Plan on one hour to drive to the airport after lunch on Sunday.  You should not schedule a return flight earlier than 4:30-5:00 p.m. on Sunday afternoon.

Registration: 
      Each mother must complete and mail in an Application Form with a $200 downpayment. The remainder of the fee ($350) will be collected at the time of the retreat and can be paid either with cash, check or credit card. [click here for Application Form]
      If you would like an application form mailed to you, please call Janelle's office at 303.429.2100. Advance registration is required. Space is limited. Applications will be accepted on a space available basis.
            
For the Retreat Brochure [click here]

For a Travel Document that contains information on local hotels, transportation and detailed directions for the Colorado retreat [click here]


Testimonials:
"This retreat was beyond my expectations!" -Mother from Colorado

"God has equipped Janelle in a mighty way and I shall be forever grateful for her spiritual wisdom." -Mother from Ohio

"Wow! What an eye opener. At the retreat, I was able to get a view of the bigger picture. First, get myself healed so that I can be available for   my daughter. Second, be available to hear her, be attuned to her needs. I realized I had building blocks missing in my life and that I need to be a whole person so that I can love my daughter well." -Mother from New Jersey

"This retreat was worth every dime I paid. My peace of mind and the quality of life that I am experiencing because of the retreat is phenomenal. There is so much more love and acceptance coming from my side for my daughter. The retreat is a must for all moms."  -Mother from Oregon

"Thank you for all the love and support and the freedom to be where I am. I feel renewed.  I feel more capable to be there for my daughter." 
-Mother from California

"I have received healing of a broken heart....I was very  fearful that I would be condoning my daughter's lifestyle if I showed her love.  But I let go of that fear and chose to love her unconditionally.  This was huge for me.  Understanding her brokenness and her need helped me to understand her life choices better.  I now have empathy for her and am excited to use the tools that I learned."  -Mother from California

"This retreat helped me to understand the importance of my own healing in order to improve my relationship with my daughter."  
-Mother from California

"I would encourage mothers of gay daughters to attend this valuable and practical retreat.  I almost didn't come and am so glad that I didn't let anything get in my way.  I was utterly blessed to have attended.  The sessions changed my life for the better in so many ways."  -Mother from Washington

Endorsements:
"Janelle is a powerful communicator and one of the most popular speakers in the Exodus movement.  She has spoken numerous tmies at our national conferences, and her insights are perceptive and life-changing."  -Bob Davies, former Executive Director, Exodus North America; Co-Author of "Someone I Love is Gay," "Coming out of Homosexuality," and "Portraits of Freedom."

"Janelle Hallman is one of the nation's leading experts on issues surrounding gender development and the causes and solutions of homosexuality.  Her insights and approaches are on the cutting edge of concerns facing the church today.  Janelle was a vital part of the ministry we do at Focus on the Family as she spoke to audiences through our Love Won Out conferences."   -John Paulk, former Policy Analyst, Focus on the Family, and author

"Janelle is wholly engaging, full of understanding and compassion, and completely thorough in her academic research and biblical knowledge."  -Aram Haroutunian, Pastor of Congregational Care--Lookout Mountain Community Church, Golden, CO.

Questions:
       Please call Janelle's office at 303.429.2100.  

Healing a Parent's Heart Retreat 
Healing a Parent's Heart is a workshop for parents of gay-identified children. Because of Janelle’s extensive experience with gay men and women, she is uniquely positioned to help parents understand the nature of their child's journey as well as heal or strengthen their relationship with their child.

                  Dates:        July 23-25, 2010
                                                                           
                  Location:   To be determined in
                                      Denver, Colorado                     
                                      
                 Cost:         Will depend on final location
                              Approximately $425 without meals per couple
                              Approximately $550 with meals per couple
                              Approximately $250 per single parent
                              The price does not include travel or lodging.

