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Taking action creates change.

When life asks for something new, we honor it with time, presence, and ritual. These offerings gather everything we do—clinical wisdom, energy work, and creative practice—into immersive containers.

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Offerings

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I Am Circle Community

Curated experience for members with exclusive classes, workshops, and merch

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IADC Retreats (with Kelly)

In-person/hybrid; grief-informed healing and after-death communication

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Wellness Retreats

Sound, ritual, and creative process to mark transitions

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Two Motherless Daughters:

FROM LOSS TO LEARNING

Our Mission

IADC Intensives, founded by two motherless daughters and seasoned mental health clinicians Kelly Daugherty and April Hannah, are dedicated to providing grief-informed care through transformative retreats, one-on-one sessions, and clinician training. Kelly and April draw from their own experiences of loss to help others navigate the deep sadness of grief. Specializing in Induced After-Death Communication (an EMDR-based therapy), we empower participants to find closure and connection. We also offer continuing education credits and Grief-Informed Professional certification through Evergreen Certifications for mental health professionals, advancing compassionate, research-backed care for those facing profound loss.

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IADC Grief Retreats support individuals seeking peace and reconnection.

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What one retreat participant had to say

Testimonial from a retreat attendee

“That time with you made such a difference to me. I wish every grieving person could get to this place. I still have tears, and sometimes at awkward moments (like last week when a little town band in northern Vermont played Somewhere Out There from the children’s movie An American Tail), but I am so much more settled and peaceful.”

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RETREATS

After-Death Connection

Join us for a profound 3-day grief retreat designed to help you reconnect with the energy of your deceased loved one. Using the Induced After-Death Communication (IADC) eye movement technique, this retreat creates a safe, supportive space for the opportunity to make meaningful contact with a person you loved who has died.

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Mother Daughter Grief Journey

Join us for a profound 3-day grief retreat designed to help you reconnect with the energy of your deceased loved one. Using the Induced After-Death Communication (IADC) eye movement technique, this retreat creates a safe, supportive space for the opportunity to make meaningful contact with a person you loved who has died.

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Guaranteed Outcomes when you attend:

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Clarity

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Nervous-system ease

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Practical tools

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A renewed sense of self

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Upcoming IADC Retreats at Silver Bay, NY

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After Death Connection Retreat in the Spring of 2025

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Retreat Details

  • Silver Bay YMCA Retreat Center
 October 23-25 2026

  • What’s Included
    (Lodging/Meals/Rituals/Sessions)

  • Pricing:

    $1,997 Before August 1, 2025

    $2,200 After August 1 2025

    (Not Sold On Eventbrite)

  • We provide a free phone consultation and screening to make sure you will be a good candidate for this therapy intensive retreat. Please click the button below and fill out our form.

SCHEDULE A CALL TODAY

Find Your Inner Peace at Our Grief Retreat

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    William Boyd Hotel

    Nestled in the heart of campus and offering stunning views of Lake George, the William Boyd Center provides a comfortable and welcoming stay. Choose from modern King or Double Queen rooms, many of which feature private balconies where you can enjoy the serene lake views. Each room is thoughtfully equipped with a mini fridge, cozy seating area, table and chairs, and fresh towels. For your convenience, the on-site dining hall is just a short walk downstairs, located on the ground floor of the building, making it easy to enjoy meals without leaving the premises.

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    The Cardinal Tree Room

    The Cardinal Tree Room, located in the inviting William Boyd Center, offers a serene retreat with a luxurious king-size bed, a sleeper sofa, and peaceful views of Lake George. The room is equipped with a private full bathroom, a mini fridge for your convenience, and fresh bath towels to ensure a comfortable stay.

    Your booking includes the full retreat experience, along with a meal plan, providing everything you need to relax and rejuvenate during your time with us.

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    Dining Hall Meal Pass

    Your meal package includes 6 meals. Dinner on Friday night, as well as breakfast, lunch, and dinner on Saturday, and breakfast and lunch on Sunday. All meals are covered in your retreat fee.

    To make your stay more comfortable, we encourage you to bring any snacks or extra beverages you'd like to have on hand during the retreat. Each room is equipped with a mini refrigerator, so you can easily store your personal items.

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    The Reiki Healing Room

    We have thoughtfully chosen the Liz Grey Pavilion as our reiki healing room.

    This stunning octagonal building, situated next to the magical labyrinth, holds an energy of healing and tranquility, perfect for our journey together.

    During your time here, you’ll be invited to fully relax and unwind as you experience a 90-minute Reiki session. This healing space is designed to help you process and integrate the emotional work you’ve been doing throughout the weekend, offering a deep sense of restoration and inner balance.

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    Our Sacred Meeting Space

    We’ve carefully chosen the Field Memorial House as our dedicated meeting space. Perched atop a hill, this serene building offers breathtaking views of the lake, creating a peaceful and soothing environment. 

    We will gather here to create our ancestor altar above the cozy fireplace. Your IADC sessions and morning sound healing meditations will also take place here, supported by our ancestor altar.

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    Grief Fire Ritual

    On Saturday night, we will gather for a transformative fire ceremony to honor our ancestors and deepen the healing journey of the retreat. This sacred ritual, set against the backdrop of the peaceful waters, invites you to release grief and set your intentions for healing.
    As the flames rise, we’ll symbolically offer our grief to the fire, allowing it to cleanse, transform, and renew our connection to both our loved ones and ourselves.
    Surrounded by the elemental power of fire and water, this ceremony serves as a profound moment of reflection, release, and spiritual connection. Be sure to bring layers of clothing to wear outside by the fire. We recommend also bringing appropriate footwear as the grounds can be wet during the Spring months.

