Upcoming events
Open Spaces Group - Embracing the 3rd 3rd of Life (NUSHU Group)
If you’re in the third third of your life (ages 50+), I invite you to join me for this enriching 6-week group.
This sharing, exploring, listening and connecting circle gives you the opportunity and gift to reflect on what’s most present for you. We’ll explore a variety of themes (past themes have included legacy, values, change, blooming, creativity, friendship and support). You’ll leave each session feeling grounded, connected and full of insight about yourself and others.
Open Spaces Group is a facilitated circle of women who come together to reflect on prompts in a space of compassion and non-judgement. The modality is based on the NUSHU Group model. The Open Spaces Group is not about fixing and advice giving. It’s a time for reconnecting with yourself, as well as connecting with others. Guidelines set the expectations for how we each show up in Group. They emphasize confidentiality, non-judgement and speaking your own truth. The prompts and reflections tap into the idea that we each hold the wisdom we are seeking inside of us.
We gather via zoom, and following a check in and opening the facilitator offers a series of prompts with time for reflection and journaling. Group members may then each share their reflections - there is always an option to pass or come back. There is no cross talk or conversation. Each person gets the chance to be fully seen and heard.
Space is limited to 8 participants.
When: 6 consecutive Tuesdays starting May 14 through June 18 from 3:00pm - 4:15pm CT
Where: Zoom
Cost: $125 for the entire series
Register HERE
Open Spaces Group - Reclaiming Your Playful Self
If you're looking to reclaim your playful, joyful, imaginative self, this sharing, listening and connecting group is for you!
We’ll explore a variety of topics around the notion of play. You’ll leave each session feeling grounded, connected and full of insight about yourself and others.
Open Spaces Groups are facilitated circles of folks who come together to reflect on prompts in a space of compassion and non-judgement. The modality is based on the NUSHU Group model. The Open Spaces Group is not about fixing and advice giving. It’s a time for reconnecting with yourself, as well as connecting with others. Group guidelines emphasize confidentiality, non-judgement and speaking your own truth. The prompts and reflections tap into the idea that we each hold the wisdom we are seeking inside of us.
We gather via zoom, and following a check in and opening the facilitator offers a series of prompts with time for reflection and journaling. Group members share their reflections - there is always an option to pass or come back. There is no cross-talk or conversation. Each person gets the chance to be fully seen and heard.
Space is limited to 8 participants.
When: 4 consecutive Thursdays from May 16 - June 6 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm CT
Where: Zoom
Cost: $100 for the entire series
Register HERE or email me at whitney@openspacescoaching.com
Open Spaces Group - Embracing the 3rd 3rd of Life (NUSHU Group)
If you’re in the third third of your life (ages 50+), I invite you to join me for this enriching 6-week group.
This sharing, exploring, listening and connecting circle gives you the opportunity and gift to reflect on what’s most present for you. We’ll explore a variety of themes (past themes have included legacy, values, change, blooming, creativity, friendship and support). You’ll leave each session feeling grounded, connected and full of insight about yourself and others.
Open Spaces Group is a facilitated circle of women who come together to reflect on prompts in a space of compassion and non-judgement. The modality is based on the NUSHU Group model. The Open Spaces Group is not about fixing and advice giving. It’s a time for reconnecting with yourself, as well as connecting with others. Guidelines set the expectations for how we each show up in Group. They emphasize confidentiality, non-judgement and speaking your own truth. The prompts and reflections tap into the idea that we each hold the wisdom we are seeking inside of us.
We gather via zoom, and following a check in and opening the facilitator offers a series of prompts with time for reflection and journaling. Group members may then each share their reflections - there is always an option to pass or come back. There is no cross talk or conversation. Each person gets the chance to be fully seen and heard.
Space is limited to 8 participants.
When: 6 consecutive Tuesdays starting January 23 through February 27 from 3:00pm - 4:15pm CT
Where: Zoom
Cost: $125 for the entire series
Register HERE
Open Circle Group - Embracing the 3rd 3rd of Life (NUSHU Group)
ONE SPACE REMAINING!!
