About this Event
The next step in your relationships begins with you.
We all have patterns—how we respond to conflict, protect ourselves from rejection, establish boundaries, or seek love and connection—often without understanding where they began. The Next Step: One-Day Intensive is an immersive, small-group experience designed to help you look beneath those patterns and explore the relationship you have with yourself. Through guided reflection, therapeutic coaching, interactive exercises, and practical relationship skills, you'll explore your core needs for safety, love, and healthy boundaries while learning to recognize the protective responses of fight, flight, freeze, and fawn. You'll also examine how your perceptions of others shape your relationships and practice communicating difficult emotions in ways that can be better understood. Whether you attend individually or with someone important to you, this experience provides space to move beyond awareness and begin practicing something different.
See the pattern. Understand what it protects. Take the next step.
Group Size: Limited to 16 participants to provide a more personal and interactive experience.
What's Included: All workshop materials, a personalized 30-day practice plan, and one month of The Next Step: Wellness Wednesday weekly sessions.
Parking: Free on-site parking is available at Rebirth Center. Please plan to arrive 15 minutes early to park, check in, and settle into the space.
What to Wear: Comfortable, casual clothing that allows you to relax and participate in individual and group exercises.
What to Bring: An open mind, a willingness to explore, and any personal items that will help you feel comfortable throughout the day.
Lunch: A healthy (with vegan friendly options) Lunch and refreshments will be provided for all participants.
Registration: Participation requires a short application and introductory conversation with Aaron to help determine whether the experience is an appropriate fit.
Do I need to attend with a partner?
No. You can attend individually or with someone important to you. The work begins with understanding yourself and applies to romantic relationships, family relationships, friendships, and more.
Do I need to attend Wellness Wednesdays first?
No previous experience is required. The One-Day Intensive can be your first experience with The Next Step.
Will I have to share personal experiences with the group?
Participation is encouraged, but you always have the choice to pass on an exercise or discussion. The environment is designed to support personal exploration while respecting individual boundaries.
Is this therapy or counseling?
No. This is an experiential relationship skills program incorporating therapeutic coaching, reflection, and practical exercises. It is not clinical therapy, addiction treatment, or a substitute for professional mental-health services.
What happens after the intensive?
Your registration includes one month of The Next Step: Wellness Wednesday sessions, providing an opportunity to continue practicing the tools and skills introduced during the intensive.
Aaron You Mastny
Therapeutic Coach | The Next Step Program Facilitator
For more than 20 years, Aaron You Mastny has dedicated himself to studying, living, and practicing the principles of emotional regulation, relationships, self-love, spirituality, and personal growth.
Shaped by his own journey through addiction and recovery, Aaron brings a deeply personal and practical understanding of what it means to examine our patterns, take responsibility for how we show up, and develop healthier relationships with ourselves and others.
His approach combines lived experience, compassion, honest conversation, and practical relationship skills. Through The Next Step, Aaron creates opportunities for individuals, couples, and families to explore their patterns without judgment and practice new ways of connecting.
The next step in your relationships begins with you.
Event venue & nearby stays
Rebirth Center, 5001 State Park Rd, Travelers Rest, United States
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