MEET YOUR HOSTS
We are your hosts and will lead you through the full retreat experience. You can join our group on Facebook by clicking Here.

Clint Stankiewicz
- Actualization Coach
- Founder & Co-Owner of
A Friendly Shoulder
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Degree
- BA in Clinical/Counseling Psychology
- Master in Counseling and Human Services
- Master in Clinical Psychology
- Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (Psy.D)
Clint’s path into this work did not come only from education or years in the field. It came from real life. After nearly two decades as a clinical psychologist, reaching the highest level in his profession, Clint began to see something that did not sit right with him. He was helping people understand their past, yet many of them were still feeling stuck in their present. At the same time, he was facing his own challenges, including learning difficulties and health struggles. Those experiences changed the way he saw healing. He realized that insight alone is not enough. People do not just need to understand their problems. They need a way to move forward. That realization led him to shift his approach. Instead of focusing only on analysis, Clint began focusing on real change. Clear steps. Practical direction. Helping people break patterns and actually feel different in their daily lives.
Today, Clint brings both deep psychological understanding and a very grounded, direct way of guiding people. He has a unique ability to see what is holding someone back and help them move through it in a way that feels real, not overwhelming. In our retreats and community, his role is to help people reconnect with themselves, gain clarity, and take back control of their lives.
For Clint, this work is not just something he studied. It is something he lived.

Angelica Rose
- Founder & Co-Owner of
A Friendly Shoulder
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Certified in
- Eating Psychology
- Raw Food Nutritionist
- Mindful Eating
- Alkaline Nutritionist
- Vegan Nutritionist
- Ultimate Weight-Loss
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- MBA
Angelica brings a unique combination of psychological understanding, real-life experience, and practical leadership into her work with families. She began her formal education in family psychology, where she developed a strong foundation in understanding human behavior and emotional patterns. Although she chose to shift her path toward business before completing her final year, her focus on psychology never stopped. She continued her education independently, combining it with years of personal experience, observation, and real life application. Over time, Angelica became known for her ability to quickly see the root of problems within relationships and family dynamics. Her approach is direct, intuitive, and grounded in reality. She does not focus on theory or book knowledge. She focuses on helping people see clearly what is happening and what needs to change.
In our retreats, Angelica works closely with participants. Alongside this, she naturally incorporates healthy lifestyle habits into the retreat environment, creating a space where people feel better physically while doing deeper emotional work.
She loves helping families move forward in a way that feels real and lasting.
