Weekend Retreat for Young Adults in Malvern, PA | May 1-3
Heal the Wounds from Your Broken Family So You Don’t Repeat Your Parents’ Story
Whether your parents divorced, separated, or family life was very dysfunctional, this retreat helps you heal those emotional wounds.
16 spots left!
Why Unhealed Wounds Don’t Stay in the Past
What happened in your family was not small, and it doesn’t just disappear with time. Research shows that kids from divorced or very dysfunctional homes are far more likely to struggle in all kinds of ways as adults.
You might see it in yourself:
You feel like marriage is unattainable for you, or that love never really lasts
You’re more likely to struggle in romantic relationships, repeating the same unhealthy dynamics over and over
Conflict and closeness trigger a lot of fear and hesitation
You struggle or have struggled with anxiety, depression, or loneliness, even when things are “fine” on the surface
You fight low self‑esteem, or feel like something is wrong with you
You cope with pain through numbing, bad habits, or addictions that you’re not proud of
You worry you’re on track to repeat your parents’ mistakes, even if you can’t fully see how
This isn’t about scaring you. It’s about being honest: if we don’t face and heal these wounds, they don’t stay contained in the past. They leak into our health, our relationships, and eventually our own marriages and children.
“Pain that isn’t transformed is transmitted.” You deserve better. This retreat is designed to finally help you find healing.
By the end of the retreat, you won’t have a perfect life or a magically fixed family. But you will have:
Concrete ways to heal, not just manage, your wounds.
Tactics to navigate your emotions, break bad habits, & feel peace.
A plan to beat your fear of marriage, build lasting love, & avoid repeating your parents’ story.
What You’ll Walk Away With
The retreat is based on: research-backed healing techniques, ageless wisdom from the Church, evidence of what’s worked for people like you, and insights from psychological research and experts.
This retreat is for you if most of these are true:
You’re a young adult (18–39) from a divorced or dysfunctional family, and you know that story still affects you today
You can admit you never really had help processing what happened in your family and you’re tired of just “pushing it down” or pretending it didn’t matter
You notice unhealthy patterns in how you handle pain, conflict, or closeness, and you’re ready to work on them
You’re open to healing, even if you’re still wrestling with parts of it
You’re willing to show up, be honest, and do some uncomfortable inner work (reflection, journaling, exercises) for the sake of a different future
This isn’t for people who want to stay on autopilot. It’s for those who are ready to take responsibility for their story and start building a better one.
Price
$290 $190 per person
Includes all sessions, lodging, meals, & parking.
Retreat Schedule
(full schedule coming soon)
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Friday
Registration: 4:30-6:00PM
Dinner: 6:30PM
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Saturday
Breakfast: 8:00AM
Lunch: 12:00PM
Dinner: 6:00PM -
Sunday
Breakfast: 8:00AM
Trusted by
Endorsed by
“I recommend Restored’s podcast as well as their other resources to help individuals break the cycle of brokenness and build authentic love.”
Jason Evert
“As a young man, I had no resources to help me through the devastating impact of my parents’ divorce. I highly recommend Restored to teen and adult children of divorce or dysfunction.”
Dr. Bob Schuchts
My parents separated when I was 11 and later divorced. It wounded me in ways I didn’t fully understand at the moment.
I struggled with emotional problems like anxiety, depression, and loneliness. To numb the pain, I feel into bad habits, which brought more harm.
I didn’t believe that love could last, and for years I swore, “I will never get married.” When I started dating, I felt incompetent at love and terrified of repeating my parents’ mistakes.
Thankfully, I found lots of healing. It led me to no longer struggle with emotional problems and to finally break free of the bad habits.
Today, I’ve been married 8 years to my wife, Brigid. We have 3 kids, and while marriage and fatherhood haven’t made life easier, they’ve made it far better. If I hadn’t found healing, I would have missed all of that.
This program, built with our team and trusted experts, is designed to make healing simple, so you can build the love and relationships you’ve always wanted.
Hey, I’m Joey Pontarelli
From the Team Behind Restored
150,000+ downloads
Top 10% of all podcasts
100+ 5 star reviews
Ranked #18 for divorce podcast category (and the only one for the children)
Podcast: Restored: Helping Children of Divorce
Thousands of copies sold
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Book: It’s Not Your Fault
Testimonials
“Your podcast has been more effective than 30 years of counseling.”
— Jessica L“Reading your book has truly helped me heal from those childhood memories and has healed my perspective on marriage… it is now one of my favorites to re‑read.”
— Marissa GFAQ
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Originally, $290. But we’ve reduced it to $190 thanks to a generous donor. That’s the equivalent of two therapy sessions (though this is not therapy), two nights in a budget hotel, or a short roundtrip flight.
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This retreat will be hosted at the Malvern Retreat House in the St. Joseph Hall.
315 S. Warren Avenue Malvern, PA 19355 -
Friday evening to Sunday midday. We’ll share a detailed agenda soon!
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This is a co-ed retreat with males and females being roomed on different floors. The rooms are single rooms with shared restrooms in the hall, college dorm style.
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No, this retreat is not therapy. Instead, it’s a learning weekend full of talks, prayer, and research-backed healing exercises that bring closure to wounds and live in more peace. But we are not therapists.
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Feel free to contact us.
Email: jordanam@restoredministry.com
Call/Text: 856-419-8902 -
You’re welcome to fly into the Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). The train and driving a car is another option. For questions about arriving via plane or train, contact us at jordanam@restoredministry.com
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Here’s a 5-minute tutorial to help you out. If you’re still having trouble, feel free to contact jordanam@restoredministry.com.
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