WEEKENDS OF RECOVERY

Weekends of Recovery offer something unprecedented in traditional recovery support. Folks from around the world come together to heal and create community. They leave their isolation behind and create real safety. They are able to tell their stories and be believed. They experiment with being vulnerable, connected to the children within and the persons they are today, to make room for possibility and curiosity. They explore their creativity with incredible art and movement.

These weekends typically accommodate a maximum of 24 participants and 6 attuned, experienced facilitators from across the U.S. The ratio of specialty therapists to participants in small groups is a powerful adjunct to recovery. Each member of the TBO team brings decades of experience, compassion and skill to the work with survivors of trauma.

Level 1 Weekends of Recovery

Level 1 Weekends of Recovery are offered to all individuals, whether you have participated in a TBO event before or are new to our community. Each Weekend is different, designed with emphasis on different topics.

While having an individual therapist or counselor is not mandatory for participation, it is strongly encouraged so that each participant has individual support before and after the Weekend. 

Before the Weekend, you will be assigned a facilitator for an initial intake interview. This interview will be an opportunity for us to tell you what to expect, and for you to ask questions and share your strengths, fears, hopes, concerns, and excitement about the Weekend. The facilitator will utilize this time to assess which small group will be best for you during the Weekend. Please note that these interviews are kept completely confidential.

Advanced Weekends of Recovery

Advanced Weekends of Recovery are offered only to Alumni, as they go much deeper than Level 1 Weekends. You must participate in a Level 1 Weekend before attending an Advanced Weekend.

After the Weekend

After participating in a Level 1 Weekend of Recovery, you become a member of the Taking Back Ourselves Alumni community. As an Alumni, you will be part of a powerful network of survivors and gain access to additional TBO events and groups.