In the non-stop stressmill we call our lives, technological advances allow us to instantly communicate with keystrokes, thumbs & emoji; they encourage 24/7 access to information & resources whenever the impulse demands. But this relentless warp speed stimulation & pressure discourage genuine connection with ourselves & others; they truly compromise both the quality & quantity of our lives. It’s essential that we break this unhealthy pattern by regularly taking time to slow down, simplify & savor our present moments. IJRs teach & enable such therapeutic choices.
For individuals: No matter how much we love our family, friends, work & home life, we all occasionally need time out for a reboot… a period to calm & recede, like the eternal tide. When we honor this natural rhythm, we return to our lives & loved ones restored & able to give & receive that much more. IJRs offer respite & guidance in a deeply therapeutic environment & encourage rediscovery of “inner sanctuary.”
For couples: Staying in love requires a depth of emotional intimacy that many relationships either fail to initially cultivate or continue to nurture as the years together multiple. Rediscovering friendship & learning how to respond with gratitude & compassion are essential investments couples can learn to make in their relationship. IJRs provide skill-building & support along that journey.
For friends/loved ones: Sometimes there’s nothing more nourishing than the support of dear friends &/or family members. IJRs offer fun & provocative activities for those interested in deepening their special bonds in a beautiful, restorative environment.
Rest & solitude: Deb’s tranquil studio & cottage environments guarantee restorative outcomes; a specially-designed nature & beach walk encourages self-discovery & serenity.
Self-exploration: Journaling, provocative reading materials & discussion provide fertile ground for “deep dives” within.
Skill-building, resources & ongoing support: As a veteran wellness educator & former counselor, Deb draws on decades of experience in wellness education, counseling, grief recovery work, mindfulness meditation & touch therapy to mentor retreat guests; & you’ll enjoy her partnership well beyond your IJR experience!
Expressive art “adventures”: A former graphic artist & photographer & creator of Inner Journey Collage©, a therapeutic self-discovery collage process for women, Deb designs experiences that delight & empower–even if you have no artistic experience or special talent.
Therapeutic bodywork: Your IJR experience enhances your health & wellbeing on all levels—mind, heart, spirit & body. How? Deb’s also a former licensed massage practitioner & current certified reflexologist who’ll treat, not only your deserving feet, but also your hands, ears & face!
Rediscovering Self
(embracing worthiness, self-compassion, self-advocacy & all emotions in healthy ways)
Rebooting Intimate Relationships
(rediscovering the best in your partner (& yourself!) & learning skills to enhance already-healthy relationships)
Heart Healing After Loss
(encouraging a healthy grieving process: completing unfinished emotional business so hope, gratitude & joy can be reignited)
The Gifts of Impermanence
(exploring what death can teach us about living more fully & joyfully)
