Listening When Parts Speak: Healing Generational Trauma With Ancestor Wisdom with Tamala Floyd and Jataunia Schweitzer August 9–16, 2026 at Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY. Register here!

Access the wisdom and gifts of your ancestral lines and heal ancestral burdens in this 7-day retreat, guided by psychotherapist Tamala Floyd and mindfulness expert Jataunia Schweitzer.

This experiential retreat is especially valuable for therapists, healers, and helping professionals interested in addressing generational trauma, ancestral healing, and culturally responsive approaches to personal and professional growth. While especially valuable for therapists and helping professionals, the retreat is open to anyone interested in healing generational trauma and deepening connection with ancestral wisdom.

CEs: IFS Level 1 trained instructors can receive 30 CEs from IFS Institute. You must attend the full workshop to receive CEs; partial credit is not available. 

When: Aug. 10 @ 9 a.m. – Aug. 16 @ noon (Arrival and check-in begin Aug. 9.)

Where: Omega Institute, Rhinebeck, NY (90 miles north of NYC).

Tuition: $695.00 ($625.50 for BTR community members using code BTR at checkout) ($625 for Omega Members)

Register here to join Tamala and Jataunia at Omega Institute

About this retreat: Each of us has wise ancestors who want to help us heal the ancestral burdens we carry, says Tamala Floyd, author of Listening When Parts Speak: A Practical Guide to Healing with Internal Family Systems Therapy and Ancestor Wisdom. By releasing these burdens, we gain positive behavior change, improved relationships, and increased life fulfillment.

Join this immersive, experiential week connecting with yourself, your ancestors, and your community, and learn:

• Key concepts of the IFS model of working with generational trauma
• How to connect with and gain trust in the power of protective parts
• Mindfulness practices to bring attention and presence to your experiences
• How to identify young, wounded parts and support their healing
• Techniques to befriend activated or triggered parts that carry generational trauma
• Ways to access the wisdom and gifts of ancestral lines

Through didactic learning, mindfulness practices, drawing, journaling, movement, guided meditation, group discussions, and more, you learn ways to access the wisdom and gifts of your ancestral lines.

Return home with clarity on how to incorporate the tools gained in the workshop into your daily life, the ability to help calm activated or triggered parts of yourself, and a greater understanding of the inner parts of others, resulting in less tendency to personalize behavior of others.

BTR community members receive 10% off of this 7-Day retreat and ALL workshops featured on Omega’s Continuing Education Workshops for Wellness & Mental Health Professionals website page. Take a look at available workshops here. Use code: BTR at checkout to receive the BTR discount. Earn CEs. Gain new skills. Enliven your work. Receive certification. Begin a new career.

Meet your faculty:

Tamala Floyd, LCSW, is a psychotherapist, author, consultant, and retreat facilitator with more than 30 years of experience. She received a master’s degree in social work from the University of Southern California and an undergraduate degree in psychology from California State University Long Beach. She has taught at the University of Phoenix and the University of Southern California in human services and social work. Her new book, Listening When Parts Speak: A Practical Guide to Healing with Internal Family Systems Therapy and Ancestor Wisdom, focuses on healing personal and generational trauma with the support of ancestors.

Jataunia Schweitzer is a self-care activist and a graduate of Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach’s two-year Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Training Program (MMTCP). With more than 17 years of experience in yoga and meditation, she was inspired to teach after witnessing the deep clarity and balance that mindfulness brought into her life. Her approach is centered on healing and personal growth, guiding students to connect with the heart, body, and mind. She believes mindfulness is a refuge, offering clarity and calm even in uncertain times. Her teachings reflect a modern approach to ancient wisdom, helping people manage anxiety, stress, and the universal pursuit of happiness by applying mindfulness in everyday life. Learn more here and join Tamala and Jataunia at Omega Institute!