Workshops & Retreats

nature-based wellness workshop

This half-day experiential workshop combines active engagement with the natural world along with quiet mindfulness-based stress reduction activities. It was inspired by Missy’s dissertation research with green prescriptions. This workshop was designed to be held locally at the Campbell Pollinator Meadows & River Park in Buies Creek, NC, but can be adapted to other outdoor locations. Contact Missy for details.

Minimum Group Size: 5 participants; Maximum Group Size: 20 participants

Women’s Wellness Mini-Retreat

This half-day retreat is designed to offer dedicated time and space for women to focus on their own individual wellness. In addition to small group therapeutic support and learning, this retreat includes individual mini Reiki sessions, meditation, and personal visioning/goal setting. This retreat was created by Missy based upon the consistent struggles experienced by many of her female clients to prioritize self care. This half-day is all about you. Learning, connecting, and restoring.

Minimum Group Size: 6 participants; Maximum Group Size: 8 participants*

LGBTQ+ People of FaithS Mini-Retreat

This half-day retreat is designed to offer LGBTQ+ people of varied faith traditions inspirational connection in a safe, affirming space. In addition to small group therapeutic support and learning, this retreat includes specific exploration of the intersection of faith identity and sexual and gender identity, contemplative practice to strengthen personal connection, and fun activities with LGBTQ+ people of faiths. Please use the form below to contact Missy to learn more about how this mini-retreat may be a good fit for your group, as well as to inquire about specifics re. affirming spiritually-integrated approaches.

Minimum Group Size: 8 participants; Maximum Group Size: 12 participants*

Healthy Spirituality Seminar Series: Loving God, Loving Others, Loving Yourself

This four-part series explores how faith connects with our psychological health. Topics include: Introduction to Healthy Spirituality, Grief & Loss, Trauma & Spiritual Injury, and Healthy Coping. This series was designed in a joint effort by Missy Stancil, as a spiritually-integrated psychotherapist, with input and support from clergy and lay leaders. Please use the form below to contact Missy to learn more about how this series may be a good fit for your faith community.

Missy Stancil offers of number of trainings and workshops to community and academic groups. Presented are some of the topics currently offered. If there are other topics of interest, or you would like to discuss booking a speaking engagement, please fill out the form below.

*Please note, mini-retreats are designed and best experienced as a small group. In the event your group is larger (or smaller), please contact Missy using the form above to ask about adjustments available to accommodate your needs.