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CME Activity Information

The Fit Collective® CME Wellness Retreat

Physician Wellness, Stress Subtypes, and Relational Intelligence

Date and Location/Venue of Activity

September 11–14, 2025
Miraval Berkshires Resort & Spa, Lenox, MA

Fee Information

Registration: $1,797
Includes: Opening reception, mind-body sessions, group workshops, discounted Miraval stay rates, and 12 CME credits.
Travel and accommodations not included. Exclusive room rate available.

Jointly Provided By

Jointly provided by the Postgraduate Institute for Medicine (PIM) and The Fit Collective®. Joint Accreditation Statement In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and The FIT Collective®. Postgraduate Institute for Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Support Statement

(No commercial support has been received for this activity.)

Target Audience

This program is designed for:

  • Physicians and healthcare leaders

  • Professionals seeking enhanced resilience, improved coping skills, and burnout prevention strategies

  • Clinicians interested in applying evidence-based stress and wellness frameworks to patient care and leadership roles

Learning Objectives

Lecture 1 – Foundations

  • Define the six core stress subtypes and their distinguishing traits.

  • Explain the neuroscience underpinning stress coping styles.

  • Apply subtype identification results to inform personalized regulation strategies.

Lecture 2 – Deep Dive: Assertive, Isolation, Control Distress

  • Differentiate between Assertive, Isolation, and Control distress subtypes in terms of traits and behavioral patterns.

  • Analyze burnout risk factors unique to each subtype.

  • Design subtype-specific regulation strategies for clinical and workplace contexts.

Lecture 3 – Deep Dive: Validation, Catastrophizing, Impulsivity Distress

  • Describe key characteristics of Validation, Catastrophizing, and Impulsivity distress subtypes.

  • Evaluate the impact of these subtypes on team dynamics and personal well-being.

  • Implement targeted regulation tools to reduce maladaptive patterns in high-stakes environments.

Lecture 4 – Burnout Risk Mapping & Core Regulation Strategies

  • Identify the link between stress subtype profiles and specific burnout risk factors.

  • Construct a personalized burnout prevention plan using regulation strategies.

  • Integrate burnout mapping tools into team and organizational wellness initiatives.

Lecture 5 – The Regulated × Regulated Matrix

  • Describe the strengths of regulated subtype pairings and their potential benefits in team dynamics.

  • Analyze how to intentionally design team roles based on regulated interactions.

  • Apply regulated pairing strategies to enhance collaboration and creativity in practice.

Lecture 6 – The Stressed × Stressed Matrix

  • Identify common maladaptive patterns when both subtypes are stressed.

  • Evaluate the organizational impact of unaddressed stressed pairings.

  • Implement de-escalation strategies tailored to specific stressed subtype interactions.

Lecture 7 – Regulated Supporting Stressed Matrix

  • Explain the role of a regulated individual in supporting a stressed counterpart.

  • Demonstrate subtype-specific stabilization techniques.

  • Integrate regulated-to-stressed intervention scripts into leadership and coaching practice.

Lecture 8 – Applying the Matrix in Real-World Systems

  • Assess organizational contexts where the Matrix can be most impactful.

  • Develop an implementation plan for integrating the Matrix into team training.

  • Evaluate the outcomes of Matrix-based interventions in leadership and healthcare settings.

Lecture 9 – Lenses 1–4: Evolution, Attachment, Perception, Identity

  • Explain the theoretical basis for the first four neuropsychological stress lenses.

  • Analyze the interplay between these lenses and stress subtype expression.

  • Apply lens-informed strategies to optimize regulation in clinical and leadership contexts.

Lecture 10 – Lenses 5–8: Relationships, Body, Story, Emotions

  • Identify key mechanisms underlying Safe Space Dysregulation, Somatic Baseline Shifts, Narrative Disruption, and Emotional Containment.

  • Demonstrate techniques for somatic awareness and narrative reframing.

  • Integrate emotional containment strategies to improve outcomes in stressed environments.

Lecture 11 – Lenses 9–12: Grief, Temperament, Boundaries, Anticipation

  • Describe the impact of Hidden Grief, Stress Type Temperament, Boundary Collapse, and Anticipatory Nervous System Hijack on stress responses.

  • Assess personal and professional patterns related to these lenses.

  • Apply interventions to address grief, restore boundaries, and reduce anticipatory stress loops.

Lecture 12 – Integration & Action Plan

  • Synthesize knowledge from all retreat modules into a cohesive personal and professional strategy.

  • Develop a written action plan for ongoing subtype and lens integration.

  • Commit to measurable behavior changes that support regulation and resilience.

