Choosing Yourself Without Guilt: A Trauma-Informed Workshop (In Person, NJ)

Choosing yourself can feel surprisingly hard—not because it’s wrong, but because many of us learned early on that our needs came second.
If setting boundaries brings up guilt, anxiety, or fear of disappointing others, you’re not alone. These responses are often shaped by early attachment experiences and patterns of emotional responsibility—not personal failure.
This in-person, trauma-informed workshop offers a supportive space to explore why choosing yourself feels so complicated and how to begin doing so with greater clarity and emotional safety.

### This workshop may be a good fit if you:

• Feel guilty when prioritizing your own needs
• Struggle with people-pleasing or over-functioning
• Were taught to be “the mature one” or “the helper”
• Want to understand your attachment patterns, not just manage symptoms

### What we’ll explore:

• How early relationships shape guilt and boundaries
• Why choosing yourself can activate anxiety or fear
• Attachment patterns that keep you stuck in old roles
• Trauma-informed ways to build internal safety and self-trust

### What’s included:

• A bound copy of the workshop workbook, including psychoeducation, guided reflections, and gentle exercises
• A dedicated journal for personal reflection
• Additional supportive materials for grounding and integration
• Light refreshments provided

📍 Location: Racices Creative Space, Somerville, NJ
📅 Date: February 21, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
💰 Cost: $130
👥 Spots are limited to support a safe, intimate environment

This is an educational workshop—not group therapy—and is facilitated by a licensed trauma- and attachment-focused therapist.