The Connections Workshop Process
Your Journey of Reconnection
Connections Workshops were designed to help people learn how to achieve deep, lasting peace within themselves, so that they can form meaningful, healthy relationships with others.
These common behavior patterns often distract us and keep us disconnected from ourselves and a peaceful happy life:
worry, alcohol, sex, under/over eating, gambling, smoking, attracting unavailable people, creating debt, unconscious spending, finding fault in others, guilt, anger, manipulation, fear…
While distractions keep us from experiencing discomfort in the present, usually we only find temporary relief. And we continue to remain disconnected and in pain. We train ourselves to run. We need to train ourselves to stay... to learn the wisdom of our pain, and that through this process peace is possible. Deep, lasting peace within ourselves is attainable. We CAN learn to feel peaceful inside no matter what is going on outside.
Workshops
2 day Individual Workshop
2 day Couple Workshop
3 day Family Workshop
Activities
Experiential Techniques
An approach that uses psychodrama and other tools—such
as role-playing and empty chair—to help you access your
inner reality. Psychodrama is one of the most effective tools
because it uses all your senses in the learning process. Insight
achieved by “talk” therapies can enhance learning
on a cognitive level, but insight without experience cannot
change behavior. Using experiential techniques you are able
to bring your inner reality outside where it can be seen, talked
to, felt, touched, heard, reframed, and completed. In a safe
place, you can feel your fears, name your traumas, find your
voice, and speak your truth. You will start to understand the
things you do, so that you can then trust, change, let go,
and transcend. Change works to awaken, release, forgive and let go.
Sweat Lodge Ceremony - optional
In a safe, supportive environment, this Native American ritual is used to purify your spirit, mind, emotions, and body. Respectfully clothed, you sit on the earth inside the sweatlodge structure. Outside, a fire heats stones that are carried in four times during the ceremony. Generally, the sweatlodge lasts about 2 hours and takes place in the evening under the stars. The focus is on prayer, singing, and thoughtful expression with one another. It can be an unforgettable, loving, and transformative experience.
Walking and Sitting Meditation
You will practice walking and sitting in silence; expertly guided as you journey inward to experience the voices of your own mind. Your mind is very powerful; your thoughts help to bring about your reality. The reality that we typically perceive is mostly informed by our own limited perspective and is often distorted. If you are seeking peace and happiness, you will need to learn how to gain control of your mind, and see through a much wider lens.
Traditional Healing Sessions - optional
These traditional doctoring sessions with Alfred Claw—a medicine man, and a member of the Diné (Navajo) Nation have become a popular option, and can be arranged upon request.
Note: available only for workshops conducted in Canyon de Chelly.
Alfred Claw graduated from the University of Arizona with a major in Vocational Rehabilitation and a minor in Psychology. For the past 21 years he has helped people heal from many physical and mental illnesses.
Locations
Canyon de Chelly in the Navajo Nation
A long legacy of spiritual practice in this beautiful remote area offers incredible support for your healing and transformation.
Tucson, Arizona
A strong healing community in this quiet desert town offers resort-style amenities to augment your workshop experience.
Onsite Locations
Ann has facilitated her healing workshops in many international locations including: India, China, Vietnam, Panama, and Mexico. Contact us to arrange a custom onsite workshop in a location of your choosing.
