Jan 8, 15, 22, 29 and Feb 5, 2026 | 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM ESTHeal the Primal Wound of Abandonment
A Live, Onilne Workshop with Susan Anderson
This workshop addresses the primal abandonment wound—the cumulative fear and shame that form early in life and are easily triggered by adult loss, rejection, or relationship distress.
This work addresses the root cause, not just the symptoms.
By working directly with the force of attachment, the workshop helps reverse self-abandonment and restore a more secure relationship with the self.
What to ExpectClear teaching on the primal abandonment wound, the force of attachment, and why fear and shame persist despite insight or therapy.
❋ Instruction That Goes to the TaprootGuided practices that function as physical therapy for the brain, helping retrain attachment and reverse patterns of self-abandonment.
❋ Experiential ExercisesA contained environment where participants share only at their comfort level and are supported without pressure or exposure.
❋ A Safe, Confidential Group SettingA structured set of tools you can continue using after the workshop to reduce the toxicity of shame and strengthen your relationship with yourself.
❋ Practical Take-Home ToolsAddress the root of abandonment and rebuild a secure relationship with yourself.
Why Insight Alone Isn’t Enough
As everyone arrives, we take time to settle in, get comfortable, and begin connecting with those around us. The journey starts here.
Shame and primal fear are not cognitive.
They are structural.
They’re part of who we are.
They’re not something we can cathart away.
They’re not “pus” that we express and get rid of.
That’s why people can do years of therapy, trauma work, or skills-based approaches—and still find that the primal wound of abandonment remains intact.
Traditional methods can help us grow and move mountains within ourselves, but they often don’t reach the taproot.
Healing abandonment means working directly with the force of attachment.
Attachment is a powerful force in the mammalian kingdom.
It keeps us bonded.
It keeps us seeking connection.
When we love someone and they pull away, that force of attachment is thwarted.
There’s no object to attach to—and that’s where the pain comes from.
The shame.
The fear of being alone forever.
The terror.
We don’t get rid of the force of attachment.
We give it a new object.
That object is the self.
The self is a relationship that can never abandon us.
It can never betray us.
It can only give us what we need.
What Actually Heals Abandonment
One benefit is shame reduction, not shame elimination.
Shame is a human universal. But we can reduce its toxicity.
Another benefit is a full set of take-home tools, a program you can use daily or weekly to reverse self-abandonment.
Even if your outer child procrastinates—and many do—the workshop itself delivers powerful insights that continue working long after it ends.
People often notice:
Improved self-esteem
A greater sense of initiative
Feeling better about themselves months later
There is always a bump up.
What You Take Home
Frequently Asked Questions-
No. For everyone’s privacy and confidentiality, all sessions are live and not recorded. This ensures a safe, supportive environment where participants can share openly without concern.
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All sessions are held live via Zoom. You’ll receive the Zoom link through email before the workshop begins.
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If you miss a session, we can provide a written guide for the exercises covered. However, please note that some sessions involve complex, experiential work that requires expert guidance, and therefore, guides for those specific sessions may not be available.
There will be no video recordings provided for any missed sessions.
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The group sharing process is an essential part of the healing experience. Hearing others’ stories and being witnessed in your own journey helps reduce shame and isolation—key aspects of recovery from abandonment.
If you’re not comfortable with sharing or listening to others’ experiences, this particular workshop may not be the right fit at this time.
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Email us at abandonment@erols.com and cc my assistant ibeaa@abandonment.net