Outer War, Inner Peace: A Mindfulness Retreat for Veterans and their Families

Paul Kendel, Margot Neuman, Gary Allen and Bayard Cobb

August 1–4, 2013

Tuition $195 + 3 nights
Paul Kendel

Paul Kendel

Margot Neuman

Margot Neuman

Gary Allen

Gary Allen

Bayard Cobb

Bayard Cobb

Scholarships are available. The deadline for Financial Aid has been waived, and dorms are included in the Generosity Policy for this program.

Too often the trauma of military services can rage on as an inner war long after military service has ended. While the external conflict may have ended, the internal conflict continues, taking its toll on personal health, well-being and relationships. The practice of mindfulness can cultivate gentleness towards ourselves and others and a sense of inner peace.

Designed for veterans and their families, this retreat includes talks, discussion, and introduction to a variety of mindfulness practices, including gentle and powerful healing work with horses. We will create a safe and intimate setting in which to share and learn from one another, and have the option for one-on-one meetings. The goal of the retreat is to offer a transformative experience and return home with concrete ways to integrate the benefits of mindfulness into daily life.

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About Medicine Horse Program:
Medicine Horse Program collaborates with Veteran’s Peace of Mind Project in the Fearless Victory program to help veterans with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) by providing mindfulness meditation techniques and equine-assisted psychotherapy as tools for dealing with trauma.

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Program Details

Registration takes place from 2– 5 pm on your program start date. All participants and volunteer staff must check in at our Guest Registration house. Please arrive before 5 pm to check-in and settle into your accommodations. Your program begins with dinner, followed by an orientation. The Guest Registration house closes at 5 pm after which no one is available to provide information or orient you to your accommodations. All programs usually end at 12:30 pm on the program's departure date, followed by lunch. Further specifics regarding your program's schedule will be available upon arrival. If applicable, you will receive an email from the program coordinator in the week prior to your program with any additional information you may need.

Financial aid is available for this program.