Mallory Creek Retreat

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World-Class Psychological Support in a Private Rustic Setting

Authors and Board-Certified Clinical Psychologists Dr. Mike and Dr. Lidia D. Abrams will lead 2 or 3 day immersive restorative and healing retreats. Retreats will be limited to 4 guests who will be matched with participants with similar life issues. You will be in a stress-free environment supported by themost potent evidence-based interventions.

Reservations are being accepted for sessions in May 2025.

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Visits will include

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Guided Serenity Strolls

On each outing you will be exposed to the essential principles of Rational-Emotive Psychology and Stoic philosophy, all while exploring our scenic trails through serene forests and along peaceful streams. Surrounded by the beauty of nature, you’ll strengthen your resilience and cultivate a calm stronger mindset—so when you return home, you will be inoculated against life’s stressors.

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Metacognitive Groups

You will enjoy our workshops in which you will explore the critical connection between thoughts and feelings. You will be helped to discover your unique mechanisms underlying your emotional reactions. By coming to understand how your feelings are constructed, you will deepen your self-insight and create a path to lasting calm and resilience.

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Constructive Mindfulness

Our unique approach to mindfulness goes beyond traditional techniques by incorporating Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi’s “flow” or “zone” philosophy. You will learn how to enter a focused, productive state in which you distance yourself from stressors emotionally while staying engaged and effective in addressing them. Our goal is to help you stay fully present and in control-actively involved in life, not distanced from it.

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ATV Rides

ATV rides through our mountain trails to relax and gain new perspectives on fears and stressors. This will be especially helpful for those with limited mobility.

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Zone Exercises

In group exercises like reverse score paddle sports or group wall climbs, you will learn how to develop quick social bonds. You will also come to understand the foundations of interpersonal stressors.

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Vegan and Vegetarian Food

Food will be served throughout the day. We will serve light and health food, which will help in the emotional rejuvenation that the program provides.

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Individual Counseling

All retreat participants will receive 3 sessions of focused CBT sessions, to help resolve current conflicts.

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Biblotherapy

All participants will receive copies of Drs Abrams books on CBT, Sexuality, and Personality and be guided in how to apply them to their specific problems.

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About Psychological Estates

What we do & how we started

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Mallory Creek Retreat is on a private 195-acre facility in Chemung, NY, a few miles from Elmira or Ithaca. When there, doctoral-level clinicians will lead all workshops, and all interventions will be based on the latest science. Programs will be designed by Drs. Mike and Lidia Abrams based on the needs of each group of participants.

With decades of experience as professional psychologists, Drs. Mike and Lidia Abrams have refined their approaches through relentless dedication to training, teaching, original research, and the supervision of fellow therapists. Their work has empowered countless individuals to master their thoughts and responses to life’s challenges, significantly alleviating the pain of anxiety, depression, and intimacy issues, and increase enjoyment of their lives.

Dr. Mike Abrams and Dr. Lidia Abrams stand out for their practical and genuine approach to therapy. They believe in forging a true partnership with their clients, ensuring they are fully informed and engaged in the therapeutic process. Unlike many of their peers, the Abrams prioritize the present over the past, recognizing that even those burdened by past traumas live in the now—shaped by how they perceive and conceptualize their past adversities in the present.

Their method of choice, cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), is the most scientifically validated approach and a discipline in which both Dr. Abrams are board-certified experts. As respected authors and educators, they have adopted CBT and helped shape its evolution. In contrast, many psychologists have recently embraced CBT, Drs. Abrams have been pioneering its practice for over 30 years, lending unparalleled credibility and depth to their services. Both Drs. Abrams collaborated with Dr. Albert Ellis for more than 15 years, co-authoring books and developing new therapeutic approaches.

Whether it’s psychological therapy, couples and individual counseling, sex therapy, or life coaching, Dr. Mike and Dr. Lidia Abrams are here to offer their profound expertise and unwavering support.

Dr. Mike Abrams, PhD, MBA, ABPP

A psychologist and professor for 40 years, author of 6 books and textbooks

Dr. Mike Abrams, a Licensed Psychologist in New York and New Jersey, is a firm believer in genuine empathy. With over 35 years of experience in psychotherapy, he has honed his skills to provide a compassionate and understanding environment for his clients. His credentials include being a board-certified Diplomate of the American Board of Professional Psychology, a Fellow of the American Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Psychology, and a Supervisor, Fellow, and Diplomate of the Albert Ellis Institute. He is also a Professor in the graduate program in psychology at New York University, where he teaches courses in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Sexuality. His research on therapy satisfaction, the consequences of trauma, and sexuality has been widely read and cited. Dr. Abrams’ 20 articles, six books, and textbooks on psychology are a testament to his expertise. He is a strong advocate for complete acceptance in psychotherapy and firmly believes in rejecting all forms of pretense, condescension, and arrogance on the part of the therapist. He teaches that the therapist must be a real person whose skill and training permit him to help others as equals in the therapeutic process.

 

Dr. Lidia D. Abrams, PhD

PSYCHOLOGIST, SUPERVISOR AND DIPLOMATE OF RE-CBT

Dr. Lidia Abrams has studied, researched and practiced for 30 years in the field of psychology. She received direct training and supervision from Dr. Albert Ellis, the founder of rational-emotive behavior therapy and pioneering figure in cognitive behavior therapy. She has also conducted extensive psychological research and authored numerous publications in the field. Dr. Abrams possesses specialized expertise in psychological assessment and the management of relationship conflicts. Her professional contributions range from scholarly works addressing relationship fidelity to comprehensive texts on personality. Dr. Lidia D. Abrams has won awards for her help to those in need. As the Executive Director of Resolve Community Counseling Center, a licensed nonprofit mental health agency, For two decade Dr. Abrams has played a pivotal role in guiding and training a multitude of licensed clinicians in therapeutic ethics and methods over the past two decades. She serves as the chair of the State Psychological Association Ethics committee.

Dr. Abrams’ videos and articles

Below are videos and articles that both describe and explain the methods of Dr. Mike Abrams and Dr. Lidia Abrams and offer relevant information for anyone seeking psychological help.

Doctoral-level clinicians will lead all Workshops, and all interventions will be based on the latest science.

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