If you’re in the third third of your life (ages 50+), I invite you to join me for this enriching 6-week group.
This sharing, exploring, listening and connecting circle gives you the opportunity and gift to reflect on what’s most present for you. We’ll explore a variety of themes (past themes have included legacy, values, change, blooming, creativity, friendship and support). You’ll leave each session feeling grounded, connected and full of insight about yourself and others.
Open Circle Group is a facilitated circle of women who come together to reflect on prompts in a space of compassion and non-judgement. The modality is based on the NUSHU Group model. The Open Circle Group is not about fixing and advice giving. It’s a time for reconnecting with yourself, as well as connecting with others. Guidelines set the expectations for how we each show up in Group. They emphasize confidentiality, non-judgement and speaking your own truth. The prompts and reflections tap into the idea that we each hold the wisdom we are seeking inside of us.
We gather via zoom, and following a check in and opening the facilitator offers a series of prompts with time for reflection and journaling. Group members may then each share their reflections - there is always an option to pass or come back. There is no cross talk or conversation. Each person gets the chance to be fully seen and heard.
Space is limited to 8 participants.
When: 6 consecutive Tuesdays starting January 23 through February 27 from 3:00pm - 4:15pm CT
Where: Zoom
Cost: $125 for the entire series
Register HERE
Open Pages Book Club - The Artist's Way
Are you looking to uncover your inner artist or inner creative? Do you feel like you want to create but feel stuck when you try to start something? This book club is the place for you to be!
In this 6-session book club series we'll be discussing and working through Julia Cameron's book The Artist's Way. We'll cover 2 chapters per week, which will include a discussion and coaching. At the end you’ll be able to move forward on the creative projects you’ve been dreaming of!
After registration, you'll receive an email with Zoom link to the event.
When: 6 consecutive Thursdays @ 5:00pm-6:15pm, starting October 5
Where: via Zoom
Cost: $60 for the 6-session series
Registration: HERE
NUSHU Group - Embracing the Third Third of Your Life
If you’re in the third third of your life (ages 50+), I invite you to join me for this enriching 6-week group.
This sharing, exploring, listening and connecting circle gives yourself the opportunity and gift to reflect on what’s most present for you. We’ll explore a variety of themes (past themes have included legacy, values, change, blooming, creativity and support). You’ll leave each session feeling grounded, connected and full of insight about yourself and others.
NUSHU Group is a facilitated circle of women who come together to reflect on prompts in a space of compassion and non-judgement. NUSHU Group is not fixing and advice giving. It’s a time for reconnecting with yourself, as well as connecting with others. Guidelines set the expectations for how we each show up in Group. They emphasize confidentiality, non-judgement and speaking your own truth. The prompts and reflections tap into the idea that we each hold the wisdom we are seeking inside of us.
We gather via zoom, and following a check in and opening the facilitator offers a series of prompts with time for reflection and journaling. Group members may then each share their reflections - there is always an option to pass or come back. There is no cross talk or conversation. Each person gets the chance to be fully seen and heard.
Space is limited to 8 participants.
When: 6 consecutive Tuesdays starting October 3 from 3:00pm - 4:15pm CT
Where: Zoom
Cost: $125 for the entire series
Register HERE
Taking Care of YOU - A self-care and self-compassion workshop
Everyone talks about self-care and self-compassion, but what is it, exactly? It may not be what you think it is!
Join me for this interactive workshop where you’ll learn more about what self-care is and isn’t and how to move forward in life by being kinder and more-compassionate toward yourself. You’ll leave the workshop feeling empowered and ready to take care of YOU!
When: Thursday, September 7 @ 6:00pm-7:00pm CT
Where: via Zoom (you’ll receive the link after registration
Cost: Free
Registration: HERE
NUSHU Group - Embracing the Third Third of Your Life
Six Tuesdays, June 6 - July 18 (with a pause on July 4); 3:00pm - 4:15pm CDT (4:00pm-5:16pm EDT)
If you’re in the third third of your life (mid-50s and beyond), I invite you to join me for this 6-week sharing, listening and connecting NUSHU Group.
