STAR for self-healing and self-transformation
STAR has been transforming lives for more than 30 years. It was developed by Barbara Findeisen, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and an internationally recognized pioneer in Transpersonal Psychology. The STAR Process is designed to be the safe place for doing your deepest personal work.
At STAR, the emphasis is on you and who you truly are. All of our staff focus on supporting you to take your own responsibility for who you are rather than dependence on others for validation of who you are. In this supportive environment of the STAR Process—along with the compassionate assistance of our caring staff—you can fully accept responsibility for your unique self-healing and self-transformation.
"This workshop has had a profound impact on my life.
Thank you, STAR, for the tools with which
to reclaim my life and my relationships."
The STAR program is a chance for you to re-discover the real you (Essence). At STAR, it is possible to experience the integration of your intellectual understanding with the wisdom of your heart and strong messages from your intuitive self.
Your STAR experience will begin with your exploration of where and when the psychological blocks developed in your life. As your STAR process unfolds, you will be assisted in removing those blocks, allowing you to return to your daily life and live it in a fuller, richer, way.
Along your path to your true self, you will be gently guided through cognitive (thought process) exercises, integrative breathwork, emotional release work, journaling, guided imagery, intensive writing assignments, and more, all designed to reveal patterns that may directly or indirectly affect the way you live today.
Throughout the STAR process, our large team of experienced staff—all trained graduates of the STAR Process—will work with you. As part of your process, you will be matched with one of our staff members, who will work with you closely to assure that the program is personalized to meet your needs. Additionally, during small group sessions, other staff members will work with you and other participants on a regular basis. At night, a staff member is readily available should you need to explore issues that come up unexpectedly.
STAR is a unique and rich experiential course. You will emerge with many new tools for living, including greater clarity in decision-making and new skills in listening and communicating. You will leave STAR with a deeper understanding of who you really are and how you truly want to live your life.
My work at the STAR program has totally changed my life.
I came into the program scared, lost, and at my wits end.
I’m leaving the STAR program with a sense of inner power, confidence,
and, most of all, a lust for life.
What is available for you at STAR?
The STAR experience has literally brought me
‘from darkness to light.’
I am excited at the potential for the rest of my life!
Also see:
The Value of a Personal Growth Retreat
Survey Results from STAR Graduates
Frequently Asked Questions