Faculty

Ali Novitsky, MD, FAAP, FACP, ABOM, MCC
Board-Certified in Obesity Medicine, Pediatrics, and Neonatology
Master Certified Coach, CEO & Founder of The Fit Collective®
Lead Faculty and Retreat Host

Agenda

Thursday, September 11, 2025

  • 5:30–6:30 pm | Happy Hour Kick-Off

  • 6:30–8:00 pm | Group Dinner & Welcome

Friday, September 12, 2025

  • 7:00–8:00 am | Lecture 1

  • 7:45–9:00 am | Breakfast

  • 9:00 am–12:00 pm | Lectures 2–4

  • 12:00–1:30 pm | Lunch

  • Afternoon | Spa / Reflection / Connection

  • 7:00–8:30 pm | Group Dinner

Saturday, September 13, 2025

  • 7:00–8:00 am | Lecture 5

  • 7:45–9:00 am | Breakfast

  • 9:00 am–12:00 pm | Lectures 6–8

  • 12:00–1:30 pm | Lunch

  • Afternoon | Spa / Reflection / Connection

  • 7:00–8:30 pm | Group Dinner

Sunday, September 14, 2025

  • 7:00–8:00 am | Lecture 9

  • 7:45–9:00 am | Breakfast

  • 9:00 am–12:00 pm | Lectures 10–12

  • 12:00–1:30 pm | Closing Lunch

Credit Statements

Physician Continuing Medical Education The Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 12 "AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™". Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Disclosure Statements

Disclosure of Financial Relationships

Postgraduate Institute for Medicine (PIM) requires faculty, planners, and others in

control of educational content to disclose all their financial relationships with ineligible

companies. All identified financial relationships are thoroughly vetted and mitigated

according to PIM policy. PIM is committed to providing its learners with high quality

accredited continuing education activities and related materials that promote

improvements or quality in healthcare and not a specific proprietary business interest of

an ineligible company.

The faculty reported the following relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities

related to the educational content of this CE activity:

Dr. Novitsky has nothing to disclose.

The PIM planners and others have nothing to disclose. The FIT Collective planners and

others have nothing to disclose.

Americans with Disabilities Act Statement

Event staff will be glad to assist you with any special needs (physical, dietary, etc.). Please contact mazzy@thefitcollective prior to the event.

Fee for Activity

$1,797
Includes: CME credits, welcome reception, all educational sessions, group workshops, and discounted accommodations at Miraval Berkshires.

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There is an intrinsic power within a community of women physicians, a power that is simultaneously profound and impactful. Just envision it – an alliance of women, each with a gift for healing, a passion for life, and a dedication to humanity. Together, we cultivate an environment of collective wisdom and shared experiences, forging paths and overcoming obstacles.

We inspire each other, sharing success stories and lessons learned, fostering a nurturing, supportive and empowering spaces. Coming together in person allows us to celebrate community, elevate each other, and together, redefine the most authentic versions of ourselves.

Community.

Join Us This Fall for Our Retreat Created Exclusively for You!

Designation for Physicians: Continuing Education, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 12 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Each physician should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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Meet Your Host & Faculty at The Berkshires Retreat.

I’m Dr. Ali Novitsky, your host and lead coach for our unforgettable Berkshires Retreat — and let me tell you, this is not just another getaway. This is a transformation waiting to happen.

Get ready to laugh until your cheeks hurt, cry in the best possible way, and connect on a level you didn’t know was possible. We’re going deep — because that’s where the magic happens. You’ll challenge old beliefs, unlock new levels of self-love, and walk away seeing yourself in a whole new light.

By the time you leave, you won’t just feel different—you’ll BE different. And I cannot wait to be on this journey with you.

See you soon! Get ready — it’s going to be EPIC.

Our Focus.

  • Mind.

    Learn techniques based on cognitive psychology to promote wellness in yourself and your patients.

    A woman giving a presentation in a meeting room, holding a glass of water, with a large TV screen on the wall behind her.

  • Body.

    Utilize strategies to achieve health goals that can be replicated in your patient population.

    A woman standing outdoors in workout clothes with hands crossed over her chest, sunlight behind her, with trees and mountains in the background.

  • Community.

    Engage in community to build powerful personal and professional relationships.

    Two women are smiling and holding wine glasses while chatting at a social gathering indoors, with large windows in the background.

Physician Wellness

Building community is known to decrease physician burnout yet physicians are increasingly working in isolation with long hours, more time on the electronic health record, and decreased time or space for gathering together to build community, bond, or reflect on the unique challenges faced by physicians. This retreat will encourage physicians to build national as well as local networks of other physician communities.

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WELCOME TO THE BERKSHIRES RETREAT AGENDA

September 12th, Day 1 — Identify & Understand Your Stress Type

Lecture 1 – The Science of Stress Subtypes

Practice Gap:
Most healthcare professionals and leaders do not have a shared, evidence-based framework to categorize stress response styles. Without this, communication around coping behaviors is often vague, limiting targeted interventions and team alignment.

