From Guilt to Growth: Releasing Parental Guilt with Compassion – Jorinde Rapsey

Guilt often weighs heavily on parents, shaping our choices and responses in ways that don’t always serve authentic connection. This workshop explores guilt not as a burden to be avoided, but as a signal pointing toward deeper needs. Together, we’ll uncover the unconscious patterns that keep us stuck in cycles of self-judgment, examine the language that fuels guilt, and learn a transformative process inspired by Nonviolent Communication (NVC) to reconnect with ourselves and others. Through guided reflection and interactive exercises, you’ll gain clarity on how to shift from guilt-driven reactions to choices rooted in self-connection, integrity, and care.

[Workshop organised in the frame of Time for Empathy 2025]

When: 8 March 2025, 9:45-11:15 am CET (Berlin time)

How: ONLINE on ZOOM

Recording:

Most workshops during “Time for Empathy” are not recorded, so the only possibility of participating is to join the session. The sessions that will be recorded, we will make available to others if the quality is satisfying. We may also use parts of the recording for marketing and publicity across various media. If you do not wish to be recorded, switch off your camera and microphone for the whole duration of the session.

Language: English

Cost: FREE

Registration: 

To take part in this workshop, register for the “Time for Empathy” event here: https://www.empathiceurope.com/time-for-empathy/

NOTE: Register only ONCE for the whole event and receive access to all “Time for Empathy” workshops organised between 2 and 9 March 2025.

About the trainer:

Jorinde Rapsey

Originally from The Netherlands, I took a leap of faith at 18 and traveled to New Zealand for a year. There, I not only fell in love with the country but also met my partner. With a background in education and philosophy, my journey took an unexpected turn when I became a parent at 25, leading me to search for parenting support. In 2015, I discovered Nonviolent Communication (NVC), which profoundly shaped both my personal and professional life. In 2022, I co-founded Peace Talks with my colleague and friend Sally Prebble, focusing on supporting parents as they navigate the challenges of family life. My greatest learning ground remains my daily life with my family, where I continue to embrace the richness of connection, vulnerability, and growth. While society often encourages us to face challenges alone, NVC has shown me the power of seeking support to nurture our inner worlds. My mission is to create safe, empathetic spaces where parents can deepen their connection with themselves and others, strengthening our capacity as parents to offer empathic support to our children. To find out more: www.peacetalks.nz