Welcome to The Light Within Retreats
IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW HAS LOST A LOVED ONE TO SUICIDE, YOU ARE NOT ALONE.
In every 10 seconds, another life is lost to suicide. Chances are, you or someone you know has a family member who lost their battle to mental health. If so, then you know firsthand that the devastating loss of suicide reverberates through communities, leaving a lasting impact on the family and friends of those affected.
Riddled with grief, trauma, guilt, and a host of unanswered questions, you may not know where to turn. The pain can be simply too much to bear.
We are here to help meet you where you are on your healing journey and to provide a path forward in life once more.
We are… The Light Within Us All.
We offer a safe, serene place of profound transformation for the grieving.
We are a non-profit organization that provides onsite healing centers for those who are struggling to cope after suicide. With retreat locations offered worldwide, our mission is to provide care and comfort to surviving family members. If you have lost a spouse, a child, a sibling, or a parent to the battle of mental health, we understand.
As suicide loss survivors ourselves, we understand the loneliness and complexity of those struggling after suicide leaves. We combine traditional therapeutic methods —with holistic modalities — and the power of the ocean— to help you find joy once again.
You do not need to try and heal alone. We are here to show you how to restore your own internal light once again.
Come join us at one of our intimate retreats, where a safe and supportive atmosphere awaits.
RIDING THE WAVES OF GRIEF
Grief waves come in sets when someone is suffering a loss to suicide. We believe there are a number of similarities between grief and the ocean. But the one thing we have witnessed firsthand, is the transformative power of surfing as a proven, therapeutic method for coping with loss.
That is why we offer an immersive experience where guests can embrace the healing benefits of the ocean by riding waves. Whether you are new to surfing or have been catching waves for a lifetime, we believe in the healing power of the waves (las olas).
There is nothing more satisfying to us than seeing someone find joy again while learning to surf.
Our retreats focus on every aspect of healing the mind, body, and spirit. Located in natural settings across the planet, we provide safe anonymity when dealing with suicide loss. Combined with daily group and individual therapy, our programs embrace eastern philosophies of mindfulness — along with a deep focus on the nervous system. Through trauma exercises, guided meditations, and daily yoga practice, we invite you to go inward to heal broken hearts and fractured souls.
“Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light.”
-Brene Brown
Upcoming Retreats
Give the gift of light to someone in grief today.
In every 10 seconds, another life is lost to suicide. In 2022, the death toll from suicide was the highest ever recorded in the US.
Chances are, you or someone you know has a family member who lost their battle to mental health illness. Communities are often left wondering how they can help those left behind after suicide.
We provide 90% of our funding directly to our families in need. Our intimate retreats support:
Suicide Widows who are struggling to find a path forward again.
Military spouses grieving the loss of yet another noble veteran.
Parents who have lost their teenagers / young adults to suicide.
Teenagers who have lost a parent or a sibling to this horrific disease.
Your contribution to our mission is greatly appreciated.
“As I journey on this road discovering who this new me is ~ surrounded by such kind souls here ~ as I awaken to my new life and my calling. I understand there will be peaks and valleys. There will be highs and the lowest of lows. But I got this. I’m feeling all the feels. I am fully alive once more. ”