Objectives:

  1. Define the six core stress subtypes and their distinguishing traits.

  2. Explain the neuroscience underpinning stress coping styles.

  3. Apply subtype identification results to inform personalized regulation strategies.

Lecture 2 – Deep Dive: Assertive, Isolation, Control Distress

Practice Gap:
While many professionals recognize their own stress reactions, they often cannot distinguish between different subtype patterns such as Assertive, Isolation, and Control distress. This lack of precision reduces the effectiveness of burnout prevention and regulation strategies.

Objectives:

  1. Differentiate between Assertive, Isolation, and Control distress subtypes in terms of traits and behavioral patterns.

  2. Analyze burnout risk factors unique to each subtype.

  3. Design subtype-specific regulation strategies for clinical and workplace contexts.

Lecture 3 – Deep Dive: Validation, Catastrophizing, Impulsivity Distress

Practice Gap:
Leaders and clinicians often misinterpret people-pleasing, worst-case thinking, or impulsive decision-making as personality flaws rather than stress subtype responses. This mislabeling can hinder appropriate support and perpetuate maladaptive coping.

Objectives:

  1. Describe key characteristics of Validation, Catastrophizing, and Impulsivity distress subtypes.

  2. Evaluate the impact of these subtypes on team dynamics and personal well-being.

  3. Implement targeted regulation tools to reduce maladaptive patterns in high-stakes environments.

Lecture 4 – Burnout Risk Mapping & Core Regulation Strategies

Practice Gap:
Although burnout is widely recognized, most prevention strategies are generalized and fail to address the specific burnout triggers tied to individual stress subtypes. This reduces their long-term effectiveness.

Objectives:

  1. Identify the link between stress subtype profiles and specific burnout risk factors.

  2. Construct a personalized burnout prevention plan using regulation strategies.

  3. Integrate burnout mapping tools into team and organizational wellness initiatives.

September 13th, Day 2 — Relational Intelligence with the Stress Interaction Matrix

Lecture 5 – The Regulated × Regulated Matrix

Practice Gap:
Many clinicians and leaders are unaware of how regulated subtype pairings can be intentionally leveraged for synergy. Without this understanding, team potential for innovation, trust, and psychological safety remains underutilized.

Objectives:

  1. Describe the strengths of regulated subtype pairings and their potential benefits in team dynamics.

  2. Analyze how to intentionally design team roles based on regulated interactions.

  3. Apply regulated pairing strategies to enhance collaboration and creativity in practice.

Lecture 6 – The Stressed × Stressed Matrix

Practice Gap:
When both individuals are dysregulated, relational breakdowns often escalate quickly. Many leaders lack structured tools to identify and interrupt these spirals, resulting in unresolved conflict and team dysfunction.

Objectives:

  1. Identify common maladaptive patterns when both subtypes are stressed.

  2. Evaluate the organizational impact of unaddressed stressed pairings.

  3. Implement de-escalation strategies tailored to specific stressed subtype interactions.

Lecture 7 – Regulated Supporting Stressed Matrix

Practice Gap:
Leaders and peers often lack a framework for stabilizing dysregulated individuals without enabling maladaptive patterns. This gap limits the ability to restore group function and maintain psychological safety.

Objectives:

  1. Explain the role of a regulated individual in supporting a stressed counterpart.

  2. Demonstrate subtype-specific stabilization techniques.

  3. Integrate regulated-to-stressed intervention scripts into leadership and coaching practice.

Lecture 8 – Applying the Matrix in Real-World Systems

Practice Gap:
Although the Stress Interaction Matrix offers robust relational insight, many organizations have not operationalized it in policy, training, or coaching. This limits its impact on burnout prevention and relational resilience.

Objectives:

  1. Assess organizational contexts where the Matrix can be most impactful.

  2. Develop an implementation plan for integrating the Matrix into team training.

  3. Evaluate the outcomes of Matrix-based interventions in leadership and healthcare settings.

September 14th, Day 3 — Integrating the 12 Neuropsychological Stress Lenses

Lecture 9 – Lenses 1–4: Evolution, Attachment, Perception, Identity

Practice Gap:
Clinicians often lack awareness of how evolutionary mismatch, attachment patterns, cognitive appraisal, and role identity conflict interact to shape stress responses, leading to incomplete intervention strategies.

Objectives:

  1. Explain the theoretical basis for the first four neuropsychological stress lenses.

  2. Analyze the interplay between these lenses and stress subtype expression.

  3. Apply lens-informed strategies to optimize regulation in clinical and leadership contexts.

Lecture 10 – Lenses 5–8: Relationships, Body, Story, Emotions

Practice Gap:
Providers may miss the somatic and relational cues of stress dysregulation, failing to integrate narrative reframing and emotional containment into care and leadership practices.

