Regulated & Rested Cruise
A Neurodiversity-Affirming Retreat for Clinicians
Regulated & Rested is a 4 day continuing education experience designed for clinicians who work with, and often are, neurodivergent assigned female at birth individuals.
This retreat focuses on understanding ADHD and autistic experiences in AFAB individuals through a neurodiversity-affirming lens, with special attention to masking, hormonal influences, nervous system regulation, and clinical support.
Held at sea, this retreat creates space for learning and rest to coexist, because insight settles best in a regulated system.
Why “Regulated & Rested”?
Because neurodivergent women are often taught to push through, mask
harder, and recover later.
This retreat asks a different question:
What if regulation and rest were part of the work, not rewards for
surviving it?
Retreat Details
Cruise: 4 Day Caribbean Sailing
Ports: Key West & The Beach Club at
Bimini
Departure: Miami
Dates: December 10-14, 2026
CEs: 6 Continuing Education Hours
Format: Live, in-person sessions at sea
(Cruise fare booked separately through the cruise line through the QR code and link below. Retreat fee
covers CE programming and materials.)
What We'll Explore
This retreat centers the lived experiences of neurodivergent AFAB individuals, including both clients and clinicians, and provides practical, affirming tools to bring back into clinical practice.
Topics include:
• Neurodiversity-affirming conceptualization
• Understanding masking and its long-term impact on mental health and identity
• The intersection of hormones with ADHD and autism across the lifespan
• The unique ways burnout, trauma, and chronic stress show up in neurodivergent women
• Supporting regulation, capacity, and long-term sustainability — beyond productivity-focused models
• Clinical strategies that move beyond coping toward accommodation and support
This is not a “fix the client” model. It’s about working with neurodivergence, not against it.
Who This Retreat Is For
Regulated & Rested is ideal for:
• Mental health clinicians working with neurodivergent AFAB individuals
• Providers supporting clients with ADHD, autism, or late-identified neurodivergence
• Clinicians interested in neurodiversity-affirming practice
• Clinicians who are neurodivergent themselves and want a learning environment that respects capacity and regulation
No prior specialization required. Curiosity and openness are enough.
The Cruise Experience
This is not a conference crammed into a cruise, but a paced retreat that honors rest and learning.- 6 hours of CE content, scheduled during the sea day .
- Learning
sessions offered in both the morning and afternoon, thoughtfully spaced
with generous breaks.
- Two full
port days dedicated to rest, exploration, or unstructured time.
- Optional,
informal opportunities for group connection and reflection throughout the
cruise.
- No pressure to perform,
participate, or socialize beyond your capacity
Other Notes
- This is an educational retreat.
- Cruise fare, travel, accommodations, and excursions are booked separately.
- Attendees must attend scheduled sessions to receive CE credit.
- Space is limited to maintain an intimate, regulation-friendly environment.
