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You are about to join the January 2027 Founding Cohort of The Art of Companioning: Foundations.

We are delighted you will be joining us as we explore the Conscious-Companioning Approachā€”a more conscious way to walkĀ beside someone we care about as she navigates change.

You don't need to have all the answers.

You can learn how to walk beside her.

Your Foundations Experience Includes:

  • Eight thoughtfully designed Foundations Pathways guiding you from the foundations of companioning through awareness, acceptance, alignment, authenticity, and meaningful action

  • Foundations learning materials to support you as you move through each Pathway

  • Guided personal reflection to deepen your awareness of yourself and what you bring into your relationships with others

  • Eight live online experiential cohort gatherings for shared learning, reflection, connection, and guided companioning practice

  • Guided Companioning Practice Labs within our live gatherings, where you'll experience the roles of Companion, Practice Partner, and Observer

  • The Art of Companioning Through Life Transitions ā€” yours as a digital download

  • The Art of Companioning Through Life Transitions Book Club Facilitator Guide ā€” yours as a digital download

  • Access to session recordings so you can revisit the learning along the way

  • The Art of Companioning: Foundations Certificate of Participation recognizing your completion of the program

The Art of Companioning: Foundations

  1. Welcome to The Art of Companioning: Foundations

    11 lessons
    1. Welcome to the Program
    2. Meet Your Guide
    3. How the Program Works
    4. How to Get the Most Out of This Program
    5. Program Calendar
    6. Completing Your Foundations Journey
    7. Using Kajabi, Zoom, and Jotform
    8. Tech Support / Contact
    9. Creating a Trustworthy Learning Space
    10. Before We Begin Reflection
    11. Remembering the Woman Beside You

  2. Pathway 1 - Foundations

    16 lessons

    1. 1. What We'll Explore Together

      1. Welcome to Pathway 1 - Foundations
      2. What We'll Explore Together

    2. 2. Meet Your Companion: Mara

      1. Meet Mara
      2. A Deeper Look at Companioning

    3. 3. Companioning Conversations

      1. Introduction
      2. What Does She Need from Me Right Now?
      3. Companioning Someone You Already Know
      4. Listening Beneath the Surface

