Serenity For Survivors Retreat

Victims of sexual violence can experience intense feelings of shame, guilt, fear, loneliness, grief, and anger. They may have problems forming intimate relationships or may manifest other issues such as eating disorders, depression and addiction.

The negative impacts of sexual trauma can be far-reaching, affecting the lives of not only the survivors themselves but their loved ones, co-workers, and communities. It is not just the survivor of sexual violence that suffers, it is their hopes and dreams, their families and friends, their work and their legacy that pays a price for their unresolved trauma(s).

Serenity For Survivors Retreat is being held Nov. 29th - Dec. 2nd in 2018 at Providencia Pond Retreat Center in Issaquah, WA. This retreat program intends to disrupt this tragic series of unfortunate events in the lives of women and female identifying individuals who have been victimized and mistreated. We created this transformational weekend to restore a survivor's faith - in humanity through a supportive community who is there for them AND in their own ability to heal and recover. So they can return to being a powerful force for good in this world. 

Facilitated by Kristin Rivas, a Certified Hypnotherapist and fellow survivor of sexual assault who has recovered from her own major traumas, this retreat offers powerfully restorative mind, body, and energy work in a nurturing environment of fellowship, fun, and self-discovery. Survivors will benefit from yoga, Reiki, hypnotherapy, acupuncture, vocal coaching, instruction on mindful eating, and dance.

Kristin Rivas has been successfully treated and trained by Dr. Jon Connelly, the founder of Rapid Resolution Therapy. Dr. Connelly effectively treats survivors and trains other practitioners to do the same. He created the Institute for Survivors of Sexual Violence (ISSV) to provide innovative therapeutic approaches, at no cost, to those who have suffered sexual trauma. Dr. Connelly is driven to ensure that anyone, regardless of their ability to pay, receives effective treatment for sexual trauma, and has helped hundreds of survivors recover.

The ISSV is a proud partner of the Serenity For Survivors Retreat and gladly accepts your charitable contributions to aid in scholarships for victims of sexual violence who would like to participate in this upcoming retreat or any other programs we offer in the future.

Unfortunately, the number of survivors who could use this healing retreat is great and their needs often far outweigh the resources they have to invest in the full cost of the program we are offering. Funds must be raised by November, 22nd in order to pay for the costs required to serve the survivors who hope to attend.

Fortunately, with your help, we can make sure the women who need this retreat program will not be shortchanged - not now, not in life! Together, we can show survivors of sexual violence that they matter and will be cared for in ways that restore their health, joy, and well being.  

Thank you for your consideration and willingness to support our cause.  Every gift helps, is much appreciated, and counts as a tax-exempt charitable donation!

For more information about this retreat including how to register or apply for sponsorship in order to participate, click on this link. 


What Your Donation Does…


$25 - Gift an Acupuncture Session for one Survivor

$50 - Fund a Reiki Session for One Survivor

$75 - Fund a Group Yoga Session

$100 - Fund the Cost of Meals for One Survivor

$150 - Fund the Vocal Healing Workshop for the Group

$200 - Give a Trauma Clearing Hypnotherapy Session for One Survivor

$250 - Secure the Deposit for One Survivor

$500 - Fund the Cost of Lodging for One Survivor

$795 - The Cost of Attendance for One Survivor!

$2,300 - Cost of Lodging for the Entire Group of Survivors

$7,950 - Fund the Entire Retreat for All of the Survivors!