Beyond the Therapy Room
A Guide to Creating your First Travel Offering
When the Therapy Room Starts to Feel Too Small
You care deeply about your work. You’re good at what you do.
And still, you may feel a quiet pull toward something more expansive.
Not because you want to abandon your clients or your training, but because you’re craving:
variety and creativity
deeper connection in group settings
work that feels energizing instead of repetitive
space to lead, not just hold
If you’ve been curious about retreats or group travel but unsure how to begin, this course is designed for you.
What This Course Is
Beyond the Therapy Room is a short, practical course for therapists and wellbeing professionals who want to design and lead their first retreat or travel experience clearly, responsibly, and without overwhelm.
This is not about becoming a travel influencer or building a massive business.
It’s about exploring a different way to work. One that feels aligned with who you are and how you want to show up.
Who This Is For
This course is for you if:
You’re a therapist, counselor, coach, yoga teacher, or wellbeing professional
You’re curious about leading retreats or group travel experiences
You want a grounded starting point, not endless options
You value clarity, boundaries, and intention in your work
You want to explore this path without pressure to scale
Who This Is Not For
This course is not for you if:
You’re looking for quick money or flashy marketing tactics
You want to offer clinical services while traveling
You’re seeking a certification or advanced business program
You want a fully scripted, done-for-you retreat plan
This is a first step, not a finish line.
What You'll Learn
In under two hours, you’ll gain clarity around:
What kinds of travel or retreat offerings make sense for your role
Different ways professionals lead group experiences (and where to start)
How to think about scope, boundaries, and responsibility without panic
How to design a meaningful first offering
How to talk about your retreat in a natural, grounded way
What your next step could be after your first experience
What’s Inside the Course
Is this even Possible for me?
Module 01
Exploring what’s realistic, allowed, and aligned for your background and interests.
Module 02
Choosing your Travel Model
Retreats, group trips, partnerships — and how to choose a simple starting point.
Module 03
Licensing, Boundaries + Practical Considerations
What to consider, what to check, and what doesn’t need to stop you.
Module 04
Designing your First Offering
Clarifying who it’s for, what makes it meaningful, and how to keep it manageable.
Module 05
Filling the Trip Without Hustle
Inviting the right people without sales pressure or constant posting.
Module 06
What Comes Next
Staying small, refining your idea, or exploring what’s possible next.
Includes worksheets, reflection prompts, and decision guides.
Meet Your Instructor
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I’m Amy Johnston, a licensed therapist and the founder of The Exhale Collective, where I design and lead intentional retreats and travel experiences for women.
I created this course for professionals who feel called to work differently, and want a thoughtful, grounded way to explore what that could look like.
Get Curious about Leading Travel.
Your Questions, Answered
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No. While this course is deeply informed by my experience as a licensed therapist, it’s designed for therapists and other wellbeing professionals—including coaches, yoga teachers, facilitators, and holistic practitioners. If your work centers on wellbeing and you’re interested in leading intentional travel experiences, this course will apply to you.
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No. This course is not about providing therapy abroad or practicing outside your license. It focuses on how therapists and wellbeing professionals can ethically design and lead retreats or travel experiences that are adjacent to—but not a replacement for—clinical work.
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This is one of the main reasons this course exists. You’ll learn how to think about scope of practice, ethical considerations, and licensing questions, and how to determine what’s appropriate for your specific role and board. This course does not provide legal advice, but it will help you ask the right questions and move forward responsibly.
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No. Many successful retreats and group trips are filled through small, engaged communities, referrals, and existing relationships. This course focuses on realistic, relationship-based approaches—not influencer-style marketing.
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Not at all. This course is designed to help you get clarity first, before making big decisions or financial commitments. You’ll learn the different ways people host or partner for travel experiences so you can choose what fits best.
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This course won’t give you a fully scripted, done-for-you retreat plan.
What it will give you is the clarity, structure, and confidence to design your first viable travel offering—and know what to do next. -
You’ll have lifetime access, so you can revisit the material anytime as your ideas evolve.
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No. This course does not offer certification, CE credits, or professional designation. It’s an educational resource designed to support your thinking and planning—not to replace supervision, consultation, or legal guidance.
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That’s okay. Many people take this course simply to explore the possibility and gain clarity. If you finish the course knowing this isn’t the right path for you, you’ll still walk away with reassurance and peace of mind.
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Because this is a digital course with immediate access, all sales are final.
That said, the course is intentionally priced at $47 to be a low-risk way to explore this path thoughtfully. -
If you decide you want deeper support, let us know! We can help with:
live workshops
group programs
consulting or mentorship
retreat leader support
There’s no pressure—just options when you’re ready.