Workshops
Paghilom: A Filipinx workshop for Inner Child and Intergenerational Healing
A gentle space for the Filipinx soul—where we meet our inner child, honor our parents’ stories, and learn to bridge the distance between them. Through reflection, shared stories, and healing practices, you’ll leave with a lighter heart, deeper understanding, and tools to continue your journey.
Key Benefits:
Gain insight into the root causes of parent-child conflict
Develop effective communication and problem-solving skills
Build resilience and emotional intelligence
Create a stronger, more loving bond with your child
Date: November 16th, 2025 | Sunday
Time: 3:00-5:30 PM PST
Venue: S. Mark Taper Vista Lodge in Monte Verde Park in Lakewood, CA
4626 Shadeway Rd, Lakewood, CA 90713
Fee:
$60 workshop
$20 fee for those experiencing financial hardship
What to Expect:
A welcoming, culturally rooted space for the Filipinx soul
Guided reflections to meet and honor your inner child
Compassionate exploration of family patterns and generational stories
Practices to bridge understanding between you and your parents
Grounding, and self-compassion exercises
Take-home tools and rituals to continue your healing journey
What to bring: You’re welcome to bring a pen and journal.
Is This Workshop for You?
✅ You’re Filipinx or part of the diaspora and want a space that feels like home
✅ You’re curious about meeting your inner child
✅ You want to understand your parents’ story with more compassion
✅ You’re ready to explore and begin the process to healing family patterns
✅ You love learning in community and being witnessed in your growth
If you checked yes to any of these, this workshop is for you. 💛
Disclaimer:
This workshop is a space for learning, reflection, and connection. While we may explore themes related to trauma and healing, this is not therapy and does not replace professional mental health care.
Your well-being matters most. You are invited to participate at your own pace—listen to your body and emotions, and take a pause, step outside, or care for yourself in any way you need during our time together.
If you find yourself in emotional distress or crisis, we encourage you to reach out to a trusted friend, licensed therapist, or a crisis support line (in the U.S., call or text 988).
SPACE IS LIMITED. REGISTRATION CLOSES BY NOVEMBER 9TH.
The Intentional Parent Workshop
REGISTRATION CLOSED! STAY TUNED FOR THE NEXT WORKSHOP DATE!
Discover how to build a stronger bond with your child and overcome parenting challenges. This transformative workshop by Stephanie Archinas Murphin, LMFT, will help you understand your emotional struggles, break the cycle of conflict, and deepen your connection with your child. Learn practical strategies to increase your emotional capacity and create a more harmonious family life.
Key Benefits:
Gain insight into the root causes of parent-child conflict
Develop effective communication and problem-solving skills
Build resilience and emotional intelligence
Create a stronger, more loving bond with your child
Date: September 28, 2024
Time: 9-11 AM PST
Venue: Zoom
Fee: $25
REGISTRATION CLOSED! STAY TUNED FOR THE NEXT WORKSHOP DATE!
How to Talk to Your Child About Bullying
CLOSED-DOOR SESSION
This workshop addresses the difficult topic of bullying by exploring its root causes, such as displaced anger, powerlessness, and poor self-esteem. This session provides parents with compassionate strategies to support their children, whether they are being bullied or exhibiting bullying behaviors. You will learn to connect before you correct, validate your child's feelings, and collaborate on solutions together.
Key Benefits:
Understand the underlying reasons why bullying occurs.
Learn to help your child regulate their emotions through connection and comfort.
Gain tools to communicate effectively and collaboratively with your child.
Discover how to respond with curiosity and support if your child exhibits bullying behaviors.
Date: September 2024
Venue: Stowers Elementary PTA, Cerritos, CA
When Past Meets the Present: Meeting Your Inner Child
CLOSED-DOOR SESSION
Join Stephanie Archinas-Murphin, LMFT, for a workshop on healing your inner child. This session explores how childhood hurts—such as unstable caregiver support or a lack of emotional care—can manifest in adulthood as self-sabotage, hyper-independence, or people-pleasing. You will learn gentle, practical ways to care for your inner child through journaling, play, positive affirmations, and meeting basic needs to foster a sense of safety and importance.
Key Benefits:
Understand how childhood experiences show up in your adult life and relationships.
Identify personal triggers and emotions you may be suppressing, such as sadness or fear.
Learn tangible self-care strategies like journaling and engaging in creativity.
Develop a more compassionate relationship with yourself using gentle affirmations.
Date: October 2025
Venue: Elevate: Women's Conference, Los Alamitos, CA
From Crisis to Connection: Supporting Families with Compassion and Care
CLOSED-DOOR SESSION
This workshop, "From Crisis to Connection," helps attendees support families with compassion and care. This session defines different types of family crises, including divorce, poverty, and discrimination, and examines their visible and invisible impacts like attachment disruption, shame, and isolation. You'll be introduced to Dr. Dan Hughes' PACE model (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, Empathy) and the family systems approach to provide holistic, empathetic support.
Key Benefits:
Gain insight into common and systemic family crises.
Recognize the visible and invisible impacts of crisis on family dynamics.
Learn the PACE model as a tool for compassionate support.
Understand the value of a family systems approach in fostering connection.
Date: July 2025
Venue: Serve Los Al, Los Alamitos, CA
Setting Boundaries with Parents: Respectful Ways to Honor Yourself and Them
CLOSED-DOOR SESSION
In this "Mag Usap Mondays" workshop, Stephanie Archinas-Murphin, LMFT, provides guidance on setting healthy boundaries with parents, particularly within the context of Filipino family dynamics. The session covers common triggers such as the "nakakahiya" (shame) mentality, guilt-tripping ("tampo"), and filial piety. Learn to understand your parents' perspective while respectfully communicating your needs to preserve and maintain your connection, not to push them away.
Key Benefits:
Identify common triggers in your family dynamic.
Learn to understand the "why" behind your reactions and your parents' actions.
Develop respectful communication strategies to express what is important to you.
Build skills to set firm, validated boundaries repeatedly and with care.
Date: June 2025
Venue: "Mag Usap Mondays", Online
Testimonials
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"The content was really good and very useful, very relatable. "
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"Perhaps more time, as I enjoyed and learned a lot."
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"I was able to confirm that I am definitely an anxious parent! It also reinforced my feeling that there should be a daily demonstration of affection towards my child. It not only gives them confidence and security but strengthens our bond as well."