We recognize the courage it requires to step into this sacred work. Our Story Workshops are intentionally designed to provide a thoughtful, relational space for restoration. Our registration process seeks to honor the vulnerability of your desire to do this work and to create a kind space for discerning if the nature and timing of this experience align with your needs. Please carefully read the information below before you register. If you have questions before registering or would like more information, please contact us at programs@theallendercenter.org.

Important Details for the Story Workshop for Spiritual Abuse & Healing

Dates for Spring 2025

Friday, May 16 – Sunday, May 18, 2025
8:00am – 4:00pm PT

Registration Process

Registration deadline: Thursday, April 17, 2025

To register for this workshop, please complete the online registration form. You’ll be asked to answer a few questions which will allow us to place you in a small group for this workshop. Once you submit the registration form and payment, you have officially registered for the workshop. 

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Costs & Scholarships

The total cost of this online workshop is $949.  The fee completely covers the costs of this 3-day intensive workshop.

We believe in the importance of this work and are committed to making this offering accessible. That’s why we offer tiered pricing for this Story Workshop, allowing you to choose the option that best fits your financial situation.

Healing should never feel out of reach. That’s why we offer tiered pricing for this Story Workshop, allowing you to choose the option that best fits your financial situation.

We have a limited number of need-based scholarships available. If the full registration cost would place an undue strain on you or your household, you may select the discounted scholarship rate of $749. We trust you to use your discretion when choosing the ticket level that works for you.

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We are able to offer these scholarships due to the generosity of our donor community. If you have been impacted by the work of The Allender Center, we would be honored to receive your gift. Visit our Giving page to learn more.

Disclaimer

Story Workshop is a unique psycho-educational experience that involves intensive exploration of your own story and the stories of others as it relates to narratives of heartache and trauma. The sessions are designed to encourage participants to engage their story in a holistic way by exploring psychological, spiritual, biological, and social aspects of the experience of various forms of trauma. Please note: this program is not therapy and does not act as a substitute for therapeutic engagement.

Dual Relationships

Before starting the program, you will be asked if you have any dual relationships with members of our facilitator team and/or fellow participants. This information assists us with group placement.

Our 2025 facilitator team may include: TJ Poon, Suz Harvey, Wendy Osborn, Steven Booker, Rhonda Reynolds, and/or Esperansita Bejnarowicz

Covenant & Release of Claims

Your participation in the program is conditioned on your agreeing to the terms of the Covenant & Release of Claims. Story Workshop involves intensive exploration of your own story and the stories of others, but it is not group therapy. Story Workshop provides an opportunity to engage in restorative work within your story, but does not act as a substitute for consistent therapeutic engagement and support.

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Cancellation Policy

Your registration fee may be refundable according to the following amounts and schedule: 

• More than 60 days in advance of the workshop start date: 100% (minus $50 cancellation fee)
• 30-60 days in advance of the workshop start date: 50%
• Less than 30 days in advance of the workshop start date: 0%

If you choose to cancel your registration, please notify us in writing by sending an email to programs@theallendercenter.org.

 

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