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MEDITATION AND YOGA LED BY A TRAINED PROFESSIONAL
MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS
TRANSFORM YOUR GRIEF WITH MEANING MAKING EXPERIENCES
When you grief support we're here to help:
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Grief is a journey you don't have to do alone. Let us help connect you with others, who are also grieving as well as meet with professionals, who can assist you.
Grief is shaped by the relationship you have with your loved one, let us help you navigate all the emotions and thoughts you may be experiencing. Whether the death of your loved one occurred years ago or several months ago, grief never ends. We are here to meet you where you are.
Grief causes bodily pain and discomfort. Let us help you resolve some of that pain through mindfulness practices and yoga.
Learn ways to manage your grief during our content time. You will receive helpful skills, engage in creative expression, and learn helpful grief rituals to honor the death of your loved one.
"Each person's grief is as unique as their fingerprint. But what everyone has in common is that no matter how they grieve, they share a need for their grief to be witnessed."
-David Kessler
This is designed for
Ages 18 years and Older
Anyone who has experienced the death of a loved one, pet, friend, or family member
Making meaningful connections with others, who are also grieving
Enjoy meditation, yoga, and art exploration
Any level of physical fitness, each yoga experience is easy to moderate and we go at a leisure pace
Want the space, time and focus to feel free of everyday existence, in order to fully give attention to and allow your inner processes to unfold
Ready to learn valuable skills in order to honor and process your grief
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A Licensed Therapist trained in grief response
The day ...
A Licensed Art Therapist trained in Creative Emotional Expression
Moments of mindfulness, yoga, journaling, and grief rituals
Time to connect with others and build relationships
Arts and Crafts to help with emotion expression and honoring their grief
Content in which you will learn ways to manage grief
When you you will also receive...
A Heal it in the Wild Comfort Package
A Custom Workbook with information and exercises for the Retreat
Educational information about assisting you through the grief process
Materials needed to complete all creative exercises
Meet the Hosts
Ashley Fayak, LPC
Ashley Fayak is a National Certified Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor at Heal it in the Wild LLC in Richmond, VA. She has a passion for helping individuals,adolescents and adults, both women and men, who are facing anxiety, grief, and trauma, guiding them back to a life that feels enjoyable. She also works with SonderMInd Provider Network to assist Veterans with PTSD, childhood trauma, and traumatic grief. Specializing in trauma and PTSD, Ashley helps clients re-establish safety in their bodies and minds, while reprocessing traumatic experiences.
Retreat Itinerary
10am-4pm
Arrival Through Zoom
Meet and Greet
Meditation
Yoga & Bodily Effects on Grief
Lunch Break
Grief Content & Sharing
Art & Creative Expression
Journaling Activity
Closing Content & Goodbyes
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*Activities and schedule are subject to change
* A finalized Itinerary will be provided one week prior to retreat
