retreat

carob
carob Member Posts: 2 ✭
in Health and wellbeing
does anyone know of a retreat to help with PTSD, anxiety, grief from breast cancer? have googled but find they are generic with addiction and other related mental illnesses.

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  • kmakm
    kmakm Member Posts: 7,974 ✭
    Sorry to hear that you're struggling. I have/am finding this part of BC to be a huge challenge. You could try The Gawler Foundation. Best wishes. K xox
  • jennyss
    jennyss Member Posts: 2,084 ✭
    edited April 2018
    Dear @carob Have a look  at The Otis Foundation https://www.otisfoundation.org.au . They have holiday homes in every state just for people affected by breast cancer. It is rent-free for eligible people,  with some time restrictions.
  • Kiwi Angel
    Kiwi Angel Member Posts: 1,952 ✭
    @jennyss this site looks amazing. I had already booked some leave for later in the year before all this happened but I was just gonna stay at home. After all the crap this year though I wanted to get away and this site is perfect. 
  • kmakm
    kmakm Member Posts: 7,974 ✭
    edited March 2018
    I'm on the waiting list for one of their properties. I've found them nice to deal with.
  • primek
    primek Member Posts: 5,392 ✭
    https://gaiaretreat.com.au/

    https://m.sunshinecoastdaily.com.au/news/olivias-found-her-happy-place/2831660/

    I'm sure there is more but I guess the Olivia Newton John one is the most well known. 
  • Finch
    Finch Member Posts: 302 ✭
    My breast nurse mentioned the Otis Foundation to us. She highly recommended it and is involved in charity work to raise money for it. 
  • SoldierCrab
    SoldierCrab Member Posts: 3,430 ✭
    Carol there is also the Petrea King retreat place at Bundanoon in NSW 
    http://www.questforlife.com.au/index

  • Zoffiel
    Zoffiel Member Posts: 3,374 ✭
    An Otis holiday may not be the same as a 'retreat' but I've thoroughly enjoyed the two stays I've had. The old adage, a change is as good as a holiday, is true for me. 

    Money being an issue, Otis ticks all the boxes. Some of the properties are good for groups others are fine for just a couple of people. It all depends where you live and how far you are willing to travel.

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