Hope and Healing with Carol Cowan

Healing from narcissistic abuse requires more than just understanding what happened—it requires rewiring how your nervous system responds to the trauma. When you have experienced gaslighting, boundary erosion, and trauma bonding, your body stores that stress.This 6-week, closed, online virtual group provides a safe, confidential space to process your experiences with others who truly understand, while actively clearing the emotional residue using clinically proven tools like Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT). You are not crazy, you are not alone, and you can rebuild your life.  Group size will be between 4 and 8 participants to create a safe environment. You will receive community support, expert guidance and practical tools to heal from the experience.  Your group facilitator, Carol Cowan, has 23 years of experience as a Social Worker and 5 years specifically working in the area of domestic violence and narcissistic abuse. 

What We Will Cover (The 6-Week Journey):

Week 1: Unpacking Narcissistic Abuse – Understanding the anatomy of narcissistic abuse, love bombing, and the mechanics of the trauma bond.

Week 2: Calming the Nervous System – Introducing EFT (tapping) to actively lower cortisol and manage somatic trauma responses.

Week 3: Breaking Free from Gaslighting – Deconstructing the self-doubt, reclaiming your version of reality, and rebuilding self-trust.

Week 4: Establishing Unshakeable Boundaries – Learning how to set, communicate, and enforce boundaries without guilt or fear.

Week 5: Processing Grief and Anger – Safely discharging anger and mourning the relationship or the closure you never received.

Week 6: Post-Traumatic Growth – Rewriting your narrative, rediscovering your identity, and stepping forward into your new stable life.

Why This Group Includes Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT Tapping)  Traditional talk therapy is vital for understanding why you feel this way, but EFT helps change how your body reacts to the memories. By gently tapping on specific acupressure points while processing your experiences, we send a calming signal to your brain's amygdala. This unique combination allows you to safely release deeply rooted feelings of shame, anxiety, and resentment, fast-tracking your healing and ability to move forward.

Group Details & Investment:

Format: 100% Virtual (Accessible anywhere in Ontario via secure, PHIPA-compliant video platform)

Duration: 6 consecutive weeks | 90 minutes per session

Group Type: Closed cohort (No new members can join once we begin, ensuring total privacy and safety)

Investment: $80 per session for 6 weeks. A total of $480 (no HST)

The total is paid upfront and receipts issued each week of attendance for insurance reimbursement under Registered Social Worker coverage.  Covered by most workplace insurance benefits. 

Next Cohort Starts: Thursday Sept. 24th to Oct. 29th from 6:30pm-8pm

How to Join (Safe Intake Process): Because this is a closed therapeutic group focused on deep healing, a brief screening process is required to ensure it is the right fit for everyone involved.

Book a Consultation: Schedule your free, 10-minute phone screening where we will discuss your goals, answer your questions, and ensure the group matches your current healing needs.

Secure Your Spot: Once approved, your space in the circle is reserved.