(Re)Parenting Empowerment

Reparenting is understanding and giving ourselves what we did not receive in childhood. 

For example maybe you experienced:

• Not feeling heard / having a voice
• Lack of autonomy / choice
• Feeling like a burden

Many things influence the patterns and conditioning we grew up with including:

• Societal influences
• Parenting styles
• Trauma
• Religion
• and more

Through this retreat we offer an opportunity to reflect on how these past experiences affect us today, potentially through repeated patterns, triggers, or negative self-talk. Acknowledging parts of ourselves that were not supported in the past allows us to be present in our current relationships, so that among other things, we can:

• Co-create healthy relationships
• Advocate for ourselves
• Identify where in our lives we have support, need support, and can find support

We invite you to participate in this impactful mid-week retreat where you will learn how to recognize and work with your inner child so you can see, hear, and acknowledge yourself now.

Reparenting yourself builds a foundation for intentional, compassionate relationships with others including:

• yourself
• partners
• grandchildren
• co-workers
• children
• our own parents

The patterns and conditioning that we grew up with, whether conscious or unconscious, affect us deeply in our everyday lives. This retreat gives you a place to learn tools, receive support, and begin to practice and integrate the skill of reparenting within the deeply nourishing environment that Breitenbush offers. 

Through this retreat you will learn how to: 

• Trace triggers back to belief systems
• Unpack the layers that led to nervous system activation
• Transform triggers into self-awareness and choice
• and more

Gift yourself this unique opportunity to nurture your body, mind, and soul!

Session Descriptions

Session 1: Foundations of (Re)Parenting – A session that explores the impact of reparenting on life and relationships, and begins to help you identify the root causes of various challenges in your life.

Session 2: Understanding and Connecting with our Inner Child / Children – A session that links societal / parental beliefs, trauma, and emotional triggers. This session helps you begin to understand your past experiences, how these have affected you, and learn processes to begin to work with your inner children to improve your relationship with self and others.

Session 3: (Re)Parenting and Listening Practicum – An interactive session to begin unpacking the patterns and programming you carry in your body. This session includes deep listening practices. 

Session 4: Optional Poetry Writing Workshop Integration Session

A writing workshop that helps you explore your inner life through writing poetry. Learn how to create from various types of prompts, connect to self, and create art with words. Writing can be a wonderful integration tool. Open to all Breitenbush guests.

Session 5: Embodied Support for the Whole Self – A session that guides you in listening and connecting with your body, provides various self-regulation tools, and helps identify the areas you may need support in your life and the underlying difficulties in asking for help. 

Click here for the retreat schedule

(Re)Parenting Empowerment Key Intentions :

• Offer tools to (re)parent with self-awareness
• Treat people with grace and love
• Build community through learning and understanding