Parent–Child Retreats that Build Strong, Connected Families
A weekend to strengthen trust, understand each other, and grow side by side
Melbourne, Victoria
Connected family retreats
Our Mission
Our mission is to help families grow into emotionally safe, connected, and confident units. We guide parents to heal old patterns and respond from their steady adult self, rather than from past hurt. We support young people to know who they are, trust themselves, and build inner strength that lasts.
We believe healthy families shape healthy futures. By teaching emotional skills, repair tools, and real connection, we give parents and children a strong foundation for life. This is about raising humans who can think clearly, feel deeply, communicate kindly, and move through the world with grounded self-worth and compassion.
Together, we are changing family lines, one relationship at a time.
who this is for
Perfect for families who:
Value connection over control
Want to raise confident and grounded young adults
Wish to respond calmly, not react from old hurt
See their child entering a new stage and want to facilitate connection
Are ready to learn, reflect, and grow alongside their child
Ideal child age: 11–13 years
what happens at retreats
Across two days, families take part in:
Group learning with expert facilitators
Parent-only and youth-only sessions
Shared bonding exercises
Journalling and gentle reflection
Practices that support calm nervous systems
Time outdoors and quiet moments to reset
No pressure. No judgement. Just growth and space to breathe.
What you will learn
Skills your family will build
Emotional awareness and regulation
Confidence and inner trust
Clear communication and listening
Healthy boundaries and expression
Repair tools after conflict
Presence, patience, and self-kindness
These are skills for life, not just a weekend experience.
Your Facilitators
Meet your facilitators
Dr Ashleigh Moreland
Founder, Re-MIND Institute
I am an expert in emotional healing, nervous system work, and cycle-breaking parenting. My background is in behavioural neuroscience, and I have spent years studying how patterns form in families and how they change when parents feel safe in themselves. I help parents shift from reacting out of old hurt to responding with calm leadership, so their children grow up knowing safety, self-worth, and truth. I care deeply about raising children who do not have to recover from their childhood, and supporting parents who want to be steady guides rather than stressed versions of themselves. I am here for the honest work. The softening. The courage it takes to break old family patterns and build a home where connection comes first.
Marilou Coombe
Founder, Empowered Youth Coaching Academy
I am the founder of Empowered Youth Coaching Academy, and I work with young people who are learning to trust themselves, speak up, and grow into confident, compassionate humans. My focus is helping kids understand their thoughts, feelings, and beliefs, so they don’t carry quiet self-doubt or confusion into their teenage years and beyond. I care about giving young people the support many of us wish we had at their age. A space to feel understood. A space to build inner strength without losing softness or curiosity. A space where they learn who they are, not who they think they "should" be. I’m here to help them build that strong inner world, while also helping parents understand what their child is going through and what they need to feel safe and valued. We do this together, with honesty, warmth, and a belief in their future.
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Connected Family Retreats
A gentle space for parents and children to grow together.
Operated by:
Re-MIND Institute Pty Ltd
Email: [email protected]
Location: Melbourne, Australia
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