Barbara Findeisen, MA, MFT

Barbara Findeisen, the founder of Pocket Sanctuary, is a psychotherapist with over 28 years of experience. In addition to her role at Pocket Sanctuary, Barbara created and is Clinical Director of the STAR workshop, a profoundly transformative 10-day retreat designed to accelerate self-healing and personal growth. Ms. Findeisen is trained in a variety of experiential therapies, and is regarded as one of the world's leading experts in the field of Pre-and Perinatal psychology, the study of the psychological impact of birth. Currently, Barbara is President of the Association for the Pre-and Perinatal Psychology and Health, and founding member of the International Association for Regression Research and Therapies. She is a graduate of Stanford University and has been in private practice since 1976.

Ms. Findeisen is the narrator and producer of two documentary films — Journey to be Born and Psychology of Birth. She has also been a guest on numerous radio and television talk shows including The Oprah Winfrey Show.
 

Mission Statement...

Pocket Sanctuary at Kenyon Ranch, nestled in the secluded foothills of the Tumacacori Mountains south of Tucson, Arizona offers a comfortable, residential safe haven to those seeking psychological and spiritual healing. Often in life, a crisis, a painful loss, divorce, despair or depression may rob us of hope and meaning in our lives. At other times when familiar coping skills have failed, one might feel as if they are "falling apart", "lost" or "stuck".

At these crossroads, we offer support, tools, and guidance to individuals as they move through these difficult times and explore new ways of seeing themselves. At Pocket Sanctuary, we believe these situations are "wake up calls" that create opportunities for life changing growth and transformation.

Our personalized approach is to co-create with clients the opportunity to step outside their old patterns and restrictions to create a new vision and paradigm for living. We trust that within each human soul there is guidance and wisdom. Our goal is to provide opportunity for our guests to rediscover this inner source of power and strength. With close, personal support each step of the way, clients explore their feelings, beliefs, and historical wounds, clearing the path to transformation.

Just as we honor all spiritual paths that lead to truth, we honor a variety of therapeutic modalities. Art, bodywork, writing, story telling, and psychotherapy are just a few of the care options available to guests.

Sanctuaries exist to shelter birds, wolves and other animals - but where is there a place for humans to find refuge in times of stress? We have created Pocket Sanctuary for those who feel they need a place of healing where they can receive
care and assistance during difficult times in their lives.