A New Christian Healing Retreat for Betrayal Trauma: What to Expect During 3 Transformative Days
There’s a kind of heartbreak that doesn’t just weigh on your mind—it settles deep into your body and spirit. When trust is shattered by infidelity, secrecy, or deception, the pain that follows can be all-consuming. This is betrayal trauma. A profound emotional and spiritual wound that can shake your sense of identity, security, and even your connection with God.
But here’s what’s also true:
💛 Betrayal does not define you.
💛 You are not alone.
💛 And healing is absolutely possible.
What you’re feeling makes sense. And even if it feels heavy right now, there is a way forward. A path that honors both your pain and your hope.
A One-of-a-Kind Christian Healing Retreat for Betrayal Trauma
Healing from betrayal trauma doesn’t have to take years to begin—and it doesn’t have to take years to ease the pain.
In the right setting, one that is safe, faith-anchored, trauma-informed, and grounded in neuroscience, meaningful healing can begin in just a few days.
Ariséa™ is a three-day Christian healing retreat for betrayal trauma, created for women carrying the deep wounds of relational betrayal. Set in a peaceful, restorative environment, Ariséa is led by experienced, trauma-informed Christian professionals who are deeply attuned to both the emotional and spiritual impact of betrayal. Together, we hold space with compassion, clinical skill, and reverence for the sacred nature of your healing.
You’ll receive personalized support within a small group of women who understand the unique grief, confusion, and isolation betrayal brings. Through evidence-based approaches such as EMDR therapy and Brainspotting, your experience is guided at a pace that honors your nervous system, your faith, and your readiness.
“I didn’t realize how unsafe I felt…until I felt safe”
When your nervous system has been in survival mode for a long time, it’s easy to forget what peace feels like. Ariséa is not only about emotional healing. It is about nervous system restoration and creating space for deep, embodied rest.
This trauma-focused, Christ-centered retreat offers:
✨ A holistic approach to mind, body, and spirit
✨ Calming techniques and collaborative healing
✨ Bilateral music for nervous system regulation
✨ Gentle movement and somatic awareness
✨ A pace that allows your body to breathe, settle, and reset
Throughout the experience, you’ll be given choices—because healing begins with agency. Your boundaries are respected. Your voice is welcomed. Your presence is enough.
You don’t have to share your story unless you want to. There’s no pressure to perform. Just permission to be where you are.
“Jesus was part of everything here, and it changed the way I experienced my healing”
Betrayal trauma reaches far beyond the relationship itself. It can leave you spiritually disoriented, angry, numb, or quietly wondering if God has forgotten you. Sometimes, even well-meaning spiritual advice or disciplines can feel insufficient, offering brief comfort without reaching the deeper places where pain is held.
This retreat offers something different.
Here, we honor the depth of your experience. We don’t bypass your grief and trauma or try to rush you toward resolution. You are invited to bring your grief, your doubts, your weariness, and your questions, just as they are all while asking Jesus to be the very center of the process.
And in that vulnerability, many women encounter something unexpected: a Jesus who is not distant, but right there in the middle of it all.
He is gentle. He is present. He grieves with you and is tender with your wounds. And, He lovingly leads you toward restoration.
“We laughed, we cried, we carried each other through.”
It’s normal to feel hesitant about a group setting. Betrayal often carries shame and isolation, along with fear of judgment or being misunderstood.
That’s what makes the Ariséa group experience so healing:
💞 You are guided toward connection and witness transparency
💞 You are free to share as much, or as little, as what feels right
💞 You are surrounded by women who get it
💞 You begin to realize something powerful: you are not alone
This is a trauma-informed, faith-sensitive space where you are respected and your story is held with care. And, the sense of connection you build here?…It often becomes a lasting source of strength.
“I thought it would be overwhelming. But it was so thoughtfully led.”
Three days may not sound like much. And yes, the work is deep. It can be intense. But the pace is intentional, the environment is safe and the support constant. Each element—from the therapeutic modalities to the rhythm of rest—is designed to honor your boundaries and your healing.
Whether you’re engaging in EMDR, Brainspotting, experiential workshops, or gently guided group conversations, we are remain attuned to your needs throughout the process.
This isn’t about pushing you to “move on”—it’s about walking with you as you reclaim your voice, your faith, and your sense of safety.
“She thought of everything. I felt seen before I even said a word.”
When you’ve been in survival mode, being nurtured can feel unfamiliar. Sometimes even uncomfortable.
The thoughtful details of Ariséa are part of the healing itself:
🌸 Cozy, peaceful spaces that invite rest
🌸 Nourishing food and beverages throughout the day
🌸 Thoughtfully curated goodie bags with tools for during and after the retreat
🌸 Subtle, steady reminders that you matter, exactly as you are
These simple offerings aren’t extras. They are intentional expressions of care, communicating truth your soul may have forgotten: You don’t have to earn love. You are already loved.
“I still have work to do, but I’m not carrying it all alone anymore.”
As you prepare to return home, you won’t leave empty-handed. You’ll leave with:
- Practical tools to support continued healing
- A deepened connection to your faith and spiritual identity
- Ongoing support from women who truly understand
- A renewed sense of self, rooted in strength rather than betrayal
The work you begin at Ariséa is supported by thoughtful post-retreat follow-up care, ensuring you are not left to navigate the next steps alone.
Healing does not end when the retreat concludes. It continues with clarity, support, and hope.
Is Ariséa Right for You?
If you are carrying the pain of betrayal trauma, whether the wound is recent or long buried, this may be the pause your heart has been longing for. You do not need to have all the answers. You do not need to feel ready.
You simply need a space where your pain is met with compassion and your healing is taken seriously.
Ariséa is not a magic fix. But it is a focused, immersive path forward, offering:
✨ A Christ-centered approach to betrayal trauma
✨ EMDR therapy and Brainspotting
✨ Personalized care in a small, private group setting
✨ Pre-retreat consultation to ensure the right fit
✨ Post-retreat follow-up for continued support
You are our priority. We walk with you every step of the way.
A Gentle Invitation to Begin Healing
If something inside you is whispering maybe, know this: You are not too broken. You are not too much. And it’s not too late.
Your healing matters. Your story matters. And you are welcome here.
If you’d like to explore whether Ariséa is right for you, we’re here to listen. No pressure. No expectations. Just support, compassion, and real conversation.
Click here to schedule a free consultation. Or send a message. We’re ready when you are.
by: Michele Montenegro, MSW, LCSW