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Art Journaling
What a lovely weekend spent meeting new people and sharing an intimate moment of creating art journals and discovering about myself along the way.
Companioning Through Grief & Loss
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Companioning Through Grief & Loss
4.8990 reviews
Apr 16 - 18, 2027
About this Retreat
Your Guides
For more than twenty years, Louise Colletti, MA & Joe Colletti, M.Ed., S.T.M., MDiv., have been presenting public programs and offering in-depth training for those who companion others who are experiencing loss and grief. Based on her experience as Program Director at Mary’s Place, Center for Grieving Children and Families, Louise brings key insights to the art of companioning grievers. She and Joe have co-presented in the graduate Chaplaincy program at Hartford International University, and they have offered in-service programs on grief and loss for spiritual directors. Together, they wrote a guidebook: Leaving a Spiritual Legacy: Writing a Spiritual Will, and Joe has published From the Heart: A Father’s Journey of Grief. Both Louise and Joe have been spiritual directors for many years and teach from their own experience of the death of their daughter, Monique.
Details of this retreat
This program invites you into a gentle exploration of the journey of grief and loss, and the sacred practice of companioning those who mourn. Rooted in a contemporary understanding of the grieving flow, it offers insights into how we can be present to others with compassion, humility, and care.
Beginning with a personal life loss review, you will be guided in personal reflection and prayerful inquiry. There will be time to share stories, honor challenges, and deepen awareness. You will also be introduced to simple, supportive practices and invitations that help you walk alongside others in their sorrow with sensitivity and grace.
Whether you serve as a spiritual director, chaplain, pastor, social worker, healthcare professional, caregiver, or volunteer, this program seeks to nurture your capacity to accompany others with empathy, attentive presence, and a trusting heart.
Beginning with a personal life loss review, you will be guided in personal reflection and prayerful inquiry. There will be time to share stories, honor challenges, and deepen awareness. You will also be introduced to simple, supportive practices and invitations that help you walk alongside others in their sorrow with sensitivity and grace.
Whether you serve as a spiritual director, chaplain, pastor, social worker, healthcare professional, caregiver, or volunteer, this program seeks to nurture your capacity to accompany others with empathy, attentive presence, and a trusting heart.
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Taste of Italy
Truly an amazing evening with delicious food, creative ambiance, and delightful entertainment. Congratulations, Genesis, on launching this new experience of bringing people together for friendship and sheer delight. Looking forward to the next Table of Grace.
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Biospiritual Focusing retreat at Genesis
I recently attended a five day Biospiritual Focusing retreat at Genesis. The program was excellent. The coordinators experience and wisdom were extremely helpful. I also appreciated their caring and responsiveness to anything I needed.
The staff at the retreat house created a caring, welcoming environment in every way. The food was excellent, and much appreciated. The grounds are beautiful and peaceful. It was a very positive experience, and am looking forward to my next retreat there.
The staff at the retreat house created a caring, welcoming environment in every way. The food was excellent, and much appreciated. The grounds are beautiful and peaceful. It was a very positive experience, and am looking forward to my next retreat there.
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BioSpiritual Focusing Retreat 8/26
I received so many gifts of new knowledge and experiences from all 4 instructors and many participants. As always I enjoyed all of the outdoor spaces, especially the labyrinth. I truly appreciate the space that was freely available in the chapel, carriage house and friendship hall for myself and others to offer optional groups.
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Italy at Genesis
It was a wonderful evening. Not only was the food delicious, but the teamwork of the staff was admirable and the camaraderie of the guests made for an enjoyable evening. The ambiance was elegant!
