Title: Healing the Courageous Heart — An Experiential Retreat When: October 21–26, 2025 Where: A.R.E. Headquarters, Tarsia Center, Virginia Beach, VA 215 67th Street, Virginia Beach, VA 23451 Hosted by: Mary Elizabeth Lynch, M.A., J.D.; Mark Thurston, Ph.D.; and the A.R.E. Tarsia Center team What does it truly mean to heal the heart? Join us for Healing the Courageous Heart, a 5-day experiential retreat where you’ll explore the joy, strength, and transformative power that come from healing wounds of the heart. Whether you've experienced loss—of people, purpose, self-identity—or carry the ache of dreams lost or hope deferred, this is your space to heal, grow, and reclaim your inner wisdom. You’ll work with tools and practices such as: Guided imagery & meditative reveries Somatic healing, movement & music Deepening your capacity for self-compassion, open-heartedness, and emotional resilience By the end of the retreat, you will leave with: Greater clarity about your inner values and strengths Tools to support your ongoing healing journey A renewed ability to trust, express compassion, and live with courage Tuition & Registration: Tuition: $1,599 (same rate for members & non-members) Minimum deposit: $395 Balance due by October 15, 2025 Registration closes October 21, 2025 (or until spots are filled) Why Attend: Healing is not just about moving past what hurts—it’s about reclaiming your heart’s courage. When we heal, we don’t just feel better, we expand our capacity to love ourselves and others, to stand in vulnerability, and to contribute from a place of clarity and strength. Register here: https://edgarcayce.org/events-and-programs/healing-the-courageous-heart