West Coast Sober Living brings you
The Sacred Shift Retreat
presented by Shift Labs.
A Path to Peace for Families of Loved Ones Affected by Addiction
October 24–26, 2025 | Summerland Resort, BC
If You're Feeling Exhausted, You're Not Alone
When someone you love is struggling with addiction, it affects every part of your life. The
walking on eggshells. The sleepless nights. The constant wondering if you're doing too much—
or not enough.
🧠 Constant Vigilance
Your nervous system stays on high alert,
leaving your body and mind depleted.
🕊️ Isolation
You pull away from others because the pain feels invisible and too heavy to share.
💔 Loss of Joy
You forget what peace feels like, as guilt
and worry take over your inner world.
Why This Retreat?
Healing from someone else’s addiction is possible—and necessary. This weekend is about
reconnecting to your own peace, strength, and clarity, even if your loved one’s situation hasn’t
changed.
Nervous System Tools to calm your body
Emotional Mastery Practices for challenging moments
Crisis Navigation Skills for staying grounded
Communication Strategies to stop walking on eggshells
Self-Care Frameworks to rebuild your inner world
Real Community Connection—you’re not alone
Schedule
Friday: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: Summerland Resort, Summerland, BC
Meet Your Guides
Pam Rader
Creator of Hope and Healing for Families
Pam Rader is a bestselling author, speaker, leadership coach, and the founder of Shift Labs and Shift Power Yoga. But beyond the titles, Pam is a woman who has walked through fire—and come out the other side with open arms and a deep commitment to helping others heal.
Pam’s journey is rooted in lived experience. She survived an addiction-riddled and abusive marriage that nearly cost her everything—including her life. In the years that followed, she faced the unthinkable again: her son’s devastating struggle with fentanyl addiction. Watching him disappear into the grips of substance use disorder, unsure if he would make it out alive, became one of the most painful and transformative chapters of her life.
But healing is possible.
Pam chose to do the hard work of repairing her nervous system, reclaiming her voice, and ultimately turning her pain into purpose. She created spaces for others to do the same—founding programs, writing books, and facilitating retreats that meet people in the raw truth of their suffering, then guide them back to hope.
Her bestselling book, Through the Cracks, chronicles her family's journey through trauma, addiction, and redemption—and has become a beacon of light for countless readers walking similar paths.
Today, her son is healthy and thriving in recovery—and their relationship is the greatest joy of her life.
Pam brings a rare combination of lived wisdom, professional mastery, and grounded compassion to everything she does. Whether she’s speaking on stage, leading a retreat, or sitting in quiet conversation, Pam helps people feel seen, heard, and capable of profound transformation.
Asha Altun
Certified Addictions Counsellor & RCC
Asha is an internationally certified clinical supervisor and addiction counsellor. She runs a private practice under the name Against All Odds Coaching & Counselling.
Her education and experience span over a decade in the field of holistic psych/social/bio treatment for both mental health and addictions.
Asha now works primarily with families in emotion-focused family therapy and psychoeducational groups, and workshops. She specializes in attachment theory and behaviour mapping integrated with family systems and intergenerality.
As a recovering addict, Asha's deep-rooted calling to help people navigate the complexities of addiction comes from her own experiences and the years of working with substance users and the effects it had on their loved ones.
She brings with her evidence-based, trauma-informed techniques, some much-needed humour and priceless perspective from the viewpoint of the addicted one in the family.
Ronald
Co-Founder & Executive Program Director, West Coast Sober Living Treatment Services
With over 37 years of lived experience in recovery, Ronald Islas brings a unique blend of personal resilience, professional expertise, and unwavering passion to his role as Executive Program Director at West Coast Sober Living Treatment Services.
Ronald’s journey is one of transformation and dedication. A proud veteran, he served for six years in the 82nd Airborne Division, where he developed the discipline and leadership skills that continue to guide his work today. Beyond his military service, Ronald holds three Red Seal certifications in welding, roofing, and pipe fitting, as well as a real estate license, showcasing his commitment to excellence across diverse fields. He is also a certified recovery coach, further solidifying his dedication to helping others on their journey to sobriety.
Four years ago, he pivoted his career to focus on his true calling: helping others navigate their own paths to recovery. As a father of six adult children from a blended family and a proud grandfather to three, Ronald’s deep sense of family fuels his compassionate approach to leadership.
His personal and professional experiences uniquely position him to guide individuals toward healing and hope, making him an integral part of the West Coast Sober Living team.
Lara Bolton
Co-Founder, West Coast Sober Living Treatment Services
Lara Bolton-Islas brings over 30 years of lived experience in recovery, coupled with decades of entrepreneurial expertise in sales, operations, and leadership.
Her passion for mentoring and creating meaningful community impact has been a driving force throughout her career.
Lara has served on the boards of RecoveryKidz, an organization dedicated to providing gifts to children whose parents are in treatment, and SOUL Food SOCIETY, which worked to feed the homeless in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside.
These roles reflect her unwavering commitment to fostering hope and support for vulnerable populations.
As the Executive Director of West Coast Sober Living Treatment Services, Lara oversees operations, develops innovative programs, and drives positive change for individuals and communities in Vancouver, BC. Her leadership is rooted in compassion, resilience, and a deep understanding of the recovery journey.
A proud mother of six adult children from a blended family and grandmother to three, Lara’s dedication to family and community shines through in every aspect of her work. Her mission is to inspire growth, healing, and well-being for all those she serves.
What Our Families Say
“This was the first time I felt like someone really understood what I was going through. I left with
tools, but also with hope. Real hope.”
— Participant
“I didn’t know how much I needed a space like this until I got there. I finally felt seen and left
feeling stronger than I have in years.”
— Family Group Participant
“I came into the weekend feeling broken and overwhelmed. I left feeling lighter, more
grounded, and finally able to breathe again.”
— Participant
What Our Families Say
"From Struggle to Strength"
“This was the first time I felt like someone really understood what I was going through. I left with tools, but also with hope. Real hope.”
— Participant, Hope and Healing for Families Group
"The Healing I Didn’t Know I Was Missing"
“I didn’t know how much I needed a space like this until I got there. I finally felt seen and left feeling stronger than I have in years.”
— Family Group Participant
"From Broken to Breathing Again"
“I came into the weekend feeling broken and overwhelmed. I left feeling lighter, more grounded, and finally able to breathe again.”
— Group Participant
Your Investment: $999 CAD
Includes all meals, sessions, somatic practices, 1:1 coaching, and a retreat workbook.
Limited spots available to maintain intimacy and safety
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