CLASSES
I work as a “guide” helping individuals integrate mindfulness and focusing into their daily lives. During the pandemic I’ve focused on teaching individuals (and caregivers) how to “care for caregivers.” Upcoming events will include stand-alone mindfulness, focusing and caregiver workshops in addition to the private training sessions listed below. Currently all workshops, courses and individual sessions are conducted online via Zoom to assure the health and safety of everyone.
What to expect
My classes and one-on-one sessions are designed to be friendly, comfortable and practical — such that you can use what you learn in your day-to-day life. By blending compassion with light heartedness, classes are engaging, intimate and often include a good laugh. I do my best to encourage participants to experiment and play with awareness practices, both in and outside of class, so that each person can build an individualized “tool belt” that they can draw from, as needed, when life gets challenging.
This is a 60 minute individual session.
When you click “add to cart,” you will be prompted to answer some questions. After receiving your completed form, I will be in touch with you within 48 hours to schedule your appointment time(s). Once you are on the schedule, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions on how connect with me online via Zoom.
Cancellation Policy: Please notify me 24 hours prior to your appointment at marie@mariesheppard.com.
Questions? Please contact me at marie@mariesheppard.com.
This is a 75 minute individual session.
When you click “add to cart,” you will be prompted to answer some questions. After receiving your completed form, I will be in touch with you within 48 hours to schedule your appointment time(s). Once you are on the schedule, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions on how connect with me online via Zoom.
Cancellation Policy: Please notify me 24 hours prior to your appointment at marie@mariesheppard.com.
Questions? Please contact me at marie@mariesheppard.com.
This is a 75 minute individual session.
When you click “add to cart,” you will be prompted to answer some questions. After receiving your completed form, I will be in touch with you within 48 hours to schedule your appointment time(s). Once you are on the schedule, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions on how connect with me online via Zoom.
Cancellation Policy: Please notify me 24 hours prior to your appointment at marie@mariesheppard.com.
Questions? Please contact me at marie@mariesheppard.com.
Tuesdays | 7:00-9:00PM EDT / 4:00-6:00PM PT | October 11-November 15, 2022
This six-week course will teach basic mindfulness concepts and core skills, with lots of opportunities to practice and share Q & A about one’s own experiences.
By practicing these simple techniques, you can:
Be more present in your life at work and at home
Reduce your reactivity to stressful situations
Build your capacity to communicate and connect with others
Offer yourself kindness and compassion in times of challenge
Find more happiness in everyday life
Cancellation Policy: Please notify me 24 hours prior to your appointment at info@mariesheppard.com.
Questions? Please contact Marie at marie@mariesheppard.com.
Learn to Listen to the Wisdom of Your Body
Thursdays | 7:00-9:00pm EDT / 4:00-6:00pm PT | Oct 13-Nov 17, 2022
In this introduction to Focusing class, you will learn a practical, step-by-step process that helps you create more calm in your life and feel more confident moving towards the life you want. Throughout most of our lives, our attention is directed outwards and we apply our minds — our critical thinking skills — to every problem. When emotions come, we react quickly, often identifying with the emotion, or burying it. We then often castigate ourselves for what we did or didn’t do.
Focusing offers a revolutionary alternative: we can pause, turn inward and then hold our emotions (what comes) with compassion. This simple process enables us to access and embrace the wisdom from our whole body. This allows new insights to emerge and encourages healing to happen.
Focusing is a simple, everyday tool that can help you tap into the positive energy within you and free you from old narratives and emotional patterns.
Cancellation Policy: Please notify me 24 hours prior to your appointment at info@mariesheppard.com.
Questions? Please contact Marie at marie@mariesheppard.com.
This is a “discovery” session and is available to new clients free-of-charge.
When you click “add to cart,” you will be prompted to answer some questions and I will be in touch within 48 hours to schedule your time(s). Once you are on the schedule, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions on how connect with me online via Zoom.
Cancellation Policy: Please notify me 24 hours prior to your appointment at info@mariesheppard.com.
Questions? Please contact Marie at marie@mariesheppard.com.