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DBT & RO DBT Retreat - 19 July to 16 August 2026.

Retreat in Phuket Thailand for Adults aged 18-60 years. Our DBT and RO-DBT Retreats provide a structured and supportive environment where participants can learn practical skills to improve emotional wellbeing, relationships, and resilience.

  • Format

    Retreat Based Approach in Phuket Thailand

  • Retreat Dates

    Sunday 19 July 2026 to
    Sunday 16 August 2026.

  • Retreat Location

    Patong Rai Rom Yen Resort in Phuket, Thailand!

  • Skills Based Approach

    Learn a range of DBT and/or RO DBT Skills for the life you want!

Who is this retreat for?

Individuals who are committed to building practical skills for emotional balance, connection, and lasting change!
This retreat is designed for adults who want to build practical skills for managing emotions, relationships, and life challenges within a supportive and structured therapeutic environment.

The retreat may be particularly suitable for individuals who:

  • Experience intense emotions, mood instability, or emotional overwhelm
  • Struggle with stress, burnout, or chronic anxiety
  • Find relationships challenging, including difficulties with communication, boundaries, or closeness
  • Notice patterns of over-control, such as perfectionism, emotional inhibition, self-criticism, or social withdrawal
  • Want to develop greater mindfulness, flexibility, and emotional balance
  • Are currently engaged in individual therapy and would benefit from immersive skills practice

This retreat is ideal for those seeking a skills-based, structured program rather than a traditional wellness or holiday retreat. Participants are supported to apply DBT and RO-DBT skills in daily life, while maintaining an ongoing connection with their individual therapist.

"WISE Mind Retreats offer immersive, evidence-based therapeutic retreats that combine Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Radically Open DBT skills training with restorative experiences in natural settings."

"Our programs are designed to help individuals build practical emotional-wellbeing skills, strengthen relationships, increase psychological flexibility, and support lasting, positive change in daily life."

"With structured therapeutic learning, individual therapist access, nourishing meals, and mindful activities, each retreat balances growth with rest, reflection, and rejuvenation."

Dr. Peter King, Retreat Lead Practitioners

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What's included?

Wise Mind Retreats are all-inclusive! Meals, Private Room, DBT & RO DBT Skills, Activities, and Airport Transfers are all included!

Access to DBT &/or RO DBT

The retreat integrates Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Radically Open Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (RO-DBT) skills training within a supportive, structured environment.

DBT skills training is designed for individuals who experience difficulties with emotion regulation, such as intense or rapidly changing emotions, impulsive behaviours, difficulty tolerating distress, or challenges in relationships.

RO-DBT skills training is designed for individuals who experience patterns of over-control, such as emotional inhibition, perfectionism, social withdrawal, or high self-criticism.

Skills are taught experientially and applied within daily retreat life, supporting participants to practice new ways of responding to emotions, relationships, and challenges in real time.

Activities

In addition to structured therapeutic sessions, participants can enjoy a range of relaxing and enriching activities designed to support balance, enjoyment, and connection.

Optional activities may include:
  • Island visits and coastal excursions

  • Ethical elephant sanctuary experiences

  • Opportunities for rest, exploration, and cultural engagement

These activities provide space for enjoyment and integration, supporting wellbeing while complementing the therapeutic focus of the retreat.

Individual Therapy Access

Throughout the retreat, participants are encouraged to remain in regular contact with their individual therapist.

Maintaining regular contact with your individual therapist helps consolidate skills learned during the retreat, supports continuity of care, and assists with translating insights and practices into sustainable, long-term change.

To support this, the retreat provides two private consultation offices equipped for online sessions, allowing all participants to access their individual therapist at least once per week during their stay.

Airport Transfers

For your convenience, complimentary airport transfers are included as part of the retreat.

All participants are collected from Phuket International Airport at the start of the retreat and transported back to the airport at the conclusion of the program, ensuring a smooth and stress-free arrival and departure.

Accommodation

Guests will stay at Patong Rai Rom Yen Retreat in a private Studio Room with mountain views and access to a sauna.

Each air-conditioned studio is thoughtfully appointed for comfort and convenience, featuring: 
  • A fully equipped kitchen with stovetop, refrigerator, microwave, and kitchenware
  • A private bathroom
  • A flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • A private terrace overlooking the surrounding mountains


The accommodation offers a peaceful, self-contained retreat space—ideal for rest, reflection, and rejuvenation during your stay.

Healthy Thai Meals

A nourishing range of meals is provided daily, with three meals per day included in your retreat stay.

Our menu features fresh, healthy Thai cuisine, seasonal fruit, and the occasional Western-style meal. The standard retreat package includes vegetarian options at every meal.

If you have specific dietary requirements or allergies, please contact our retreat coordinator prior to booking so we can discuss availability and make appropriate arrangements.
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Wise Mind Retreats Team

Dr. Peter King
Clinical Lead

Dr Peter King is the Clinical Lead at Wise Mind Retreats and an experienced mental health clinician specialising in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Radically Open Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (RO-DBT). He has worked extensively with individuals, families, and mental health professionals, supporting the development of practical skills for emotional regulation, resilience, and improved relationships.


Dr King has been involved in the development and delivery of DBT programs across Australia and internationally, and has contributed to the training and supervision of clinicians in evidence-based psychological approaches. His work focuses on helping individuals build a life worth living through the integration of structured skills, compassionate understanding, and meaningful behavioural change.


At Wise Mind Retreats, Dr King leads the clinical direction of the retreat programs, ensuring that all teaching and therapeutic components are grounded in evidence-based practice and delivered within a safe, respectful, and trauma-informed environment. He is committed to creating retreat experiences that support learning, reflection, and lasting personal growth for participants.

Stuart Langley
Psychologist

Stuart Langley is a registered psychologist who works with individuals experiencing emotional difficulties, stress, and challenges in relationships. His approach is grounded in evidence-based therapies, with a particular focus on Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Radically Open DBT (RO DBT) and other contemporary psychological approaches that support emotional regulation, resilience, and meaningful behavioural change.

Stuart has experience working with adults and adolescents presenting with anxiety, depression, trauma-related difficulties, and patterns of emotional dysregulation. He is committed to helping clients develop practical skills that enable them to better understand their emotions, navigate distress, and build more balanced and fulfilling lives.

At Wise Mind Retreats, Stuart contributes to the delivery of retreat programs by supporting participants in learning and practising DBT-based skills within a structured and supportive environment. He brings a calm, thoughtful, and collaborative style to his work, helping participants engage with new strategies while maintaining a respectful and compassionate therapeutic atmosphere.

Matthanita King
Activities Coordinator

Matthanita King is the Activities Coordinator at Wise Mind Retreats, where she is responsible for organising and coordinating experiences that support participants’ wellbeing, engagement, and enjoyment throughout the retreat program. She plays a key role in ensuring that the practical and experiential elements of each retreat run smoothly, helping create an environment that feels welcoming, relaxed, and supportive for individuals and families.

Matthanita holds a Bachelor of Tourism and a Master of Business Administration (MBA). Her background in tourism and business management brings valuable expertise in hospitality, organisation, and guest experience. She has extensive experience working with international visitors and understands the importance of creating structured yet enjoyable environments where people can feel comfortable and supported.

At Wise Mind Retreats, Matthanita works closely with the clinical team to coordinate activities that complement the therapeutic learning of the retreats while also encouraging connection, relaxation, and positive shared experiences for participants.