We all are born with two innate, biological sets of instincts. Both driven by the need for safety, we have 1) an attachment instinct that drives us to stay close to those who care for us and we have 2) a defense instinct that tells us to move away from danger.
But what happens when our experience with a caregiver activates BOTH instincts at the same time? When a parent is both a source of need and fear?
This dilemma for childhood trauma survivors deeply impacts our sense of reality about ourselves, others and the world. Learning how we brilliantly coped as children can clarify the path forward towards a new sense of safety in our adult lives.
In this online seminar, we’ll look at writings from Judith Herman, Gabor Maté, Janina Fisher and Carl Jung that demonstrate the “choiceless choices” children have between the reality that something is wrong with their caregiver and the shame that something is wrong with them. Mapping out what these authors teach helps us see clearly the healing journey we’ll need to embark on to address the chronic shame we experience.
Date: Wed Oct 15th
Time: 5:30-7:30 PM MST (on zoom)
Cost: $125 per seminar per person