Monica T Simon, LLC

06/02/2025

Greetings & Wellness Future Essence of Self Retreat Participants🌟,

Are you ready to take the first step toward the reset you deserve? If so, we’ve created “The Becoming Journal” just for you.

The Becoming Journal is more than a gift; it’s a soul-nourishing preview of what’s waiting for you at the retreat. With guided prompts and daily rituals designed to help you pause, reflect, and reconnect, this journal gives you a taste of the intentional space we’ve prepared for your healing and renewal.

If these five days stir something inside you,
imagine what three full days immersed in rest, reflection, and restoration could do for your whole self.

This is your invitation to go deeper.
To step away from the noise.
To choose yourself.

Download the journal below and begin your reset today. And if your spirit feels a yes rising within… we’d love to welcome you at the retreat.

👉[Download The Becoming Journal]:
https://mcusercontent.com/93a6eb813b0b7e3a684a66689/files/2710d323-77c8-ddbc-7226-221602ce62f7/Journal_Becoming.pdf

Psst: (Open in Adobe Reader or Apple Preview to fill it out directly!)

👉[Register for the retreat]: www.essenceofselfretreat.com

With joy,
Drs. Hankton & Simon

05/17/2025

REGISTRATION IS OPEN🌟

Your winter escape awaits. Join us for the next Essence of Self Wellbeing Retreat, a restorative experience crafted especially for Black women seeking deep rest, healing, and joy.

🗓 Thursday, November 6 – Sunday, November 9

📍 Ojo Santa Fe Spa Resort | Santa Fe, New Mexico

Immerse yourself in a sacred space of renewal, connection, and self-discovery. This curated retreat offers the perfect blend of rest, rejuvenation, and empowerment in a serene & luxurious setting.

✨ Spaces are limited. Register today at www.essenceofselfretreat.com

To learn more about your retreat hosts, please visit their practice websites:

Dr Umieca N Hankton
www.unhcounselingservices.com

Dr. Monica T Simon, LLC
www.drmonicasimon.com

The more WE THRIVE…🌟🌟🌟

05/15/2025

Your winter escape awaits. Join us for the Essence of Self Wellbeing Retreat, a restorative experience crafted especially for Black women seeking deep rest, healing, and joy.

🗓 Thursday, November 6 – Sunday, November 9
�📍 Ojo Santa Fe Spa Resort | Santa Fe, New Mexico

Immerse yourself in a sacred space of renewal, connection, and self-discovery. This curated retreat offers the perfect blend of rest, rejuvenation, and empowerment in a serene, luxurious setting.

✨ Spaces are limited. Register today at www.essenceofselfretreat.com

The more WE THRIVE…🌟🌟🌟

12/10/2024

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11/27/2024

Essenceofselfretreat.com black Friday discount.

We are excited to offer a $250 scholarship to the next four women who register for the Essence of Self Wellbeing Retreat. A generous donor, who recognizes the importance of Black women gathering in sacred spaces to connect, heal, and rest, wants to help make this experience more accessible for you. If you are interested in receiving the partial scholarship, please comment or message us with the word “Essence,” and we will send you the registration link.

The more you THRIVE…🌟🌟🌟

11/21/2024

Sometimes, we all need a reminder that rest isn’t weakness—it’s wisdom. Here’s a little reflection on how sunsets teach us the power of pausing, recharging, and rising again. , , , www.essenceofselfretreat.com

11/08/2024

“Busy”has become our badge of honor, yet it wears us down, making our hearts weary and our bodies fragile. We chase productivity, perfection, and purpose but often forget that even the strongest need stillness. Our worth isn’t measured by tasks completed or hours logged.

Prioritize your well-being. You deserve this. www.essenceofselfretreat.com

11/04/2024

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Looking to dive deeper into this journey, join us at the www.EssenceofSelfretreat.com —an opportunity to reconnect, heal, and rediscover your inner strength.

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