TENDING THE DARK
An experiential workshop exploring the parts of ourselves we would rather turn away from.
There are parts of being human that are easier to welcome.
Joy. Confidence. Connection. Clarity.
And then there are the experiences we often learn to hide, manage, judge, or move quickly past.
Fear. Anger. Shame. Grief. Uncertainty. Protective patterns. The pieces of ourselves that feel harder to understand.
YOU MAY EXPLORE
How protective patterns develop and why they often make sense in context
Ways to recognize activation and respond with greater awareness
The relationship between thoughts, emotions, bodily sensations, and behavior
The difference between understanding something intellectually and noticing how it lives within the body
How avoidance can shape our relationship with difficult emotions
How curiosity, compassion, and choice can change our relationship with difficult internal experiences
WHAT TO EXPECT
Tending the Dark combines teaching with experience.
There may be periods of conversation, writing, guided reflection, somatic noticing, movement, stillness, and individual exploration.
Participation always remains yours to choose.
You are welcome to keep reflections private, pass on an exercise, keep your eyes open, change position, step outside, or return when you feel ready.
DURATION:
approximately 2 hours
LOCATION:
Central Connecticut
INVESTMENT:
$75 per person
A note about the nature of this workshop
Tending the Dark is an educational and experiential workshop rather than group therapy. Personal disclosure is never required, and participants are encouraged to engage only at the level that feels appropriate for them. The workshop is not a substitute for individualized mental health care.