The Uprising Retreat was magnificent under the redwoods in the tranquil stone and glass sanctuary, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. We joined together atop the cliffs and symphonic shores of the Pacific Ocean in Palos Verdes, California. Gina Calderone, DPT, my childhood friend and co-author in researching the book Invisible Wounds, has uncovered and healed generational wounds in the body for hundreds of individuals and families. She guided us through the body scan and life review to excavate the roots of chronic pain, cancer, depression and addiction. We inherit our parents’ pain – understanding their story liberates us from transmitting it to our children. These Uprisings give us a chance to rise up, transform our pain into power to be the hero of our families, homes and communities.
Denise Carson 