The Antidote® - A Better You

masterclasses

Houston, TX

we offer:

  • A Therapy & Coaching Masterclass for Couples Healing from Addiction

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  • A Skills-Based Masterclass for Couples Who Want to Communicate Better—Not Just Fight Less

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  • A Coaching Masterclass for Professionals Who Want to Communicate with Confidence

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  • A Personal Growth Masterclass for Breaking Internal Patterns That Hold You Back

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  • A Functional Wellness Masterclass Exploring the Link Between Digestion and Emotional Well-Being

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COUPLES IN RECOVERY: Walking the Journey – Together

A Therapy & Coaching Masterclass for Couples Healing from Addiction

When addiction impacts a relationship, both partners feel the weight of its challenges. Couples in Recovery: Walking the Journey – Together is a four-session Masterclass designed to help couples rebuild trust, improve communication, and create a shared path forward. This program is for couples where one partner is in recovery—not for those currently struggling with active addiction.

Led by Cassie Menn, MA, LPC, CPT, this Masterclass integrates couples therapy, recovery coaching, and evidence-based techniques such as the Gottman Method, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and conflict resolution strategies to help couples navigate recovery together.

THIS MASTERCLASS CAN HELP YOU

  • Rebuild trust and repair emotional wounds.

  • Learn conflict management skills to communicate effectively.

  • Strengthen connection and develop new relationship rituals.

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Note: This masterclass is not appropriate for couples currently facing active addiction or in crisis.

Couples in recovery

Facilitated by Cassie Menn

  • THIS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED FOR COUPLES WHO:

    • Are navigating a relationship after one partner has entered recovery

    • Want to rebuild trust and emotional connection

    • Are seeking better tools for communication and conflict resolution

    • Desire to create shared goals for the future

    • Are committed to growing together in a supportive, guided space

  • THROUGH GUIDED CONVERSATIONS, STRUCTURED EXERCISES, AND EXPERT FACILITATION, YOU’LL LEARN HOW TO:

    • Rebuild trust and repair emotional wounds

    • Develop practical communication skills

    • Manage conflict with care and clarity

    • Reconnect emotionally and physically

    • Create shared rituals and a vision for your relationship’s future

  • SESSIONS 1 & 2: CREATING YOUR SHARED RECOVERY JOURNEY

    • Identify and overcome common communication barriers that create distance.

    • Learn three core principles essential to rebuilding your relationship after addiction.

    • Establish relationship core values that support long-term recovery.

    • Develop a Shared Recovery Journey Map to integrate healing into your relationship.

    SESSIONS 3 & 4: STRENGTHENING CONNECTION & FUTURE GROWTH

    • Learn to express needs safely and negotiate compromise with respect.

    • Build new rituals of connection to enhance intimacy and emotional support.

    • Identify relationship strengths and create a future vision roadmap for a healthy, lasting partnership.

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NOT FIGHTING TONIGHT: Conflict Management for Couples

A Skills-Based Masterclass for Couples Who Want to Communicate Better—Not Just Fight Less

Recurring arguments, unresolved tension, and emotional shutdowns can leave couples feeling distant and misunderstood. Not Fighting Tonight is a half-day Masterclass that teaches practical, respectful tools for managing conflict in a way that deepens—not damages—your connection.

Led by Cassie Menn, MA, LPC, CPT, this masterclass blends relationship coaching and evidence-based interventions to help couples understand their patterns, repair effectively, and feel more emotionally safe during difficult conversations.

THIS MASTERCLASS CAN HELP YOU

  • Understand and de-escalate conflict patterns

  • Practice healthy compromise and repair strategies

  • Improve communication and emotional connection

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Not fighting tonight

Facilitated by Cassie Menn

  • THIS MASTERCLASS IS IDEAL FOR COUPLES WHO: 

    • Feel like they’re having the same arguments over and over

    • Struggle to process disagreements in a way that feels productive

    • Want to learn how to listen, respond, and repair more effectively

    • Are committed to creating a stronger, more connected partnership

  • WITH A BLEND OF TEACHING, SKILL-BUILDING, AND PRACTICAL APPLICATION, YOU’LL: 

    • Identify conflict patterns that keep you stuck

    • Understand your partner’s perspective more clearly

    • Learn to make effective repair attempts during tension

    • Explore healthy compromise and “middle path” strategies

    • Discover ways to process fights after they’ve occurred

Read About Cassie

ASSERTIVENESS TRAINING: For Today’s Next Generation of Business Leaders

A Coaching Masterclass for Professionals Who Want to Communicate with Confidence

In high-pressure work environments, clear and respectful communication is essential—but not always easy. Assertiveness Training is a 90-minute coaching session that helps you set boundaries, speak up effectively, and handle tough conversations without feeling aggressive or avoidant.

Led by Cassie Menn, MA, LPC, CPT, this Masterclass is designed for emerging leaders and high-achieving professionals who want to strengthen their communication and presence both at work and in personal relationships.

