About this Retreat
Kim Schwartz, MA, NCC is the former, founding CEO of Roanoke Chowan Community Health Center, a Federally Qualified Community Health Center in Eastern North Carolina and a National Board Certified Counselor. As a consultant, Kim works with leaders and organizations nationally creating authentic space for reconnecting to the joy of their vocation. Her focus as a Courage to Lead retreat facilitator is in nurturing supportive communities giving participants the space to explore meaning and purpose. Kim has been an active participant in CCR programs nationally since 2011. Kim has many professional affiliations and frequently presents at national and regional conferences. She is also known as Mimi to seven grandchildren!
David Freeman is currently the Senior Pastor of First United Methodist Church of Little Rock. He has been in pastoral ministry since finishing seminary at Emory University in 2003. In an attempt to face his own bedevilments of perfectionism and people pleasing, he began studying the work of Brené Brown which continues to challenge and transform him. David became a Certified Daring Way Facilitator in 2017 and shares this work with other clergy and laity around the state of Arkansas mainly through retreats and workshops. He is married to Katie, who is a therapist, and together they are trying to show their two daughters as much of the world as possible before they leave for college in a few years. After many years of being an avid marathon runner, David’s joints asked him to slow down and spend more time hiking, which he loves. He also loves hanging out with his two best friends, Charlie and Slider.
Details of this retreat
The Gifts of Imperfection Online Course Study
Earn up to 12 CME/CUEs!
Thursdays 5:30 pm - 7 pm CST (January 22 - February 26)
A Journey Toward Wholehearted Living
What if, instead of striving to be “perfect,” you gave yourself permission to be real?
Inspired by Brené Brown’s beloved book The Gifts of Imperfection, this online course study is an invitation to set aside the masks and the pressure of “having it all together,” and instead explore the freedom, courage, and connection that come from living wholeheartedly.
Over the course of several weeks, we’ll gather together on Zoom for live, interactive sessions where you’ll have the chance to reflect, share, and practice Brené’s 10 guideposts for wholehearted living. Each week, you’ll be gently guided through conversations and exercises that help you:
Release the grip of perfectionism and comparison.
Cultivate practices of self-compassion, rest, play, and creativity.
Strengthen your courage to show up authentically—in all areas of life.
Build meaningful connections in a safe, supportive community.
This course study is not about working harder on yourself. It’s about softening, pausing, and making space to grow into who you already are. Each session includes guided practices, reflection prompts, and optional between-session exercises to help you integrate what you’re learning into your daily rhythm.
Course Format:
Weekly 90-minute live Zoom sessions (recordings available if you miss a week)
Supportive community discussions and reflections
Gentle at-home practices to deepen your experience
Come as you are. Bring your questions, your hopes, and even your doubts. This is a course study where imperfection is not just welcome—it’s the gift we’ll explore together.
Class Titles:
Welcome to Wholehearted Living: Embracing Imperfection
Letting Go of What’s “Supposed to Be”
Cultivating Authenticity: Showing Up as You Are
The Power of Self-Compassion in Daily Life
Releasing Perfectionism and People-Pleasing
Finding Strength in Vulnerability
Building Meaningful Connections and Belonging
Practicing Gratitude and Joy Every Day
Embracing Creativity, Play, and Rest
Living with Courage and Resilience
Integrating Wholehearted Practices into Daily Life
Reflection & Next Steps: Your Path Forward
Continuing Education Credits: This experience is powered by CMEfy – discover unlimited opportunities to capture reflections at the point of inspiration, point of care to unlock continuing education credits via ReflectCE – an accredited activity portal designed for busy Dentists, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Pharmacists, Physician Associates, Physicians and other members of the healthcare team. Reflections based on session content can be eligible for up to 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits per session. Learn more about CME/CEU credits for healthcare specialties here.
If have additional questions about these online sessions, please contact Carly Paz at: staff@innovationsinresilience.com
💦 DIP YOUR TOES EXPERIENCE
If you're brand new to retreats or personal growth work, this is the perfect place to begin. You’ll find a welcoming, low-pressure environment where you can explore self-reflection, connection, and emotional wellbeing—at your own pace, without judgment. No prior experience needed—just bring your curiosity and an open heart.
💧 Retreat Depth
Who It’s For
What to Expect
💦 Dip Your Toes
Brand new to personal growth or retreat spaces
Gentle, welcoming, and low-pressure. A perfect introduction to self-reflection, connection, and emotional wellbeing—without overwhelm.
🌊 Wade In
You’ve started exploring inner work or want to revisit the basics
Reflective practices, mindset shifts, and tools for resilience. Ideal for folks ready to grow, but not quite ready to cannonball.
🌊🌊 Swim Out
You’ve done some personal work and are ready to go further
More depth, more vulnerability, and more challenge. You’ll explore identity, relationships, and what’s getting in your way.
🌊🌊🌊 Go Deep
You’re experienced in inner work and craving transformation
Brave spaces, soulful inquiry, and a strong container for people navigating transitions, reinvention, or purpose. Designed for the seasoned soul.
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