The muddle of intense feelings and the challenges to our identity that are a part of grieving can become insurmountable obstacles to completing a journey of grief. This in-person retreat is designed to equip us for the journey. Self-reflection is often considered a solitary activity, but doing things alone will fail us when we get stuck. The facilitator of this retreat will share knowledge and provide an opportunity to explore grief using a resource called Shared Self-Reflection: A Pathway to Wholeness. This resource is a structured process of facilitated self-reflection that will help attendees see how things have become overwhelming, and how to work with what is getting in the way of finding closure after losing someone or something or profound importance. The cost of the Shared Self-Reflection Resource and its associated Explorer’s Workbook is included in the retreat fee, as they are meant to be taken home for continued use after the retreat.
Retreat format: In person
Date: Friday, April 24 – Sunday, April 26, 2026
Registration Fee: Total is $260.00with a deposit of $60.00
Registration Deadline: April 17, 2026
Led by: Dr. Wanda Malcolm, who has worked for many years as a clinical psychologist and now retired professor of pastoral psychology (Wycliffe College, Toronto School of Theology at the University of Toronto). She’s committed to journeying with people when they are suffering, and believes that God is deeply good even when we can’t explain our most painful experiences. Wanda integrates spiritual practices with psychological knowledge to help people navigate the challenges of life so they may flourish as God’s beloved children.
Arrival Time: Between 2 and 4 PM, April 24
Depart: After 1:30 PM, April 26
A Pathway to Wholeness (April 24-26, 2026)
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