This is a sharing, listening and connecting circle where you give yourself time to reflect on what’s most present for you. We’ll explore a variety of themes (past themes have included legacy, values, change, blooming, creativity and support). You’ll leave each session feeling grounded, connected and full of insight about yourself and others.
Each session follows the structure of NUSHU Group. NUSHU Group is a facilitated women’s group who come together to reflect on prompts in a space of compassion and non-judgment. It’s a time for reconnecting with yourself, as well as connecting with others. The prompts tap into the idea that we each hold inside the wisdom we are looking for.
Participants share their journal reflections or have the option to pass or come back. There is no cross talk or conversation, which may feel strange at first. But it soon feels freeing as you realize you are listening deeply without trying to come up with a response or fix anything. You get to just focus on the moment.
Each journal reflection time is between 1 and 5 minutes, and in a 75 minute session, there is usually a cycle of 3 to 4 prompts.
When: Six Tuesdays, June 6 - July 18 (with a pause on the July 4); 3:00pm - 4:15pm CDT (4:00pm-5:16pm EDT)
Where: Zoom
Cost: $125
Register: HERE or email me at whitney@openspacescoaching.com
Make Decisions With Confidence
Do you often wonder if after making a decision if it’s the “right” one? Do you often make decisions based on what you think other people want and then second guess yourself or feel resentful after because you realized it wasn’t something you really wanted to do?
Join me for this free workshop where you will learn to make decisions that align with what you really want. The workshop includes thought work, body work, group discussions and materials to take with you to continue to process what you’ll learn. We might even do a little coaching if there’s time. You’ll walk away with amazing tools that will help give you clarity when making any type of decision and you’ll feel stronger in who you are and what matters to you.
Date: Wednesday, April 26 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm CT
Cost: Free (registration required)
Register: HERE
NUSHU Group Sharing and Listening Circle - Theme: Blossom
This NUSHU Group sharing and listening circle will focus on looking at how and where we blossom in our lives.
Cost: $20
Register HERE
NUSHU Group is a facilitated circle of women who come together to reflect on prompts in a space of compassion and non-judgement. NUSHU Group is not therapy or counseling; it is not fixing and advice giving. It’s a time for reconnecting with yourself, as well as connecting with others. Guidelines set the parameters and expectations for how we each show up in Group. They emphasize confidentiality, non-judgement and speaking your own truth. The prompts and reflections tap into the idea that we each hold the wisdom we are seeking inside of us; that wisdom can only be revealed, not imparted.
We gather via zoom, and following a check in and opening the facilitator offers a series of prompts with time for reflection and journaling. Group members may then each share their reflections; pass or come back to me is always an option. There is no cross talk or conversation, which may in the beginning feel strange. With time it becomes freeing to speak and not look for feedback or a response; it also deepens how we listen to each other when not trying to formulate a response.
The time for each reflection is between 1 and 5 minutes, and in a 75 minute session there is usually a cycle of 3 to 4 prompts.
This Group will be limited to 8 women.
6-week NUSHU Group sharing and listening circle - Theme: A Nurturing Space for Moms
Dates: Tuesdays starting March 28 through May 2, 12:00pm-1:00pm CST
Cost: $125 for the 6-week series
We as moms give so much for others and tend to not give the nurturing and care we need for ourselves. Sometimes we can even feel alone or don’t feel we have a space to simply share our joys and worries. And other times we just want to be seen as humans separate from motherhood. If this is you, I invite you to join me for this nurturing and caring sharing and listening circle focused on YOU.
NUSHU Group is a facilitated circle of women who come together to reflect on prompts in a space of compassion and non-judgement. NUSHU Group is not therapy or counseling; it is not fixing and advice giving. It’s a time for reconnecting with yourself, as well as connecting with others. Guidelines set the parameters and expectations for how we each show up in Group. They emphasize confidentiality, non-judgement and speaking your own truth. The prompts and reflections tap into the idea that we each hold the wisdom we are seeking inside of us; that wisdom can only be revealed, not imparted.
