Marla K. Ruhana, Psychotherapist

Women's Renewal Retreats

Slideshow from the October 5-7 2007 Women and Friendship... A Healing Experience.

Feedback from attendees of the October 5-7, 2007: Women and Friendship Retreat:

--Warm, inviting, wonderful setting
-- Playing instruments made me feel free, like a child with no worries
-- Highlight was going to downtown Lexington, meeting new women and sharing
-- Dr. Schiff was very powerful and fun
-- Food was great
-- Marla made us feel as if we were an important part of everything
-- Relaxed, on Cloud 9, A burden is gone!
-- More confidence
-- Learned techniques to improve my life
-- Marla made us feel comfortable together, not intimidating
-- Yoga, I wish there was more!
-- Marla very inviting, made you feel comfortable right away!
-- Bonding with new female friends
-- Laughter was a great release as well as music
-- The food, atomosphere, music and yoga were awesome!
-- I had a very nice time, loved seeing everyone open up, sharing ideas and thoughts!
-- Art, music and food were amazing!
-- Bonfire, yoga, harp!
-- Being at Marla's retreat was the BEST!
-- Became more trusting of others, more trusting of myself...i'm ready to take a great leap of faith!
-- Drum circle instilled deep connection with other attendees
-- Creating a home for friendship with Marla was outstanding!
-- Loved Dr. Schiff and Art!
-- I was out of my comfort zone, thanks for helping me overcome my fears!
-- Music awesome!
-- Everything was great, I could not have asked for more!
-- I hope that one day I will be priviledged enough to attend another one of Marla's retreats! Thank You!
-- Loved art, food and people!
-- It was sad to say goodbye!
-- Marla enforces the connection and drives home the point of why we've gathered, opens our minds to the connections we unknowingly have made!
-- Marla makes such a difference in people's lives! She is uplifting and spunky!
-- Location, location, location! Beautiful surroundings!
-- Food, retreat house, relaxing, being pampered, and Dr. Schiff!
-- Marla made us feel instantly connected Friday night!
-- Sitting on the deck, calling the waves, watching the sunrise over the lake, bonfire, and staying up late night to talk with other attendees!
-- Dr. Schiff gave me tools to implement to change my life!
-- Marla's ability to facilitate the group and show us non-verbally how we are all connected!
-- Ability to see sunrise each morning!
-- Drumming and mandala were great!
-- Yoga was awesome, great teacher in Kathleen!
-- Chef Cathryn's artichoke dip!
-- Add a day, I could have stayed forever, didn't want to leave!
-- Creating a home for friendship with Marla was awesome!
-- Dinners and snacks, YUMMY! Mmmmmmmmmmmmm!
-- Retreat was overall success, expected nothing less as i've attended previos retreats!
-- I look forward to future retreats! Marla breaks ice immediately, what a gift! Marla you're wonderful!
-- Girl Power! Food and weather!
-- Meeting new women enriches your life!
-- Dr. Sandra, I could listen to her wisdom for far more than 2 hours!
-- Yoga, Creating a home for friendship, art, music and drumming!
-- Girl time, most women are quick to support their "sisters", it was wonderful to witness!
-- Loved doing art, in real world, not much chance to be creative!
-- The Colors of Friendship, harp and drumming!
-- Marla created a space for all attendees to connect!
-- It was perfect!
-- Enjoyed drumming the best!