Path to Hope Counseling

05/11/2026

We went for an amazing hike at Wildcat Branch Falls in Greer, SC. Just taking some time to connect to nature, breathe, and witness the waterfalls. Waterfalls are absolute magic! Watching them, hearing them, just being near them brings a sense of peace and grounding. Whats the best waterfall youvd seen? Post in comments below.

05/02/2026

What an amazing experience , such an honor to guide guests thru a grief yoga experience

04/24/2026

A few spots just opened for my Release & Reconnect Grief Yoga Retreat

Join me on May 1st, 10am–2pm for a gentle, trauma-informed space to move, breathe, and process grief in community. This is for anyone holding loss, transition, or emotional weight and ready to reconnect with themselves in a supportive, small-group setting.

We’ll move slowly, honor your nervous system, and create space for release—at your own pace.
If you’ve been feeling the pull, this is your invitation.�sign up to reserve one of the last spots.

https://www.ubme.com/event/765a58ba-c6f9-43a0-bdba-ba7cada23a4e

04/08/2026

are u feeling overwhelmed and unsure where to start with integrating yoga in sessions?

Are u feeling isolated and want to find community of other like minded therapists?

I’m opening the doors one last time—for just 2 days—to the The Yoga in Therapy Collective , a space where therapists like you can explore yoga, reconnect with your own body, and learn how to weave these healing practices into your work (and your life).

✨ Once a month LIVe case consultation, trainings and tutorial video library
✨ Build confidence around integrating yoga safely and ethical

✨Get real-world examples and practices you can use right away
✨ Have a guide (and a community) walking with you as you grow
Time is limited! Lunch is only open until Friday at 11 PM! Link in bio

04/01/2026

Grief is not a problem to be solved. It’s an experience that needs room — room to be felt, honored, and gently released.
Hi, I’m Chris McDonald, therapist and yoga teacher. In this Reel I’m sharing a little about who I am, why grief has become so close to my heart, and who this retreat was created for.
Release & Reconnect is a half-day retreat designed specifically for women who are carrying grief — whether it’s the loss of a person, a relationship, an identity, or a chapter of life. If you’ve been feeling stuck, heavy, or like you’ve never quite had the space to truly process your loss, this retreat is for you.
Set against the beautiful surroundings of Sky Pond in Apex, NC, we’ll move through breathwork, gentle somatic movement and yoga, guided journaling, meditation, and group sharing — all held in a warm, nurturing space where you don’t have to perform “being okay.”
You’ll leave with tools to continue your healing, a deeper connection to yourself, and the reminder that you don’t have to do this alone.
Grief deserves more than being pushed aside. Come give it — and yourself — the space it needs. 🤍
Spots are limited — link in bio to register.

03/27/2026

03/25/2026

I didn’t create this retreat just from what I’ve learned as a therapist…

I created it from what I’ve lived, too.

There have been seasons in my life where I was constantly pushing forward—
moving quickly, staying busy, and not really giving myself space to process what I was carrying.

Not always big, obvious grief…
but the quieter kind.
The kind that builds over time—transitions, stress, letting go of old roles, losing those we love, emotional weight that doesn’t always have a clear place to go.

And what I realized (both personally and professionally) is that we don’t often have spaces to slow down enough to feel and release it.

In my practice, I kept seeing the same thing over and over again—

Women holding grief in silence.

Pushing through. Staying busy. Taking care of everyone else…
while feeling disconnected from themselves.

There aren’t many spaces where grief is allowed to be slow, embodied, and supported.

So I wanted to create one.

A space to release.
A space to reconnect.
A space where you can show up exactly as you are.

That’s a big part of why this retreat exists.

Not just to talk about grief—
but to gently move it, process it, and reconnect with yourself in a way that feels safe and supported.

Because you don’t need a “big” reason to deserve space to heal 🤍

(If you’re feeling called, you can learn more in the link below)
The Release & Reconnect Grief Yoga Retreat for Women,
Friday, May 1, 2026 10am to 2pm
Sky Pond, Apex, NC
Facilitated by Chris McDonald, Licensed Therapist & Yoga Teacher
https://www.ubme.com/event/765a58ba-c6f9-43a0-bdba-ba7cada23a4e

03/23/2026

Grief doesn’t look the same for everyone.

It can look like a life that changed when you weren’t ready. A relationship that ended. A version of yourself you had to leave behind. A health journey that took more from you than expected.

And so many of us keep moving — showing up, taking care of others, holding it all together — without ever having a moment to simply breathe.

If that feels familiar, this is for you.

✨ Release & Reconnect: A Half-Day Grief Yoga Retreat for Women Sky Pond in Apex, NC 🗓️ Friday, May 1st | 10am – 2pm

This gentle, nurturing half-day retreat is a space to slow down, be held, and reconnect with yourself — no yoga experience needed, no pressure to be anywhere but exactly where you are.

We’ll move through: 🌿 Gentle, trauma-informed yoga 🌬️ Breathwork & mindful movement 📖 Guided reflection & journaling 💛 Meaningful connection with other women who understand loss 🌿 A peaceful natural setting made for restoration

You deserve a space that holds you for a change.

🎟️ Tickets on sale now — link in bio or grab yours here: 👉 https://yogainthetherapyroom.aweb.page/p/f98705f0-4e99-435a-a00f-493d5284eedf

Come as you are. You don’t have to carry it alone.

03/19/2026

I’m hosting a half-day Grief Yoga Retreat for Women designed to gently support the nervous system while creating space for remembrance and connection.

Research shows that gentle movement, ritual, reflection, and community can help grief move rather than remain stuck in the body.

My upcoming half-day retreat will integrate:
• Trauma-informed grief yoga
• Guided journaling
• Ritual of remembrance
• Mindful walking
• Supportive group space

🌿Registration Opens Tomorrow, March 20th at 9:00 am.

Come join the interest list: https://yogainthetherapyroom.aweb.page/grief-retreat-healing-connection