THIS MASTERCLASS CAN HELP YOU

  • Distinguish assertive vs. passive or aggressive behavior

  • Set boundaries and say “no” with clarity

  • Navigate workplace challenges with confidence and respect

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assertiveness training

Facilitated by Cassie Menn

  • THIS MASTERCLASS IS DESIGNED FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO:

    • Want to grow in leadership or advance professionally

    • Feel uncertain about how to set boundaries without guilt

    • Want to communicate more clearly and confidently

    • Need support navigating team dynamics or difficult conversations

    • Are looking to strengthen their interpersonal effectiveness at work and beyond

  • IN THIS 90-MINUTE SESSION, YOU’LL:

    • Learn the ten core principles of assertiveness

    • Distinguish between passive, aggressive, and assertive communication styles

    • Identify workplace situations that challenge your assertiveness

    • Practice boundary-setting strategies, including how to say “no” with clarity

    • Build skills in active and reflective listening to foster deeper understanding and respect

    • Assertiveness fundamentals: what it is, what it isn’t

    • Self-awareness tools for identifying your communication style

    • Scripts and strategies for boundary-setting

    • Tips for handling pushback with professionalism

    • Listening skills that build trust and respect

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INTRODUCTION TO SELF-SABOTAGE: Repetitive Content, the Subconscious Mind, and Your Behavior

A Personal Growth Masterclass for Breaking Internal Patterns That Hold You Back

You’ve read the books, attended the seminars, and made all the plans—but something keeps getting in the way. Self-sabotage can show up at exactly the wrong times, undermining your progress, confidence, and ability to move forward.

Introduction to Self-Sabotage is a 90-minute Masterclass that helps you explore the subconscious beliefs and behavioral loops that may be keeping you stuck. You’ll gain clarity on your internal roadblocks and learn how to interrupt patterns that limit your potential.

Led by Guillermo Palmer, CCSSC, this masterclass combines mindset coaching, behavioral insight, and emotional awareness to help you move from frustration to fulfillment.

THIS MASTERCLASS CAN HELP YOU

  • Understand how subconscious beliefs fuel self-sabotage

  • Recognize why change feels hard—even when you want it

  • Learn strategies to stop getting in your own way

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Self-sabotage

Facilitated by Guillermo Palmer

  • THIS MASTERCLASS IS DESIGNED FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO:

    • Feel stuck despite being self-aware or well-informed

    • Notice themselves repeating unhelpful patterns

    • Want to take action but often procrastinate or shut down

    • Struggle with overthinking, perfectionism, or avoidance

    • Are ready to move past old blocks and into new growth

  • THROUGH GUIDED REFLECTION, PRACTICAL TOOLS, AND EXPERT INSIGHT, YOU’LL LEARN HOW TO:

    • Recognize common signs and cycles of self-sabotage

    • Understand how your subconscious shapes your behavior

    • Interrupt the patterns that keep you from your goals

    • Shift your internal dialogue and build self-trust

    • Reconnect with your values and next right steps

    • The psychology of self-sabotage and resistance

    • How to identify your specific sabotage style

    • Why mindset alone isn’t enough—and what to do instead

    • Strategies for working with (not against) your nervous system

    • Tools for building momentum and emotional resilience

Read About Guillermo

THE GUT-BRAIN CONNECTION: What It Means For Your Health

A Functional Wellness Masterclass Exploring the Link Between Digestion and Emotional Well-Being

If you’ve ever experienced “gut feelings” during stress—or noticed your mood shift based on what you eat—you already know there’s a connection. Research continues to reveal how gut health directly impacts mental health, emotional regulation, and recovery.

The Gut-Brain Connection is a 90-minute Masterclass that blends insights from mental health, recovery, and functional medicine. You’ll learn how gut health influences anxiety, depression, and clarity—and walk away with practical tools to support healing from the inside out.

Hosted by Meg Wilson, MA, LCDC, LPC-S, NCC, CRNC this masterclass is ideal for anyone seeking holistic, science-backed ways to support mental well-being.

THIS MASTERCLASS CAN HELP YOU

  • Understand how gut health affects mood, clarity, and energy

  • Learn how lifestyle, nutrition, and supplements support emotional balance

  • Apply practical tools for improving gut and brain health

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the gut-brain connection

Facilitated by Meg Wilson

  • THIS MASTERCLASS IS DESIGNED FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO: 

    • Have digestive issues or chronic gut discomfort

    • Are experiencing anxiety, depression, or chronic stress

    • Are facing burnout or high pressure demands in their careers

    • Are seeking holistic support as a parent or caregiver

    • Are in recovery from addiction

    • Are interested in the link between nutrition and mental health

  • THROUGH PRACTICAL TEACHING AND SCIENCE-BACKED INSIGHTS, YOU’LL LEARN HOW TO:

    • Understand the role of gut health in mood, mental clarity, and resilience

    • Use lifestyle and nutrition strategies to support emotional well-being

    • Identify patterns between digestion and emotional reactivity

    • Develop personalized tools for improving both gut and brain health

    • How your gut microbiome communicates with your brain

    • The impact of stress, diet, and inflammation on emotional health

    • Key nutrients, habits, and supplements that support gut-brain balance

    • How to build daily routines that nourish your nervous system

Read About Meg

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