Done the inner child work but something still feels unfinished? Join me for an inner teen healing retreat in Niagara.
When:
Sunday, November 29th, 2026
Time:
2:00-6:00 pm EST
WHERE:
Yoga by Abbey, St. Catharines
ABOUT:
Everyone talks about the inner child, but what about the inner teen?
You still grip tight when life feels uncertain, you still replay the conversation that went sideways, and you still feel that old ache of being on the outside looking in.
So often, that’s your inner teen.
She’s the one who felt everything so deeply and was told she was too much. The one who learned to keep the peace, or push back, just to feel safe in her own skin. And she’s so often the part of us that gets skipped over in the healing.
Rebel & Rise is an inner teen healing retreat for the woman who is ready to go back for her.
Your inner teen wants something a little different from the gentle soothing we offer the little one. She wants to be respected and believed, and more than anything she wants a say in her own life, which is the very thing so many of us didn’t have at that age.
Inside the rebel & rise retreat
- A guided meditation to meet your inner teen, knock on her door, and hear what she's been carrying all these years.
- Teaching on where control, people pleasing and rebellion first took root in you, and why she held on so tight.
- Movement to music from her era, so whatever has come up has somewhere to go.
- Release of emotions that might be limiting you and keeping you stuck
- A letter to her from the woman you are now, a letter back from her, and a closing ritual to give her permission for what she never had.
- Boosting self-esteem, confidence and feelings of empowerment
WHAT TO EXPECT
During our time together, you’ll be guided through:
You’ve done the inner child work. You’ve sat with her, held her, and given her the safety she always needed. You understand your patterns better than most people ever will. And yet something still feels unfinished. You still grip tight when life feels uncertain; you still replay the conversation that went sideways, and you still feel that old ache of being on the outside looking in.
So often, that’s your inner teen.
Research actually shows we remember more from our teens and early twenties than from almost any other time in our lives. Those were the years we were working out who we are, and the teenage brain was wired to feel rejection more sharply and fight harder for independence. So the friend who left you out, or the moment you learned to make yourself smaller, went in deep, and so many of those moments still shape how we see ourselves today.
In her own healing, Laurie has seen how many of the patterns she’s still unwinding were set in those years, when she wasn’t in control and hadn’t lived enough yet to understand what was happening around her. Contrast creates clarity. This afternoon is about going back to the teenager you used to be, bringing the wisdom you carry now, and finally letting the dots connect.
How do I know if this is for me?
You've done the inner child work, but something's still missing.
You’ve met the little one and given her what she needed. Yet part of you still feels restless, guarded, or misunderstood. That’s often where she’s been waiting.
You hold on tight when life feels uncertain.
Plans, details, a backup plan for the backup plan. When things feel out of your hands, you grip harder. She learned that a long time ago, and she’s been keeping you safe with it ever since.
You swing between keeping the peace and wanting to walk away from it all.
One minute you’re bending over backwards to keep everyone happy; the next, you want to tell them all where to go. Both of those are her, trying to be heard.
Rebel & Rise half-day retreat
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Save your spot for this half-day retreat
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Snacks and full day curriculum provided
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Opportunity to add on a 1:1 soul reading
What Clients are Saying
About your Guide
Laurie Oakes
Her journey to find answers about spirituality and life outside of the physical body began at a young age. She found herself questioning her soul’s purpose, following her intuition, and receiving messages and “inner knowings” as young as she can remember.
Today, she shares her wisdom through various platforms, including workshops, retreats, and online courses. Her teachings empower individuals to awaken their spiritual potential, find inner peace, and live authentically.
Laurie gently guides her clients into letting go of the trauma and that which no longer serves them and empowers them with channelled guidance on their journey of personal growth and spiritual exploration.
She believes in the inherent divinity within each person and strives to help others discover their own inner truth and connection to their Creator.
Frequently Asked Questions
We’ve got most of it covered—you don’t need much.
Here’s what we recommend bringing:
A journal and pen for reflections and prompts
A refillable water bottle to stay hydrated
A yoga mat or something comfortable to sit/lie on
A blanket or cozy layer (think: socks, sweater, scarf—whatever helps you feel grounded)
An open heart and willingness to receive (the most important part)
Absolutely! YES YES YES! Going to a retreat alone can be extremely powerful and transformative. Common feedback we also receive is the welcoming, safe and connected vibe we create and the relationships you create on retreats sometimes turn in to lifelong friends.
Another big YES! We welcome women of all levels and complete beginners too! Retreats are a great place to learn or to solidify established practices and routines.
Yes, a retreat information email with all this information will be sent out closer to the retreat date.
What Clients are Saying
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