We are about to embark on our well-earned three week summer pause, but before we go, here's a roundup of our news and upcoming events...
Ben's Change of Role
"Since that deep winter beginning in 2014, I have unknowingly been serving an apprenticeship. One that has been long, and abundant in both emotional growth, practical and relational crafts. I notice how in these years both myself and Write to Freedom have grown and solidified in so many ways. From where I stand, we both seem ready for long and fruitful journeys into the future. Now marks the end of my regular weekly office work for Write to Freedom, of which I have been doing consistently for the last 5 years. My regular attention now turns to my practice as a Psychotherapist. The fire for holding recovery retreats still burns strong in me and I will be there on the high moors for retreats, gearing up for the mysteries and methodology that I’ve come to know so well. This isn’t a goodbye. It’s the next step in my recovery.” - Ben
Summer 'New Tribe' Retreat
In July we ran our first face to face residential retreat since September 2019. 14 of us gathered on the high moors for a rite of passage experience, a gateway journey into our regular offerings. It was a time for old friends and new to connect, and remember our flagship 'New Tribe' retreat program. This time around, we expanded the camping element, venturing out of our comfort zones, and exploring our recovery within the context of community, wild space, and mindfulness. For the first time everyone got to choose between staying in a room in the retreat centre, or a further stretch into the outdoors by camping on the land. We have also invested in a second hand 6m canvas tent, which allows us to hold well ventilated outdoor gatherings, whilst keeping out the worst of the elements.
Next dates - November 26-28th
Trustees
We are looking for new trustees to join our team. If you feel a call to supporting the running of the charity in this way, find out more about what it takes here.
Upcoming Recovery Opportunities
Creative Pathways
This year our Creative Pathways to Healing and Meaning cycle has been running over four weekends, delivered both online and face to face focusing on Addiction Recovery through the Archetypes.
Each of the cycles takes a deeper dive to explore the inner and outer terrains of the four Jungian archetypes of the Lover, Warrior, Magician and Sovereign. You can still apply to attend the remaining cycles individually, with our next cycle exploring the Magician archetype, beginning on October 9th (in person) and October 10th (online).
Dartmoor Residential Retreat
We have set the dates for our next New Tribe retreat on Dartmoor for November 26-28th. After the powerful and uplifting experience of our July retreat we hope to gather once again before this year is out, inviting new participants to join us on this recovery experience.
Events Open to all - Recovery Conversations
