Compassionate Witnessing
Very few of us have ever had the experience of really feeling seen. Some of us do not know how to hold space for another person. Maybe we were never shown how. Maybe when we needed someone to witness us, we were met with invalidation , a way to fix it, a story that one ups ours, or advice instead of what we really needed - someone who would just listen with care and support. This became our default to how we hold space for others.
Compassion and presence are two of the most powerful resources we can give one another. These two powerhouse qualities can be a source of healing for those in our lives as well as our own healing
The journey toward healing starts with believing we innately have the power to heal. Katie helps her students make that leap of faith. She offers a 6-hour workshop that invites her students to end generational trauma by learning how to witness with compassion.
Katie offers this workshop both online and in-person for those in the San Diego area.
Next Available Offering
In-person for those in the San Diego area only: $150
October 16, 2026
Online: $99
October 17, 2026
Compassionate Witnessing Agenda
8 to 8:45 a.m. - Meditation and container expectations for safety
8:45 to 9 a.m. - Break
9 to 10:30 a.m. - Compassionate witnessing fundamentals with a short demo
10:30 to 10:45 a.m. - Break
10:45 to 12 p.m. - Break out into groups to practice compassionate witnessing
12 to 1 p.m. - Lunch
1 to 2:30 p.m. - Witnessing difficult emotions and experiences: grief, shame, rage, trauma
2:30 to 2:45 p.m. - Break
2:45 to 4 p.m. Integration and closing
Katie encourages her students to bring a yoga mat, a blanket, a journal and a pen.
If you have any additional questions or are interested in learning more about class offerings, please feel free to email Katie at katie@authentichealingllc.org or call Katie at 402.990.9912.