We gather via zoom, and following a check in and opening the facilitator offers a series of prompts with time for reflection and journaling. Group members may then each share their reflections; pass or come back to me is always an option. There is no cross talk or conversation, which may in the beginning feel strange. With time it becomes freeing to speak and not look for feedback or a response; it also deepens how we listen to each other when not trying to formulate a response.
The time for each reflection is between 1 and 5 minutes, and in a 75 minute session there is usually a cycle of 3 to 4 prompts.
This Group will be limited to 8 women.
Cost: $125 for the 6-series session
How To Register: Register HERE or email me: whitney@openspacescoaching.com
Open Pages Book Club - Tara Mohr - Playing Big
This month we'll be discussing Tara Mohr's book Playing Big. We will be covering the entire book during this 75 minutes, so please read as much as you can and come with questions about boundaries! After registration, you'll receive a Zoom link to the event.
Register HERE
NUSHU Group Sharing and Listening Circle - Theme: Love
This NUSHU Group sharing and listening circle will explore the concept of love and what it means to participants both broadly and specifically. Tap into your inner and outer love in this lovely group!
Cost: $20
Register HERE
NUSHU Group is a facilitated circle of women who come together to reflect on prompts in a space of compassion and non-judgement. NUSHU Group is not therapy or counseling; it is not fixing and advice giving. It’s a time for reconnecting with yourself, as well as connecting with others. Guidelines set the parameters and expectations for how we each show up in Group. They emphasize confidentiality, non-judgement and speaking your own truth. The prompts and reflections tap into the idea that we each hold the wisdom we are seeking inside of us; that wisdom can only be revealed, not imparted.
We gather via zoom, and following a check in and opening the facilitator offers a series of prompts with time for reflection and journaling. Group members may then each share their reflections; pass or come back to me is always an option. There is no cross talk or conversation, which may in the beginning feel strange. With time it becomes freeing to speak and not look for feedback or a response; it also deepens how we listen to each other when not trying to formulate a response.
The time for each reflection is between 1 and 5 minutes, and in a 75 minute session there is usually a cycle of 3 to 4 prompts.
This Group will be limited to 8 women.
Open Pages Book Club:
This month we'll be discussing Nedra Glover Tawwab's book, Set Boundaries, Find Peace. We will be covering the entire book during this 75 minutes, so please read as much as you can and come with questions about boundaries!
After registration, you'll receive a Zoom link to the event.
When: Wednesday, January 25 @ 5:00pm-6:15pm CST
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Register HERE (by registering you are committing to attend)
After you register, you’ll receive the Zoom link to the event.
Self-Care for Parents of College Bound Kids (Session 3 of 3)
This is session 3 of 3 of a series. Please see session 1 for more information.
Self-Care for Parents of College Bound Kids (Session 2 of 3)
This is session 2 of 3 of a series. Please see session 1 for more information.
Self-Care for Parents of College Bound Kids (session 1 of 3)
A three-session group series plus two, one-on-one sessions. Dates: September 27, October 25, November 15. One-on-one sessions are booked separately. More information below.
If you’re sending your child off to college for the first time this fall, or about to be an empty nester, and are looking for extra support, this small group coaching opportunity is for you.
During this series, you will:
connect with a supportive, encouraging group of parents who are going through a similar experience
learn to approach this exciting and emotional time with confidence
formulate a communication plan with your child and establish healthy expectations for everyone
receive tools and guidance on how to nurture yourself and support your own needs
navigate your child’s first holiday season back with ease
have a plan to begin a fun, new, exciting phase of your life (you get a new adventure too!)
The Self Care for Parents of College Bound Kids group coaching program includes:
Three, 60-minute educational group sessions intentionally scheduled around pivotal times: 1) the initial first few weeks after drop off and adjusting to the new normal, 2) finding your new path after they’ve settled, and 3) preparing for the holidays. Each session is 1 hour in duration. Each group session will be a mix of education and group facilitation / coaching.
