Kate Farrell and I are collaborating once again to share myth and magic. :-) The Four Tasks of Psyche: Take the Heroine’s Journey and Move Past Mother-Daughter Trauma Join us for an enlightening conversation discussing the archetypes in the Greek Myth of “Psyche and Eros” and the empowering practices in You Are Not Your Mother. This is sure to be a lively, interactive exchange! Kate will retell the story of the formidable labors of Psyche and I will be sharing the related modern-day practices. Tuesday, September 16th from 4 - 5:30 p.m. Pacific / 7 - 8:30 p.m. Eastern Online via Zoom Cost: $35 Much, much love, Karen |
Founder of Shame School and author of You Are Not Your Mother: Releasing Generational Trauma & Shame and Difficult Mothers, Adult Daughters: A Guide for Separation, Liberation & Inspiration
...that Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, whom I quoted in my previous email, had a history of sexual abuse and rape of both women and men. Thank you to those who shared this with me. Much, much love, Karen
"Boundaries are your values in action." ~ Randi Buckley When you have an abusive mother it can be hard to discern whether your values are actually yours. Not to mention that sometimes what we see as a value is actually a stress/survival/trauma response. For example, you may say you value compassion and then feel guilty when you set a boundary with your mother. As clinical psychologist Becky Kennedy says, that's not guilt. It's the pressure of being responsible for whatever she's feeling,...
I am thrilled to be one of 12 trauma-informed experts who are part of Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers, a free online event created specifically for those who struggle as a result of a mother wound. Collectively, we are dedicated to helping you overcome the devastating impact of having an emotionally abusive mother. This event takes place September 23 - 25 and each presentation is geared toward this shared experience, making it more effective and relatable than mainstream self-help. My...