Healing Trauma, PTSD, and Grief at Our Retreat in Italy
At Healing Trauma Retreat, we welcome those who are carrying the invisible weight of trauma, PTSD, complex PTSD, or profound grief. Held in the peace and safety of a restored monastery in the Umbrian hills, our intimate retreats (just four guests at a time) are designed to gently support your healing process—no matter how long ago the pain began.
Understanding Trauma
Trauma is not defined by the event, but by the impact it leaves on your nervous system. You may feel anxious, numb, dissociated, or constantly on high alert. These are not signs of weakness—they are signs of a nervous system doing its best to protect you.
Whether your trauma stems from childhood neglect, emotional abuse, medical procedures, loss, violence, or relational betrayal, the imprint it leaves can shape how you experience the world. Our work is to help you safely meet and release that imprint.
PTSD and Complex PTSD
PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) can arise after a single overwhelming event. Complex PTSD often develops from repeated trauma over time—especially when it occurs in early life or within close relationships.
Symptoms may include flashbacks, emotional dysregulation, a deep sense of shame, and difficulty trusting others. But you are not broken. These responses are normal adaptations to abnormal experiences.
At our retreat, we work with the nervous system to restore a sense of safety, using evidence-based approaches alongside deeply intuitive, compassionate care.
When Grief Becomes Traumatic
Grief is a natural response to loss, but when it’s complicated by trauma—such as losing someone suddenly or under distressing circumstances—it can overwhelm the body’s capacity to process.
You may feel stuck, numb, or lost in cycles of guilt and what-ifs. This kind of grief needs as much gentle attention as any other form of trauma.
A Sanctuary for Healing
Our trauma retreats are built around rest, regulation, and reconnection. Each day combines trauma-informed therapy, somatic practices, nature, silence, and nourishing food. We take care of everything so you can focus entirely on yourself.
This is not a group therapy retreat. It is a space where you can be held in kindness, without pressure or expectation. There is no need to perform your pain.
Who Comes to Heal Here?
We welcome adults of all ages and backgrounds, including those who have tried talk therapy but found it wasn’t enough. Many of our guests are therapists, carers, and survivors who have spent years tending to others, and now need a space to receive.
You don’t need a diagnosis to come. You only need to feel that something inside is asking for your attention.
Begin Again, Gently
We know it can feel daunting to seek help, especially when you’ve been carrying pain for years. But healing is possible. In the quiet of these ancient hills, with skilled support and no more than four guests at a time, something begins to shift.
If you’re ready to feel more like yourself again—or meet yourself for the first time—we’re here.
Learn more about our upcoming retreats or reach out for a confidential conversation.
Get in Touch
Book A Call with Tess
Location
Localita Palombara, Sellano 06030, Pergugia, Itlay
info@tesshunneybell.com
+39 339 126 2908
Hours
Monday – Friday: 9 am – 5 pm
Saturday – Sunday: 9 am – 1 pm