Reclaiming Our Ancestral Connection

Program Details

A forgotten aspect of being human is that we exist because others of our blood and DNA did before us. In many cultures, cultivating a relationship with one’s lineage offers an enduring wellspring of guidance, belonging, and strength. Thich Nhat Hanh reminds us: “If you look deeply into the palm of your hand, you will see your parents and all generations of your ancestors. All of them are alive in this moment. You are the continuation of each of these people.”

Join us for a powerful journey of ancestral exploration where inner discovery and sacred practice meet science and history. By turning toward your own lineage, you’ll discover the wisdom and support that your ancestors hold for you—alive and present in your very being.

Over the course of the day, we will:

• Learn about the different types of ancestors and their significance

• Create an ancestor altar

• Hear the backstory of ancestral connections in Deb's novel, The Common Hours

• Participate in a guided practice to meet one of your ancestors, asking for their insight into a life challenge

• Discover practices for ongoing connection to your lineage

Please bring a journal for reflection.

Cost: $89 (includes program from 9:30-3:30, pastries and lunch)

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About the Leaders

Deb LeClair

Dr. Debra LeClair is a psychologist and group facilitator who practices as a life/executive coach. She is the constant student of where psychology intersects with conscious creation. This approach helps people to discover their strengths and soul-level aspirations while bolstering inner and outer support systems, including those that are trauma-informed and body-centered. Holding Master degrees in both Clinical and Applied Psychology, Debra later earned her doctorate in Applied psychology at Rutgers University. She has also been a student of indigenous wisdom practices for several decades and is a Certified Celtic Shamanism Practitioner. In 2002, Debra co-founded Full Spectrum Wellness to promote healthy mind, body and spirit and in 2024, re-aligned and rebranded the organization as re-Sourced (re-sourcedwell.com) to empower evolving leaders and conscious creators, especially in integrating their spirituality into all aspects of their lives. She is also an author of spiritual fiction. Her debut novel, The Common Hours (PortalStar Publishing 2024) explores themes of trauma, grief, and healing through ancestral connection. As a writer, Debra is impassioned by the connection between psychology and spirituality and what that brings to a hero/heroine’s journey. The next book in the trilogy, tentatively entitled, The Shattered Hours, will be released on February 1st, 2027.

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