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WE UNDERSTAND YOU

You're not broken...you've just been surviving-and no one ever showed you how to feel safe

You are here for a reason. A reason you may not even know. You didn't find us by coincidence, it was divine. You NEED this. We are here and understand you

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Limited seating *payment plans available

October 2-3, 2026, LIMA OHIO

ONLY limited to 300 seats (100 adolescents, 200 adults)

to create safety, connection, and transformation

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This isn't something you watch.. it's something you experience

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You Don't Have to Carry This Alone

Some of us are tired in a way that sleep cannot fix.

Tired of being strong.

Tired of carrying responsibilities that no one else sees.

Tired of supporting everyone around us while quietly running on empty ourselves.

Maybe you're working through your own healing journey.

Maybe you're supporting a child, student, client, patient, employee, family member, or congregation.

Maybe you're the person everyone turns to for support, yet few people ask how you're doing.

THIS WEEKEND IS FOR YOU IF...

• You feel stuck in cycles of anxiety, overwhelm, emotional shutdown, or chronic stress.

• You find yourself constantly overthinking, worrying, or struggling to feel at peace.

• You are carrying the effects of trauma, grief, loss, or difficult life experiences.

• You feel emotionally exhausted, disconnected, or simply worn down.

• You are navigating challenges with mental, emotional, physical, or relational well-being.

• You support others professionally or personally and need a space to recharge and reconnect with yourself.

• You're tired of understanding your struggles intellectually but still feeling them in your body.

• You've been strong for so long that you've forgotten what it feels like to be supported.

• You want practical tools, meaningful connection, and hope for lasting healing and growth.

Wherever you find yourself today...

This space was created for you.

A place to learn.

A place to connect.

A place to heal.

A place to remember that you are not alone.

If you see yourself in any part of this message, you belong here.

You deserve to be understood.

Join us for a weekend of healing, education, and connection for teens and adults impacted by trauma, stress, anxiety, emotional overwhelm, or life's difficult experiences. Through expert speakers, interactive workshops, and shared stories of hope, you'll discover that healing is possible—and that you don't have to walk the journey alone.

A community that understands YOU.. because we were you..

WHAT YOU'LL WALK AWAY WITH

Real life skills you can use immediately to calm your nervous system in real time
A deeper understand why YOU feel the way you do
Tools to handle triggers when they happen at home, classroom, office, or ministry
A sense of relief you haven't felt in a long time
Connection with a community that "gets it" and a nervous system that finally feels lighter.

Because healing happens faster when we don’t feel alone.

Whether you come as a survivor, a parent, a teen, a teacher, a counselor, or a church leader…

You belong here.

Come as you are.
Leave restored, equipped, and understood.

Join us for two days that could change the way you care for yourself — and everyone around you.

WHAT YOU'LL EXPERIENCE

This isn't just something you attend.. It's something you feel.

A space where you don't have to explain yourself
Moments where your body finally exhales
Being understood without judgment
Safe, guided experiences that help you release what you've been holding
Connection with people who truly get it

You won't just learn about healing.. you'll feel it

For many, this is the first time they've ever felt this understood.

You can keep pushing through this on your own....OR you can finally understand what is happening inside and learn how to change and transform it. Think of it as NEW BEGINNINGS!

You DESERVE to be FREE. Come a community of people who UNDERSTAND you.

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You deserve to be whole...transforming and free.

WHY THIS EXISTS

I didn't create this summit because I had it all figured out..

I created it because I know what it feels like to suffer in silence...

to not understand what's happening inside you..to feel like no one truly gets it.

AND I don't want people to struggle as long as I did.

This summit is what I wish I had when I was struggling.

The We Understand You Summit is

A 2-day immersive healing experience
Hands-on sessions (not just talking)
Learn how to calm your nervous system
Understand your triggers
Leave with real tools you can use immediately

This isn’t about sitting in chairs all day listening to lectures.

It’s about experiencing change.

OUR PROMISE

We will not rush your healing.
We will not minimize your story.
We will not ask you to relive your trauma.

Instead, we offer understanding, regulation, creativity, and hope—so you can leave feeling more grounded, more connected, and more yourself than you’ve felt in a long time.

You don’t have to do this alone anymore.
We understand you.

Secure Your Seat Before It's Gone

Here, you don’t have to explain your pain — we already understand.

What You’ll Find Here

Hands-On Workshops

Throughout the weekend, you’ll engage in a variety of hands-on healing experiences — from art and movement to self-regulation tools, creative reflection, and faith-based practices that bring healing to life

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Education

Trauma-informed education that deepens your understanding of how trauma shapes your life — and equips you with practical tools and resources to heal and grow beyond it

Safe, heart-centered discussions for both teens and adults — held separately to honor each group’s needs. Friday evening begins with a collective, immersive gathering that sets the tone for connection and understanding.

Circle Conversations

A serene outdoor space set up for evening meditation sessions.

This isn’t a weekend of lectures or surface-level self-care — it’s a deeply experiential journey. You’ll be invited to move, create, reflect, connect, and heal through hands-on, heart-led experiences that meet you where you are and guide you toward restoration.

At the We Understand You Weekend Retreat, we blend heart, science, and soul to help you reconnect and restore.

What People Are Saying

Discover what our clients think about our service

I was able to sit in a room and for the first time I felt seen and heard, which isn't easy for trauma survivors to do. The warmness and compassion Gina has, permeates outward. She is definitely a Godsend.

Brian Moten

I attended the 2024 We Understand You Summit in Wapakoneta, OH. For a 1st time summit it went well. I learned a lot about how trauma can impact our well-being and how it can cause or mimic mental health challenges. I left there with a sense of self and confidence to become whole again. Thank you Gina for making this possible. You have a huge heart to help others.

Wendy Johnston

★★★★★

I came to the summit to learn education from a trauma informed perspective. But what I walked with was far more. I learned about trauma, what it does to the body, how it affects the nervous system, and ways to calm and regulate. This will not only help me personally but professionally as I mentor individuals and couples. Thank you to the entire crew for a great summit.

★★★★★

This is a summit you should not miss. Our communities need this. Teens are struggling. Adults are overwhelmed. I am so thankful God brought me here. I learned so much and got to meet some amazing people. The speakers were filled with knowledge and great. It was small and intimate without the busyness of bigger summits. It felt right.

Carolyn Devontina

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