    4. 4. Reflections

      1. What Do I Bring with Me?
      2. What Does This Moment Need?
      3. Reflection Journal

    5. 5. Our Gathering Space

      1. Preparing for Our Foundations Gathering
      2. Gathering Logistics
      3. Gathering Space Session Recording

    6. 6. Reference Materials

      1. References & Resources

    7. 7. Carrying It Forward

      1. Carrying It Forward

  3. Pathway 2 - Awaken

    16 lessons

    1. 1. What We'll Explore Together

      1. Welcome to Pathway 2 - Awaken
      2. What We'll Explore Together

    2. 2. Meet Her Story - Claire

      1. Meet Claire - When Something No Longer Fits
      2. A Deeper Look at Companioning

    3. 3. Companioning Conversations

      1. Introduction
      2. Staying Present at the Threshold
      3. When We Want to Know
      4. Presence Before Answers

    4. 4. Reflections

      1. What No Longer Fits?
      2. An Awakening of My Own
      3. Reflection Journal

    5. 5. Our Gathering Space

      1. Preparing for Our Awaken Gathering
      2. Gathering Logistics
      3. Gathering Space Session Recording

    6. 6. Reference Materials

      1. References & Resources

    7. 7. Carrying It Forward

      1. Carrying It Forward

  4. Pathway 3 - Awareness

    15 lessons

    1. 1. What We'll Explore Together

      1. Welcome to Pathway 3 - Awareness
      2. What We'll Explore Together

    2. 2. Companioning Conversations

      1. The Practice of Awareness
      2. More Than One Thing Can Be True
      3. Reflecting Without Concluding

    3. 3. Her Story - Meet Danielle

      1. Her Story - Meet Danielle
      2. A Deeper Look at Companioning

    4. 4. Reflections

      1. What Am I Noticing?
      2. An Awareness of My Own
      3. Reflection Journal

    5. 5. Our Gathering Space

      1. Preparing for Our Awareness Gathering
      2. Gathering Logistics
      3. Gathering Space Session Recording

    6. 6. Reference Materials

      1. References & Resources

    7. 7. Carrying It Forward

      1. Carrying It Forward

  5. Pathway 4 - Acceptance

    15 lessons

    1. 1. What We'll Explore Together

      1. Welcome to Pathway 4 - Acceptance
      2. What We'll Explore Together

    2. 2. Companioning Conversations

      1. The Practice of Acceptance
      2. Compassion Makes Room
      3. Only What's Here

    3. 3. Her Story - Meet Elise

      1. Her Story - Meet Elise
      2. A Deeper Look at Companioning

    4. 4. Reflections

      1. What Am I Resisting?
      2. An Acceptance of My Own
      3. Reflection Journal

    5. 5. Our Gathering Space

      1. Preparing for Our Acceptance Gathering
      2. Gathering Logistics
      3. Gathering Space Session Recording

    6. 6. Reference Materials

      1. References & Resources

    7. 7. Carrying It Forward

      1. Carrying It Forward

  6. Pathway 5 - Alignment

    17 lessons

    1. 1. What We'll Explore Together

      1. Welcome to Pathway 5 - Alignment
      2. What We'll Explore Together

    2. 2. Companioning Conversations

      1. The Practice of Alignment
      2. What Already Feels True
      3. Her Answer Belongs to Her

    3. 3. Her Story - Meet Amina & Priya

      1. Her Story - Meet Amina
      2. A Deeper Look at Companioning
      3. Her Story - Meet Priya
      4. A Deeper Look at Companioning

    4. 4. Reflections

      1. What Feels True for Me Now?
      2. An Alignment of My Own
      3. Reflection Journal

    5. 5. Our Gathering Space

      1. Preparing for Our Alignment Gathering
      2. Gathering Logistics
      3. Gathering Space Session Recording

    6. 6. Reference Materials

      1. References & Resources

    7. 7. Carrying It Forward

      1. Carrying It Forward

  7. Pathway 6 - Authenticity

    15 lessons

    1. 1. What We'll Explore Together

      1. Welcome to Pathway 6 - Authenticity
      2. What We'll Explore Together

    2. 2. Companioning Conversations

      1. The Practice of Authenticity
      2. The Sentence She Thinks She Shouldn't Say
      3. She Doesn't Have to Tell Me Everything

    3. 3. Her Story - Meet Monica

      1. Her Story - Meet Monica
      2. A Deeper Look at Companioning

    4. 4. Reflections

      1. What Am I Holding Back?
      2. An Authenticity of My Own
      3. Reflection Journal

    5. 5. Our Gathering Space

      1. Preparing for Our Authenticity Gathering
      2. Gathering Logistics
      3. Gathering Space Session Recording

    6. 6. Reference Materials

      1. References & Resources

    7. 7. Carrying It Forward

      1. Carrying It Forward

  8. Pathway 7 - Activation

    13 lessons

    1. 1. What We'll Explore Together

      1. Welcome to Pathway 7 - Activation
      2. What We'll Explore Together

    2. 2. Companioning Conversations

      1. The Practice of Activation
      2. Reflect Movement Without Manufacturing It

    3. 3. Her Story - Meet Lila

      1. Her Story - Meet Lila
      2. A Deeper Look at Companioning

    4. 4. Reflections

      1. What Happens in Me When Someone Begins to Move?
      2. Reflection Journal

    5. 5. Our Gathering Space

      1. Preparing for Our Activation Gathering
      2. Gathering Logistics
      3. Gathering Space Session Recording

    6. 6. Reference Materials

      1. References & Resources

    7. 7. Carrying It Forward

      1. Carrying It Forward

  9. Pathway 8 - Integration Respite

    12 lessons

    1. 1. What We'll Explore Together

      1. Welcome to Pathway 8 - Integration
      2. What We'll Explore Together

    2. 2. Companioning Conversations

      1. The Practice of Integration

    3. 3. Her Story - Returning to Mara

      1. Her Story - Returning to Mara
      2. A Deeper Look at Companioning

    4. 4. Reflections

      1. What Do I Notice Now?
      2. Reflection Journal

    5. 5. Our Gathering Space

      1. Preparing to Practice Reflective Witnessing
      2. Gathering Logistics
      3. Gathering Space Session Recording

    6. 6. Reference Materials

      1. References & Resources

    7. 7. Carrying It Forward

      1. Carrying It Forward