Self help retreats are often spiritual in their nature and have connections to religious beliefs. Many place a great deal of emphasis on how a more spiritual life or reaffirmed faith can help people help themselves. Of course, some self help retreats are entirely secular in their nature, too, but most have some spiritual angle. Either way, they tend to involve stepping back from everyday life for a while in the company of others who want to help themselves in a similar way. Many will run over the course of a weekend, but some can go on for much longer. Self help retreats will often focus on self care tips, for example, by cleansing the soul or using deep relaxation techniques to remove some of the stress that might have been building up. Many self-help retreats will focus on self-discovery these days, too, perhaps by introducing adults to new skills and activities and encouraging them to be tried out – much like children discover themselves through play.