THE ESSENTIAL

P.A.U.S.E.

for PARENTS

A Worskhop Series to

CARE FOR YOUR SELF

and

CALL FORTH THE BEST IN YOUR FAMILY

An Invitation for You...

Join fellow parents and caregivers for this 8-module workshop to apply the P.A.U.S.E model to discover your power to be calm, connected and effective amidst the juggle of family life. Realize your capacity to access Self-leadership and transform the quality of everyday interactions to sustain a healthy and joyful family life.

In this workshop, you’ll practice, implement and experience the benefits of each of the 5 elements of P.A.U.S.E.:

What's the challenge we face as parents?

Especially with the changes of the last few years, more and more of our children are struggling with anxiety, depression, dis-regulation, dis-engagement… And as parents we are concerned, overwhelmed, maybe even exhausted. On top of this, we are juggling our personal responsibilities (work, home, health) and trying to make sense of the intensity of global affairs. Some days it just seems like too much!

So, how can we meet these challenges? What exactly is in our power? In spite of all the books and pundits, there isn’t one model or book that can tell us exactly what to say and do in every moment to get it right, understand and help our kid. And even when we can remember the right sentence to say, what really matters is our state of being, where we are coming from.

How do we shift how we are BEING together amidst all we have to DO?

What if there was guidance, a road map of sorts, on how to access your own best self, your reserves of energy, wisdom and compassion, so that regardless of what issues arose, you could practice responding from your best self - yes even in those sticky, button pushing, bewildering, “Oh Shoot - I said it again!” moments?

And what if this very same road map could help you remember and call forth the best in your child, their beautiful, worthy core, even when you are responding to hurtful words, extreme behaviors and bewildering shut downs?

Yes, we can learn to see the golden heart in our child even in a relationally difficult and stressful moment.

This IS possible and the keys are contained in the P.A.U.S.E. model.

P.A.U.S.E provides the simple but profound transformation you are looking for in parenting and family life.

_{By practicing P.A.U.S.E. moment to moment, you cultivate your capacity to access your best self, respond productively to others and collaborate harmoniously, at home and beyond!}

_{The 5 essential elements of PAUSE can be applied to improve:}

_{Personal well-being: Grow your capacity to be calm and confident while juggling multiple demands.}
_{Everyday relationships: Whether with young people, family members, friends and colleagues, be effective and compassionate, even in those tense, complex interactions.}
_{Collective collaboration: Address the root of what blocks our ability to work together, make change and move forward in our families and communities.}

_{P.A.U.S.E. let's you access your innate resources and you realize your power to be calm, connected, and effective together as you navigate the challenges of daily life.}

_{The P.A.U.S.E. model is inspired by IFS (Internal Family Systems). IFS is a breakthrough framework to nurture self-compassion and healthy relationships. It is a non-pathologizing, systemic model that can be practiced to nurture well-being for young people and adults.}

_T_{rauma informed, mindfulness based, attachment enhancing and restorative by nature, IFS is embedded in P.A.U.S.E.. As we follow P.A.U.S.E. in our families, we discover that big transformation is realized through little interactions - simply by starting with ourselves, we can shift the quality of everyday relationships. And as we know, strong connection to our children is the very foundation upon which all healthy development depends.}

_{P.A.U.S.E. sets the stage for young people to be curious, creative and confident.}_{P.A.U.S.E. offers the hope and capacity for adults in experience the compassion and courage to lead our families and release our innate potential.}

8 ONLINE MODULES FOR SELF-PACED STUDY AND PRACTICE

EACH MODULE INCLUDES:

Videos clearly explain the core concepts and skills of P.A.U.S.E.
Recordings of guided contemplations and meditations to follow over and again.
Reflective exercises to explore, assimilate, and apply your learning in daily life.
Tips and tools to implement P.A.U.S.E. for daily practice, personal and professional.

Explore an overview of the core concepts and skills at the heart of the Self-Leadership Collaborative approach. Reflect on the 5 essential elements of P.A.U.S.E. and their power to transform the process of everyday interactions. Start to discover how you can nurture the spirit of Self-Leadership in everyday family relationships.

Recognize the signs of stress versus calm in your nervous system. Experience practical and proven exercises to self-regulate and operate from your optimal physiology, your best "Self". Appreciate what supports us all to function with greater Self-Leadership and how to pause and shift in everyday family life.

Appreciate the different parts of you that “drive” your daily experience. Develop awareness of these different parts and how they manifest for you and others. Increase your capacity to step back and unblend from your various parts so you can consciously choose your responses.

Explore the positive intent behind your parts and what they need. Nurture a compassionate relationship with yourself. Learn a simple 4-step process to be the leader of your inner life from the inside out.

Consider the importance of attachment relationships in human development. Reflect on the significance of your unique role as an adult caring for young people. Increase your capacity to stay centered, help de-escalation and inspire mutual understanding by acting as the "Self" in the system".

