Healing the Inner Goddess Retreats

Healing the Inner Goddess Retreats on the Magical Island of Maui

Laurie Monroe, MSW, LCSW — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 00:51:08 +0000

Are you a woman who is having difficulty recovering from trauma? Are you tired of your past experiences affecting your present life and relationships? Are you searching for inner peace and are you interested in healing?

Register now to reserve your space as one of seven women traveling to the beautiful island of Maui for the Healing the Inner Goddess Retreat: a woman-centered ropes course, intensive eco-adventure where we will explore our individual healing within the safety of a strong group of women with our facilitator, Laurie Monroe MSW, LCSW.

Laurie Monroe, MSW, LCSW — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 21:41:43 +0000

Laurie at the Labyrinth

Sacred Garden's Labyrinth

Maui Flower

Jacaranda tree

Close Encounter with a Dolphin

Healing the Inner Goddess Retreats

antic — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 03:18:47 +0000

Together we will face challenges, master skills, and regain our strength. Our week will focus on self-care and include: relaxation, stretching, pampering, visualization, journaling, support-group, self-esteem building, Girl’s Night!, empowerment, and personal growth. Adventures include: a Labyrinth walk, snorkeling with Turtles, a traditional Hawaiian Luau, an Adventure to Hana, Swimming in the 7 Sacred Pools, Maui Ocean Center, Rejuvenating at the Lavender Garden, a Sunset Dinner Cruise, Whale watching, and culminates in a Zipline Adventure (as seen on “Oprah”) in which we will LET GO OF OUR TRAUMA and RECLAIM OUR POWER!

To get more information on the next retreat or to sign up now to reserve one of only six spaces, contact Laurie Monroe MSW, LCSW at: (707) 832-8515 or Laurie@healingtheinnergoddess.com

About Laurie Monroe MSW, LCSW

Laurie Monroe, MSW, LCSW — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 03:44:27 +0000

Laurie Monroe MSW, LCSW has been working with women and families for over a decade. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Anthropology from Humboldt State University, a Master’s of Social Work with an emphasis in Child and Family Services from Sacramento State University, and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Laurie is a psychotherapist in private practice at Coast Counseling in Eureka, California.

Her theoretical orientation is eclectic, holistic, feminist, solution-focused, strength-based and centered on the family therapy model. Laurie believes that her role as a therapist is to assist others to increase awareness of their own power to heal, sustain, and grow in response to life challenges.

Areas of specialty include: sexual abuse/assault, child abuse/neglect, domestic violence, grief and loss, divorce, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and alcohol/chemical dependency.

Besides her personal experiences as a survivor of sexual assault and domestic violence, Laurie’s employment history includes: 7 years at the Humboldt County CWS Children’s Shelter, 6 years at Catholic Charities Counseling Agency, 2 years at CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Humboldt, 2 years at Redwood Coast Regional Center (working with people who have Developmental Disabilities), and 2 years at Humboldt Women for Shelter (now Humboldt Domestic Violence Services).

It has been her personal experience and professional observation that the need for inner healing is often of critical importance in maintaining sobriety, health, and happiness. Laurie has over 25 years of sobriety and credits her inner work as critical for maintaining it.