Power of Retreat

What is TRAUMA?

“Trauma is an emotional response to a terrible event like an accident, rape, or natural disaster. Immediately after the event, shock, and denial are typical. Longer-term reactions include unpredictable emotions, flashbacks, strained relationships, and even physical symptoms like headaches or nausea.” - Trauma - American Psychological Association.

CWUW has developed a program for women and their families to have space to address trauma, learn coping tools, and build social networks for support and understanding.

Power of Retreat has multiple components:

• Sounding and Grounding sessions: Sound therapy teaches people how to relax, focus, and meditate using sound. Grounding teaches people to keep focus through techniques such as breathing and may include a connection with the outdoors.

• Day Wellness Seminars - The Retreat: These are full-day retreats so that the participant will learn about trauma, how it impacts their lives, and learn tools to apply daily. Yoga, meditation, sound therapy, journaling, and more!

• Psychological First Aid Training: Psychological First Aid (PFA) is an evidence-informed approach built on human resilience. PFA aims to reduce stress symptoms and assist in a healthy recovery following a traumatic event, natural disaster, public health emergency, or even a personal crisis

For more information, contact LaRona at larona@cwuwonline.org.

Coloring and Conversations

Adult coloring is a powerful tool that can help a person to quiet down, focus, and improve motor skills. We offer monthly adult coloring events free of charge. We provide coloring pages and materials so you can take this time to be creative, focused, and calm. Coloring and Conversations also offer an opportunity to chat with other women. Sometimes, we just need a low-stress activity and be with others.

Visit our events page to learn more about our next Coloring and Conversations activity!

Yoga and Meditation

Stress comes in many forms, and yoga and meditation are perfect ways to reduce stress. We partner with local yoga instructors so that you can learn more about starting yoga practice.

Meditation is a skill that something is challenging to master, but it just takes some practice. We provide workshops on meditation and give you some tools to meditate at home and with your family.

Visit our events page to learn more about our yoga and meditation events!