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SUMMARY:Mija Retreat 2026: The Many Spaces & Faces of Grief
DESCRIPTION:Mija Retreat 2026\nThe Many Faces of Grief & Loss\nSunday\, October 18\, 2026\n8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.\n Camp Pendalouan – YMCA Muskegon \nJoin us for a day of reflection\, storytelling\, connection\, and community as we explore the many ways grief and loss shape our lives—and the courage and compassion that help us move forward. \nThrough keynote storytelling\, facilitated conversations\, quiet reflection\, and meaningful connection\, we’ll create space to honor our experiences while discovering hope\, resilience\, and belonging together. Whether you’re navigating a recent loss or carrying stories from years ago\, you are welcome here. \nTogether\, we will create space for meaningful conversations\, shared wisdom\, moments of healing\, and yes\, even laughter. Because grief is part of the human experience—and so is joy. \n\n Early Registration Benefits\nRegister by September 1\, 2026 and save $25 with code: \nMIJAEARLYBIRD\nRegular Registration: $150\nEarly Bird Registration: $125 \nOffer expires September 1\, 2026. \nPlus\, the first 10 registered attendees will receive a complimentary Mija Circles Discovery Session before the retreat. \nYour Discovery Session includes: \n• One live virtual Mija Circles experience \n• An opportunity to connect with members of the Mija community before retreat day \n• A welcoming space to experience Circle before gathering together in October \nThis one-time invitation expires September 1\, 2026. \n\nRetreat Experience\n\n\n\n\n\nTime\nExperience\n\n\n\n\n8:30 a.m.\nRegistration Opens\n\n\n9:00 a.m.\nWelcome • Lead Sponsor Recognition • YMCA Muskegon Camp Pendalouan\n\n\n9:10 a.m.\nMoment of Silence & Ofrenda Acknowledgement • Leticia Gonzalez Ortiz\n\n\n9:30 a.m.\nStoryteller Session I • Pat Sosa VerDuin\n\n\n10:15 a.m.\nSmall Group Reflection Circles\n\n\n11:00 a.m.\nGroup Photo\n\n\n11:30 a.m.\nStoryteller Session II • Cassandra Kiger\, LLM\, MSW\n\n\n12:15 p.m.\nLunch\, Walking\, Water & Woods (on your own)\n\n\n1:30 p.m.\nFacilitated Storytelling: The Many Spaces of Grief & Loss featuring Anna Porter\, Elisa Hoekwater\, Carmen Meurer\, and Reyna Orellana\n\n\n2:30 p.m.\nSmall Group Reflection Circles (optional)\n\n\n3:30 p.m.\nClosing Gathering • Sponsor\, Volunteer & Participant Appreciation\n\n\n4:00 p.m.\nRetreat Concludes\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet Your Storytellers\nPat Sosa VerDuin\nFounder of Mija Leadership Coaching | Certified Grief Educator\nKeynote Storyteller | Grief Won’t Be Cheated \nCassandra Kiger\, LLM\, MSW\nLicensed Clinical Social Worker\nKeynote Storyteller | Building Systems That Rise Stronger \nLeticia Gonzalez Ortiz\nCommunity Ofrendas Curator \nAnna Porter\nAuthor\nFacilitated Storyteller \nElisa Hoekwater\nMental Health Advocate\nFacilitated Storyteller  \nCarmen Meurer\nAuthor\nFacilitated Storyteller  \nReyna Orellana\nEntrepreneur\nFacilitated Storyteller  \n\nPresented by Mija Leadership Coaching \nCompassion • Courage • Connection \n 
URL:https://mijaleadershipcoaching.com/event/mija-retreat-2026-the-many-spaces-faces-of-grief/
LOCATION:YMCA Camp Pendalouan\, 1243 E Fruitvale Rd\, Montague\, MI\, 49437\, United States
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