Is this therapy?

No. It is not therapy. It is a space to learn grounding and regulation tools. It is a space to connect with others, to find community. It is a space to recognize patterns in our behaviors so that we can choose whether they still serve the same purpose as they did before.

What do you cover in it?

We talk about the nervous system and how to recognize when it becomes dysregulated. We learn tools, including grounding techniques, breathwork, visualization exercises and creative expression that can help when we feel anxious or dysregulated. We talk about the different parts of who we are so that we can understand why we may react to things in the way that we do.

ashRISE concludes with the opportunity to share a creative piece you’ve created during the six-week period.

How much is it?

Completely free. The workshop and the 90 page guidebook are free with no strings attached.

How long is it?

ashRISE is six weeks long. Each session is 90 minutes.

What if the current cohort has already started? Or I can’t attend each session?

While you receive the greatest benefit from starting at the beginning, you can join us whenever you’d like. At the end of each session, I send the video of that week’s session to participants who are signed up so, if you need to miss a session, you will still be able to watch the missed week whenever you are able. And if there is a session that you do not wish to participate or watch, there is never any pressure to do so. We heal at the speed of safety.

What if I am not a survivor of any type of sexual or physical abuse?

I am very glad that you are safe and that abuse is not part of your history. You are welcome to join ashRISE. Challenges are part of the human experience and no one is exempt. We do not compare pain and we do not assume that anyone has never experienced meaningful setbacks, disappointments, betrayals or heartbreak. Learning grounding tools, developing a sense of community with others, and cultivating compassion are things we can all take part in. Please feel free to join: I value your input.

What if I just want to listen and don’t want to share?

Then you are welcome to just listen. Listening is participating.

And I don’t have to buy one of your books?

You don’t have to buy anything. ashRISE is something built because I truly love being part of a community and I really enjoy sharing the things I’ve learned with others. When I say it is free, I mean it is really free. No strings whatsoever.

Do I have to be on camera?

No.

What kind of training do you have?

I invite you to read more about me here.

Okay. Where can I learn a little bit more? Where can I sign up?

You can view a video, read about the inspiration for ashRISE and sign up here.