In the United States and other countries, some women are paying large sums for retreats where they go into the woods to scream, hit sticks, and release pent-up anger. The practice is often presented as a rage ritual, scream therapy, or therapeutic screaming.
One of the best-known figures in this trend is Mia Banducci, also known as Mia Magik, who organizes wellness experiences that can cost between $2,000 and $4,000. There is also a one-day version with a $222 admission fee, designed for those who want to try a shorter ceremony.
During these gatherings, participants collect sticks, do breathing exercises, scream, and release physical tension in a guided setting. Some leave covered in dirt, with broken sticks around them and the feeling of having let go of something they had been holding onto for years.