Retreats & self-care

Our community is filled with compassionate people who commit to caring for others, while putting their own needs on the back-burner.

The Healing Trust has offered retreats since 2008 as a way to say thank you to helping professionals in our community by providing a free day of rest, relaxation, and self-care centered on the belief that the healing and wholeness of service professionals matter as much as the clients they serve.

The retreats are for nonprofit staff and are limited to a maximum of 3 people from an organization in each retreat. EVERY person attending must register.  Please note that some sessions are reserved for specific members of our community. Retreats are facilitated by Abby Hyman and Ashiya Swan.

If you have any questions about the retreats, please please review our FAQs or contact Abby Hyman.

Abby Siegel Hyman

Abby Siegel Hyman

Program Associate

Meet Abby and learn more about how her journey into this work. 
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Ashiya Swan

Ashiya Swan

Consultant

Curious about Ashiya? Learn how her experience with burnout led her down this path.
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What to Expect 

Healing for the Healer is a day of relaxation guided by the belief that rest and self-care is a necessary practice for meaningful work.

The in-person retreats will be from 9:00-3:00 p.m. and a light breakfast and lunch will be provided. We invite you to come dressed in whatever you find most comfortable (loungewear recommended).

You can expect a calm day with time to get to know yourself and others who do similar work. Activities may include Circle, arts and crafts, journaling, aromatherapy, meditations, yoga, acupressure, free time, and more. Every activity during the retreat is invitational and you do not have to particpate.

Still curious? Check out our FAQs.

Change of plans? Please let Abby know if you can no longer attend the retreat so we can invite someone from the waitlist to attend.

REGISTRATION

Healing for the Healer Retreat

Retreat dates:

Click here to register for this retreat. EVERY person attending must register. Abby Hyman facilitates this retreat.

  • January 16, 2025
  • February 13, 2025
  • March 20, 2025
  • April 17, 2025
  • May 22, 2025
Healing for the Healer Retreat for Black Nonprofit Staff

Retreat dates:

Click here to register for this retreat. EVERY person attending must register. Ashiya Swan facilitates this retreat.  While we appreciate the support of allies, this retreat is reserved for Black nonprofit staff.

  • January 23, 2025
  • March 27, 2025
  • May 15, 2025
Healing for the Healer Retreat for Nonprofit Staff of Color

Retreat dates:

Click here to register for this retreat. EVERY person attending must register.  Ashiya Swan facilitates this retreat.  While we appreciate the support of allies, this retreat is reserved for nonprofit staff who identify as People of Color.

  • February 27, 2025
  • April 24, 2025

Interested in planning a self-care day for yourself or a small group? Download the resources below for information about getting started.