Spiritual Rx for Stress and Anxiety
September 18-20, 2020
We all have stress. If it is not managed, it can lead to a crippling anxiety, blocking us from experiencing joy and vitality in everyday life. This retreat offers both spiritual and practical tools for managing stress and anxiety, opening us to God’s freedom and a peace that surpasses all understanding.
Check-in starts on Friday at 4pm. The retreat begins with a 5:30pm dinner and concludes with 10am Sunday Mass. Throughout the weekend there will be talks, Mass, Eucharistic Adoration and great community time as well as personal prayer & reflection time, Confession, recreation and more.
As part of the retreat experience we will have licensed mental health therapists on site. You will have the opportunity to listen to and speak to these therapists throughout the weekend. Though these individuals are licensed with the state of Florida, formal counseling will not be a part of the retreat experience. Upon arrival, you will sign a form confirming you understand that these conversations do not take the place of clinical counseling, are purely consultative, and you will seek out professional counseling if needed.
This year, we’re offering more flexible options for participation. Join us for the whole weekend (double rooms only available to members coming from the same household), or commute during the three day retreat. At San Pedro, we are practicing social distancing and regularly cleaning all surfaces. Please bring your own face covering for use indoors.
Meet the speakers that will be offering both spiritual and practical tools on this retreat:
Regina Boyd
Regina is the Founder of Boyd Counseling Services, a Catholic licensed mental health practice that provides in-person and virtual therapy for couples, families, and teens. She works with clients who are experiencing life changes, desire healthy emotional connection, and seek to develop problem solving strategies within their relationships. Regina is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Mental Health Counselor. She is a wife and mother of a delightful toddler. In her spare time Regina enjoys walks with her family, baking, going live for her Facebook and Instagram followers, and listening to Mumford and Sons.
Chris Fernandez
Chris Fernandez was born and raised in south Florida. He studied at the University of Central Florida in Orlando, FL where he obtained a bachelors degree in aerospace engineering. In 2013, Chris received a certification in spiritual direction from Our Lady of Divine Providece, School of Spiritual Direction, in Clearwater, FL. Then in 2019 he received a masters degree in theology, with a concentration in spiritual theology, from Holy Apostles College and Seminary in Cromwell, CT. Chris works as an engineer, and currently lives in Jacksonville, FL with his wife and children.
Lisa Sojourner
Lisa Sojourner is a wife and mother of two rowdy red-headed boys. She graduated from Rollins College with her Masters in Mental Health Therapy and from FSU with a bachelor's in psychology. She owns a private practice in downtown Orlando and works at Bishop Moore Catholic High School as the Coordinator for Pastoral Care. She works with individuals to help them find peace and fulfillment in their lives. She is an active member of her parish at St James Cathedral and on the weekends enjoys gardening and keeping her toddlers from pulling up her vegetables each spring.
Andy Sojourner
Andy Sojourner is the Director of Family Life and Evangelization at St. James Cathedral. He has spent over a decade in ministry and Catholic Education. Andy graduated from Florida State University with a degree in History and received his Masters at St. Leo University in Educational Leadership. Andy enjoys reading, playing with his two sons, and cooking with bacon.
Megan Stevens
Megan Stevens is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who earned her MS in Clinical Psychology from Divine Mercy University, a unique graduate program that integrates a Catholic understanding of the person, marriage, and family with the art of counseling. In Megan’s work with clients, she pulls from her experiences as a clinician and from her 12+ years in various ministry settings like camps, retreats and both national and international mission work. Megan has experience treating a variety of clinical concerns including mood disorders, trauma, family of origin concerns, women’s health issues, and grief. Megan is passionate about fostering a clinical experience that is uniquely tailored to the individual so they feel heard, understood, and seen. In her free time, Megan enjoys being a wife and mother to two small, energetic children. She also enjoys investing in her faith community, exercising, and regularly baking gluten-free treats.
**Please Note: a $50 non-refundable deposit to secure your registration. You will not be registered for the event until this deposit is made. Payment should be made in full two weeks prior to event**
Cost:
$260 Private Room
$185 Double Room
$90 Commuter
*Online registration is now closed. Please call our office 407-671-6322 for more information.