The Stories We Carry

September 18, 2026

10-4pm

King City Ontario

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The Stories We Carry:

The relationship we have with ourselves shapes how we connect with others, navigate challenges, and experience life.

Throughout childhood, we learn ways to protect ourselves, adapt, and find safety. These responses often serve an important purpose at the time, helping us cope and make sense of our experiences.

Awareness is the beginning of creating a different relationship with ourselves. As we grow, some of these protective patterns may continue to influence how we see ourselves, express our needs, and relate to others.

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Have You Ever Wondered...

  • Why you are so hard on yourself?

  • Why saying "no" feels so difficult?

  • Why certain situations trigger such strong emotions?

  • Why you keep repeating the same relationship patterns?

  • Why you often feel responsible for everyone else's happiness?

  • Why you struggle to trust yourself?

  • Why you feel like you're "too much" or "not enough?"

This Experience May Be Right For You If You Are...

✓ Curious about understanding yourself more deeply
✓ Ready to explore your patterns with compassion
✓ Wanting to build a stronger relationship with yourself
✓ Interested in personal growth and self-reflection
✓ Looking for a meaningful experience with other women

You May Recognize Some of These Patterns

Relationships

✓ Difficulty trusting others

✓ Repeating unhealthy relationship patterns

✓ Putting others' needs before your own

✓ Difficulty setting boundaries

Self

✓ Perfectionism

✓ Self-criticism

✓ Feeling "not enough"

✓ Wearing a mask to fit in

Emotions

✓ Feeling emotionally overwhelmed

✓ Difficulty expressing needs

✓ Feeling empty or disconnected

✓ Strong emotional reactions that seem bigger than the situation

Understanding the Stories We Carry

Each of us carries stories that began long before we had the words to understand them. The experiences we had, the messages we received, and the ways we learned to cope can influence how we see ourselves, connect with others, and respond to life today.

In this workshop, we use the inner child framework as a compassionate way of exploring these earlier experiences. Rather than looking back with blame, we create space for curiosity, understanding, and self-compassion as we explore the beliefs, emotions, and protective patterns we may still carry.

“If you're ready to better understand yourself, explore the stories you've been carrying, and connect with a community of women who value growth and self-reflection, I'd be honoured to walk alongside you.”

Workshop Facilitator

Janet Fournier, Registered Psychotherapist

What You Can Experience

During this six-hour experiential workshop, you'll be invited to slow down, reflect, and explore the stories that have shaped your life in a supportive and compassionate environment.

Together we will:

✔ Explore the beliefs and patterns that may influence how you relate to yourself and others.

✔ Learn the inner child framework as a compassionate lens for understanding your experiences.

✔ Participate in guided reflection, journaling, and experiential exercises.

✔ Experience gentle somatic practices to help deepen awareness and connection.

✔ Connect with a community of women in a respectful, supportive, and confidential space.

✔ Leave with practical tools and resources to continue your journey beyond the workshop.

This workshop isn't about revisiting the past for the sake of staying there. It's about understanding your story with greater compassion so you can move forward with more awareness, intention, and self-understanding.

Set within a charming heritage hall that has welcomed generations of celebrations, gatherings, and community, this workshop offers a warm and inviting space to slow down, reflect, and reconnect. the day alongside a group of women who are also seeking greater self-understanding in a space grounded in compassion, respect, and confidentiality. Oh, and did I mention we’ll have fun along the way?!

  • This is a 6-hour experiential workshop designed to help you better understand the stories, beliefs, and experiences that have shaped who you are today. Throughout the day, you will engage in guided reflection, journaling, creative expression, gentle somatic practices, psychoeducation, and meaningful discussion. There is no pressure to share more than you feel comfortable sharing. You are invited to participate in a way that feels right for you.

  • This workshop is for women who are curious about themselves and want to deepen their self-awareness. You may find yourself wondering why certain patterns continue to show up, why some emotions feel so strong, or why you sometimes respond in ways that surprise you. Whether you are new to personal growth or have been on this journey for years, you are welcome.

  • Creating a safe, supportive, and respectful environment is a priority. As a Registered Psychotherapist, I thoughtfully facilitate each workshop with care, compassion, and clear group guidelines. While participants are invited to reflect and connect, you are always free to participate at a pace that feels comfortable for you.

