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October 3-7  |  Starting at $500

The Reset Retreat: Yucca Valley

Definition of a SHINE Survivor Advocate

SHINE Survivor Advocate is a stroke survivor who actively participates in shaping and advancing stroke systems worldwide through lived experience-driven leadership. These advocates

Criteria for Inviting Stroke Survivor Advocates

To ensure SHINE’s network is composed of committed, experienced, and representative stroke survivors who can effectively contribute to survivor-led governance, global inclusivity, and action-oriented advocacy, the following criteria will guide invitations:

  • Serve as voices of lived experience, ensuring that stroke policies, rehabilitation programs, and support services reflect real survivor needs.

  • Engage in global collaboration, connecting with survivor leaders across regions to share best practices and develop innovative, person-originated care solutions.

  • Lead grassroots advocacy initiatives, influencing local, national, and international stakeholders to adopt more inclusive, equitable, and survivor-centered approaches.

  • Contribute to survivor-led governance, participating in decision-making processes that guide SHINE’s strategic direction and activities.

  • Help co-create educational tools and resources that empower survivors.

  • Promote inclusion and empowerment, fostering a supportive community where diverse survivor voices are honored and amplified.

Lived Stroke Experience

Must be a stroke survivor with personal lived experience of stroke.

    1. Commitment to Survivor-Led Advocacy

      • Demonstrates a genuine interest in influencing stroke-related policies and support systems from a survivor’s perspective.

    2. Leadership and Collaboration Potential

      • Shows willingness and ability to engage in leadership roles, collaborate with peers across regions, and participate in advocacy initiatives.

    3. Communications

      • Committed to sharing personal insights and engaging thoughtfully in collaborative discussions.

    4. Diversity and Inclusivity

      • Represents diverse backgrounds, including geographic and cultural to ensure broad inclusivity.

    5. Availability and Commitment

      • Enthusiastic about committing time and effort to support and advance SHINE’s mission through active involvement.

    6. Ethical and Respectful Conduct

      • Committed to maintaining respectful, inclusive, and supportive interactions within the SHINE community.

Survivor Advocate Invitations

how does this work?

  • Potential members submit an application detailing their stroke experience, motivation to join SHINE, and relevant skills or advocacy experience.

  • A SHINE Survivor-led Screening Committee reviews applications to ensure basic eligibility criteria are met (lived experience, commitment, etc.).

  • Candidates participate in a brief interview or conversation (via phone or video call) with a committee member to assess motivation, leadership potential, and alignment with SHINE’s values.

  • Candidates will be  asked to provide a reference or endorsement from a peer, healthcare professional, or community leader familiar with their advocacy or leadership experience.

  • Successful candidates receive a formal invitation to join SHINE, including an orientation package outlining roles, expectations, and opportunities.

  • New members participate in an onboarding session to familiarize themselves with SHINE’s mission, governance, and ongoing projects.

Reconnect with your body and mind as you escape the noise of everyday life.
Day One

Arrive & Meet

As everyone arrives, we take time to settle in, get comfortable, and begin connecting with those around us. The journey starts here.

Check-In

9:00 – 9:30am

Group Activity

11:00am

Lunch Break

12:30pm

Creative Workshop

2:00pm

Dinner

6:30pm

Day Two

Set Intentions & Reflect

Together, we pause to consider our goals, hopes, and direction. This is about aligning with ourselves and with the journey ahead. This is a chance to reconnect with what brought you here—your questions, your hopes, your turning points—and consider how they’ve shifted or deepened.

Check-In

9:00 – 9:30am

Group Activity

11:00am

Lunch Break

12:30pm

Creative Workshop

2:00pm

Dinner

6:30pm

Day Three

Look Forward & Wrap Up

We explore the possibilities beyond this moment, making space for growth, action, and forward momentum. As we end our time together, we honor the experience, the growth, and the connections made along the way.

Check-In

9:00 – 9:30am

Group Activity

11:00am

Lunch Break

12:30pm

Creative Workshop

2:00pm

Dinner

6:30pm

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  • Sign up and pay all required fees to reserve your spot. If plans change, you can cancel up to 14 days before the retreat start to receive a 50% refund.

  • After booking, we'll send you a Welcome Packet with everything you need to know—detailed schedules, packing list recommendations, add-ons to consider, and more.

  • We'd recommend booking your transportation to and from the event as soon as possible, to ensure you can arrive without any complications or delays.

  • Now all that's left to do is pack your bags and get excited for your new adventure.

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