Ten Ten Life to Lead Free Group Therapy Weekend Retreats for Military, Veterans and First Responders at Willing Warriors Retreat Center 

December 18, 2025

HERNDON, VA – Ten Ten Life, a faith-based nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the mental health of military members, veterans, and first responders, today announced a partnership with Willing Warriors to offer recurring group therapy intensive retreats at the Willing Warriors’ Warrior Retreat Center at Bull Run in Haymarket, Va at no cost to participants. To facilitate deeper healing and recovery for participants, each 3-day retreat offering will utilize the Confessional Community® group therapy model, developed by renowned psychiatrist, Curt Thompson, M.D., founder and Chief Purpose Officer of New Story Behavioral Health in Falls Church, Va.  

“Healing is a journey. For those who have gained a greater understanding of their life stories through individual trauma-focused therapy, structured group therapy models like the Confessional Community® can be a powerful next step to accelerate recovery and serve as a powerful catalyst for healing and long-term change. We are grateful to Willing Warriors for opening up their beautiful campus to our members, and to Dr. Thompson for entrusting us with the Confessional Community® model to support our members through the healing journey.” 

- David Steele, LMFT, CEO of Ten Ten Life

With a network of more than 20 trauma-focused therapists throughout the DMV, Ten Ten Life provides individual counseling, and now, group intensive retreats, for active-duty military members, veterans, and first responders. Limited to an intimate cohort of eight participants, each three-day intensive employs the Confessional Community® model, which synthesizes interpersonal neurobiology, principles of group psychotherapy, and spiritual formation from a Christian anthropology. Within this safe structure, participants are empowered to share their stories and experience the profound, restorative power of being fully 'known.' 

“Those who serve often carry a unique burden of silence, believing that their experiences are too heavy to share or that no one else could possibly understand. With these group intensive retreats, Ten Ten Life is creating a sanctuary where that silence can be broken. By experiencing the deep relief of being fully known without judgment, these men and women can begin to dissolve the shame that often accompanies trauma and reclaim a sense of wholeness.” 

- Dr. Curt Thompson, Founder and Chief Purpose Officer of New Story Behavioral Health

Retreats will be hosted at the Willing Warriors’ Warrior Retreat at Bull Run in Haymarket, a 37-acre retreat center ideally suited for deep therapeutic work. 

"We are honored to partner with Ten Ten Life in this important work. Our facility has always been a place of healing and hope for military families, and now for first responders. By hosting these retreats, we hope to extend our impact and provide a sanctuary where our heroes can experience the transformative power of authentic community alongside others who truly understand their journey." 

- Sarah Ford, Executive Director, at Willing Warriors

Applications are now being accepted for the inaugural retreat scheduled for late February 2026. Interested participants can visit www.tentenlife.org to learn more about eligibility requirements, the Confessional Community® model, as well as individual trauma-focused counseling services. 

About Ten Ten Life 
Ten Ten Life is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing comprehensive mental health support to military members, veterans, and first responders. Through individual therapy, group programs, and community partnerships, Ten Ten Life addresses the unique mental health challenges faced by those who serve our communities and country. For more information, visit www.tentenlife.org. 

About Willing Warriors 
Willing Warriors is a nonprofit organization that supports military and veteran families through cost-free retreat stays and programs designed to promote healing, resilience, and family connection. Their Haymarket facility, the Warrior Retreat at Bull Run, serves as a hub for therapeutic and recreational activities that support the well-being of those who have served. For more information, visit www.willingwarriors.org. 

About New Story Behavioral Health  
New Story Behavioral Health provides mental health care informed by Christian faith and is dedicated to cutting-edge therapeutic practices. Their mission is to walk alongside individuals, couples, and families as they navigate life’s challenges and give everyone the tools to find healing, purpose, and connection. They offer personalized care that integrates Christian faith, interpersonal neurobiology, and evidence-based therapy to help clients rewrite their story and build the life they have always envisioned. For more information, visit: www.newstorybehavioralhealth.com