Please bear with me over the next month or so as I'm attempting to change the layout of this page for easier and hopefully cleaner navigation. Expect some missing pieces and possibly a few bloopers. : )
(Eventually, I intend to have each of these three streams link directly to the appropriate information page. For now, we're still scrolling down. Apologies.)
Workshops and Learning Circles
Spring 2025
Are you experiencing a challenging transition right now?
Something long anticipated, like retirement or something unexpected, like a medical diagnosis.
You are finding yourself in a new role at home, work or in the community that feels somewhat challenging.
You are finally gathering up your courage to do the thing that your heart has been longing for and your knees feel a little wobbly at the thought of taking the next step.
Whatever transition (or transitions) you are experiencing, join us for some empathy, reflection, learning and support in navigating the ups and downs.
Embracing Transition Workshop
Friday, May 2, 2025
1 - 3 PM (EST) Via Zoom
Members Free | $37/person
To register contact Linda here.
This workshop is a starting point, an introduction. See below for information on the Transitions Learning Circles
which will offer a deeper exploration and on-going, shared support, over several weeks.
Transition Learning Circles
part course, part coaching, part support group
After many discussions with clients, friends and community members, the idea surfaced to invite a small group of people to come together for a period of time for what I'm calling a learning circle: part course, part coaching, part support group.
Each Learning Circle will co-create their own agenda based on what is timely and meaningful for everyone present. After meeting everyone individually, I draft an initial design that will include content ideas along with a flexible structure that allows for lots of emergent input and energy. I trust that most of our content will come from our collective experiences, questions and wishes.
To keep it intimate and personal, each Circle will remain small, with between 4 to 6 participants. I will request that everyone commits to attending consistently to the best of their ability. We'll be running for 6 weeks on zoom to accommodate participant geography and time availability. Depending on the circumstances of each Circle, an occasional in-person component may be possible. TBD.
Though the Embracing Transition Workshop is not a prerequisite, you might find it a useful first step.
The next Transition Learning Circle:
May 23 - June 27, 2025
Friday 11 AM - 1 PM (EST)
Via Zoom
Maximum of six participants accepted.
Non-Members - $247.00
Members - 20% discount ($197.60)
(Tax included.)
Register by contacting me directly.
Etransfers and credit cards accepted. Alternative arrangements are possible.
Recommended but not a prerequisite, the
Embracing Transition Workshop: (see above)
If finances are a barrier, please reach out. Let's chat to see what might be possible.
Our first Transition Learning Circle took place over January and February of 2025. It was a delight by all participant accounts and my own experience as the facilitator as well. This hybrid "part course, part coaching, part peer support group" was embraced with enthusiasm from the first session.
Connecting as a small group, weekly, with the same people, over a set period of time helped us practice the art of pausing to check in with ourselves and reflect on what might be needed in this moment. Sharing our current lived experiences and exploring them through the lens of the various tools I introduced, invited curiosity and compassion towards ourselves and each other.
Each conversation revealed new ways of perceiving and responding to the transitions in our lives and helped us explore and be with our mixed emotions and feelings and begin to see our choices more clearly.
Here are some highlights of what participants offered as feedback:
- Even though the transitions we are each living are different, I was moved by how similar our feelings and experiences are.
- The tools you gave us help me be more aware of my choices. I know I will be reviewing them often in the weeks and months ahead.
- I was amazed at how safe I felt and how comfortable I was in sharing. You created such a warm and welcoming atmosphere,
- it was the perfect balance for me between structure and free-flowing discussion.
- I feel less alone now.
A Self-paced Transition Course is in development.
Let me know if you wish to be part of a pilot group to test this offering.
The Arts Based Self-Care Practice
This Practice was developed for big hearted care-givers who want to practice directing some of that caring energy on themselves and check-in with their own feelings and needs.
Using a blend of elements that include aspects of Mindfulness, Focusing, the Expressive Arts as well as of the Living Aligned framework, this combination of processes gently helps you connect with yourself, your emotional landscape and simply your perfectly imperfect humanness.
Watch this short (8 min) Introduction video here.
Most people comment on the extra something they receive by doing this process with others. Most of the time we are off camera, working in our own private space. However we start in community for a few minutes, checking in and we close with an optional sharing, often revealing some common threads or a personal perspective or insight that the others find helpful for themselves as well.
You can listen to an audio sample of part of our process by checking out the Freebie bundle. And you can listen to what a few of our Practice members have to say about their experience here!
Your first session is free so come give it a try to find out if it might just be 'the appropriate support that could make all the difference." If so, head to the Membership page to register yourself there. (NOTE: A new Tiered Membership sest up will be shared soon.)
We look forward to welcoming you to this Practice and to our ongoing community.
Sunday Practice - 10:00 to 11:30 AM EST
90 minutes of guided arts based practice
and community connection
NEW TIME:
Thursday Practice - 10:00 to 11:30 AM EST
90 minutes of guided arts based practice
and community connection
A Self-paced Practice Basics Course is in development.
Let me know if you wish to be part of a pilot group to test this offering.
1 - 1 Coaching
Whether you are looking for ways to navigate a challenge, institute a creative habit, enhance your experience at work or elsewhere in your life, coaching focuses on supporting your path to success — as you define it.
Everybody and every situation is unique. Coaching offers you personalized support that works with your reality, cultural style and vision for the future.
Identifying and moving toward your vision of what you want more of takes energy, self awareness and creative problem solving skills. I can help you untangle any knots, acknowledge and build on your strengths and guide you towards identifying your next best step forward.
I work in-person here in Rupert, on the phone and on zoom. Or I can come to you. I invite you to book a FREE 20-minute discovery call to find out if we both feel like we would enjoy and work well together.
"The appropriate support can make all the difference."
Linda can create a custom workshop or course to meet your group's needs, in Rupert or elsewhere.
Contact her directly to discuss the possibilities.
