Healing a Mother’s Heart Retreat
"This retreat was beyond my expectations!" -Mother from Colorado
"I was so sad and shocked to discover that my daughter has ssa, but the education I received at the Mother's retreat was so enlightening and enriching that it gave me great hope. I would like my husband and many other dad's to have that same hope.
Once again, thank-you for your valuable work in this unique ministry." -A Mother
"God has equipped Janelle in a mighty way and I shall be forever grateful for er spiritual wisdom."
-Mother from Ohio
"Wow! What an eye opener. At the retreat, I was able to get a view of the bigger picture. First, get myself healed so that I can be available for my daughter. Second, be available to hear her, be attuned to her needs. I realized I had building blocks missing in my life and that I need to be a whole person so that I can love my daughter well." -Mother from New Jersey
"This retreat was worth every dime I paid. My peace of mind and the quality of life that I am experiencing because of the retreat is phenomenal. There is so much more love and acceptance coming from my side for my daughter. The retreat is a must for all moms." -Mother from Oregon
"Thank you for all the love and support and the freedom to be where I am. I feel renewed. I feel more capable to be there for my daughter."
-Mother from California
"This retreat helped me to understand the importance of my own healing in order to improve my relationship with my daughter."
-Mother from California
"I would encourage mothers of gay daughters to attend this valuable and practical retreat. I almost didn't come and am so glad that I didn't let anything get in my way. I was utterly blessed to have attended. The sessions changed my life for the better in so many ways." -Mother from Washington
“My daughter and I have a very close and no longer ‘awkward’ relationship, thanks to you. We both have learned to love like Jesus and are now past the judging and hurt of our differing beliefs.” –Mother from the Midwest
Because of their years of experience with homosexual women, Janelle and her associates are in a unique position to help mothers understand and heal and strengthen their relationship with their daughters.
This retreat is brought to you by Desert Hope Ministries.
LEVEL I Retreat Dates: November 4-6, 2011
LEVEL II Retreat Dates: August 19-21, 2011 (Date to be Announced)
Location: Janelle's office
8771 Wolff Court, Suite 210
Westminster, CO 80031
Cost: $499 per mother
This payment includes a heavy snack on Friday evening, lunch and dinner on Saturday ending with lunch on Sunday. Breakfasts are included with all local hotel accommodations. The price does not include travel or lodging.
Beginning on Friday evening and ending on Sunday afternoon, time will be spent in teaching, personal reflection, sharing, learning, inspirational readings, dialogue, fellowship, training, processing, eating, praying, crying and laughing. Specifically, mothers in attendance will:
- Hear a personal story of healing and growth from a mother who is in the journey
- Receive framework for understanding the possible biological and developmental causes of same-sex attraction
- Hear a personal story of healing and hope from a woman who has same-sex attraction
- Share their own personal history and circumstances as they relate to their daughter
- Gain a deeper understanding of their daughter
- Receive training on how to employ certain techniques that will help to secure and stabilize a strong warm attachment with their daughter
- Receive personal coaching on their unique relationship with their daughter
- Obtain practical tips in handling other family relationships and concerns in light of the daughter’s homosexuality
- Discover how to build a personal support system
- Gain personal insight and experience hope and joy in the midst of sorrow and loss
- Be encouraged, refreshed and strengthened for the journey ahead
Schedule
Friday evening:
6:30 pm: Introductions/paperwork/drinks/food
7:00 pm: Formal evening schedule begins
Saturday:
8:30 am - 9:45 pm
Sunday:
8:30 am - 2:00 pm
Plan on one hour to drive to the airport after lunch on Sunday. You should not schedule a return flight earlier than 4:30-5:00 pm on Sunday afternoon.
Registration
Each mother must complete and mail in an Application Form with a $200 down payment. The remainder of the fee will be collected at the time of the retreat and can be paid either with cash, check or credit card.
Payments can also be made via Paypal:
If you would like an application form mailed to you, please call Janelle's office at 303.429.2100. Advance registration is required. Space is limited. Applications will be accepted on a space available basis.
Traveling to Denver
Information on local hotels, transportation and detailed directions for the Colorado retreat.
Find a Counselor in Your Area
Books, CD’s, DVD’s on Homosexuality
Services and Retreats for Parents of Gay-identified Children
Questions? Please call Janelle's office at 303.429.2100.