14 Days Intensive Care Program for Trauma and Depression Recovery
14 Days Intensive Care Program for Trauma and Depression Recovery
356 Moo 7 - Hang DOng Nam Phrae - 50230 Chiang Mai - Thailand
Up to 4 in group
Nov 1 - 15, 2026
Retreat Highlights
- Daily one-to-one EMDR and trauma-focused treatment
- Individualised 14-day intensive treatment plan
- Maximum of four residential clients per retreat
- RETR (Rapid EMDR Target Reprocessing) sessions
- CBT and NLP-based emotional and behavioural work
- Daily meditation and mindfulness practice
- Breathwork and nervous system regulation
- Yoga and therapeutic movement
- Sauna, ice bath and contrast therapy
- Private accommodation in a peaceful Chiang Mai setting
- Healthy freshly prepared meals
- No group therapy or forced sharing
- Regular emotional evaluations and progress tracking
- Practical workshops for boundaries, emotional regulation and self-awareness
- Personalised reintegration and aftercare planning
- Airport or Chiang Mai hotel pickup and transfers
About this Retreat
Your Guides
Dirk J. Lambert is a Belgian psychotherapist, trauma specialist, author, and founder of New Paradigm Mental Health Retreat and the Chiang Mai Trauma Institute in Thailand.
With more than 25 years of experience in trauma recovery, Dirk specialises in trauma, PTSD, Complex PTSD, childhood and sexual abuse, anxiety, depression, and attachment-related trauma. His work focuses primarily on EMDR and his Rapid EMDR Target Reprocessing (RETR) approach.
His journey into trauma recovery is also deeply personal. As a survivor of childhood abuse, Dirk developed an early understanding of how unresolved trauma can continue to influence the nervous system, relationships, and emotional wellbeing throughout adult life.
Since 1995, he has worked voluntarily with Vietnam veterans affected by PTSD and was later appointed by the Victims of Crime Assistance Tribunal in Melbourne, Australia, to work with victims of sexual abuse.
Dirk is a Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist (CCTS-I), CBT and NLP practitioner, and experienced EMDR practitioner who has conducted more than 1,500 EMDR sessions. Through the Chiang Mai Trauma Institute, he also teaches the RETR methodology and has trained mental health professionals, including psychologists, doctors, and psychiatrists.
Dirk is also a twice-ordained Theravada Buddhist monk and meditation teacher. His Buddhist training has strongly influenced his approach to mindfulness, compassion, emotional awareness, and nervous system regulation.
As founder of New Paradigm, Dirk leads small, intensive 14-day residential programs with a maximum of four participants, allowing treatment to remain highly individual and personally focused.
Details of this retreat
The 14-Day Intensive Care Program is a private residential program in Chiang Mai, Thailand, designed for people struggling with trauma, PTSD, Complex PTSD, depression, anxiety, grief, burnout, and emotional distress.
With a maximum of four clients at a time, the program provides highly personalised care combining daily one-to-one EMDR and RETR trauma treatment with CBT, NLP, nervous system regulation, meditation, breathwork, yoga, therapeutic movement, sauna, and cold therapy.
The intensive residential format allows you to step away from everyday pressures and focus fully on recovery, addressing underlying trauma and emotional patterns rather than simply managing symptoms.
With a maximum of four clients at a time, the program provides highly personalised care combining daily one-to-one EMDR and RETR trauma treatment with CBT, NLP, nervous system regulation, meditation, breathwork, yoga, therapeutic movement, sauna, and cold therapy.
The intensive residential format allows you to step away from everyday pressures and focus fully on recovery, addressing underlying trauma and emotional patterns rather than simply managing symptoms.
