK HARD, PLAY HARD
DAY 5: BEACH DAY + PHOTOSHOOTS
The 4th full day of the retreat will be split into 2 portions. The first half of the day will be enjoying a relaxing morning of massages and after lunch, we will adventure out of the house to a local beach for us to enjoy sun tanning, sand, and sea! After our beach time, you will be able to join Beth for a tour of town or head back to the house for some down time! You can also choose to spend the entire day at the house if that is what you feel called to do! Since many of the folks that attend tend to be photographers, this is also a great time to take advantage of the beautiful scenery and capture some glorious images! This last full day is designed to give you the ultimate self care day, whether that is play, create or rest!
[Weather dependent]
As they say, all good things must come to an end. You will need to pack up all of your lovely things + all of your newfound knowledge. Tearful goodbyes are not uncommon and it is reminiscent of saying goodbye to your camp buddies. To make your exit as painless as possible, we will have pre-arranged transportation back to the airport.
DAY 6: TIME TO SAY GOOD-BYE
Because the content of Body Image Bootcamp is so heavy, we have scheduled a lot of downtime and taking breaks. We find that much of the work happens when you have time to percolate or discuss with your fellow members after the learning has happened. We will also have our late afternoons/evenings free to explore, go to the beach or just relax and enjoy the sunset.
There will be no shortage of tacos and good times.
*Body Image Bootcamp Intensive Course with Teri Hofford
*Certification as a Body Image Bootcamp Certified Facilitator (meaning you can use this content anywhere!)
*Body Image Bootcamp Workbook
*Access to an online facilitation training course should you decide you want to execute workshops in the future
*A one on one coaching to be used within one year after your retreat
*Body Image Bootcamp SWAG
*Food & Highly Secure Accommodations for 5 nights/6 days at a luxury casa
*Empowerment + Photoshoot Experience with Teri Hofford
*Clifton Strengths Finders 34 Strengths Assessment
*Post workshop massage (you can opt out of this if you desire)
*Travel to and from the PVR airport
*Covid test to travel home (if required by your country)
*Access to our Body Image Bootcamp Facilitators Facebook Group!
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
Join the BIBC crew and experience a life changing, uplifting, and empowering week!
PRICING FOR 2024
All prices in USD | Prices go up Nov 1, 2023
$5000 Pay In full (early bird)
or
$1250 X 4 Split Payment (early bird)
or
$625 X 8 split payment (early bird)
REGISTRATION STARTS OCT 7 @ 10am CST
DATES: Oct 16 -21, 2024
Check out past BIBC memories!
