Conducted by Cara Weed, LCSW, CSAT

The Owning Your Power workshop is a 4-day intensive that investigates the origins of adult dysfunctional behaviors. In this revolutionary educational and experiential workshop, participants learn to identify the childhood wounds which fuel adult dysfunction, i.e.: depression, anxiety, addictions, eating disorders and relationship difficulties. The focus is not on blaming caregivers; but rather healing the traumas (any less- than nurturing events). The workshop is based on the ground- breaking work of Pia Mellody and utilizes her treatment model (Post induction therapy).

Workshops begin either on a Thursday or Sunday. The first day of the workshop is 5-9 PM, days 2 and 3 run from 9-6 PM, the final day runs from 9-3 PM. Workbooks and snacks provided.

The Workshop Includes The Following Phases

Informational Phase - During this phase, participants will learn about boundaries and how, as a child, boundaries were possibly violated. Participants will begin to understand the relationship between the child and the adult as perceived by the child.

Debriefing Phase - This phase consists of delving into the past and recollecting less-than-nurturing and/or abusive childhood experiences and identifying associated feelings.

Experiential Phase - Guided by the therapist through a series of specific processes developed by Pia Mellody, participants will identify and begin to heal childhood wounds. In this safe and nurturing environment, clients release painful emotions and reclaim personal power.

Ongoing Recovery and Empowerment Strategies - Participants will receive a set of strategies, tools, and resources to make permanent these empowering principles in their daily lives.

Workshop Specifics

Cost: $1800 per person

Space is limited. To make a reservation, contact me at via the form below or call 757.513.4217.

A nonrefundable deposit of $450 is required at time of reservation. Balance is due one (1) week prior to the workshop. 

In the event of cancellation, workshop balance will be refunded in full ONLY if notice is received four (4) or more days before workshop begins. 

Workshop cost is NOT reimbursable by insurance.