How To Heal From A Difficult Parent - by Saskia Lightstar

COURSE

How To Heal From A Difficult Parent

With Saskia Lightstar

Some wounds don’t come from strangers… they come from the people who raised us. If you’ve been hurt by a parent; whether they’re still part of your life, emotionally distant, or no longer here, this course offers a grounded, compassionate path for healing. Maybe you were criticised constantly. Maybe your needs were dismissed. Maybe there was silence where love should have been. Whatever your story, the pain is real… and you don’t have to carry it alone anymore. This course is designed to help you explore the impact of a difficult parent, past or present, and begin to loosen the grip that relationship has had on your heart. Through immersive healing journeys, reflective exercises, and gentle tools, you’ll be supported in reclaiming your peace, your power, and your emotional freedom. You’ll learn how to: • Understand the roots of painful dynamics and how they shaped your sense of self • Build emotional resilience so you no longer feel triggered or shut down • Release old patterns through guided meditations, forgiveness work, and self-honouring practices • Create space for clarity, compassion, and healing... even without closure or apology Whether your parent is still living, estranged, or has passed away… this is your opportunity to begin again. You don’t need their presence. You don’t need their permission. You just need the truth and the willingness to heal. You deserve a life that isn’t dictated by your past. Let this be the start of your return to peace.


Meet your Teacher

Saskia Lightstar grew up in a household shaped by addiction, mental illness, and emotional instability. Both of her parents were addicts—her mother struggled with alcoholism, narcissism, and deep mental health challenges including depression and anxiety. These early dynamics left lasting wounds, but they also became the foundation for her life’s work. Through years of inner healing, spiritual exploration, and the support of communities like Al-Anon, Saskia transformed her pain into power. She now helps others do the same. With lived experience, professional training, and a heart that understands the complexity of parent-child relationships, Saskia guides people through the emotional residue of a difficult upbringing and into a new relationship with themselves.

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4 Days

332 students

4.8 stars

16 min / day

Acceptance

English


Lesson 1

Taking Your Power Back

Lesson 1: Reclaiming Your Power In this first lesson, we focus on reclaiming your personal power in your relationship with your parent. You'll learn to recognize the dynamics that may have led you to feel powerless or overwhelmed and discover techniques to do things differently.

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Lesson 2

Abandonment & Rejection

Lesson 2: Healing from Abandonment and Rejection In this lesson, we delve into the deep-seated feelings of abandonment and rejection that can arise in difficult relationships with parents. You'll explore how these experiences have impacted your self-worth and emotional health. Through compassionate guidance and healing exercises, you'll learn to process these painful emotions, build inner resilience, and cultivate a sense of self-acceptance and love.

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Lesson 3

The Waterfall Of Letting Go

Lesson 3: The Power of Letting Go In this lesson, we focus on the transformative power of letting go. Holding onto past hurts and resentments can weigh heavily on your heart and mind. You'll learn practical techniques for releasing these burdens, freeing yourself from the grip of negative emotions. Through guided meditation you'll discover how letting go can lead to inner peace, emotional freedom, and a healthier relationship with your parent. Embrace the journey of forgiveness and liberation as we explore the power of letting go together.

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Lesson 4

Tug Of War

In this lesson, we use the tug of war analogy to explore the constant push and pull that often characterizes difficult relationships with parents. You'll learn how to step out of the struggle and find balance and peace. By understanding the dynamics of this emotional tug of war, you can stop being pulled into conflict and start approaching interactions with calm and clarity.

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4.8 (33)

Recent Reviews

Anna

Anna

September 19, 2025

Saskia, I found this to be such a powerful, yet gentle approach to looking at tricky relationships from a different perspective, reminding me that for my healing, I have a choice to set myself free. Thank you for helping me peel back another layer! 🙏🏼❤️

Simon

Simon

September 8, 2025

While this course is short in terms of the number of days (4), it went deeper than I had initially anticipated into the self-healing work necessary to change one's relationship with a difficult parent. Each of the four days are beautifully paced to allow for the absorption and integration of the information given as well as the accompanying guided meditations. Saskia's kind, yet softly assertive, tone of voice provides a supportive and encouraging energy throughout. Ultimately, when I assess the quality of any course I take, the most important consideration I focus on is whether I believe I have gained any benefits from having taken it. This four-day course [FYI I did it all in one day in a single straight session] triggered a significantly positive shift in my perspective regarding my relationship with my "difficult" parent. In addition, though probably not intended by Saskia, the course also provided me with an unexpected bonus in that there were many aspects of what Saskia taught that I have found to be very usefully applicable to other relationships in my life. In summary, this course warrants a clear 5-star rating. 🙏

Rachel

Rachel

August 10, 2025

Very soothing, every little bit helps 🙏

Fabio

Fabio

December 29, 2024

Gostei muito dos ensinamentos! Tentarei colocá-los em prática. Irei refazer o curso para fixar melhor. Obrigado!

Ciara

Ciara

December 24, 2024

This was phenomenal! Thank you!

Gabrielle

November 17, 2024

Incredibly helpful, raw but so helpful xx

Mbiko

Mbiko

October 6, 2024

I was already on my way and she helped me with a plan. Thank you very much. Try this if you really want to end your pain.

Robin

Robin

August 23, 2024

This is THE first meditation on healing inner child and forgiving parent that aligned with my heart 💙 and soul❣️❣️🕉️🙏🕉️🧘‍♀️🧘‍♀️

Karim

Karim

July 19, 2024

Superb. Adorable healing, real

Dijana

Dijana

May 31, 2024

Appreciate the guidance to look at the relationship in new ways. First time I’ve realized that abandonment and rejection can happen in both directions and while both of you are physically in each other’s life. Naming something provides a level of relief

Kim

May 23, 2024

Really positive and helpful

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