  • This workshop is an educational and experiential group experience rather than group therapy. You will learn practical concepts, participate in guided activities, and have opportunities for personal reflection alongside other women. While many participants find the experience meaningful and insightful, the workshop is not a substitute for individual psychotherapy. It also differs from a retreat in that it is a structured, one-day learning experience with practical tools you can continue exploring afterward.

  • Meaningful self-reflection takes time. The workshop has been intentionally designed to create space to slow down, learn, reflect, connect, and integrate your experience without feeling rushed. The day includes a variety of activities, breaks, lunch and opportunities to recharge, creating a balanced and engaging experience.

  • Not at all. You do not need any prior knowledge or experience. The workshop introduces the concepts in an approachable and supportive way, meeting you wherever you are in your personal growth journey.

  • Bring a journal if you have one, wear comfortable clothing, and come with an open mind and a willingness to be curious. All workshop materials will be provided.

  • Emotions are a natural part of self-reflection, and there is no expectation that you will share or process anything you are not ready to. The workshop is designed to support thoughtful exploration in a compassionate and respectful environment. You are always encouraged to participate in a way that feels right for you.

  • No. This workshop is open to all women who feel the experience aligns with where they are in their personal growth journey. You do not need to be a current psychotherapy or coaching client to participate.

  • Coverage for workshops varies by insurance provider and individual plan. While this workshop is facilitated by a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario, reimbursement is not guaranteed.

    If you have extended health benefits, I encourage you to contact your insurance provider before registering to determine whether this workshop may be eligible for full or partial reimbursement under your plan.

    A receipt will be provided following the workshop for your records.

Investment

$597

MODULE 1

Awareness

Explore the origins of the stories and beliefs that may shape how you see yourself, others, and the world.

“I see you, beautiful one.”

MODULE 2

Connection

Begin building a compassionate connection with the younger parts of yourself through mindful listening, curiosity, and understanding.

“I am here with you, little one and I am listening.”

MODULE 3

Nurturing

Learn compassionate ways to nurture yourself and respond to tender emotions with care. Build a toolkit of practices and resources to support your ongoing growth.

“ I will care for you, sweetheart.”

MODULE 4

Letting Go

Explore ways to soften the impact of shame, blame, and old stories while honouring your past with compassion. Through guided reflection and experiential practices, begin creating space between who you are and the experiences that have shaped you. ‍

“You are not what happened to you.”

MODULE 5

Authenticity

Explore ways to strengthen your sense of self, express your needs, and make choices that reflect your values. Practice healthy boundaries, reconnect with joy, and cultivate a more authentic relationship with yourself.

“You are safe to be you.”

MODULE 6

Integration

Bring together the insights, awareness, and compassion gained throughout the journey. Through reflection and grounding practices, strengthen self-trust and carry these learnings forward with greater clarity and intention.

“We are closer to whole.”

“This workshop offers you the opportunity to explore,
understand and create a healthier relationship with yourself through self-reflection, self-compassion, and grace.”

- Workshop facilitator, Janet Fournier

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About Janet

My relationship with the stories I carry has been both a teacher and a guide. These stories have a way of surfacing at unexpected moments, inviting curiosity, reflection, and a deeper understanding of myself.

Through my own journey, I have come to appreciate the younger parts of myself and the qualities they hold: tenderness, resilience, courage, curiosity, and a capacity for joy. The ongoing work has been learning how to listen to these parts with compassion and create a healthier relationship with the experiences that have shaped me.

This personal exploration, combined with my professional experience as a therapist, has informed the way I support others in exploring their own stories. I have incorporated these concepts and practices into my therapeutic work, witnessing the value of creating space for reflection, self-compassion, and deeper self-understanding.

The Stories We Carry is a 6-hour experiential workshop for women designed to offer a supportive space for exploration and connection. Through guided reflection, psychotherapeutic and somatic practices, creative exploration, and meaningful connection, participants are invited to explore the beliefs, experiences, and stories that influence how they see themselves and relate to others.

This is an opportunity to explore your own story with curiosity, kindness, and care.