The Experience
This retreat has been custom tailored to meet the very unique needs and challenges faced by those who have left the Jehovah's Witness organization.
Part of the joy of this experience will be in discovering all of the tiny details we have lovingly woven into our workshops and activities.
For this reason, we will not reveal too many specifics of our workshops, but rest assured; while these activities will be unconventional (and at times provocative) by design, equal emphasis has been placed on insuring a safe and nurturing experience for all, with a high value on celebrating personal agency in choosing which activities you choose to participate in.
Themes
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Rebuilding community
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Reconnecting with true self
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Finding purpose and meaning
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Redefining our spirituality
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Grieving our past and lost time
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Coming to terms with loss of connection with family and our old community
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Addressing challenges related to people pleasing
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Strengthening our ability to recognize and enforce our boundaries
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Harnessing and managing our energy in a way that serves us
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Reconnecting with our masculine and feminine sides
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Love for self
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Inner child and shadow work
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Letting go of fear around Armageddon, God, Satan, and death
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Becoming more attuned to our intuition, and recognizing the difference between our higher self and outdated programming
If you would like to get a better sense of Dr Ryan, and his approach to working with religious trauma, you can check out his podcast "Welcome to the World" at this link
Themes covered over the course of this retreat will include (but are not limited to):
Additional Activities
In addition to daily workshops, this retreat will include the following activities:
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Yoga
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Meditation
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Dance therapy
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Fire circles
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Temescal (sweat lodge)
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Live music
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Integration circles (group therapy)
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Art therapy
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Accompanied by a range of delightful and unexpected surprises!
Facilitators
You need to know that you can trust those you rely on. People who will support you when you fall, and applaud you when you rise.
It is with this intention that we have carefully selected this team, making sure that each member carries an ideal balance of warmth, competence and previous experience.
Some slots have yet to be filled, as we are taking our time to ensure that we select only those who are perfect for the position, but rest assured, we will have a full support team ready by the time of the retreat
