Mothers and Daughters

Two-person intensives for mothers and daughters share the same format as Couples Therapy. For women, the mother-daughter relationship is often the source of all other relationships, including the one you have with yourself.

The intensive proposes: learning to communicate in ways that foster closeness and create strong boundaries; dealing with conflict; healing patterns of behavior passed down over generations.

Mother-Daughter Stories

Daughter: "I aspired to be my mother as she seemed so confident and okay with herself. With Marjorie, I saw when I stop idealizing my mother and comparing myself to her I am less lonely but also more independent. The workshop helped me see I don’t have to deal with things the same way my mother does. A major outcome for me was telling my mom that when I'm having a hard time I don't want advice, no matter how good it is. When I'm suffering, I suffer more when she gives me advice. I just need her presence when I'm hurting."

Mother: "It was a revelation to me to respect her process instead of trying to change it. There’s a right and wrong time to give advice. The workshop offered a safe space for the most open communication we’ve ever had, and provided tools to ensure we uphold this level of openness. I’ve had deep insight into the relationship with my own mother, and have found forgiveness, understanding, and the importance and power of the maternal line."

Daughter: "Before the intensive, my mom and I had rarely discussed the loss of a close relative that occurred before I was born. She was surprised to learn how her loss had affected me at a very young age, at how a little girl could sense her mother's grief. During the intensive with Marjorie, I was safe to cry these unshed tears. Now I feel less alone and liberated! Mom and I are more comfortable talking about the past, and with this ease between us I feel free to be my own person and make my own decisions."