Please read the following and fill out the questionnaire below to start the discussion with Kellie about whether Group is right for you.*
How this group works
This group is relational and experiential.
The work does not happen in isolation. It happens between people, in real time.
You will be invited to show more of yourself than you usually do, stay present when things feel uncomfortable or unclear, and receive reflection from others without immediately defending or shutting down. You will also be asked to support others as they take similar risks.
What this requires
This group asks for a certain kind of willingness.
You need to be able to stay engaged when things are not going your way, tolerate discomfort and uncertainty, and remain in relationship with others through it all. A key part of the work is being willing to look at your own patterns rather than focusing on how others should change.
When this is not a good fit
This group is unlikely to be a good fit if you are primarily focused on managing or controlling the environment in order to feel comfortable, or if you need the group to function in a particular way in order to stay engaged.
It may also not be a fit if you are more interested in analyzing the process than participating in it, or if you are unwilling to examine your role in relational dynamics.
The group as a field
The group itself is the environment for the work.
At times there will be structure. At other times the work will follow what is happening in real time. There will be moments of discomfort, misattunement, and repair. And, there will also be many moments of play, joy, deep connection, healing insights and even love.
Not everything will feel predictable.
Your role is to stay connected to your own experience, communicate clearly and directly, and participate as part of the whole.
Support and challenge
This group works at the edge.
You may be seen more clearly than you are used to. You may not be met in the way you want. You may need to stay with yourself rather than change others or withdraw.
Support is present. It does not remove discomfort. It helps you stay grounded as you move through unfamiliar territory and meet your experience with curiosity and self-compassion.
And, you can say no at any time.