“The Paradox of trauma is that it has both the power to destroy and the power
To transform and resurrect” Peter Levine
Sun Valley Steadfast
Women Survivors of Sexual abuse
Description of the retreat:
Sun Valley Steadfast is a multidisciplinary trauma intensive for women over age 18 who have experienced sexual abuse. The retreat is designed for survivors who are coping well in life but at times feel the effects of the trauma years or decades later. Many survivors can not understand why they are not “over it,” when the abuse happened so long ago.
The retreat components consist of
Yoga
Equine therapy
Individual therapy sessions
Community Resiliency Model
Art therapy
Where: Sun Valley Steadfast retreat is located in Bellevue, Idaho on a beautiful property, ensuring safety and privacy.
The horse facility is a short walk down the road.
The retreat is 4 days in length:
Intro meeting - 5pm to 7pm - to be announced fall 2024
Sessions - 8am to 5pm - to be announced fall 2024
The group is limited to 8 women.
Cost: $ 2,000.00 for retreat, Lunch included (Send deposit of $200 to confirm place to 331 Bayhorse Rd, Bellevue, Idaho 83313)
Scholarships may be available: contact : Advocates Against Domestic Violence, Tricia Swartling
OUR PSYCHOTHERAPY TEAM
All therapists are licensed in mental health and hold advanced certifications in trauma. The modalities include: EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, Trauma Resiliency Model , and the Community Resiliency Model.
“ Trauma is a fact of life. It does not have to be a life sentence”
Equine Assisted Psychotherapy
All staff are horse women who are skilled in horsemanship and Equine assisted psychotherapy certifications. PATH and EAGALA
“There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a human”
Hosted by The Barn in Bellevue, Idaho
Yoga & Mindfulness
All staff are certified yoga instructors that combine the Community Resiliency Model with yoga.
Education:
The Community Resiliency Model will be taught by certified trainers in CRM. from The Trauma Resource Institute.
The Community Resiliency Model is a wellness and prevention program that provides a biological approach to normal human reactions to stress and trauma. CRM uses a set of six wellness skills to reset the natural balance of the nervous system.
The goals of CRM trainings:
learn the biology of trauma and resiliency
to learn the six wellness skills of CRM
to learn simple concepts of the resiliency zone and how to use the skills not only for selfcare but for family, broader social networks and agencies.
The Community Resiliency Model is based on cutting edge neuroscience and is taught to both national and world communities. The model has been featured on” Life on the Line” with Lisa Ling.
CRM skills will be integrated in all activities of the retreat.
Registration:
Contact Melissa Boley at 208-726-7584
Registration and deposit to be announced by fall 2024