Q & A about groups & classes

I bet you have some questions about signing up for our groups or classes. Well here are a few of the most common questions we get and our answers!

We get it- your unique situation probably feels pretty overwhelming right now. It’s hard to imagine that anything we can do in an hour or 2 will make a difference but our experience says that sometimes an hour of class or a few weeks of group is just what you need. Even if our class or group doesn’t address every aspect of your life, they offer you a place to start and a small community of people who understand where you are. And when life and relationships get challenging, having a new set of skills and a good support system is always the first step in finding the best solution.

Of course you can. There are a ton of great resources out there on everything from parenting to communication to dating and marriage. In fact, in each of our classes we provide a list of our favorite books and online resources so you can go home and dig a little deeper. In our experience, clients often come to us asking for the “best” book or complaining about the number of books & articles they had to go through before finding something that fit their needs. We believe that no one should have to spend hours in the bookstore searching for the “right” book. There’s so much good stuff out there and in our groups, we give you the highlight reel of many of those resources combined with our own professional, real-world expertise. Why spend your weekends searching for solutions when you can come here and get a real person to answer your questions and point you in the right direction.

Since we don’t know the complexities of your situation, we can’t really say that one class or group will make everything better. And let’s be honest… it probably won’t solve EVERYTHING. But we can tell you that often it just takes a tiny shift in perspective or trying a new approach to change your entire circumstance. Don’t underestimate the power of practicing small changes over time to create a BIG impact in your life and relationships. And if the first class doesn’t address everything you need, sign up for the next one {most classes are part of a larger program} or check out some of our other services like therapy and coaching. We have the tools to help nearly everyone, give us a shot and if you’re not happy we will work with you to figure out what to try next.

We keep our classes and group sessions relatively short (1 – 2 hours max) because we believe your time is precious and that we offer is high quality. We cut out the filler and meaningless stuff and focus on giving you the meat and potatoes of what we have to offer. Our groups and classes are not much more expensive that a dinner at a chain restaurant or a night at the movies- and when they’re over you will leave with skills that will keep bringing value to your life for years to come. When was the last time you could say that about dinner at Chili’s?!

The great thing about class and group is that you can do it alone and take the skills and resources home. We focus on teaching skills that you can learn quickly and implement on your own whether your family participates or not. Even if you think “they” are the real problem, we can teach you skills to work with them more effectively. In fact, we will talk about how to use your skills even when the people you care about are resistant to change.

One of the nice things about group is that there is no grade for participation. We know that everyone learns differently and we respect that during each session. For some people sharing and having discussion helps them to process the things we talk about and make it more relevant to their life. And for others simply listening and taking notes will give them what they need to take home. Share as little or as much as you like in class or group- the choice is yours. Either way you will learn a lot.

We think that your family, friends, neighbors, and co-workers would think that you are pretty kick-ass for taking the time to work on feeling your best and having better relationships. {We certainly will! } After all, what would you think if you knew that your neighbor, you know the one with the happy marriage and the near-perfect kids, had attended one of our classes or groups? Would you judge them harshly for needing help or would you be impressed with their commitment to learning how to make the best out of their life?

We bet that you would not only be supportive but maybe a little curious about what they learned. Joining a group or taking a class is not only a chance for you to grow, it’s a chance to be a role model. Show your friends and family that you believe in always learning how to improve your relationship and yourself… you never know, they might just follow your lead and join you next time.