The courage to be seen
To be seen is one of our most fundamental human needs — and also one of our deepest inner conflicts.
We long to be recognised, understood, and met for who we truly are. And at the same time, we are often deeply afraid of being seen — afraid of judgment, rejection, misunderstanding, or exposure. This inner tension quietly shapes how we show up, how freely we express ourselves, and how safe it feels to take up space.
This exclusive 5-day retreat is an invitation to explore this dilemma with depth, honesty, and compassion.
Guided by psychologist and TEDx speaker Anna Kalbasko, you will work with both the conscious and unconscious layers of your inner world to understand what stands between you and authentic visibility. Through Anna’s distinctive approach to Inner Child Work — integrating Emotion-Image Therapy, Parts Work (IFS), Transactional Analysis, Somatic Experiencing, and guided visualisations — you will explore the roots of emotional patterns, unconscious beliefs, and early experiences that continue to shape how you relate and express yourself.
At the heart of this journey lies your inner child — the part of you that learned early on when it was safe to speak, express, and be seen. By cultivating inner safety, you begin to loosen old fears and unlearn patterns that no longer serve you. This retreat is about creating the inner conditions where being seen feels grounded, embodied, and authentic — rooted in wholeness rather than fear.
Held within an intimate group and a beautiful supportive setting, the retreat offers space for deep inner work, integration, and quiet reflection. You will leave with renewed vitality, inner safety, and the quiet courage to show up more fully — in your voice, your presence, and your life.
Anna Kalbasko is a renowned psychologist, conscious leadership coach, and TEDx speaker & host whose work is sought out by individuals and organisations navigating moments of transition, visibility, and inner complexity. Once an architect shaping the outer world, she now dedicates her practice to guiding people in building inner landscapes—spaces of resilience, clarity, and grounded self-trust.
Her work is characterised by a distinctive approach to Inner Child Work, where she integrates Emotion-Image Therapy, Parts Work (IFS), and Somatic Experiencing into a precise, multi-layered process. Working with both conscious and unconscious dimensions, Anna supports participants in accessing the deeper roots of behaviour, perception, and emotional response—allowing meaningful change to emerge from the inside out.
Anna’s retreats and teachings are intentionally intimate and depth-oriented. They are designed for those who sense that something essential within them is ready to be met, integrated, and expressed.
Chianti, Italy is a picturesque region in the heart of Tuscany, known for its rolling vineyards, medieval hilltop villages, and world-renowned wines. Surrounded by olive groves and cypress-lined roads, Chianti offers a timeless atmosphere where nature, gastronomy, and cultural heritage blend effortlessly. With its historic estates, charming stone farmhouses, and breathtaking countryside views, it is an ideal setting for immersive retreats, refined hospitality experiences, and meaningful connection in an authentically Italian landscape.
- Arrival and welcome
- Opening Circle: Entering the Space of Being Seen
- Community dinner
- Breakfast together
- Morning session: Meeting the Inner Child: The Longing to Be Seen Exploring the tender parts within that seek recognition, expression, and connection.
- Time to rest, journal, or gently integrate the morning work in your own rhythm.
- Evening session: Free Inner Child vs. Adaptive Inner Child Understanding how authentic expression becomes shaped by early survival strategies.
- Community dinner
- Breakfast together
- Morning session: Meeting the Protective Parts Understanding the inner parts that protect against shame and exposure.
- Extended free time for walking, quiet reflection, personal integration, or simply resting and allowing insights to settle.
- Evening session: Releasing Old Stories Gently unburdening outdated beliefs and emotional imprints related to being seen.
- Community dinner and informal evening sharing
- Breakfast together
- Morning session: Reparenting the Inner Child Learning how to build inner safety, self-trust, and inner support so visibility no longer feels threatening.
- Time for spacious integration — an invitation to slow down, connect inwardly, or explore the surroundings at your own pace.
- Community dinner + Closing Circle: Carrying the Courage to Be Seen into Life
- Breakfast together
- Check-out / Departure End of the Retreat
Disclaimer: This schedule is indicative and is subject to change as we move closer to the retreat date.
Event Highlights
Guided by Anna Kalbasko — Psychologist, TEDx speaker, and conscious leadership expert.
Theme: The Courage to Be Seen — Explore the tension between the desire for recognition and the fear of judgment or rejection.
Signature Methodology — Integrating Inner Child Work, Emotion-Image Therapy, Parts Work (IFS), Transactional Analysis, Somatic Experiencing, and guided visualisations.
Inner Child Integration — Cultivate inner safety and authentic self-expression.
Root-Level Transformation — Identify and release limiting beliefs and unconscious emotional patterns.
Embodied 5-Day Experience — Deep inner work balanced with reflection and integration in an intimate setting.
Lasting Impact — Renewed vitality, grounded confidence, and the courage to show up fully in life.
- 4-night accommodation at Chapter Chianti, Italy
- All breakfast meals
- All dinner meals
- All sessions led by Anna Kalbasko
- Airtickets to/from Italy– We strongly advise you to book flexible airfare tickets and flights with fewer carbon emissions to contribute to environmental protection, as it is our responsibility to safeguard our environment
- Airport and Land Transfers
- Accommodation tax per person per overnight stay
- Soft drinks & beverages
- Lunch meals
- Whatever is not mentioned clearly in the inclusions
We strongly advise you to book flexible airfare tickets and flights with fewer carbon emissions to contribute to environmental protection, as it is our responsibility to safeguard our environment
Payment Plan: Available – contact info@travelgems.com
Language: English
Land Transfer: Available upon request – contact info@travelgems.com
Cancellation Policy: 30% Deposit amount is non-refundable. | Should you wish to cancel your participation one month or less before the start of the retreat, 100% of cancellation fees are applied.
Important Info: In case there are Covid-19 restrictions or any other restrictions related to any other pandemic that prevent guests from traveling the total amount paid will be refunded.
Transport: We recommend booking your flights to and from Florence Airport (FLR), as it is the closest and most convenient airport to Chapter Chianti, located approximately 45 minutes from the property. Alternatively, Pisa International Airport (PSA) is around 1 hour and 20 minutes away, and Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) is approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes by car.
For a seamless arrival and departure, we are happy to arrange private transfers to and from any of these airports at an additional cost. Please contact us if you would like more information at info@travelgems.com
Prices
Booking Instructions: Double Occupancy Room
If you’d like a Double Occupancy room, you can either book a single spot and be paired with a like-minded retreat participant in a TWIN room, or book 2 spots if you already know the person you’ll be sharing with. In that case, the room can be king-sized or twin, based on your preference.
Please include all guest names in the Notes section during checkout.
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