Cultivate strong communication skills to effectively connect with and understand others. Expand your power to deeply listen so others feel "gotten". Practice a powerful skill to share your perspective and needs so others "get" you.

Explore how to act with Self-leadership, finding new possibilities, restorative approaches, and collaborative solutions with others. Discover what is in your power and consider what will be for the good of all. Consider how to recognize, choose and reflect on Self-led action. Then...guide others (especially young people) to do the same.

Reflect on the learning process you've experienced in this workshop, acknowledging discoveries and growth. Consider the application of P.A.U.S.E. for your family as pro-active practices to nurture well-being. Consider the relevance of the P.A.U.S.E process to guide effective interactions, minor to intense. Identify beneficial next steps, for your own well-being and to call forth the best in your family.

P.A.U.S.E. CIRCLE:

Put Your Learning into Action.

Join an Expert Facilitated Small Group Cohort.

We know that learning happens through practice and most often, in the context of our relationships with others… especially when we are learning social and emotional skills.

These small group cohorts provide the ideal space to explore, test and apply your learning so you make it your own and successfully integrate it into your actual family life.

Your group will provide a space to connect with fellow parents, share collective wisdom and discover the depth of the P.A.U.S.E. model. It's affirming when you realize that you are not alone - and that others share similar challenges and aspirations. It generates hope, momentum and real change. (And how many people never complete online workshops just because they don’t have the support of such a group?)

Your expert SLC facilitators have advanced training in our model and years of experience in the field to guide your experience. With their support on your journey, you will receive practical and compassionate support to implement P.A.U.S.E and witness transformation for you and your family.

Ultimately, you will cultivate the confidence to implement P.A.U.S.E. for sustained well-being for yourself and others through the moment to moment interactions that make up daily life.

NEW 2024 COHORTS:

DATES/ TIMES : Thursday Evenings, 6:30 - 8:30 PM EDT

Feb 15, Feb 29, March 14, March 28, April 11, April 25, May 9, May 23

Facilitators: Dr. Sandy Barbo and Dr. Julie Faude

(For more information about your facilitators, visit "Our Team" page on our website)

8 ONLNE MODULES and 8 P.A.U.S.E. CIRCLE SESSIONS: WINTER 2024

$597

8 ONLINE MODULES

Videos explaining the core concepts and skills in the P.A.U.S.E. model.
Worksheets and resources to support your contemplation and implementation of P.A.U.S.E.
Guided practices to lead your individual reflection and meditation practice.

8 LIVE P.A.U.S.E. CIRCLES ON ZOOM

8 Two hour sessions (every other week)
Expert guided study and reflection.
Small group community for sustained practice and support.
Indepth experience for optimal learning and integration

FREE ACCESS to "Introduction to the Power of P.A.U.S.E.": A Pre-requisite for this course!

Questions?

If you have questions, contact us! We'd be happy to discuss...

Finances: We want these learning opportunities to be accessible to everyone. Contact us if finances are a constraint so we can discuss our sliding scale.
Material: We know your time is valuable and you may want reassurance that this workshop will address your needs and concerns. Let's talk!
EMAIL: Joanna Curry-Sartori at [email protected]

We would love to speak with you!

THE ESSENTIAL

P.A.U.S.E.

for PARENTS

A Worskhop Series to

CARE FOR YOUR SELF

and

CALL FORTH THE BEST IN YOUR FAMILY

An Invitation for You...

In this workshop, you’ll practice, implement and experience the benefits of each of the 5 elements of P.A.U.S.E.:

What's the challenge we face as parents?

How do we shift how we are BEING together amidst all we have to DO?

P.A.U.S.E provides the simple but profound transformation you are looking for in parenting and family life.

By practicing P.A.U.S.E. moment to moment, you cultivate your capacity to access your best self, respond productively to others and collaborate harmoniously, at home and beyond!

The 5 essential elements of PAUSE can be applied to improve:

Personal well-being: Grow your capacity to be calm and confident while juggling multiple demands.

Everyday relationships: Whether with young people, family members, friends and colleagues, be effective and compassionate, even in those tense, complex interactions.

Collective collaboration: Address the root of what blocks our ability to work together, make change and move forward in our families and communities.

P.A.U.S.E. let's you access your innate resources and you realize your power to be calm, connected, and effective together as you navigate the challenges of daily life.

The P.A.U.S.E. model is inspired by IFS (Internal Family Systems). IFS is a breakthrough framework to nurture self-compassion and healthy relationships. It is a non-pathologizing, systemic model that can be practiced to nurture well-being for young people and adults.

P.A.U.S.E. sets the stage for young people to be curious, creative and confident. P.A.U.S.E. offers the hope and capacity for adults in experience the compassion and courage to lead our families and release our innate potential.