About Racheal’s Rest
Racheal’s Rest, is a 5 day restorative retreat program that is designed to address the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of survivors. We exist to help women and children who experienced sexual abuse or acts of violence regain their balance in life.
Dr. Karen McDonald has been working closely with Broken Chains International for several years and we are a GREAT FIT! We are so happy to announce that that Racheal’s Rest has merged with Broken Chains International. BCI is now sponsoring our Racheal’s Rest retreat.
Please visit “EVENTS” for retreat & workshop information. Please contact us with any questions you may have about our scholarship fund and the programs we offer. THANK YOU
Our Retreats
Our retreat addresses the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of survivors of sexual abuse, PTSD, and domestic violence abuse.
Your Donations
Please consider donating to Broken Chains International and mention Racheal’s Rest. By doing so, your gift will go directly to Racheal’s Rest where you can help us reach a countless number of women and children. Abuse hurts everyone. It not only hurts the primary victim but the secondary and tertiary as well. The consequences do not end when the abuse does. The effects go on for generations. Meeting the needs of hurting people will not only help them individually but will strengthen their families, give their own children a better start in life, and in turn, will benefit all of society
The Story Behind Racheal’s Rest
Racheal’s Rest is also available to RENT throughout the year. You can support our efforts AND enjoy our beautiful cabin nestled between Blue Ridge and Ellijay in North Georgia by RENTING!
Latest Articles
Does Counseling Really Help?
Does sexual abuse counseling really help survivors in their recovery from sexual abuse and domestic violence? Yes, it does. However, sexual abuse is a highly complex issue with many ramifications, and counseling requires highly specialized skills and insight to optimize recovery.
Survivors of Sexual Abuse
According to the U.S. Department of Juvenile Justice, more than three million people in the United States are psychologically damaged each year as a result of sexual abuse and other acts of violence. Sexual abuse leaves a myriad of emotional scars on those who are affected.
Why Children Don't Tell
According to the United States Department of Juvenile Justice, one in every four children will experience some type of unwanted sexual touch before the age of eighteen: one in every three girls and one in every five boys. In fact, the average child molester in the United States has over 400 victims