A Group for Parents and their Teens
Hold me tight, let me go
WHAT?!
Parenting teens is no easy task—maintaining a strong connection can feel overwhelming. When do you hold on tight? And when do you let go?
Let me support you in staying close through the chaos. This psychoeducational retreat is designed for both parents and teens, helping move relationships from conflict and confusion toward deeper understanding, comfort, and connection.
Through horse interactions/experiences, guided exercises, structured parent-teen conversations, and the support of a group setting, families will learn how to lean on each other during this transformative stage—when Hold Me Tight is met with Let Me Go.
"Love has an immense ability to help heal the devastating wounds that life sometimes deal us."
-Sue Johnson
When?
August 15-16 2025
HMT/LMG will run Friday evening for Parents only, and Saturday for Parents and Teens. Note facilities are outdoors, and horse interactions will be part of each day (weather permitting) so dress appropriately.
How Much?
$1250 per family
(Early Bird $1100 if registered prior to July 19, 2025)
This includes 2 parents and up to 2 teens (13-19).
Want to bring another teen? Just add $250/teen
While younger siblings absolutely matter, they are not able to attend this retreat
This group is facilitated by a Registered Psychotherapist and may be covered by your benefits; please check with your provider
No prior experience with horses is necessary-all activities will be on the ground, no riding is involved
If you are allergic to horses, hay, or dogs, this group may not be for you
If you cancel with more than one week’s notice, you will receive a refund minus a $100 non-refundable deposit.
Cancellations made with less than one week’s notice are non-refundable.
Minimum 3, Maximum 6 families can attend
What can I expect??
Friday Evening
August 15, 6:30-8:00
(Parents(s) Only)
During this introduction we will
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Give an overview of the next few days
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Identify negative cycles between parents and teens from the parents viewpoint
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Share experiences; successes and challenges
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Work toward strengthening the co-parenting alliance/support system
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If there is time, we will integrate an experience with the herd
Coffee, Tea, and snacks will be provided
Saturday
August 16th, 2025
10:00am-4:00pm
What to Expect When Parent(s) and Teen(s) Join Us:
🐴 Get to know the horses & learn how to stay safe around them
👋 Fun intros - to both people and horses
💬 Explore what’s been feeling tough in your relationships and how your family works
🤝 Hands-on activities to help you connect - some with horses, some without
❤️ A special “Hold Me Tight” family conversation - your chance to really be heard
We’ll keep it real, supportive, and (we promise!) not boring.
Lunch and snacks included
Have more questions?
Just schedule a call with me and I'd be happy to answer
Are you from out of town and need a place to stay? Can I recommend...
The George Stanley Inn above the Piano Cafe, Port Perry