We understand that reaching out takes courage. Here, you’ll find honest answers about our retreats, mission, and how you can join us on this journey toward healing in Christ.
Our retreats help anyone who has suffered from abuse, whether physical, emotional, or sexual (including people who have been abused by family members or relatives) – and anyone who has experienced abandonment or neglect.
No, definitely not. The Grief to Grace retreat is designed to bring healing to the wounds of trauma, including spiritual wounds. Although the Grief to Grace retreat was written from a Judeo/Christian point of view, we welcome people of any—or no—religious practice. No one is ever pressured, expected to change, or adopt a new religion.
The retreat includes some elements to meet the particular needs of Catholics, such as daily Mass and availability of the sacraments. These activities are not part of the retreat exercises, and participation is entirely voluntary.
We take great care to provide an environment that is safe and supportive for everyone who attends our retreat seeking the same thing: healing from the wounds of abuse. By going through the retreat process together, women and men recognize that, as survivors of abuse, they share many of the same wounds and the same desires for freedom. Along the way, a great deal of fear, shame, and blame falls away and is replaced by a greater appreciation and respect for one another.
