The value of the retreat ️ that is different from Ketamine treatment at the VA or a clinic:

Community, connection , one on one and group discussion. Respite from routine with a focus on eating well, grounding in nature, unplugging from electronics. Education, artful inspiration, exploration of the hard and the hurt, growth, insight, and mindfulness.

An assigned Buddy, six weeks of group on zoom after retreat. The magic of group mirror effects to illuminate places that need attention 

The importance of daily practices and compounding small moments of meditation, parts work, self compassion  

I will attend another retreat in the future with Healing Our Heroes of Florida. 

10 days completely changed my entire life. I was stuck in my mind. Wanted to be a better person for my family, friends, and community as a whole. 

I wanted to be more comfortable in the present and experience emotions. Be able to connect with people. 

Honestly, I have been working with therapists and taking medications. It was not really helping. I couldn’t connect how to take the next step. How to let go of things be able to be present.

Through 2 retreats, I learned how to be comfortable where I am, experience all emotions, and took the first step learning how to leave myself vulnerable. 

I was able to break barriers, be part of a special group, listen, openly share information, and work on steps to improve myself. 

Now I am much more relaxed, happy, internally centered, and more engaged in all present moments. I feel as though I’m a more attentive person, compassionate husband, and can connect with my kids at a whole new level.

From April 11th through the 15th, I had the pleasure of participating in one of the most memorable and impactful experiences of my life. Surrounded by a group of veterans, caregivers, nurses, doctors, therapists and more, I felt a connection that brought me comfort, respect, and trust with people I had just met. Every aspect of the retreat was thought of from arrival, to meals, through housing and actitives that brought just the perfect set calm and tranquility to help me heal and focus on just me. I feel blessed to have these new found friendships and look forward to participating in other retreats in the future.