Small Steps,
Big Shifts Part 1
Foundation of Inner Relationship Focusing
A 9-Week, Live Online Course via Zoom
What’s getting in the way of living the life you want?
Maybe it’s hard to know what you feel and want. Or, perhaps you know what you want but there’s a crowd of inner critics in your way or habits holding you back.
It might be you’re simply tired of feeling emptied out and overwhelmed by the demanding pace of every day life.
No matter where you are or what you're struggling with, change is possible!
The key is developing an inner relationship with what you're feeling or experiencing so that the relief you want and the change you seek arise naturally.
No forcing. No pushing. No fixing.
Curious to learn more and how to actually do this?
Over the course of nine weeks you’ll learn
Why trying to change or fix how you feel doesn’t work and what does
How to relate to inner critics who have your best interests at heart despite what they're saying (or screaming!)
How to pause in the midst of stressful moments so you can find your footing before continuing
How to cultivate an inner environment that’s curious, respectful and welcoming of what comes into awareness
How to stay true to yourself amidst setbacks and pushback
What the research has to say in support of creating real, lasting change
What you’ll get
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A 50-minute, one-to-one Focusing session with me prior to the start of the course, which will be scheduled once you enroll
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18 hours of class time
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Carefully created exercise sheets to support you as you develop this new skill
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Access to audio recordings of each class
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Informative & supportive articles
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Access to me should you have any questions and/or need support between class meetings
Class Structure
Each class will meet weekly for two hours over six weeks.
This is an experiential course, which will involve a mix of teaching, brief reading assignments, Focusing exercises and Focusing partnerships.
Since what we practice grows stronger, Focusing Partnerships will help you exercise and strengthen this life-changing skill both inside and outside of class.
What’s a Focusing Partnership?
Focusing Partnerships provide a unique space where you can show up as you are and feel what you feel in the presence of someone who’s completely neutral and welcoming of what’s true for you.
It’s not a counseling session.
You’re not trying to fix your partner, nor is your partner trying to fix you.
No fixing
No advice giving
No discussion of any content
Each week in class and outside of class* you’ll practice that week’s resilience-building exercise with a peer from your class.
* The time commitment for meeting outside of class with your partner is about 30 minutes each week. Typically, each person’s Focusing turn is 10-12 minutes but you and your partner may decide to have a longer session.
✺ Frequently Asked Questions ✺
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Unfortunately, this would not be the right course for you since this course includes working with Focusing partners.
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Up to 14 days before the first day of class: Just let me know and I'll refund your course fee.
If you've already had your one-to-one session with me your refund would include the course fee minus the cost of that session ($150)
Cancellations received 13 days or fewer before class begins: No refund.
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If you feel you didn't receive what you had hoped to receive AND you attended eight out of nine classes, then please let me know within 30 days after the course ends.
My only ask is that you let me know specifically what didn't work for you so I can continue to improve my course offerings. Upon receiving your feedback, I'll gladly refund your course fee.
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After taking this course, you’ll have learned a self-guided process which fosters a ready-to-go resilience from within, so you can act with greater agency.
You'll be able to meet what comes your way with more steadiness, confidence and ease.
Ready?
This is a LIVE online course
Class size: Approx. 6-12 people
Where: Zoom
Fee: $597
You will need to purchase your own pdf copy of The Focusing Student’s and Companion’s Manual, which costs $23. I’ll provide additional details on how to do that once you’re enrolled.
Payment plans are available
A sliding scale is available. Please reach out and we can discuss options.
If you’re still unsure about whether or not this course would be a good fit for you, then click here to schedule a free, no-obligation 20 minute call.
Please note, this course is not psychotherapy or a substitute for psychotherapy. Living Fully is not diagnosing, prescribing for or treating any physical or mental ailments or conditions.