Weekend of Support for Those Who Experience Same-Sex Attraction with Richard Cohen - Dec. 12 - 14 — De Geode

LOVE, UNDERSTANDING, ACCEPTANCE A Weekend of Healing and Support for Those Who Experience Same-Sex Attraction

On December 12-14, 2014, there will be a weekend retreat designed to support men and women who experience same-sex attraction, gender confusion and/or sexual orientation issues. Throughout this experiential weekend, participants will discover a path of healing to fulfill their potential and dreams. In a non-judgmental atmosphere, they will experience acceptance and love on their journey. The commitment of the retreat organizers is to love each and every participant for who they are, not based upon what anyone else wants them to be. The retreat will be a safe environment for participants to openly share about issues, struggles, and dreams. This retreat is open to any individuals from the Unificationist community, as well as, others seeking personal and/or relational healing.

Topics and exercises include:

 Causes of emotional/mental wounding in men and women  Discovering your inner child  Healing relationships  Healing power of healthy touch  Time for individual, couple, or family attention to your specific needs  Continuing the journey to wholeness

This private program is organized and hosted by Phillip Schanker, former director of the family department of the Unification Community in the USA. The retreat’s special guest facilitator is Richard Cohen, M.A., psychotherapist, author, and founder of the International Healing Foundation (IHF), who has helped thousands experience radical healing and freedom over the past 27 years. To learn more about IHF and Richard’s personal journey from homosexual to heterosexual, visit www.comingoutloved.com.

To register or learn more details about the retreat, please click below: Learn More or Register

LOCATION: Private location in a natural setting near Washington, DC and Baltimore, Maryland.

To respect confidentiality, details of the location will be provided to registered participants only.

COST: Registration by Nov. 21st = $350. After Nov. 21st = $400. Cost covers everything, including seminar fee, food, and accommodations.

If you have additional questions, feel free to contact Phillip Schanker directly at pschanker@gmail.com.

NOTE: Unificationists who have experienced some measure of healing along this path and wish to serve as a loving and supportive mentor for others are invited to contact Phillip Schanker at pschanker@unification.org to discuss and consider your participation in this and future programs.

A Weekend of Healing and Support for Those Who Experience Same-Sex Attraction 6:00 PM Friday Dec. 12th to 5:00 PM Sunday Dec. 14, 2014

Please join us for a special weekend with men and women who experience same-sex attraction. This will be a safe environment to openly share about your issues, struggles, and dreams. We are inviting members of the Unification community, but welcome others seeking personal and/or relational healing.

This Retreat is designed to support those who experience wanted or unwanted same-sex attraction, gender confusion and/or sexual orientation issues. Throughout this experiential weekend, you will discover a path of healing to fulfill your potential and dreams. In a non-judgmental atmosphere, you will experience acceptance and love for your journey. Our commitment is to love each and every participant for who you are, not based upon what anyone else wants you to be.

TOPICS AND EXERCISES WILL INCLUDE:

- Causes of emotional/mental wounding in men and women - Discovering your inner child - Healing relationships - Healing power of healthy touch - Time for individual, couple, or family attention to your specific needs - Continuing the journey to wholeness

Please join us for this experiential weekend of hope, healing, and love.

This program is sponsored and hosted by Phillip Schanker, former director of the family department of the Unification Community in the USA. Our special guest facilitator is Richard Cohen, M.A., psychotherapist, author, and founder of the International Healing Foundation (IHF), who has helped thousands experience radical healing and freedom over the past 27 years. To learn more about IHF and Richard’s personal journey from homosexual to heterosexual, visit www.comingoutloved.com.

NOTE: This private retreat is intended for current or former Unificationists and their loved ones, but it is not sponsored by or affiliated with the FFWPU. To respect those who would prefer that your participation be confidential, your registration information will be known only to Phillip Schanker, and only registered participants will receive details about the location of the program.

SCHEDULE: Friday evening from 6:00 - 9:00 PM / Saturday 9 AM - 5 PM / Sunday 9 AM - 5 PM

The retreat will be held one and ½ hours west of Baltimore, MD, just one hour and 45 minutes from Washington, DC, and less than 90 minutes from Baltimore-Washington International and Dulles International Airports.

Registration price includes program fee, on-site accommodations, 5 meals (Saturday breakfast through Sunday lunch) and snacks. For those that desire private accommodations, there are several affordable hotels near the retreat location.

If you have additional questions, feel free to contact me at pschanker@gmail.com.

SPECIAL INVITATION: I would like to extend a special invitation to Unificationists who have experienced some measure of healing along this path and wish to serve as a loving and supportive mentor for others. Please contact me at pschanker@unification.org to discuss and consider your participation in this and future programs.

With love, Phillip Schanker