MAR 23 24: The Sovereign Voice Workshop Video
In this session, Robert explores the journey of healing childhood trauma and developing a “sovereign voice.” He begins by introducing the concept of parallel worlds—where children, parents, and inner critics interact within the mind—and emphasizes the importance of understanding and integrating these internal figures. Robert then discusses the evolution of the parent voice, noting how it progresses from absent to tough-loving, guiding the inner child through emotional regulation. The workshop focuses heavily on the tough-loving voice, its role in dealing with anger and defiance, and how it helps set clear boundaries. Robert also examines the process of “humbling the critic,” a vital step in silencing the internal critic that often disrupts healing. Lastly, he touches on the development of the sovereign voice, an empowered, self-regulated voice that is integral to personal growth and healing. Robert concludes with practical homework assignments to help participants integrate the lessons learned into their everyday lives.
Workshop Video
You can scroll along the progress bar at the bottom of the video screen to navigate the chapters – times listed below….
Chapters – Agenda:
00:00 – Introduction: New to C2P…?/Purpose/Theme
20:29 – Review: Parallel Worlds
33:50 – Review: The Evolution of the Parent
45:14 – VOICE Evolution: Tough-loving Parent / Tough-loving Voice
1:07:03 – Resolving Teen Anger/Defiance
1:44:37 – Humbling The Critic
2:15:18 – Hello Sovereign Voice…!!!
2:20:00 – Homework
Workshop Audio
Homework Assignment:
Workshop Polls: Results
Poll #1: Call2Parent Newcomers
Poll #2: “Pass Through”
Poll #3: Your Teen(s)
Poll #4: The Critic
In-Session Videos
APR 20 24 The Sovereign Voice: Homework Session
In this session, participants revisit key questions left over from the recent workshop, focusing on the challenges of nurturing an effective tough-loving inner parent and reducing the inner critic’s toxic influence. The discussion highlights the differences between loving and tough-loving parental voices, emphasizing how each serves to regulate intense emotions and maintain essential boundaries in the inner world. Attendees share personal breakthroughs on managing anger, clarifying attachments to inherited beliefs, and using co-regulation to address ongoing triggers. They also recount successes and struggles with the 30-day “homework” practice, describing how daily safe containers and boundary-setting techniques help calm inner chaos, foster self-trust, and reduce outer-world pass-through. By identifying and challenging unhelpful beliefs about the critic’s role, members find that steady, compassionate but firm parenting can lead to genuine transformation, allowing for healthier adult choices and a more authentic, grounded sense of self.
Homework Session Video
You can scroll along the progress bar at the bottom of the video screen to navigate the chapters – times listed below….
Chapters – Agenda:
00:00:00 – Introduction and Overview
00:02:28 – Open Questions from Workshop
00:19:54 – Workshop Highlights: Tough-Loving Parent Voice
00:34:48 – Challenges: Anger, Focus, Attachments
01:03:06 – Open Sharing
01:57:33 – Q&A and Homework Discussion
Homework Session Audio
Answers to Questions From the Workshop
Transforming Childhood Trauma Into Wholeness 