Beginning on Friday evening and ending on Sunday afternoon, time will be spent in teaching, personal reflection, sharing, learning, inspirational readings, dialogue, fellowship, training, processing, eating, praying, crying, and laughing. Specifically, every parent in attendance will:

• Hear a personal story of healing and growth from other parents of gay-identified children
• Receive framework for understanding the biological and developmental influences of same-sex attraction
• Hear a personal story of healing and hope from a man and woman who has same-sex attraction
• Share their own personal history and story as they relate to parenting and current relationship with child
• Gain a deeper understanding of their son or daughter and why they may act or communicate in the way they do
• Receive training on how to employ certain techniques that will help to secure and stabilize a strong warm attachment with their child
• Receive personal coaching on their unique relationship with their child
• Obtain practical tips in handling other family relationships and concerns in light of child's homosexuality
• Discover how to build a personal support system
• Gain personal insight and experience hope and joy in the midst of sorrow and loss
• be encouraged, refreshed, and strengthened for the journey ahead
  
  Schedule:
     Friday evening:
        6:30 pm: Introductions/paperwork/Drinks/Food 
        7 pm: Formal evening schedule begins
     Saturday:
        8:30 am - 9:45 pm
     Sunday:
        8:30 am - 2 pm

For more information on insurance, please see below.
For more information on Janelle's associates [click here], fee schedules or to schedule an appointment, please call 303.421.2100.

Introducing Janelle's new book!
After many years of interviewing, researching, writing and re-writing, the book, The Heart of Female Same-Sex Attraction: A Comprehensive Counseling Resource (2008, InterVarsity Press) is finally here. While it has gained the support and interest of many, the book is primarily intended for mental health professionals and educators. However, the book is reader-friendly and can also serve as an indispensable guide for clergy, lay counselors, mentors, friends and especially family members of women with same-sex attraction. And lastly, but perhaps most importantly, this book is dedicated to and for the women who are themselves struggling or looking for greater understanding into their lives. "You are my heros!" Janelle Hallman 
To order Janelle's book, print out the Product Order Form [click here].

Audio and Video Resources
Janelle has two CD's available for parents. One, Loving the Prodigal: Hope for Parents in Pain, by Jim and Terry Vratny, is a gripping story of unconditional love and boundless grace. The second, Practical Help for Parents of Gay Identified Children, by Janelle Hallman, provides guidance for parents navigating the difficult task of facing the reality that their child struggles with same-sex attraction. Janelle suggests practical communication skills that can strengthen emotional bonds and stabilize the parent-child attachment. Both CD's are a must for any parent struggling with the question or how best to love or reach out to their daughters (or sons). To view this or Janelle's other products [click here] or to download a Product Order Form [click here].

Janelle has a variety of resources made available through her non-profit organization, Desert Hope Ministries. To download a Product Order Form or preview her book and view the product she has available [click here].

Resource List of Other Professionals, Supportive Organizations and Printed Material [click here]

Insurance Claims
To determine whether your insurance policy will cover any of Janelle Hallman & Associates' services, you will need to contact your benefits department and ask whether they cover mental health services. You will then want to ask if they cover an out-of-network provider who is an MA level licensed professional counselor (LPC) or an MSW level licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in the state of Colorado. Janelle Hallman & Associates do not provide managed care, which means, our office will not manage your insurance claims and reimbursements. However, if requested, Janelle Hallman & Associates will provide you with an Invoice/receipt for all payments made to her for counseling services. This invoice can then be directly submitted to your insurance provider. If your insurance company covers her services (individual counseling, consultation, telephone therapy, or psychological testing), they will reimburse you directly based on their predetermined customary percentage. Janelle Hallman & Associates requires payment for all of her services at the time the service is rendered. 

To contact Janelle's office or obtain directions to her office [click here]

Making Payment to Janelle Hallman & Associates
Prepayment can be made by:
      1) Cash for in-office appointments
      2) Major Credit Card (please contact Gretchen in Janelle's office, or
      3) PayPal for international payments only

Payment is due before or at time of the service rendered. Fees for intensives or phone consultations must be paid in advance.
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