Holiday Money Story Workshop November 2025

💬 Frequently Asked Questions

About the “Healing Your Holiday Money Story” Workshop

What makes this workshop different from other money or budgeting classes?

This isn’t a class about numbers or spreadsheets. It’s an experience that helps you explore the story behind your money patterns — the emotions, expectations, and beliefs that shape how you give, spend, or avoid.
We focus on healing, not fixing. You’ll leave with emotional clarity and a renewed sense of connection to yourself — not a to-do list.

Why do you say, “We talk about money without numbers”?

Numbers can easily trigger shame, comparison, or fear. In Financial Therapy, we shift the focus from math to meaning.
You’ll learn to describe your experience of money using feeling words instead of figures — for example:

“I felt pressure to give more than I could,” instead of “I spent $500.”

This approach opens compassion and insight — and takes the sting out of the conversation.

How will you make sure the group feels safe?

Safety and confidentiality are core values in my workshops.
We begin by naming clear agreements:

• What’s shared here stays here.

• Speak from the “I,” not “you.”

• No advice-giving, fixing, or comparing.

• Silence is welcome — listening is participation.
  You always have permission to pause, breathe, or step back if needed. This is a space for gentleness, not performance.

What if I don’t want to share personal financial details?

You don’t have to. We don’t discuss specific dollar amounts — only the emotions and experiences behind them.
You might say something feels “expensive” or “a lot” — and together we explore what that word really means for you (maybe unprepared, tired, or out of reach).
Every share is optional; simply listening can be powerful healing in itself.

What do you mean by “connected and aligned spending”?

Connected and aligned spending means making financial choices that feel true to your values, energy, and needs — not driven by guilt, obligation, or pressure.
It’s about coming home to your own rhythm of giving, receiving, and resting — especially during a season that often pulls us off center.

Is this workshop about budgets or financial advice?

No. This is not a budgeting class or financial planning session. It’s a therapeutic experience designed to help you understand the emotional side of money so that any practical changes you make later come from clarity, not fear.

What will we actually do during the workshop?

We’ll begin with a short grounding practice to regulate the nervous system.
Then you’ll be guided through reflection prompts and journaling to uncover your holiday money story.
There will be time for optional sharing, gentle discussion, and integration.
You’ll leave with insight, language for your emotions, and a sense of peace heading into the holiday season.

What if I feel emotional during the workshop?

That’s completely normal. Tears, laughter, or quiet reflection all belong here.
You’ll be guided through grounding techniques to stay present and supported — and you’ll be in a community that values compassion over perfection.

Who is this for?

This workshop is designed for women who feel pressure, guilt, or exhaustion around money — especially during the holidays.
You might be tired of overgiving, overspending, or feeling “not enough.”
If you’re ready for a calmer, truer relationship with money, this is for you.

What will I walk away with?

• A clearer understanding of your emotional money patterns

• Tools to regulate stress and spending urges

• Permission to define what “enough” means for you

• A deep sense of relief that your story makes sense — and can change