A Rachel's Vineyard weekend retreat is a chance to get away from the daily pressures of work and family. Through a supportive and non-judgmental process you will be able to focus on the pain you have experienced. You will enter the grieving process and identify how your abortion may be affecting you. Your suffering is transformed through discussion, spiritual exercises, Reconciliation, a Memorial Service and a Mass of Remembrance. The weekend is intense and emotional, but yields a fruitful harvest for all who attend.
July 30 - August 1, 2010
Scottsdale, Arizona
Registration & information:
call or email Karen @ 480.329.6795 or mkord@cox.net
Retreat fee of $185.00 includes meals, room & retreat materials.
Space is limited.
Sponsored by St. Timothy's & St. Thomas the Apostle Parishes
Participation is strictly confidential and offers a beautiful opportunity to experience God's love, forgiveness and compassion. Married couples, mothers, fathers, grandparents and siblings of aborted children, as well as persons who have been involved in the abortion industry have come to Rachel's Vineyard in search of peace and inner healing.
Some Symptoms of Post-Abortion Trauma
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Bouts of crying |
Depression
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Guilt |
Inability to forgive self
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Intense grief / sadness
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Anger / rage
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Emotional numbness
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Sexual problems
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Eating disorders
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Lowered self-steem
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Drug / alcohol addiction
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Nightmares / sleep disorders
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Suicidal urges
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Difficulty with relationships
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Flashbacks
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Anxiety / panic attacks
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Come allow others to share, cry and heal with you!
For more information about Rachel's Vineyard, call 1-877-HOPE-4-ME or visit www.rachelsvineyard.org
All inquiries are Confidential