Virtual Migrating Toward Wholeness™ Healing Retreats
Healing Through Story & Connection
Virtual retreats that help you reclaim voice, agency, and presence.
“I had no idea what to expect and never imagined the feeling of listening to others and the feedback Liz offered everyone. My only experience of writing groups in the past was sharing without feedback — this was completely different, and I loved it.”
What These Retreats Are
Migrating Toward Wholeness™ (MTW) Healing Retreats are live, virtual gatherings created specifically for adoptees who are ready to stop carrying their stories alone.
Grounded in trauma-informed practice, narrative healing, nervous-system awareness, and lived experience, each retreat offers a structured yet spacious container for reflection, expression, and connection. Participants are invited to tell the truth of their lived experience, listen to their bodies, and engage healing at their own pace.
This is not therapy. It is healing-centered, evidence-informed work rooted in choice, consent, and relationship.
Who These Retreats Are For
These retreats are for adoptees who:
Feel stuck, overwhelmed, numb, or disconnected
Are tired of minimizing themselves or staying silent to keep the peace
Want a trauma-informed, specific, and responsive space that honors both body and story
Are ready to explore healing through writing, reflection, and community
These retreats may not be a fit if you are seeking clinical therapy, crisis intervention, or a purely instructional writing workshop.
What Happens in a Retreat
Each retreat includes:
Guided writing and reflective practices
Gentle somatic and grounding invitations
Trauma-informed teaching rooted in the Migrating Toward Wholeness™ framework
Community witnessing and connection (sharing is always optional)
A pace that centers nervous-system care, choice, and consent
You decide how much you participate. There is no pressure to share.
2026 Virtual Retreat Dates & Themes
(All retreats are held 11am–4pm EST)
Core Journey: January–June
These six retreats form a cohesive healing arc intentionally designed to support agency, depth, and integration. The journey is bookended by Becoming the Subject.
January 17 — Becoming the Subject
Reclaiming agency, authorship, and self-trustFebruary 21 — Breaking Silences
Finding voice and naming what has been heldMarch 14 — Making Space to Heal
Slowing down, safety, and nervous-system careApril 11 — Rewriting the Truth
Challenging internalized narratives and beliefsMay 16 — Expressing the Core / Primal Wound
Giving language to grief, anger, and longingJune 20 — Becoming the Subject
Integration, agency, and embodied authorship
“Liz is incredibly accessible and relatable, even with all her years of contributing to this community. I felt deeply moved and empowered by her vulnerability and advocacy.”
Fall Integration Retreats: September–December
These retreats revisit core MTW principles for reflection, deepening, and continued healing.
September 12 — Breaking Silences
October 10 — Making Space to Heal
November 14 — Rewriting the Truth
December 12 — Expressing the Core / Primal Wound
Ways to Participate
Single Virtual MTW Healing Retreat
$259 standard | $129 community rate
Attend any one retreat of your choosing.
This option is ideal if you want to experience the work or join when timing aligns.
Season of Becoming: 3-Retreat Bundle
$699 standard | $345 community rate
Choose any three retreats across the 2026 calendar (January–December).
This bundle is designed for adoptees who want continuity and flexibility without committing to the full six-month journey. You may choose retreats across different themes or attend the same theme more than once.
The Migrating Toward Wholeness™ Core Journey (January–June)
$1,295 standard | $699 community rate
A six-month commitment for adoptees ready for depth, consistency, and integration.
This journey includes all six Core Journey retreats from January through June 2026 and follows a carefully designed healing arc that begins and ends with Becoming the Subject.
This option is for those who know they don’t want to start over each month and are ready to engage healing through repetition and relationship.
Why Bundles Exist
Healing does not happen all at once.
It happens through repetition, relationship, and returning to yourself again and again.
Bundle options exist for those who already know they want continuity and a longer arc of care. Single retreats remain available — you get to choose the depth that supports you.
“I’ve felt another layer of optimism for the support that is out there and the healing that is possible.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this therapy?
No. These retreats are healing-centered and trauma-informed, but they are not therapy or a substitute for mental health treatment.
How do I choose my retreat dates if I purchase a bundle?
After registering, you’ll receive follow-up instructions for selecting your retreat dates.
What if I can’t attend one of my selected dates?
With advance notice, you may transfer your registration to another available 2026 retreat.
Is the community rate available for bundles?
Yes. Community rate is honored for single retreats and all bundle options.
Do I have to commit to a bundle?
No. Single retreats remain available. Bundles are optional and intended for those who want continuity.
Are retreats recorded?
Retreats are not recorded to protect privacy and confidentiality. They are meant to be live, in-the-moment healing experiences.
Is there a recommended way to choose retreats?
There’s no “right” order. Some people choose based on resonance, others on timing. You may attend different themes or return to the same one more than once. The Core Journey offers a guided arc; other options allow flexibility. Trust what feels supportive.
You don’t have to do this alone.
Find the retreat experience that supports your healing in 2026.