MA, LCPC
Montana License #50324
WELCOME
These retreats aren't just another training.
Meet your Coaches
Stephanie Isbell
Stephanie Isbell, MA, is certified by the Allender Center as a practitioner of Story Work for groups and individuals.
Although Stephanie Isbell is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) in Montana, Story Work is not therapy. Instead, as a coach, she is an experienced guide into your own stories. Story Work helps you understand the depths of what you have experienced, what resources you may need to seek out now, and how to chart a course for your development as a unique person.
Vicki Deimert
Vicki Diemert is the founder of The Healing Narrative and a faith-based trauma-informed coach with a Master's in Biblical Counseling.
She is certified in Narrative Focused Trauma Care through the Allender Center and Trauma-Informed Couples Therapy through the Reconnect Institute.
Vicki helps individuals, ministry leaders, and churches understand the stories shaping their relationships, leadership, and faith so they can experience healing, healthier relationships, and deeper formation in Christ.
Post-NFTC 2 Integration & Embodiment Retreat
You finished NFTC 2.
What an incredible accomplishment.
The training has likely changed the way you see people, suffering, and healing. You have new eyes for trauma, a deeper understanding of story, and greater confidence to enter the valleys of suffering with compassion and hope.
But for many of us, finishing NFTC 2 is where a different set of questions begins.
• How do I embody what I've learned?
• Am I ready to walk with others in this work?
• How do I continue integrating the Narrative Arc into my own life and calling?
• Where does my own story fit within God's larger story of redemption?
Most of us know the general answer: Go deeper.
Yet knowing how to deepen our understanding, embody what we've learned,
and discern our next steps is often easier said than done.
This retreat isn't another training.
It's an invitation to slow down, reflect, integrate, and discover more deeply how God is forming you through the work you've already begun.
Over three days together, we'll explore the Narrative Arc from a fresh perspective, creating space for both personal reflection and communal discernment as we continue becoming the kinds of people who can faithfully walk with others.
Together we will:
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Deepen and integrate your understanding of trauma, healing, and the Narrative Arc beyond the classroom.
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Re-envision your own story through the lens of the feminine hero's journey.
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Discern how God is maturing you into the prophetic, priestly, and kingly offices of Jesus.
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Receive affirmation from trusted peers as together we recognize your gifts, calling, and possible next steps.
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Rest, laugh, pray, and enjoy meaningful fellowship with women who share this journey.
Our retreat will take place on a beautiful working Montana ranch at Open Reach Studio—affectionately known as the Amish Chapel. Surrounded by breathtaking 360° views of the Missoula Valley, this peaceful setting offers the perfect environment to step away from everyday responsibilities and create space for reflection, conversation, prayer, and renewal.
Retreat Details
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Three-day retreat
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Light breakfast, snacks, and lunch provided each day
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Local hotels and the airport are just 15–20 minutes away
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For the adventurous, camping may be available (be prepared for cool Montana evenings!)
Please Note
This retreat is designed specifically for women. This isn't because we don't deeply value our male colleagues. Rather, we're choosing to facilitate within our current areas of experience. We hope to offer a co-ed retreat in the near future.
If NFTC 2 transformed the way you see others, this retreat is designed to help you discover more deeply how God is shaping you.
Come rest.
Come integrate.
Come discern what comes next.
We would be honored to journey with you.