Author: Sarah Norris

We discussed the complexities of self-awareness, emotional regulation, and the challenges of advocating for one’s needs, especially when emotionally activated.

This call focused on identity, inspiration, and relating to others, as well as regulation & emotional safety. We reviewed some course resources and set the stage for our final two calls.

This call included a guided mindfulness practice, an announcement of an upcoming break, and a discussion on the pillars of identity and regulation.

We began the call with a reflective practice centered on “presence, existence, and being,” emphasizing that identity is multidimensional and fluid rather than static. We briefly explored different dimensions of awareness—physical, mental, energetic, and “just being”.

This week’s theme was exploring the contrast of present moment awareness with other operating states.

the multifaceted nature of creativity, navigating personal struggles, and the importance of authenticity

This week, we discussed the possibility of shifting our nervous system out of a dysregulated state into a more regulated one quickly (within 2-3 minutes).

This week, we talked about rest, and why accessing rest can be difficult. Before we…

This week, we were all dealing with some heavy emotional stuff, so we took turns…