3rd Annual Belly Monster
Workshop
Saturday June 21, 2025
Your healing is in front of you, in your community, and through learning from other cultures
from embracing our inner ‘belly monsters'.
Our workshops are perfect for beginners and those who haven’t explored art before. It’s all about having fun and trying something new! Our creative approaches to healing ensures that everyone feels welcome and that the focus is on the experience rather than the skill level.
Embrace Somatic Healing Experience the power of somatic practices. Learn to listen to your body’s wisdom and release stored tensions, fostering a deeper connection with yourself.
Awaken Your Spiritual Self Explore meditation, mindfulness, and other spiritual practices to find peace and clarity.
Write Your Way to Wellness Engage in therapeutic writing exercises that will help you articulate your journey and heal from within. Share stories, write from the heart, and witness the healing power of words.
Collaborate and Connect Enjoy the magic of collaboration as you work alongside fellow seekers. Share experiences, support each other, and grow together in a community of healing.
Take Home Transformational Tools Learn healing modalities that you can integrate into your daily life. Our retreat provides you with the knowledge and practices to continue your healing journey at home.
Laughter and Healing They say laughter is the best medicine, and our retreat is filled with joyous moments. Laugh, heal, and find happiness in the company of like-minded individuals.
Location
This retreat is located Living Well, 1740 Ridge Ave Evanston, IL 60201
Accommodations: Airbnb's in or around the Jefferson Park area of Chicago, IL are highly encouraged if you are traveling from afar. Please email jenny@approachablehealer.com for any questions about the area
Healing Retreat overview
This year we have a theme, grief.
We all hold onto grief energy and we will be providing five different workshops in one day all focusing on healing through grief energy.
Our workshops are perfect for beginners and those who haven’t explored alternative healing modalities such as talking circles, writing to heal, art therapy, or compassion inquiry. It’s all about having fun and trying something new!
Our creative approaches to healing ensures that everyone feels welcome and that the focus is on the experience rather than the skill level. We will be focusing more on spiritual healing and collaborating with local spiritual healers.
Just like the Belly Monster Book does during this workshop Jenny, Amy and their fellow Practitioners want to validate your trauma, not diagnose or label, but rather to create a day to show examples of different ways of healing. And, it is our hope that we show people how to see things right in front of them that are actually healing them.
Testimonials
The Belly Monster Retreat has been a beacon of transformation for many, and here are some of the success stories from those who have embarked on this journey:
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“Make time for self-reflection and don’t shy away from unknown feelings of discomfort. Write and be creative. Tune into the energies around us and draw from collective good and strength.”
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“Lean on your community. Everything was warm and welcoming; everyone was there for the right reasons, and our community was happy and secure.”
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“I felt very aligned with all things read and offered. Any aloofness encountered was that of my own, and in hindsight, was my own work to do. I felt supported in doing the work and the art and exploring. It took me a day to sink in, but once the door was opened, I was right in there with y’all.”
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“I friggin’ loved the agenda.”
Your healing team
Together, Jenny and Amy create a nurturing space for self-exploration and healing, ensuring that your experience at the Healing Retreat is both enriching and transformative. Embrace this opportunity to heal through art, collaboration, and the wisdom of experienced therapists.
Secure your spot and be part of a journey that promises laughter, learning, and lasting change. 🌱
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