Applications for 2022 HER Survivor Retreat Open Until July 18

The We Are HER Survivors Retreat is a 4-day healing and educational experience in the mountains of Montana for 10 survivors. We are HER (Healed, Empowered, Restored) is a Whitehall/Cardwell-based non-profit founded by Cardwell resident Stevie Thieme. The goal of the retreat is to empower survivors through education about trauma recovery and through connection with other survivors. This year's retreat will be held Monday, September 12 through Thursday, September 15. For the safety of participants, We Are HER does not publicly display the location of our retreat. The retreat is held in Paradise Valley, Montana. Participants will receive the details about location and lodging with their welcome packets when selected.

"The safest I have ever felt in my entire life was at 2021 We Are HER retreat," said Ana, a 2021 Retreat Participant.

WHO IS THIS RETREAT FOR? The retreat is for adult survivors of any gender identity. Participants must be at a place in their healing journey where they are comfortable learning about trauma and participating in workshops with other survivors. This retreat is not for survivors who are in an acute stage of crisis or for survivors who are not ready to begin healing in a group setting.

Attendees are under no obligation to share any details of their stories at the retreat. All of our workshops can be tailored to attendees' comfort level and boundaries around sharing.

WHAT WILL SURVIVORS DO AT THE RETREAT? Each day, survivors will participate in a variety of activities that align with one of our three retreat goals.

• Story Sharing: while we never ask someone to share their story publicly, many of our workshop topics will relate back to sharing your story in a personal way that empowers you to reclaim your voice.

• Community Building: we want to offer a safe space for survivors to connect with other survivors and form bonds and friendships.

• Trauma Recovery Education: Workshops that are hosted by survivor experts and relate back to trauma recovery will be offered daily.

HOW TO ATTEND THE RETREAT:

• Create an account through our secure application portal and submit your application.

• We have a limited number of spots available for this retreat and can only accept 10 survivors. The HER Retreat Planning Committee will review applications and get back to survivors by July 30.

• Once survivors are chosen to attend, we will be in touch with the next steps. If chosen, survivors are responsible for booking their own transportation to the retreat (unless granted a travel scholarship) and securing a $100 retreat fee to hold their spot. Participants will be responsible for transportation to and from the pick-up location for the retreat. Food and lodging are provided.

• A waitlist will be available for applicants who are not initially selected to attend the retreat.

• Applicants have the opportunity to apply for financial assistance on the retreat application. An HER Retreat Planning Committee member will be in touch with more information after you apply.

Please create an account with the secure application portal at https://bit.ly/3OGnqri. Applications will close on July 18.