Windhorse Hill Retreat Center

Founder & Main Facilitator: Sallie E. Ingle MA LPC-S, IFS psychotherapist and teacher

Core Focus:

Wind Horse Hill specializes in healing and growth through:

• Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy

• Intimacy from the Inside Out (IFIO) couples & relationship counseling

• Equine-assisted therapy

Key Offerings:

Healing with Horses

• Equine-assisted sessions with horses and donkeys to practice co-regulation, brain reset, and develop new coping mechanisms.

• Helps participants recognize old patterns and create more choice in their lives.

Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy

• Individual sessions available via Zoom or in-person at the retreat center.

• Focuses on developing relationships with different parts of oneself to foster healing and self-leadership.

Intimacy from the Inside Out (IFIO)

• Couples and relationship therapy based on the IFS model.

• Helps partners understand inner feelings and create choice in their interactions.

• Sessions available via Zoom or in-person.

Consultation & Training

• IFS & IFIO consultation: For therapists who have completed IFS Level 1 or IFIO Basic Training to deepen skills and understanding.

• Advanced Trainings: Includes IFIO for Betrayal & Repair with Toni Herbine Blank & John Palmer.

Upcoming Workshops & Retreats

• Psyche in Action: Combines IFS with psychodramatic techniques to concretize inner landscapes. Upcoming event June 29, 2024.

• Living Our Relationship with Death: Uses experiential exercises and rituals to explore mortality awareness.

• U Turn to Return: Workshop led by Cathy Curtis, LCSW, to transform reactivity into self-led communication, fostering intimacy and clearer connection.

Community Events

• IFS Movie Nights and Shakespeare Table Reads for connection, insight, and fun within the IFS community.

Past Retreats Highlight:

• Grief Retreat: Facilitated by Ann Sinko, using experiential exercises, ritual, and exploration of Francis Weller’s 5 gates of grief to deepen grief skills and enhance wellbeing.

Philosophy:

Wind Horse Hill integrates nature, equine therapy, and advanced IFS-based psychotherapeutic approaches to help individuals and couples:

• Heal internal wounds

• Build healthier relationships

• Cultivate choice, self-compassion, and authentic communication