Objectives:

  1. Identify key mechanisms underlying Safe Space Dysregulation, Somatic Baseline Shifts, Narrative Disruption, and Emotional Containment.

  2. Demonstrate techniques for somatic awareness and narrative reframing.

  3. Integrate emotional containment strategies to improve outcomes in stressed environments.

Lecture 11 – Lenses 9–12: Grief, Temperament, Boundaries, Anticipation

Practice Gap:
Grief, boundary collapse, and anticipatory anxiety are often overlooked in stress management training, resulting in unaddressed drivers of burnout and decreased resilience.

Objectives:

  1. Describe the impact of Hidden Grief, Stress Type Temperament, Boundary Collapse, and Anticipatory Nervous System Hijack on stress responses.

  2. Assess personal and professional patterns related to these lenses.

  3. Apply interventions to address grief, restore boundaries, and reduce anticipatory stress loops.

Lecture 12 – Integration & Action Plan

Practice Gap:
Participants may leave training without a structured plan to integrate subtype awareness, relational intelligence, and neuropsychological lenses into daily practice, limiting long-term impact.

Objectives:

  1. Synthesize knowledge from all retreat modules into a cohesive personal and professional strategy.

  2. Develop a written action plan for ongoing subtype and lens integration.

  3. Commit to measurable behavior changes that support regulation and resilience.

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THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 11th, 2025

Happy Hour Kick Off: 5:30-6:30pm

Group Dinner and Welcome: 6:30pm-8pm

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FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 12th, 2025

Session: 7:00am-8:00 am 

Breakfast: 7:45am-9am

Sessions: 9:00am-12pm

Lunch: 12pm-1:30pm

Enjoy time to explore, spa, relax, reflect, connect.

Group Dinner: 7pm-8:30pm

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 13TH, 2025

Session: 7:00am-8:00 am 

Breakfast: 7:45am-9am

Sessions: 900:am-12pm

Lunch: 12pm-1:30pm

Enjoy time to explore, spa, relax, reflect, connect.

Group Dinner: 7pm-8:30pm

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SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 14TH, 2025

Session: 7:00am-8:00 am 

Breakfast: 7:45am-9am

Sessions: 9:00am-12pm

Lunch: 12pm - 1:30pm

I'm in... What's Next?

To register for The Our Exclusive The Fit Collective® Retreat, claim your spot at $1,797 today.

  • Opening Welcome reception

  • Mind-Body Sessions

  • Group Workshops

  • Discounted rates at Miraval for your stay

  • 12-CME credits

  • Travel and accommodations are not included in this tuition fee. 

    Accommodations must be booked directly through the hotel. We have negotiated an exclusive rate at the hotel which you will book directly.
    Your rate includes:

    Luxurious Accommodations

    All meals, coffee & tea, snacks, smoothies, and non-alcoholic beverages

    Fitness Classes, Wellness Classes, and Resort Scheduled Activities

    Healthy Life Classes & Events at the Wellness Center

    Complimentary WiFi In-Room & Throughout Property

    Use of Resort Amenities

    Round trip ground transportation to/from Airport

    Please note that this rate does not include taxes and fees or nightly spa credit.

    Please note that this is a price per person rate. If two people are in one room, both pay the same rate.

  • The final room is a Deluxe Double Queen. The rate for 9/10 - 9/14, inclusive of resort taxes and fees, is $3,924.88. Staying 9/11 - 9/14, the rate is $2,873.48.

    There is a $50 per person, per night credit to be used at the spa or for activities.

  • All attendees are required to stay at Miraval Berkshires.

    Registration link will be sent out soon. Once you register, you will get the link to book your room at the group rate. A 50% down payment (not including resort & other fees) will be due at reservation with the balance due upon check-out.

  • Due to high demand of this retreat, there are no refunds after May 1st, 2026. All cancellations made for any reason (weather, personal, professional, etc.) will be charged the full registration and processing fee. No exceptions. No transfers.

    The FIT Collective® reserves the right to cancel or postpone any course due to unforeseen circumstances. In the event of a cancelation or postponement,

    The FIT Collective® will refund the registration fee minus the non-refundable processing fee of $250 but is not responsible for any other related costs or charges to participate including lodging or travel costs.

    Covid-19 Vaccination Requirement.  Because of the small nature of The FIT Collective® retreat, vaccination is required to attend the event.

    Please note that Miraval has its own cancelation policy. For cancellations made more than 30 days prior to your scheduled arrival date, you will receive a full refund of your deposit. For cancellations made 30 days or less prior to your scheduled arrival date, your advance deposit will be forfeited.

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