Our experiences connected to the UC can feel very different from the experiences of others. It's challenging to understand how these experiences have impacted our lives.
We're offering a safe, neutral space to explore our experiences using the most current research and techniques in trauma-informed somatic practices.
What does that look like?
Getting Unstuck
Explore and learn strategies to identify where you hold wounding or trauma and how to digest and integrate your experiences, so they no longer hold you back.
Facilitated Process
Led by experienced facilitators well-versed in community healing practices, the program provides a safe and structured environment for participants to explore and heal, while gaining the unique wisdom and resilience of healed trauma.
Comprehensive Approach
The program takes a comprehensive approach to healing, offering insights into signs and symptoms of trauma, the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), and awareness of systemic and intergenerational trauma. Symptoms of trauma are seen as adaptive rather than pathological, and how feeling ashamed of them inhibits our ability to heal.
Body-Mind Connection
Recognizing that wounds are stored in the body, the program offers a holistic healing approach that addresses both physical and emotional aspects, focusing on the body-mind connection through somatic practices.
Inclusive Environment
The retreat welcomes a diverse range of perspectives and experiences for those who have been connected to the UC community in the past or present, providing a space where individuals' unique stories and journeys are respected and valued.
Healing Resources
Offers tools, techniques, and resources aimed at supporting you to continue your ongoing healing journey post-retreat.
In this program, you will learn:
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​What is 'trauma' and what is 'healing'?
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Understanding types of trauma (Type I, Type II, ACEs, Generational, Organizational)
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Tools for Healing
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The Nervous System & Polyvagal Theory
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Self-Regulation and Co-Regulation
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Authenticity, Attachment, and Attunement
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Transparent Communication and Authentic Relating
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Resourcing
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Understanding Triggers
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Self-Care within Community
"The most impactful thing about the retreat for me was ...learning the 3 sync [meditation] and giving attention to the different levels of our body. This impacted me because I didn't realize how out of tune and afraid I've been to be with my body. A lot of my feelings and experiences started to make more sense/be put into words as well when I could hear the content and people's sharings."
Sample Program Schedule
Arrival Day
5:00 PM - Arrival & Registration 7:00 PM - Orientation, Welcome, Housekeeping
Day 1
7:00 AM - Qigong & Stretching  (optional) 8:15 AM - Breakfast Morning Session -  Welcome and Introductions - Why we created this retreat - What does it mean to be trauma informed - Pair Share ​10:45 AM – Break ​Mid Morning Session -  Understanding Trauma and the Wounds We Carry - Type 1 Trauma & Type 2 Trauma - Developmental Trauma - Q & A - Journal – How does this inform my experiences of growing up in or participating in the UC? 12:15 PM - Lunch ​Afternoon Session - Polyvagal Theory, Relational Attunement, and Skill Building - Polyvagal Theory and the Brain – the Four Fs - Q & A - Relational Attunement – why it matters. - Skillset to support healing from wounding and trauma: Interoception and Mentalization. - Interoception: Introducing the 3 Sync Practice 3:00 PM Break 3:20 PM - Movement Practice (optional) Evening Session - Meditation & Relational Attunement Practice - 3 Sync Meditation - Introducing the Practice of Transparent Communication - Triads - Q&A, Group Witnessing and Group Process. - Reflection & Journaling 6:15 PM - Dinner 7:15 PM - Yin Yoga – Relaxation (optional)
Day 2
7:00 AM - Qigong & Stretching  (optional) ​8:15 AM - Breakfast Morning Session -  Understanding the Social/Emotional Environment of Your Family and/or Community Growing Up - Meditation - Pair Share:what are you learning so far? What questions do you have? - Why Environment Matters - Authenticity vs Attachment - Triad: What was the social/emotional environment in your family or community growing up? Did you experience the opportunity to be authentic? 10:45 AM - Break Mid Morning Session -  The Power of Collective Healing - Meditation - Collective witnessing to support an individual – group process - Pair Share 12:15 PM - Lunch Afternoon Session - Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) - Review of relational attunement – what does it mean and why it matters. - Understanding ACEs - Review Personal ACEs score - Reflection in triads 3:00 PM - Break 3:20 PM - Movement Practice (optional) Evening Session - Generational Trauma - Generational Trauma Video and Q & A - Meditation and group process - Reflection – Journaling 6:15 PM - Dinner 7:15 PM - Yin Yoga – Relaxation (optional)
Day 3
​7:00 AM - Qigong & Stretching (optional) 8:15 AM - Breakfast ​ Morning Session -  Vicarious Trauma & Organizational Trauma - Vicarious trauma and Organizational trauma - Take an Organizational Survey - Triad – Reflection on My Experience - Sharing and Q & A 10:45 AM - Break ​ Mid Morning Session -  Meditation & Digestion - Meditation - Pair Share – What’s coming up for you - Group discussion 12:15 PM - Lunch (move out of rooms) Afternoon Session - Reflection & Opportunities to Stay Connected -  3 Sync - Silent Reflection and Journaling - Invitation to join a UC Digestion Hub - Feedback forms - Appreciation 2:00 PM - Closing **Please note participants are also invited to join the Benedictine Monk Prayer schedule (listed below) if you wish. Thursday - Vespers/ Mass 5:00 pm Friday- Matins 7:30 am and Vespers/Mass 5:00 Saturday-Matins and Mass 7:30 am/ Vespers only 5:00 Sunday- Matins 7:30/ Sunday Mass 11:00
Meet the Team
Nancy Jubb
Nancy is an independent communications consultant that specializes in marketing and public relations for the non-profit and faith sectors. She supports others to experience the divinity that already exists within them.
Jenny Maketa
Jennifer is a certified yoga teacher, Marie Kondo organizing consultant, and trained death doula.
Heather Thalheimer
As co-owner of WholeHearted, Heather is a content creator, transparent communication facilitator and executive coach. She is passionate about supporting individuals and communities.
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David Young
David is co-owner of Wholehearted, a collective trauma integration facilitator, meditation teacher, and executive coach. He works with individuals and groups to solve big problems, create connections, and grow sustainably.
