One Day Retreat in The Garden
forgiveness ENCOUNTER
Located in Hoffman Estates IL
Small Group 5 spots
August Date Options
One Day Retreat
**Friday August 21, 10 -4
or
**Saturday August 22, 10-4
Forgiveness is the foundation of emotional and spiritual freedom. If you're carrying hurt, resentment, guilt, grief, or painful memories,
this faith-based mental health retreat offers a safe place to heal.
Led by Dr. Lisa Kohut and Shelly Lawler, this powerful, practical and experiential retreat is designed to help you release emotional burdens and experience lasting peace. If you know that you’ve been carrying around a burden and a heavy load, but you don’t know how to let go, this is for you.
You will experience
- Healing from resentment, guilt, and shame.
- Healing from painful relationships and life experiences.
- Reduced stress and anxiety.
- Emotional clarity and resilience.
- Increased capacity for healthier relationships and the ability to move forward with hope.
- Lightness
This isn't just teaching about forgiveness—
it's an opportunity to experience deep emotional and spiritual healing.
What Participants Are Saying
"Although I've experienced counseling and inner healing over the years, this session came at the perfect time. It helped me identify my triggers, my need for forgiveness, and practical ways to heal from trauma." - Y.
"The warmth and genuine caring attitude of Lisa and Shelly made all the difference. They could have done it in a garage—though the beauty of the Eden-like Garden was heavenly ... Their love and connection to the Holy Spirit made me feel loved, seen, heard, and worthy." - A.
"I've been a leader for many years and have experienced many different healing modalities, but what Shelly and Lisa offered was a new level of breakthrough,
and I'm forever grateful." B.
Dr. Lisa- "…After years of leading thousands of people through Forgiveness, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing people experience spiritual renewal, refreshing of the soul, relational reconciliation , physical healing and open ears to hearing God’s voice again. The most common thing I hear after these encounters is “I feel Light, the burden is gone”
Shelly - '"I have witnessed again and again that forgiveness is one of God's most profound pathways to healing. As we release the burdens of the past into His hands, we discover renewed freedom, fresh hope,
and the grace to embrace the future He has prepared for us."
Call 630. 768. 9638
Day Retreat 10 - 4
Session 1- Discussion on The Power of Forgiveness
How releasing resentments and grudges impacts stress, reduces anger, improves health and relationships.
This is an interactive discussion.
Session 2 - Application and Demonstration:
Practice Coherent breathing and
Experience Forgiveness through Encounter.
Lunch Is Provided -
Quiet Time In the Garden or comfortable indoor space.
Session 3- Time of reflection and journalling.
Session 4 - Interactive Insights
Freedom Blessings - Gratitude
Podcast
LIVING PEACE
Shelly Lawler
Dr. Lisa Kohut
Dr. Lisa Kohut
Shelly Lawler - Chaplain, Coach, Artist and Author. Shelly is a certified Chaplain, a mental health coach and an award winning artist, her work hangs in homes, hospitals and business's.
She brings a unique, creative and spiritual touch to healing. She has a rich background in communication, on television and as a voiceover artist.
She has traveled around the globe as an international presenter and trainer working for multinational companies.
All of this makes Shelly a powerful facilitator of healing and a team player. Shelly’s unique combination of artistic talent, corporate experience, and spiritual care equips her to connect with diverse audiences in creative ways. She leads with deep compassion and creativity, helping individuals and audiences access and embrace new perspectives. Her strategic, gentle approach makes everyone feel inspired and included.
“The integration of faith and mental health is a beautiful path to peace of mind and empowerment in purpose.
It is a privilege to deliver this treasured teaching.”
My favorite quote on forgiveness:
"Forgiveness is not an occasional act,
it is a permanent attitude."
Martin Luther King Jr.
Shelly
Dr. Lisa Kohut
Dr. Lisa Kohut
Dr. Lisa Kohut
Dr. Lisa Kohut, LCPC & EMDR Certified, is a faith-based therapist, coach, and visionary author with over 20 years of experience. She creatively bridges neuroscience, psychology, and Biblical truth and is known for her close friendship with the Holy Spirit. Dr. Lisa has pioneered innovative systems that merge faith with mental health, helping countless individuals find healing and freedom.
Dr. Lisa founded Heaven Based Life Coaching, a Christian coaching school equipping faith-based practitioners to facilitate effective, cost-accessible mental health interventions. Through her books, training programs, and revelatory teaching style, she empowers people to live victoriously with peace and purpose—blending scientific insight with spiritual growth in every season.
Together with Shelly, Dr. Lisa creates a balanced facilitation team that combines professional expertise with creativity and compassion, ensuring Biblical wisdom and faith-based values inspire life-changing transformation.
They ensure that faith based values and Biblical wisdom are included to create a very power packed, meaningful, inspiring and life-changing experience.
"Forgiveness is a lifestyle that leads to freedom."
Lisa Kohut
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