Group Workshop
Support group for adult children who grew up with toxic parenting.
Growing up with difficult or toxic parents can leave lasting emotional impacts that carry into adult life. This 6‑week in‑person support group offers a gentle, supportive space to explore those experiences, build understanding, and feel less alone.
Do you have a difficult relationship with one or both of your parents? Have you often felt unheard, misunderstood, blamed, or invalidated? Did your childhood involve cruelty or emotional harm that left scars you’re still trying to heal? Do these wounds show up in your adult relationships and the way you move through the world? Do interactions with your parents or family of origin leave you feeling anxious, ungrounded, or triggered? Have you made the painful decision to limit or cut contact with your parents? If you answered yes to any of the above, this group may be for you. Hi, we’re Neliona and Evangelia, two experienced counsellors based in Edinburgh. We are creating a support group for adult children who grew up with toxic parenting and difficult family dynamics. Our aim is to offer a safe, supportive space where you can:
Share your story at your own pace
Feel heard, seen, and validated
Connect with others who have lived through parental abuse or toxic family systems
Build community and feel less alone in your healing journey
This group is for people who want to gently explore how their upbringing has shaped them and who are seeking connection, understanding, and support in a non-judgmental environment. You don’t have to carry this alone.
After receiving your application, we will invite you for a short conversation to ensure that this group is the right and safe space for you at this time.
6-Week Group Programme
Each session builds gently on the previous one, creating a safe and supportive environment to explore early experiences, econnect with the inner child, and develop greater self‑understanding and emotional resilience.
Weekly Programme
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In our first session we will get to know one another and establish the foundations of the group, including confidentiality, boundaries, and psychological safety. We will explore how we experience emotions and introduce simple self‑regulation techniques that can help us stay grounded and supported throughout the group process.
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This session focuses on developing the Adult part of ourselves, the part that can observe, reflect, and respond thoughtfully to our experiences. We will also explore how the nervous system responds to stress through fight, flight, or freeze responses, and how understanding these reactions can help us relate to ourselves with greater compassion.
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In this session we gently begin to connect with the different parts of ourselves, particularly the younger parts that hold early experiences and emotional memories.
Participants are invited to bring a photograph of themselves as children, which can help open a reflective conversation about early experiences and the messages we may have received about ourselves while growing up.
We will also introduce the idea of the window of tolerance and explore how we can remain emotionally present while connecting with these experiences.
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We will explore how difficult or harmful family environments can shape our beliefs about ourselves and others. Together we will reflect on the ways our needs may not
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This session focuses on the idea of reparenting, learning how to respond to ourselves with the care, protection, and understanding we may not have received earlier in life. We will explore ways of developing a more supportive inner relationship and begin to nurture the younger parts of ourselves with compassion
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In our final session we will take time to reflect on the journey of the group and the insights that have emerged. We will focus on integration, acknowledging personal growth, and considering how to continue supporting ourselves beyond the group.
The session will also provide space to bring the group experience to a thoughtful and supportive close.
Registration Form-
Workshop participants ease into the day with creative prompts and a welcome circle to get grounded and set the tone.
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Our first session focuses on the foundations of floral design. From tool basics to flower care and simple composition tips, you’ll start building confidence and finding your creative rhythm.
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Participants will be responsible for brining their own lunch, but we'll provide water and some additional snacks throughout the day.
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With the basics fresh, we’ll dive into hands-on arranging. We’ll explore shape, scale, and movement while encouraging personal style through floral design.
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To close the day, you’ll create a final piece to share with the group. We’ll reflect on your process and celebrate the creativity that unfolded.
meet your instructors
Monet Goode
Monet is a lifelong educator with a passion for creating accessible, engaging learning experiences. Known for a calm, encouraging teaching style, Monet believes that growth happens when learners feel both challenged and supported.
Emmett Marsh
Emmett is a detail-oriented instructor who’s spent the past decade helping people develop new tools, habits, and mindsets. Their approach is clear, practical, and always infused with curiosity and care.
Eleanor Parks
Eleanor's background spans education, coaching, and creative development. With a strong focus on process and progress, Eleanor helps learners move from where they are to where they want to be—one step at a time.
Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime. If you’re feeling ready, go ahead and register for a workshop.
Frequently Asked Questions-
Getting started is simple. Reach out through our contact form or schedule a call—we’ll walk you through the next steps and answer any questions along the way.
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How can I contact you?
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You can reach us anytime via our contact page or email. We aim to respond quickly—usually within one business day.
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We offer flexible pricing based on project type and complexity. After an initial conversation, we’ll provide a transparent quote with no hidden costs.