Traumatic experiences shape us. But we have control over how they shape us — and we’re exploring exactly that at our upcoming Life in Transition workshop. This three-day, residential-style event gives people a safe place to process both past and current trauma and loss.
The workshop is hosted by our sister location, West Valley Counseling Center. They have years of experience creating a meaningful workshop experience for attendees.
Workshop details
This year, we’re limiting participation in the workshop to 25 individuals. We’re hosting the event from August 20 to 22 at Lazy W Ranch in San Juan Capistrano. Surrounded by natural beauty and secluded from the busyness of daily life, this three-day experience holds space for individuals to rethink the way trauma is processed and work toward any personal growth intentions.
We’ve built this workshop around Dr. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross’s “Life, Death, and Transition” workshops. You might know Dr. Kübler-Ross for her now-widely held five stages of grief model. During her Life, Death, and Transition workshops, Dr. Kübler-Ross helped individuals explore any unfinished business that was still shaping their lives.
Our Life in Transition workshop is facilitated by Sharon Burnett, PhD, MFT, a student of Dr. Kübler-Ross’s, who has been holding these workshops for more than three decades. Building on the Kübler-Ross workshops, Dr. Burnett helps people to identify old patterns of behavior and obstructive thoughts. Then, together, we work on processing those obstacles, using safe sharing spaces and tools like externalization — or looking at these challenges as an outside observer.
Much of the workshop takes place in a supportive group setting, but our licensed therapists will also be available for one-on-one work. You will never be pressured to share in the group, but we’ve found that working alongside others can help us open up, especially as we see others work on their own unresolved feelings.
Learning more or signing up
We have more information about the workshop, including a general schedule and answers some frequently asked questions, on our webpage for the event.
If you have any questions about what the workshop will entail or if it’s right for you, don’t hesitate to contact Dr. Burnett directly. She’s available at (818) 609-8703 or sharon@westvalleycounseling.org
The workshop itself costs $1,250, which includes lodging and all meals for the three-day experience.
If you would like to register for the workshop, please contact Jennifer at (818) 538-5499 or jrobertson@westvalleycounseling.org
Need continuing education credits?
We have worked with the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT) to get this workshop approved for 26 continuing education (CE) credits. We also have scholarships available. If you’re interested in participating in the workshop for CE, talk to our team.
If you’re ready to register for the Life in Transition workshop, you can fill out our online form or print and submit the application.
Again, if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