Other Retreat Amenities

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Enjoy breath taking lake views

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Play a game of Pickleball or Tennis

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Enjoy the hiking and nature trails

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Walk the labrynith

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Shop the gift shop

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Spiritual Life Center

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Get out on the lake

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Meet the Facilitators

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April Hannah

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Kelly Daugherty

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After Death Connection Grief Retreat

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About the Program

Join us for a profound 3-day grief retreat designed to help you reconnect with the energy of your deceased loved one. Using the Induced After-Death Communication (IADC) eye movement technique, this retreat creates a safe, supportive space for the opportunity to make meaningful contact with a person you loved who has died. The program is limited to a small number of participants.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Our After-Death Connection Retreat is thoughtfully designed to guide you through the heart of your grief, helping you gently shift from the heavy focus on the loss itself to embracing the life, love, and enduring connection you hold with the person who has passed.

During this immersive experience, you’ll be supported in addressing the core sadness of your grief, while finding new ways to live with the finality of your loved one’s passing. The retreat also creates space for you to work through any unfinished emotions or "loose ends," offering an opportunity for emotional resolution and healing conversations with the deceased.

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We integrate therapeutic, evidence-based methods such as:

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Bilateral stimulation

To support emotional processing

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Image replacement therapy

For shifting difficult thought patterns

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Cognitive behavioral techniques

To help reframe and find relief from intrusive grief thoughts

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To complement these therapies, we weave in holistic healing practices, including:

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Restorative Reiki energy balancing sessions

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Community grief rituals

that honor your loved one and your personal healing journey

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Guided meditations

to open your heart and mind to connection and inner peace

These combined practices are designed to gently place you in a receptive state, opening the possibility for after-death connection experiences, while nurturing your emotional well-being in a safe, supportive environment. By the end of the retreat, you will leave with a deeper sense of peace, a renewed connection to your loved one, and practical tools to continue your healing journey.

This three-day retreat is held in the beautiful Adirondack mountains of NY near Lake George at the Silver Bay YMCA Retreat Center. You will stay in your own private hotel room, and all meals are included.

Our Next Program

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March 27th-29th, 2025 SOLD OUT

  • Friday: 10:30am-8:30pm EST

  • Saturday: 10:00am-8:30pm EST

  • Sunday: 9:00am-4:30pm EST

October 23th-25th 2026- 3 Spots Open

  • Friday: 10:30am-8:30pm EST

  • Saturday: 10:00am-8:30pm EST

  • Sunday: 9:00am-4:30pm EST

Location:

Silver Bay YMCA Retreat Center 
87 Silver Bay Rd, Silver Bay, NY 

Early bird pricing until August 1st 2025:
$1997
$2200 after 8/1/25
Only 3 spots left.

Our retreat buildings are not handicap accessible. You must be able to climb stairs and walk to and from buildings with ease.

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Learn more about the IADC Process

TOM NEHMY

Dr Tom Nehmy is a clinical psychologist with over 20 years’ experience and a passion for healing grief with Induced After-Death Communication (IADC) Therapy. Having had his own spontaneous after-death communications, Tom is now a Visiting Research Fellow at the University of Adelaide where he has conducted a controlled evaluation of IADC Therapy. He also runs a virtual private practice with a mission to make this extraordinary therapy available to anyone, anywhere in the world, from the comfort of their own home.  Tom is the author of the new book Inspired Life, Beautiful Death: Healing grief, overcoming fear of death & living a spiritual life in which he details his personal spiritual awakening and journey from being a therapist helpless in the face of grief to being able to profoundly help people with IADC. He has previously been awarded the 2015 Flinders University Vice-Chancellor’s Prize for Doctoral Thesis Excellence and has delivered workshops and keynote addresses to over 50,000 people worldwide.

MICHOL MAE

Michol Mae is the founder of Lady Mae Impressions. A renegade artist, she weaves her wisdom, knowledge and experiences into her artwork, novels, poetry, meditations and music as a way to bring awareness to and normalize mental health. She is the author of Ashes of the Phoenix: A Collection of Healing Poems.

SANDY FERGUSON

Sandy, from the scenic southern end of the Great Sacandaga Lake, is currently pursuing her Master of Social Work (MSW) while actively working in the human services field. A motherless daughter who lost her mother to stomach cancer, Sandy is deeply committed to her path of healing and personal growth, drawing on her life experiences to support others in her field. In this episode, she shares her profound experiences of undergoing induced after-death communication therapy sessions, offering a glimpse into her journey toward reconnecting with her mother.

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In this video Kelly and April provide more information about what to expect at our retreat and the criteria that makes a participant a good candidate to have an after-death communication experience.

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Sandy, from the scenic southern end of the Great Sacandaga Lake, is currently pursuing her Master of Social Work (MSW) while actively working in the human services field. A motherless daughter who lost her mother to stomach cancer, Sandy is deeply committed to her path of healing and personal growth, drawing on her life experiences to support others in her field. In this episode, she shares her profound experiences of undergoing induced after-death communication therapy sessions, offering a glimpse into her journey toward reconnecting with her mother.

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ACCOMMODATIONS

The cost of your three-day IADC retreat includes everything you need for a peaceful and supportive experience. You'll enjoy six nourishing meals, two nights of comfortable lodging, two 90-minute Induced After-Death Communication (IADC) sessions, and two Reiki healing sessions and more. Additionally, you'll receive a thoughtfully curated welcome kit featuring an altar candle, a personal journal, and a grief support tincture to enhance your healing journey. We will offer a grief fire ceremony Saturday evening and other grief education throughout the weekend.

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ALL YMCA AMENITIES INCLUDED

During your down time on your retreat, your registration includes all the extra amentites the YMCA offers. You can enjoy the hiking trails, take a yoga class, work out at their gym and participate in any of their various activites that weekend.

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Want to know more or have questions about our retreats? Send us a note.