Workshops, Retreats and Groups
Career Wellness Retreat
Have you been considering a career change but haven’t had time to think about what that could look like? Does it seem like it’s time to transition to something else in your career but don’t know what that might be? Perhaps you know what’s next but haven’t found the time to work out the details. This Career Wellness Retreat might be for you.
Thinking about changing your career can feel overwhelming. Often there’s no time in the day or week to consider anything other than what’s right in front of you. This retreat will offer you valuable time, space, and processes to help get you moving in the direction of your preferred future.
During this retreat we will:
Have you been considering a career change but haven’t had time to think about what that could look like? Does it seem like it’s time to transition to something else in your career but don’t know what that might be? Perhaps you know what’s next but haven’t found the time to work out the details. This Career Wellness Retreat might be for you.
Thinking about changing your career can feel overwhelming. Often there’s no time in the day or week to consider anything other than what’s right in front of you. This retreat will offer you valuable time, space, and processes to help get you moving in the direction of your preferred future.
During this retreat we will:
- Identify & clarify possible directions that are calling you forward
- Have time for introspection about the change or transition you are considering
- Learn tools for navigating change
- Gain support from peers
- Explore your vision for your next career chapter
- Set goals and create an action plan to take with you
Whispers of the Heart: Finding Wisdom & Direction
A RETREAT DAY to reflect on your life direction from a spiritual perspective through inquiry, journaling, quiet time, small group sharing.
We will reflect on:
WHERE HAVE I BEEN? - Over the past year, what did you give your time, energy and attention to? What has happened in your spiritual life, your relationship with the holy? What stepping stones and turning points have led you to where you are now?
WHERE AM I NOW? What is most life-giving to you now? Where do you find meaning? How are you using your gifts? What other questions are your life, your heart, the divine whispering in your ears?
WHERE AM I GOING? What’s new on your horizon? What is calling you forward to a future worth living for? If a miracle happened and a year from now your life was exactly what you hoped for, what would it look like? What would be different?
Facilitators: Barbara Valusek, M.Ed. & Jay Valusek, M.Ed.
Barbara is a counselor, spiritual director, and retreat leader. Jay is a retreat leader, educator, and positive psychology coach. Barbara and Jay underwent professional training in Contemplative Group & Retreat Leadership with The Shalem Institute. They have facilitated groups and Labyrinth retreats over the past 20 years. Their gifts lie in creating sacred space in which to listen deeply to the whisperings of your heart.
A RETREAT DAY to reflect on your life direction from a spiritual perspective through inquiry, journaling, quiet time, small group sharing.
We will reflect on:
WHERE HAVE I BEEN? - Over the past year, what did you give your time, energy and attention to? What has happened in your spiritual life, your relationship with the holy? What stepping stones and turning points have led you to where you are now?
WHERE AM I NOW? What is most life-giving to you now? Where do you find meaning? How are you using your gifts? What other questions are your life, your heart, the divine whispering in your ears?
WHERE AM I GOING? What’s new on your horizon? What is calling you forward to a future worth living for? If a miracle happened and a year from now your life was exactly what you hoped for, what would it look like? What would be different?
Facilitators: Barbara Valusek, M.Ed. & Jay Valusek, M.Ed.
Barbara is a counselor, spiritual director, and retreat leader. Jay is a retreat leader, educator, and positive psychology coach. Barbara and Jay underwent professional training in Contemplative Group & Retreat Leadership with The Shalem Institute. They have facilitated groups and Labyrinth retreats over the past 20 years. Their gifts lie in creating sacred space in which to listen deeply to the whisperings of your heart.
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The Labyrinth of Letting Go
Description: The Labyrinth of Letting Go Retreat is a time to wholeheartedly let go. Let go of old ideas, attitudes and behaviors that have served their purpose…of relationships that have changed…of old roles and identities that are preventing you from moving forward…of whatever life is asking you to let go of. Letting go takes courage and requires trust in yourself. In my experience, doing something with the body helps the mind know that change is happening and has happened. Naming and expressing gratitude helps to deepen the process of closure and integration. After letting go, we can be open to new energy and next steps. We will spend time in reflection and journaling, walking the Native American Labyrinth, and sharing during this time of sacred space. The Sacred Ground of Grief Retreat
The way to heal our grief is by going through it, and by having others around that can support you in the process. Normal daily life doesn't offer time for this, so we need to take it for ourselves. This day is set aside to explore our losses, and grieve together in a safe and caring environment. We will also discover the gifts we've received and the strengths we've developed through our losses. Through sharing stories, reflection and journaling, and a communal grief ceremony, we will help our hearts heal. |
Lectio Poetica (with Jay Valusek)
Day & Time: Group is temporarily on hold Location: NW Longmont, CO (Usually on the 2nd Sunday of the month at 9:30 -11:30 am) Monthly Sunday Morning Mini-Retreat, usually on the second Sunday, using poetry to reflect and listen to our soul. RSVP required. Click here to learn more about this. If you would like to be put on the email list for Lectio, just let us know. 
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Barbara Valusek, M.Ed., LPC ©2022