Two, 60-minute, one-on-one coaching sessions with me that you can schedule any time between group sessions to talk about issues specific to your individual and family situation
Additional materials as needed, including thought work and a summary of each session’s main points
The three group sessions will be held via Zoom Tuesdays from 5:00pm - 6:00pm CT on September 27, October 25 and November 15. The group is limited to 10 participants.
Cost: $300 Register HERE
Open Pages Book Club
This is no ordinary book club! Oh yeah, we’ll definitely read a self-care / self-help book and go through the chapters and discuss meaty topics…AND there will some group coaching and the opportunity to be individually coached if there’s an issue in the book that’s keeping you stuck. Each book will take at least 4 weeks to cover, so there will be no stress about rushing through and finishing the whole thing before we discuss. We’ll all share and learn from each other and have a fun, open, stress-free time!
Click HERE to sign up!
NUSHU Group - Self-Compassion, Growth & Purpose
Click HERE to register
Join this structured, facilitator-guided sharing circle of 5 to 8 participants, to pause, share thoughts, and make new friends in a safe, judgement-free environment. The theme of this 6-week group will be centered on the topics self-compassion, growth and purpose.
NUSHU Group is a respite from hectic daily life, and a safe space to feel seen and heard. For some, it’s a place to release stories and invite in ease and clarity. For others, it’s a source of deep healing and an opening to the possibility that sharing what is present for you, without judgment, is a way to know yourself better and more fully. There is no right answer, there is no set objective, no agenda. It’s simply a supportive, sharing space for you and your thoughts.
Group will take place via Zoom on six consecutive Tuesday evenings, starting June 28 from 6:00pm-7:00pm CT, ending on Tuesday, August 2.
Cost for 6-week group: $240 (breaks down to $40/session). You can pay in advance or after the first session.
Click HERE to register. I will reach out to you with payment instructions.
Self-Care for Parents of College-Bound Kids (Session 1)
Other dates included in the series: Tuesday, August 2; Tuesday, September 27 and Tuesday, November 15. All starting at 12:00 PM CT via Zoom and lasting one hour
Register HERE
If you’re sending your child off to college for the first time this fall and are struggling with the transition, this small group coaching opportunity is for you.
During this series, you will:
· connect with a supportive, encouraging group of parents who are going through a similar experience
· learn to approach this exciting and emotional time with confidence - for yourself and your new college student
· formulate a communication plan with your child and establish healthy expectations for everyone
· learn to create boundaries that benefit both you and your college student
· receive tools and guidance on how to nurture yourself and support your own needs
· navigate your child’s first holiday season back with ease
· have a plan to begin a fun, new, exciting phase of your life (you get a new adventure too!)
The Self Care for Parents of College-Bound Kids group coaching program includes:
· Four educational sessions intentionally scheduled around pivotal times: high school graduation and the “in-between” summer; preparing to send your college student on their new life adventure; adjusting to the new normal after they’ve settled; and preparing for the holidays. The group sessions are one hour in duration. Each group session will be a mix of education and group facilitation.
· Two, 60-minute, one-on-one coaching sessions that you can schedule any time between group sessions to address issues specific to your individual and family situation
· Additional materials as needed, including thought work and a summary of each session’s main points
The four group sessions will be held via Zoom from 12:00pm to 1:00pm on June 7, August 2, September 27, and November 15. The group is limited to 10 participants.
Cost: $675
Register HERE
If needed, additional 60-minute, one-on-one coaching sessions can be scheduled at a discounted rate of $175/hour.
Making Decisions That Align With Who You Are - Tapping into Your Mind-Body Connection
Cost: FREE
When you are feeling indecisive, sometimes it’s because your mind and body are not aligning. The “shoulds” in your head are chatting with the butterflies in your stomach or the stiffness in your neck and you have a hard time figuring out what to do that works for you.
In this free interactive Zoom presentation hosted by Whitney Sweeney, a Certified Martha Beck Life Coach and NUSHU Group facilitator, you will learn how to tap into your body to help make decision-making easier and more aligned with what you truly want.
Click HERE to register