Staff for the retreats are vetted carefully, for their interest in working with veterans, their familiarity with emotional healing work and their ability to provide a non-judgmental, safe environment for the veterans to tell their stories. In addition to attendance for the whole weekend, staffing also requires presence at a training meeting during the day on Friday.

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Professionals and peer counselors working with veterans are welcome to attend as staff to experience the program so they can confidently make referrals to retreats.

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Civilians are also welcome as staff, as community acceptance and support

is integral to the healing process.
 

Community members attend the graduations of the retreats, on Sunday afternoon at 5:00 pm. Snacks for the grads during the weekend (desserts, fruit, etc)  and special treats for the veterans and the guests at graduation are always appreciated. Help with clean-up after the graduation is another way that people can help with the retreats if they are unable staff a full weekend retreat.