Schedule
6:00 AM – Wake up and morning routine
6:30 AM – Meditation and breathwork
7:30 AM – Breakfast
8:30 AM – Morning movement or yoga
9:30 AM – Individual EMDR / RETR trauma treatment
11:00 AM – Personal reflection and nervous system regulation
12:00 PM – Lunch
1:00 PM – Rest and personal time
2:00 PM – Individual CBT / NLP, emotional regulation or psychoeducation
3:30 PM – Yoga, therapeutic movement or outdoor activity
4:30 PM – Sauna and ice bath / contrast therapy
6:00 PM – Dinner
7:00 PM – Evening workshop, meditation or personal development session
8:30 PM – Quiet time, journaling and relaxation
10:00 PM – Lights out and restorative sleep routine
6:30 AM – Meditation and breathwork
7:30 AM – Breakfast
8:30 AM – Morning movement or yoga
9:30 AM – Individual EMDR / RETR trauma treatment
11:00 AM – Personal reflection and nervous system regulation
12:00 PM – Lunch
1:00 PM – Rest and personal time
2:00 PM – Individual CBT / NLP, emotional regulation or psychoeducation
3:30 PM – Yoga, therapeutic movement or outdoor activity
4:30 PM – Sauna and ice bath / contrast therapy
6:00 PM – Dinner
7:00 PM – Evening workshop, meditation or personal development session
8:30 PM – Quiet time, journaling and relaxation
10:00 PM – Lights out and restorative sleep routine
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
New Paradigm Mental Health Retreat, 356 Moo 7 - Hang DOng Nam Phrae - 50230 Chiang Mai - Thailand
Directions
New Paradigm Mental Health Retreat is located in the peaceful Hang Dong area of Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand, approximately 30 minutes from central Chiang Mai.
The nearest airport is Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX), which receives domestic and international flights. International guests can travel directly to Chiang Mai or connect through Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) or Don Mueang International Airport (DMK).
Airport transfer is included with the 14-day residential program. Our team will meet you at Chiang Mai International Airport and bring you directly to the retreat.
If you arrive in Chiang Mai earlier and stay at a hotel before the program begins, we can also arrange pickup from your Chiang Mai hotel.
Detailed pickup arrangements and contact information are provided before arrival.
The nearest airport is Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX), which receives domestic and international flights. International guests can travel directly to Chiang Mai or connect through Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) or Don Mueang International Airport (DMK).
Airport transfer is included with the 14-day residential program. Our team will meet you at Chiang Mai International Airport and bring you directly to the retreat.
If you arrive in Chiang Mai earlier and stay at a hotel before the program begins, we can also arrange pickup from your Chiang Mai hotel.
Detailed pickup arrangements and contact information are provided before arrival.
Accommodation
Guests stay in private, comfortable rooms designed to provide a quiet and restful environment throughout the 14-day program. Each accommodation includes: Private bedroom Private ensuite bathroom Hot running water Air conditioning Comfortable bed and bedding Space for personal belongings Quiet surroundings for rest and recovery Access to laundry facilities Fresh towels and linen Access to the retreat gardens, relaxation areas and shared facilities Our accommodation is intentionally peaceful and uncomplicated. With a maximum of four residential clients at any time, guests have the privacy and personal space needed to focus fully on their recovery.
Program Price
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent
New Paradigm Mental Health Retreat is located in a peaceful, private setting in Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand, surrounded by nature and away from the distractions of city life.
Venue highlights:
Private, comfortable guest rooms with ensuite bathrooms and hot water
Peaceful tropical gardens and natural surroundings
Dedicated private spaces for one-to-one EMDR and trauma treatment
Meditation and breathwork areas
Open-air spaces for yoga, movement and relaxation
Sauna and ice bath facil
Venue highlights:
Private, comfortable guest rooms with ensuite bathrooms and hot water
Peaceful tropical gardens and natural surroundings
Dedicated private spaces for one-to-one EMDR and trauma treatment
Meditation and breathwork areas
Open-air spaces for yoga, movement and relaxation
Sauna and ice bath facil
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
Meals at New Paradigm are freshly prepared each day and designed to support physical wellbeing, stable energy, and recovery throughout the intensive program.
What's Included
- 14 nights of private residential accommodation
- Daily one-to-one EMDR and RETR trauma treatment
- Individualised treatment plan
- CBT and NLP sessions
- Daily meditation and mindfulness practice
- Breathwork and nervous system regulation
- Yoga and therapeutic movement
- Sauna and ice bath sessions
- Educational and personal development workshops
- Regular emotional evaluations and progress monitoring
- Personalised reintegration and aftercare planning
- All freshly prepared meals and refreshments
- Laundry service
- Airport pickup and drop-off
- Chiang Mai hotel pickup and transfer to the retreat
- Private and peaceful retreat environment
- Maximum of four residential clients
- Ongoing individual support throughout the 14-day program
What's Not Included
- International and domestic airfare to Chiang Mai
- Travel insurance
- Visa fees or visa extensions
- Personal shopping and expenses
- Optional external medical or specialist appointments
- Prescription medications and supplements
- Additional treatments or services outside the scheduled program
- Activities or excursions outside the retreat
- Alcohol, tobacco, or recreational substances
- Accommodation before or after the 14-day program
- Additional therapy or follow-up sessions after discharge
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