Showing Up for Ourselves and Others

Saturday, October 25 - Sunday, October 26, 2025
Facilitator(s): Cat Horzewski, Melissa Minkley, MSW, CT
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Overview

Description
Many of us find ourselves supporting others during difficult times.  This may include clients, friends, neighbors and family members.  Serving in this role can be very rewarding as well as draining.  It can take a toll on us emotionally and physically.  As a professional or volunteer caregiver, we too find ourselves enduring life’s struggles and challenges.  Finding balance and harmony in our personal and professional lives is critical in preserving our effectiveness and overall well-being.

This workshop will explore ways we can build our capacity so we can not only show up for others but also ourselves.  We will focus on identifying values and core beliefs that influence our self-care habits.  This will guide us to compose our own, personalized sustainable self-care blueprint.

Dates and Details
Saturday, October 25 – Sunday, October 26, 2025
This retreat begins at 8:30am on Saturday and ends at 2:30pm on Sunday

Sustainer Cost: $460
Advocate Cost: $365
Partner Cost: $275
(all levels include overnight accommodation and four meals)

New for the 2025-2026 program year: We are offering a voluntary three-level registration fee structure for our sponsored retreats in order to support both accessibility and sustainability of our retreat ministry. For more information on our three-level registration fee structure, visit our FAQ page.

Registration Information
You may register and pay online by clicking the yellow “Register Here” button above, by calling the Registrar at (262) 898-2582 with a credit card number, or by mailing a check made out to Siena Retreat Center to 5637 Erie Street, Racine, WI 53402. Payment must be received to complete registration. Please see our FAQ page for our cancellation policies and other helpful information.

If cost remains a barrier even at the lowest level, you are invited to complete our Scholarship Request Form. While we cannot guarantee that all requests can be fully accommodated, and we do ask that you contribute a portion of the fee, we will do our best to assist as many participants as possible within our available resources.

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About the Facilitators

Cat HorzewskiCat Horzewski

Cat Horzewski is involved in suicide prevention, bereavement facilitation, and increasing access to mental health resources in the Greater Milwaukee area. She has a Master of Science in Thanatology from Marian University, a professional certificate in coaching from Alverno College, and two decades of servant leadership as part of the nonprofit sector. Cat has companioned survivors of suicide loss, counseled people experiencing crises, and supported individuals impacted by community violence. She considers this work sacred and hopes to honor those who have gone before us by inviting their wisdom into practice.  

Melissa Minkley, MSW, CTMelissa Minkley, MSW, CT

Melissa Minkley, MSW, CT, is the Program Director of the Grief Training Center of Wisconsin and is a social worker with over 25 years of experience in psychosocial oncology and bereavement counseling. Her personal experience of loss has given Melissa deep insight into the impact grief has on individuals, families and friends.