Wildflowers Retreat
The Wildflowers Retreat offers healing from the trauma of childhood sexual abuse. The retreat is a curriculum comprised of a 10 part DVD series accompanied by a workbook. Each video session includes commentary by Christian counseling professionals who address each stage in the healing process.
RETREAT SESSIONS
1: Listening to the Stories
2: Journey of Hearts
3: Releasing the Shame
4: Messages and Self Identity
5: Deeper into the Journey of the Heart
6: Healing Mother and Father Wounds
7: Accepting Responsibility for Healing
8: Cultivating Forgiveness
9: Discovering Personal Identity & the Beauty of Feminine Strength
10: Healing through God's Love & Ministering to Others
FAQ
Is this retreat confidential?
Absolutely. We are committed to maintaing and ensuring your safety and confidentiality.
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What is the cost to attend?
The cost to attend is $20 per session which includes lunch and the curriculum book is $25. If you do not have the financial means, please do nt let that deter you from attending. We will not turn anyone away.
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Was I abused?
Pay attention to your feelings and follow your gut. A lot of victims of sexual abuse tend to block out memories they have of the incident only to be triggered by painful reminders: specific sounds, smells, words and facial expressions. If you suspect that you were sexually abused, you probably were. Trust you feelings and memories.
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Will I get better?​
The worst part, the abuse, is over. Now your next step is to surround yourself with supportive loving people, and focus on the desire you have to heal yourself. This is your process. You must be gentle and patient with yourself as your healing process gently unfolds. You are giving yourself the gift of coming to life, again.
Why do I have to deal with it now if it happened back then?
There are many reasons why children do not deal with the abuse at the time of the incident: unconscious feelings of shame, disbelief, self blame. Abusers may also threaten or bribe children into not speaking up, convincing the child that it is indeed their fault, and that they will never be believed otherwise. These tactics are used to silence the child. Under no circumstances, is the child to blame for the abuse. Although, if the abuse is not dealt with in a therapeutic and healing setting, the effects of past abuse will remain and undermine the victim for years to come. '
You are not alone, and in fact, in recognizing what has happened to you and speaking about your experience is one of the most vital components in the healing process. You have already taken a giant step. If you think that you have been a victim of sexual abuse, you need to take action immediately so your life will not be undermined by the past one day more. Get help.