RETREATS
A Retreat for Women Recovering from Relationship Betrayal
Hosted By: Stephanie Geiger, Certified Trauma Recovery Coach (CTRC) in partnership with Blue Lotus Center
THE DETAILS
MAY & AUGUST 2024
* final dates TBD
Blue Lotus Center, West Bend, WI
Early Bird Price: $149
(Full Price: $225)
Join us for a one-day retreat with incredible healing practitioners, a guided recovery roadmap, and self-reflection. Spend a full day with Wildfire Retreats, in partnership with the Blue Lotus Center in a relaxing and inviting atmosphere. We focus on healing through 4 pillars: nature exposure, somatic techniques (breathing practices and yoga), Certified Trauma Recovery Coaching modalities, and creative therapies (journaling, artwork, or writing).
Imagine having the tools you need to build self-compassion, increase resilience and understand the brain-body-trauma recovery connection: we meet you where you are in a peer-to-peer, non-judging community.
This women’s-only retreat creates a pathway for surviving, coping with and healing from relationship betrayal. This retreat will help you safely navigate the emotional, mental, and familial aspects of managing current life. Let us lift the weight and uplift your spirit. Leave with even more confidence that you are a valued, strong, and beautiful person.
Limited space – max capacity 25 people.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- 50 minute pre- and post-retreat Coaching Sessions
- Yoga for Somatic Healing
- Brain-Body Trauma Recovery Connection Workshop
- Hiking the Grounds
- Lunch
- Self-Compassion Workshop
- Journaling Workshop with Self -Reconnection Exercise – Signed Copy of Journal from Author Meera Patel: Start Where You Are
- Unscheduled time
- Sound Bath
- Take-home: Healing Packet PDF Workbook
- Take-home: Gift Basket for Self-Care
This retreat was beyond my expectations. Loved the yoga, walks in nature, and the workshop along with the journaling sessions. The overview of trauma on the body was the aspect I liked the most. The staff also made it special. And the gift bag was incredible!
~ Mary, West Bend, WI
FEATURED PRESENTERS + GUESTS
Stephanie Geiger of Wildfire Retreats
Founder & Certified Trauma Recovery Coach
Samantha Drum of Vibe Yoga and Fitness
Registered Yoga Instructor
Laurel Ziemienski of Ananda Healing Arts
Sound Bath and Reiki Practitioner
BENEFITS
Increased self-compassion and awareness of the body-brain trauma connection
Peace and quiet for the mind and body
Community
Healthy nourishment that is prepared for you
Empathetic practitioners leave you feeling rejuvenated and cared for
Tools to take with you to support your healing journey
AGENDA
Welcome
* Provide a summary of the day’s activities with your safety, privacy and comfort in mind.
* Kick-off the day with Intros and Grounding.
* Host Welcome – Present Journal and set intention(s).
* Location: Pavillion
Session 1: Yoga & Smoothie/Cold-Pressed Juice
* Take an hour to physically nourish your body.
* Somatic healing for recovery.
* Led by Vibe Yoga and Fitness, Samantha Drum
* Location: Front Lawn or Deck
Session 2: Brain-Body-Trauma Connection
* Discover how betrayal impacts our mind/body connection and how to increase positivity.
* Led by Stephanie Geiger
* Location: Pavillion
Lunch + Hydration
* Catered lunch and drink
* Enjoy the grounds
* Grun Hexe, West Bend
* Location: Outside Picnic Space
* Journaling exercise for self-reflection meeting you where you are in your healing journey.
* Led by Stephanie Geiger
* Location: Pavillion
Unscheduled Time
* Explore the Trails
* Led by You
* Location: Trails – see map
Session 4: Starting With You, Processing Betrayal
* Develop your self-compassion through curiosity and a promise to yourself.
* Led by Stephanie Geiger
* Location: Space TBD
Sound Bath
* Sound Healing Therapy -bringing you back into harmony.
* Led by Laurel Ziemanski
* Location: Pavillion
Closing Ceremony
* Khailaz Healing Ritual for emotional balancing. Using essential oils.
* Led by Stephanie Geiger
* Location: Campfire Lawn
WHAT TO BRING
- Yoga Mat
- Water Bottle
- Comfortable Clothing
TAKE HOME GOODIES
- Signed Journal by author Meera Patel
- Packet for Healing (Printed)
- Gift-Basket
TOPICS WE HELP YOU NAVIGATE
- Self-Care
- Familial support network
- Balance of work and trauma recovery
- Divorce and other betrayal outcomes
- Living in a new marriage, new relationship, rekindling a broken one or alone
- Caring for others while healing
ACTIVITIES TO TAKE FORWARD
A post-wellness retreat Coaching Session is included in the package, please use our website to schedule your session with Stephanie.
The toolkit you develop during your workshop session can be used for a lifetime to help you incorporate compassionate and somatic healing practices.
I gained insights on myself during the sound bath and while in nature.
~ Emma, Brookfield, WI
Frequently Asked Questions
What is relationship betrayal trauma?
Relationship betrayal is a violation of trust by someone close to you, this can be with a partner, a friend or family member. There are many types of relationship betrayal, but this retreat focuses on personal betrayals (as opposed to institutional). It can include financial betrayal, emotional affairs, or chronic secrets, among others. These forms of betrayal can happen with a partner, parents, friend or peer.
Trauma is defined as the way in which our bodies and minds react to an event that is traumatic, in whatever way a person defines that event. Trauma unlike stress manifests itself in our nervous system for much longer periods of time, through interactions with others, our behaviors and our emotions.
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