“The Way” Healing for Women
July 18 - 20, 2025
The Way
A Healing Retreat for Female Survivors of Abuse
View or Download: Women’s Way Brochure
“The Way” is a healing retreat for survivors of abuse; a three-day guided meditation and prayer experience for anyone whose abuse by another has deeply affected his or her heart, mind, body and soul.
The Way for female survivors of abuse will be held July 18-20, led by Sue Stubbs. (The Way for male survivors of abuse will be held May 30-June 1, led by Kevin Sevcik and Sue Stubbs.)
The retreats are directed by Sue Stubbs, developer of The Way Healing Retreat, and supported by professional counselors, a priest, and volunteers. The Way is a Christian-based retreat, so all men and women of different faith backgrounds are invited and welcomed.
The Way retreats have been offered in the Archdiocese of Atlanta for more than 10 years. The first such retreat hosted by the Nebraska retreat team was in 2019. A participant encouraged those thinking about attending The Way retreat to register.
“I would tell anyone considering attending the retreat to put aside any fears, anxieties or hesitations and attend,” she said. “I would tell them it is well worth the investment of their time and money. The healing that can come from being in fellowship with others who have experienced similar abuse is something rare; something difficult to put into words. The information provided at the retreat and the acceptance of the presenters – as well as the attendees – gives you a safe, unique place to heal.”
To request an application Contact:
Jeff Hohlen (Diocese of Lincoln), 402-314-2899, [email protected]
Or
Mary Beth Hanus LMHP (Victim Assistance Coordinator for the Archdiocese of Omaha), 402-827-3798, [email protected]
Our Lady of Good Counsel Retreat House offers a sanctuary of prayer and recollection on a spacious acreage near Waverly. There are 50 single rooms, each with a private bath.
We want our retreats to be accessible to everyone, please consider an additional donation, or contact the Retreat House to inquire about financial assistance or if your parish pays part of the cost. If the retreat you’re interested in is full, contact us to be put on a waiting list. A few double rooms are available upon request. Airport transportation to/from LNK or OMA is also available upon request.
In-person at the Retreat House, retreats include meditations by the retreat master, the sacraments of Eucharist and Reconciliation, the Liturgy of the Hours and other devotions, and opportunities for adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.
