You are more than what you had to become to survive.
The Self Beneath Survival is a free live webinar exploring the roles we learn to play to get through difficult experiences—and what happens when we ask: Who am I beneath it all?
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
7:00 PM Central
Saturday, August 29, 2026
11:00 AM Central
What We’ll Explore
A gentle map for what we’ll explore—so you can arrive feeling grounded.
- 10 common survival roles and how they can continue into adulthood
- why these roles developed in the first place
- the strengths that may be hidden inside them
- how several roles can work together
- the difference between something you choose and something you feel you have to do
- how old survival rules can affect relationships, work, boundaries, self-worth, and everyday choices
- what you may want to keep, soften, set down, or reclaim
You'll also receive a participant reflection packet to use during the webinar.
Come as you are. You can participate quietly, and you’ll never be asked to share anything personal.
What We’ll Explore
A gentle map for what we’ll explore—so you can arrive feeling grounded.
- 10 common survival roles and how they can continue into adulthood
- why these roles developed in the first place
- the strengths that may be hidden inside them
- how several roles can work together
- the difference between something you choose and something you feel you have to do
- how old survival rules can affect relationships, work, boundaries, self-worth, and everyday choices
- what you may want to keep, soften, set down, or reclaim
You'll also receive a participant reflection packet to use during the webinar.
Come as you are. You can participate quietly, and you’ll never be asked to share anything personal.
This Webinar May Be For You If...
- You've spent years being the one everyone depends on.
- You have trouble asking for help or receiving support.
- You feel guilty when you rest.
- You automatically take care of everyone else's needs.
- You work hard, accomplish things, and still wonder whether you're enough.
- You've been through a major life change and aren't quite sure who you are anymore.
Or maybe you simply find yourself asking:
Who am I when I'm not taking care of everyone, proving myself, keeping the peace, or trying to hold everything together?
The webinar is open to both women and men.
MEET YOUR PRESENTER
About Me
Janet Cook is a Certified Professional Coach, Certified Emotional Intelligence Coach, Identity and Life Coach, and founder of Janet Cook Alchemy. She empowers adults to reconnect with their true selves beneath the roles, expectations, and survival habits they've developed over time.
With expertise spanning sociology, psychology, anthropology, family studies, coaching, trauma-informed education, emotional intelligence, NLP, and creative disciplines, Janet integrates these fields into a thoughtful, practical approach that deeply honors each individual’s unique journey.
She developed The Self Beneath Survival inspired by a pivotal question that guides her work: Who am I beneath all that I learned to survive?
Her method avoids labeling what’s wrong and instead focuses on what supported survival, what remains valuable, and how to expand space for choice, voice, and self-trust.
FAQ
Common Questions
Here are a few quick answers, so you can decide with clarity.
Is this webinar only for women?
No. The webinar is open to both women and men. The deeper four-week Coming Home to Yourself groups will be offered separately for women and men.
Do I need to have experienced childhood trauma to attend?
No. This webinar is for anyone who recognizes patterns like overgiving, people pleasing, perfectionism, hyper-independence, staying invisible, or always being the strong one. You do not need a diagnosis or a specific history.
Will I have to share personal experiences?
No. You are welcome to participate quietly. The reflection exercises are for you, and there is no pressure to disclose anything personal.
How long is the webinar?
Plan for about 60–90 minutes, including time for questions.
What will we cover?
We’ll explore 10 common survival roles, how they can continue into adulthood, the strengths within them, how roles can work together, and what you may want to keep, soften, set down, or reclaim.
Will I receive anything to use during the webinar?
Yes. You’ll receive a participant reflection packet to help you notice which roles resonate and explore what you want to carry forward.
Do I need to identify with every role?
Not at all. You may recognize one role, several roles, or simply feel drawn to the question underneath it all. Come as you are.
Is this therapy?
No. This is an educational and reflective coaching webinar. It is not therapy, diagnosis, or crisis support.
