Dena Yohe has been a social worker, pastor's wife, and CRU affiliate staff. She and her husband Tom are co-founders of Hope for Hurting Parents (HopeforHurtingParents.com). They have been guests on Family Talk with Dr. James Dobson, Family Life with Dennis Rainey, and Focus on the Family with Jim Daly. An avid blogger and author of "You Are Not Alone," Dena is a proud mom of three adult children and loves being Mimi to her grandchildren. She enjoys garage sales, gardening, and music.

Brenda is the mother of two grown sons Asa, 36 and Zane, 34. Asa has struggled with addiction and has been in rehab and prison most of his adult life. Zane is severely disabled. He is non-verbal and requires total care. This isn't how she anticipated her life, but through God's grace she is using her pain to help others navigate their similar journey. Brenda is a certified Trauma Recovery Coach, public speaker, and a facilitator for "Hope for Hurting Parents." Brenda is an avid hiker and loves kayaking paddle boarding ine the Sonoran Desert of Arizona.

Dawn is the founder of The Faith to Flourish, a ministry for women with family members battling addiction or other life controlling issues. She is the mother of three adults children, two sons who have struggled with addiction and a daughter who is in the Autism spectrum. Dawn has a heart for women who desire a deeper relationship with Jesus in the midst of their hardship. Through impactful teaching and Bible studies, she guides them into a deeper understanding of the scriptures. Dawn is a speaker, writer, blogger, and teacher of the word of God. She co-authored the workbook, Still Standing After All the Tears:Faith in the Battle Edition and is a contributing writer for Pray With Confidence. She loves her Lord, her hubby, her kids, her dogs, travel, long walks and coffee.

Beth served alongside her husband for 20 years with Campus Crusade for Christ, working with unreached people groups all over the world. Together they’ve raised 5 children and have one granddaughter, Selma.

Widowed at an early age, Beth has been a secondary teacher, homeschooling mom, and a creative writer for a ministry. She has survived advanced breast cancer, prodigal children and most recently, child-loss.

She and her husband are now actively involved in discipleship through their non-profit ministry, Jesus Said Go, in West Africa as well as through their local church in Waco, Texas. Beth loves mentoring young women in her free time, reading and writing.

Mary is the founder of Social Strategies and provides social skills training for kids, teens and adults. She is a trained professional life coach through Coaching Out of the Box and the International Coaching Federation. She is a facilitator for “Hope for Hurting Parents” and is passionate about partnering alongside moms who are walking through difficulties with their children. She has been married to her husband Jeff for 32 years and has three grown sons. She has mothered her children through decades of crises by navigated the worlds of autism, addiction, mental illness and neurological disorders. She is also a military mom! Her greatest joy comes from sharing her experiences, praying over others, and using her pain to direct others into closer fellowship with Jesus. Mary loves hiking, biking, cooking and getting together with friends.

Brianna is the mother of two children ages 11 and 4. She is the worship leader at River of Life Christian center in Bridgeport Texas, intern at Lifestyle Christianity University, and Wholyfit Christian Fitness instructor. Brianna was a victim of abuse, sexually physically and mentally. She had both kids outside of marriage and has been in abusive relationships. She was looking for her identity through men and coping with pain through drugs. But Jesus has saved her, changed her life and is growing her into the woman that He has called her to be. She motivates others to overcome through the victory of Jesus Christ.

Debra leads women to experience the word of God and receive healing through art. She will encourage creativity and help us reveal our natural God given talents and abilities in ink and pen. Participants will have the opportunity to participate in a group canvas and/or create a piece of art to take home with you as a memorial of our healing retreat.

Suzi Havens is recognized as a fitness innovator and trend setter. Suzi helps transform bodies and minds of all ages around the world, with her simple fitness routines and motivational talks. She shows everyone how they can easily get strong, fit and flexible in a little as 7 minutes a day. She knows the struggles of raising a son with addiction and the toll it can take on women. She uses her wellness background and personal story of faith in Christ to motivate others to make themselves a priority.

Diane Scott is a nationally certified recovery peer specialist. She has worked in non profit industry since 2016 and in 2018 she became the Founder and Director of a Recovery Community Organziation at Shining Light Peer Services. Diane is a trained WRAP, Helping others Heal, and Seeking Safety facilitator. She is a survivor and her heart is to use her story to inspire hope in others.