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It Begins With Us

8‑Week Women’s Wellness Group

Come Home to Yourself

You’re the one others rely on—at work, at home, in relationships—but somewhere along the way, you stopped showing up fully for yourself. You say yes when you mean no, doubt your own inner voice, and carry guilt for needing space or softness.

 

You're not alone—and you don’t have to keep doing it alone either.

 

It Begins With Us is an 8-week wellness group for women ready to reconnect with their inner knowing, rebuild trust in themselves, and create new patterns rooted in authenticity and self-compassion. Led by Kara Cruz, LMFT and Certified Perinatal Mental Health Specialist, this group offers a space to be supported, seen, and gently guided back to who you’ve always been.

 

Healing your relationship with yourself isn’t selfish—it’s essential. And it begins right here.

Who This Is For

  • Women in California seeking to reconnect with themselves

  • Those who’ve experienced self-abandonment, burnout, or loss of personal authenticity

  • Anyone wanting the support of a sisterhood to foster healing, boundaries, and self-trust​

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What You’ll Gain

  • Uncover and heal roots of self-abandonment

  • Rebuild a loving, authentic relationship with yourself

  • Recover inner trust and self‑confidence

  • Experience deep support and connection with other women

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The Four Pillars of

It Begins With Us

  • Explore the Roots of Self Abandonment

  • Reconnect to Self

  • Recover Self Trust and Authenticity

  • Rebuild Relationship with Self

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Why Join It Begins With Us?

Tuesdays or Wednesdays in Fall 2025
  • Live, interactive online sessions (ZOOM)

  • Small, intimate group (8–10 women) with guided facilitation

  • Journal prompts, practices, and community connection

  • Build sustainable self‑care rituals and emotional resilience

  • CA‑only—safe space for women in-state

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Ready to transform your relationship with Self? Next cohort begins August 2025!

👉 Schedule your 15‑minute consult call to see if this group is right for you.
 

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Not Ready for the 8‑Week Commitment?

Try our free 90‑minute workshop:

“It Begins With YOU: Workshop for Women”

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  • Discover the group framework

  • Guided exploration of self‑abandonment roots

  • Connect with like-minded women

  • Build your foundation for deeper healing

    📅 Reserve your free spot now

I’m Kara, Your Guide

Hi, I’m Kara—a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Perinatal Mental Health Specialist with over 20 years of experience helping women heal, reconnect with themselves, and navigate life’s transitions with greater clarity and self-trust.


Over the years, I’ve witnessed how often women show up for everyone else while quietly disconnecting from their own needs, voice, and identity. I created It Begins With Us as a space where you can gently come back to yourself—without pressure, shame, or needing to “fix” anything. This group is rooted in compassion, connection, and the belief that healing happens in safe, supportive relationships.


Whether you’re struggling with self-abandonment, burnout, trauma, or simply feel like you’ve lost touch with who you are, I’m here to walk with you as you rebuild a relationship with the person who matters most: you.

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Let’s Begin—Together

Healing happens in community. If you're craving belonging, clarity, and a renewed relationship with Self—It Begins With Us is for you.

Can’t Make This Round?
No problem. Join the waitlist to get early access to the next cohort.

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