Explore Relationships—A 4-Week Guided Journalling Series

April 10—May 1, 2022
Sundays at 9am PT/12pm ET/5pm UK

A four-week series of guided journalling sessions where you will individually explore the relationships in your life (with others + yourself) on the page, while you are in the virtual company of others. You don’t have to share with the group. The intention is simply to take some time for yourself, and go through prompts that might help you deepen both your appreciation + understanding of who/what matters to you right now.

What’s Included?

  • 4 x 1-hour Sessions

    Every Sunday for four weeks, you will be invited to join the group for a 60-minute guided journalling session on Zoom. You can come to as many as feel supportive for you in your life right now. (And you can choose to keep your video off, if that feels good too.)

  • New Prompts Each Week

    Each week, we will take time to go through 8+ journal prompts together. Aside from a weekly check-in question, they will always be new, so you will finish with 32+ prompts you can use again in the future.

  • "You" Time (with Others)

    The main reason I wanted to create this offering: to hold space for you. It’s not always easy to carve out an hour for ourselves. I’m here to hold that space for you, and to create an environment that inspires calm + stillness, so you can be present with your thoughts.

  • Opportunity to Share

    NEW: At two points in the session, I will open up the space for 2-3 people to share something they wrote/discovered with the group. Note that this is completely optional. Also note that the chat window will be available to everyone during the session. :)

  • Deepen Your Practice

    Whether you are new to journalling, or seasoned in the art of self-reflection, my intention is to share prompts that might help you be more honest + get to know yourself in new ways.

  • Access to Replays

    After each of the four sessions, you will receive an email with a replay of the session, plus a list of the prompts we used that week. Both options should give you an opportunity to go through the practice on your own time, and in your own way, if you cannot join us live.

Sliding Scale Pricing Options

This 4-week journalling series is available on a sliding scale. The sliding scale pricing options allow each person to consider her/his/their own financial situation and/or class privilege when registering. I trust you to do what’s right for you, always.

Reduced Price—$30 CAD

This option is meant for people who might find registering to be a sacrifice, but it would not create financial hardship. (Note: If you need a full scholarship, please email me.) The approx. exchange rate at this price = $23 USD, £18, €21.

Regular Price—$50 CAD

This is the actual price of this series, and is meant for people who can comfortably meet all of their basic needs + who have extra income for things like takeout coffee, books, etc. The approx. exchange rate = $39 USD, £30, €35.

Pay-It-Forward—$60 CAD

This option is available to supplement members on the lower end of the sliding scale. It is an opportunity for those who can afford to both join AND support fellow group members. The approx. exchange rate = $47 USD, £36, €42.

What Past Participants Have Said…

“The journalling sessions were just what I needed to slow me down and make me dive deeper. I am a regular ‘journalist,’ but the prompts Cait provided were thought provoking and took me on a path I generally don't wander down. The journey was lovely! This workshop was one I looked forward to every week, and miss now that it's over. I can't wait for the next opportunity to do it again.”

“Being given prompts to assist with journalling has been incredibly helpful and made me ask questions I would never have asked. Having a live person doing it made me stick with it as I felt an obligation to be there in all ways. I also shared the prompts with my husband at a later point during the week and it gave us interesting discussion.”

“I found the journalling sessions a really great time to disconnect from the outside world and focus on the prompts and how I was feeling. It was a really calm and nurturing environment where I felt supported to really think about what the prompt was asking me. I found themes coming out as the weeks went on, and I've made some changes in my life as I realized what I need right now.”

Questions & Answers

What happens after I register?

On Friday, April 8, 2022, I will send you an email with instructions on how to join ALL four of our sessions (the Zoom link + password will remain the same). When it’s time for each session to begin, you can simply click on the Zoom link and you’ll automatically join the group! (Note: I will send the instructions to whichever email address you use to register.)

When are the four sessions?

Sunday, April 10, 2022 at 9am PT/12pm ET/5pm UK
Sunday, April 17, 2022 at 9am PT/12pm ET/5pm UK
Sunday, April 24, 2022 at 9am PT/12pm ET/5pm UK
Sunday, May 1, 2022 at 9am PT/12pm ET/5pm UK

What do I need to “bring” to each session?

Anything that will help you feel most supported during our time together! For the writing itself, you might use a physical journal with pen/pencil, or type directly into a word/notes document on your computer/tablet/phone. You might also want to have a beverage with you, and maybe even a comfort item or two (blanket, pillow, etc.). Personally, I like to light a candle when I journal. :)

Do I have to join all four sessions? What happens if I miss one?

No! You can come to as many as you like, or as fit into your life/schedule. If you miss one, remember that I will send you an email after each session with a replay + the list of prompts we used. Both options should give you an opportunity to go through the practice on your own time, and in your own way, if you cannot join us live.

Do I have to talk and/or turn on my camera?

No and no! When you first join the Zoom meetings, your video will be turned off + you will be muted. If you’re comfortable turning video on, it does add to the “community” feel of the experience, and could help others feel more comfortable too. But everyone (except for me) will stay muted throughout the sessions, with just a quick opportunity to say goodbye at the end.

What can I expect to get out of this series?

I think that all depends on how honest you are with yourself during each session! The thing about journal prompts is that you never know where they are going to lead you. Some weeks might feel as though you’re simply taking stock, and others might surprise you! My personal hope is that you learn something new about yourself by the end. :)

The prices are in Canadian dollars. Can I join/pay if I’m outside of Canada?

Yes, this is open to anyone who wants to join us! I’ve listed approximate exchange rates (for US dollars, British pounds and Euros) with each of the three options, so you have an idea of how much it might cost you to register. (I’m only sorry that I couldn’t pick times that would work for everyone around the world to join live, but the replays may still feel like a nice option!)

One quick thing to note is that if you are in Canada, I have to add GST/HST (depending on which province you live in) to the prices you see listed above.

If you have any other questions, please don’t hesitate to email me! caitflanders at gmail dot com