Got Thoughts? Sound Familiar?
My child is addicted, and it means that:
"Their life is so hard, they will suffer"
"Their future is limited, destroyed"".
"They will never be happy"
"They're unable to care for themselves"
"I will never be happy"
"I did something wrong"
and on, and on, and on, and on
You're not alone if you've had these thoughts, and more. It's part of being human and when in situations that naturally bring on stress. We've learned and adopted lots of beliefs about our children, their life, what a mother is and what a mother should or shouldn't do. But many of them cause fear, worry, anger, guilt, and that will block the full power of your love.
You don't want to be alone feeling stuck there though! And you don't have to!
This is why it becomes so important to know that fear can be the gateway to being stuck or to peace ~ if and when you question the thoughts that lead to stress, confusion, and conflict. Because what you're thinking and believing might not be the whole truth, and probably isn't. And when you know the truth, it sets you free. Would you like that kind of freedom?
Question Your Thinking, Change Your World
Loving from a place of peace (not fear) can solve a whole lot of stress and confusion!
“Your child does drugs and you get your hit by believing the horror movies in your head. I did this Work and set myself free. And it was so attractive to my daughter that she ended up setting herself free.”
~ Byron Katie
Welcome, I'm Joanne
Hello to you, my fellow courageous mom. I'm Joanne Richards, mom of a child who struggles with substance use and mental health issues. I'm also a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Facilitator of The Work of Byron Katie, Certified Grief Educator, with a Certification in The Invitation to Change and Trauma Sensitive Heart Math. I've earned a broad personal and professional perspective of loving a child through addiction.
I believe that unless and until we do our own healing, we will remain in a cycle of suffering. I have caused more difficulty, estrangement, and increased struggle because I just didn't know or wasn't doing enough for my inner peace. Much of it was preventable. Of course, I didn't do it deliberately, I did it because of fear, lack of knowledge and skills.
Fear is the number one contributing factor that causes so many preventable problems. That's why I really want to support moms through the hard stuff with expert coaching, meaningful discussion, and doable skill building within a safe, supportive, and understanding community of other moms, to be informed and have a treasure box of tools to make the hard easier.
Introducing From Fear to Love
What if peace is possible even when your child is struggling?
Welcome to a 6-week inner journey to cultivate healing for your mind, body, and spirit. Whether you are new to your circumstances or have been at it a while, whether you've done The Work or not, you have a home here in a community of heart-centered moms who understand and know there is a kinder way.
In From Fear to Love, we practice The Work of Byron Katie, a simple process of self-inquiry that helps us identify and question the thoughts that cause all those tough emotions you don't want to feel, except you do, and are the cause of reacting verses responding.
Discover the ways in which you can hold all these tough emotions and situations, while we invite it all in as a teacher, and a catalyst for transformation, self-growth, and for the inner peace you need, especially when you and your child face the complications of addiction. We also add somatic exercises to calm the body and nervous system so that when you need to call on all your reserves, you are prepared, ready, willing, and able!
Weekly Themes
Week 1: Telling Your Story, Inviting Peace
Week 2: What Do You Really Want Changed?
Week 3: The Best Advice Ever
Week 4: Meeting Your Needs
Week 5: Finding The Truer You and Them
Week 6: Embracing Fear
Whether you already have a dedicated practice or are brand new to this approach, you are welcomed with enthusiasm. We create a space of curiosity, compassion, and clarity ~ where your inner world can be met with kindness and explored with courage.
You're held in a safe and gentle place so that you can listen and hear your inner wisdom's guidance. Doing The Work helps you find that wisdom so that you can trust your decisions, you trust what feels right for you and your family, and you discover what you can do with the doable steps to move forward.
There is no powerless here. The clarity and power of Love guides you.
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Get tools that quickly work and can last the rest of your life.
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Transform your worry to peace.
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Let go of guilt and anger.
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Improve connection with your child and all relationships.
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Empower how you show up and communicate in ways that support peace, connection and collaboration.
Here's what you'll experience in From Fear to Love
Discover the thoughts, beliefs, and patterns that are shaping your life
Acknowledge, welcome, and care for your emotions
Recognize your capacity to meet and work with any painful experience
Understand your motivations and fears
Cultivate compassion ~ for yourself and your child
Enter a "can do" state of mind and action
Uncover and embody your true nature ~ love
Expand your capacity for joy and ease
Stay connected to yourself, no matter what life brings.
Mindset Coaching
Stay focused and intentional, supported by self-inquiry and group energy so that you can experience consistent support in your healing, learning, and trying on new skills that can help you and your child, especially when you and they may need it the most.
Supportive Community
Connect with other moms in community to share similar experiences, and to provide mutual support and understanding. We need each other to heal and grow, to inspire, and rise. Together we strengthen our collective impact in the world.
Support & Accountability
Be in the flow of self-care and encouragement as you naturally progress from confusion to the confidence that you can make a big difference. Stay on track so that you can show up without added stress when your child needs you the most.
Special Bonuses, Included
75 Ways to Manage Stress ($50)
Self-Empowerment Questions ($50))
Additional Post Course Empowerment Session ($200)
Have questions?
Here are some answers!
How do I know it will work for me?
What can I expect from the course From Fear to Love?
What is my time investment and how long does the program last?
Is there any support available between sessions?
How is coaching different from therapy?
How will this help my child?
Can I cancel my enrollment if needed?
What is The Work of Byron Katie?
The From Fear to Love Course is a coaching program for moms of children struggling with substance use to have support to cope with emotions and challenges, to learn and practice valuable skills of loving a child through their addiction.
A member may cancel between the first and second session with a 50% refund. If a member presents behavior that negatively impacts the group, she may be asked to leave.
This is not therapy. No online discussion should be used to replace professional help.
