From Surviving to Thriving
You survived. Now you get to decide how you want to live.
This one-day workshop is designed for women ready to step out of survival mode and into something steadier, stronger, and more their own. Through psychoeducation, guided experiential activities, and time with horses, you'll build awareness of how trauma shows up in your everyday life — and learn concrete tools to get you feeling empowered.
You don't need to have it all figured out. You only need to be ready to stop just surviving — and start thriving again.
Workshop Goals
By the end of the day, you will have opportunities to:
🔸 Better understand your survival responses.
🔸 Recognize personal triggers and gain control of the switch!
🔸 Identify what helps you feel grounded, safe, and in control.
🔸 Practice moving from automatic reaction to intentional responses.
🔸 Explore boundaries, trust, communication, and the power of choice.
🔸 Recognize strengths developed through adversity.
🔸 Experience healthy connection with horses and other participants
🔸 Identify meaningful steps toward moving from surviving to thriving.
How It Unfolds
Morning — Grounding & Awareness
We begin with a guided circle focused on nervous system grounding and foundational concepts about trauma responses. You'll learn to identify your reactions and see a path towards true change.
Midday — Connection & Practice
Hands-on time with horses, combined with skill-building activities. Horses respond to your energy and presence in honest ways — they become your teachers in this process.
Afternoon — Integration & Choice
Reflection circle, exploring what you've learned, and identifying one meaningful step you can take toward thriving. You leave with tools, not just insights.
What to Bring & What to Know
Bring:
🔸 Comfortable outdoor clothing, layers recommended
🔸 Closed-toe shoes
🔸 Water bottle
🔸 Hat or sunscreen if you prefer
🔸 Any personal medications or comfort items
About Lunch:
We'll provide a farmer's-style shared lunch. If you have dietary requirements (vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free), please indicate this during registration.
If you have a serious food allergy, please let us know in advance so we can advise. This is a shared food environment, and cross-contamination is possible.
Know:
🔸 This is not traditional therapy, but a psychoeducational workshop with experiential elements focusing on self-empowerment
🔸 You will not be required to disclose or relive traumatic experiences.
🔸 All activities are designed to shift from post traumatic stress to post traumatic growth.
🔸 This is the place to start the path towards living your best life.
What this is & What it isn’t
This Workshop IS:
✓ Psychoeducational — you'll learn about trauma responses and nervous system regulation
✓ Experiential — you'll practice skills and connect with horses
✓ Supportive — you'll be held in a safe, grounded community of women
✓ Empowering — focused on building awareness, choice, and resilience
✓ Designed and led by a licensed clinical counselor
This Workshop IS NOT:
✗Group therapy or clinical treatment covered by insurance
✗ A substitute for ongoing mental health support
✗ Focused on processing or reliving traumatic events
✗ High-intensity or pressure-based
If you're in crisis or need clinical support, we recommend working with a mental health professional alongside this workshop.
Arrival Note:
Gates open at 9:45 am, 15 minutes before our 10:00 am start time. The ranch gates remain closed until then and parking is not available before 9:45 am.
If you arrive early, you’re welcome to enjoy a coffee in Valley Springs or wait at the Burson Market just a few minutes away — they have lovely drinks and snacks.
A Few Helpful Things to Know
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No. You will never be required to disclose or discuss your traumatic experiences. This workshop focuses on understanding how to move beyond the trauma and reclaim your ideal self. Empowerment is the focus.
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That's okay. Many people start nervous and discover that horses meet them exactly where they are. All activities are grounded in your comfort and choice.
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Not exactly. This is a psychoeducational workshop with experiential elements led by a licensed trauma-informed therapist. It's designed to empower, build awareness and master new skills. If you're working with a therapist, this workshop can complement that work.
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You're in control. If you need to step back, observe, or take a break, you can. There's no pressure to participate in any specific way. We prioritize your nervous system safety.
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Yes. This is a group workshop, and you'll be connecting with other people who understand what it means to move beyond survival. The group itself is part of the healing.
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No. All equine activities are ground-based and guided. Horses will meet you where you are.
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Small (maximum 8 women), supportive, and grounded. Everyone there is ready to move beyond survival. You'll be held and supported by both the facilitators and the group.
Questions Before Registering?
If something feels unclear, or you’d like to talk through whether this retreat is right for you, we welcome that conversation.
You’re invited to reach out before registering:
Register
📍 Location: Cowgirl Up Ranch
📅 Saturday, October 10, 2026
⏰ Time: 10AM–4pm - Gates open at 15 mins prior
👥 Group size: Small Workshop
🪙 $249 per person
Tickets are non-refundable, as space and preparation are held intentionally for each person. Please note: credit card payments incur a 3.5% processing fee. If you have questions before registering, you’re welcome to reach out.
If SurTHRIVOR speaks to you, we'd love to have you join us.
You survived for a reason. Now it's time to decide how you want to live.