Checklist for Deciding

We want to help you make a wise decision about whether or not to take a Course at this time.  It can be easy to make a quick, impulsive decision when you want to have relief from symptoms, have searched hard for answers, or are intrigued by something that sounds good.  We will give you some tools and important questions for you to consider before you register for a course. It is important to us that what you learn and receive here is of value to you and usable.

TOOLS

Two things are important for going through these questions.  The first?  Be honest with yourself.  The second?  Go slow.  Don't be rushed.  If you feel pressure to move quickly, take note of that feeling and be honest about it. 

  • Be honest with yourself  
  • Go slow

QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER

These are not simply yes or no questions but are meant to help you reflect rather than to lead you to a specific answer.  Remember to be honest with yourself and to go slow.  If you do that, you will have benefited whether you decide to take the course or not!

Is this the right time or season for me to take this course?   

Do I have the time and ability to commit to reviewing course material, attending the scheduled live groups, and gaining experience by personally practicing what I am learning?

Will signing up for something new be an impulsive decision, a desperate decision, or a well-considered decision?

Am I already doing or trying other things that take my time, energy, and resources? 

Would I benefit from having someone who can learn this process with me and is that person available and willing?

Do I notice that I am able to be honest with myself or is that difficult for me?

Do I know I have other things in my life to focus on and attend to which should take priority in this season?

Should I hold off for now and sign up to be notified when this course becomes available again in the future?

Do I tend to collect information, gathering knowledge but not applying what I have learned in an experiential way?

Am I simultaneously doing many other things for my healing and nervous system at this time?

Am I willing to test and prove this process by application and experience and not just cognitively?

Am I willing to gain first-hand experience by taking this course so I know what it is like before referring others?

THE PROCESS

A brief orientation:  Why course videos are paired with live group sessions, and the role of the community.

Course recordings are where cognitive-level learning takes place.  It's your opportunity to take notes like you would for a lecture.  These are easy to review at your own pace.  This content becomes your map.

The live groups are facilitated and focused on experiential-level learning.  The material and the experience are both important aspects of learning and work best together so you can internalize the process, laying a strong foundation and gaining confidence through your own experiences.  These are like guided hikes with an experienced leader.

Some courses and live groups are scheduled at a weekly pace because certain transitions and obstacles commonly occur when learning this particular material.  Weekly sessions allow for those to be addressed more immediately with the help of the facilitator, without participants becoming overwhelmed or stuck.  This is like becoming familiar with the terrain and landmarks on a trail.  

Groups also reinforce application, experience, and evidence of the principles in different contexts.  This inductive process gives you an illustration of principles from different angles, leading to a more robust and mature understanding.  Being a part of a community of people who are actively working with this process creates a culture of orientation, encouragement, modeling, and accountability that leads to growth and maturity over time. 

Be honest.  Go slow.   There will be other opportunities if this is not the right timing for you.  If you would like to receive announcements about future courses or live groups, we would be glad to keep you in the loop. 

A well-made decision will not feel rushed or anxious.  It will be made respectfully, with consideration for appropriate timing and actions.  If you consider these things you will have already begun to lay a good foundation.  

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