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Kristena West M.A.

Learn, discover, and identify personal patterns that shape our world view. Using Kristena's prompts reveals the treasure of our deeper stories.  We wake up to who we are and can identify our behavior patterns and where we might be stuck.

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Learn, discover, and identify personal patterns that shape our world view. Using Kristena's prompts reveals the treasure of our deeper stories.  We wake up to who we are and can identify our behavior patterns and where we might be stuck.

We realize that we control our life by the choices we make. Then we can make conscious decisions to release patterns that keep limit us in order to create healthy changes in our lives now.

Learn and implement these powerful techniques rooted in psychology, mindfulness, and spiritual wisdom, proven time-tested prompts bring awareness  and aha. revelations.  When we understand our patterns- we can can choose what we want to keep and what to release.

  Through introspective exercises, journaling prompts, dreamwork and contemplations you'll unravel the layers of your psyche, gaining clarity on your beliefs, desires, and emotional patterns.

Discover the profound impact of inner work on your self-esteem, as you cultivate a deeper sense of self-acceptance, compassion, and inner peace. Release limiting beliefs and negative self-talk, empowering yourself to embrace your unique gifts and strengths with confidence and excitement.

As you uncover the hidden treasures of your story you align with your life's purpose and can actualize what you are here to do. Gain insights into your passions, values, and aspirations, empowering you to live a life of meaning, fulfillment, and authenticity.

Join Kristena West M.A. on this transformative journey of self-discovery and empowerment.

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Learning objectives

  • Answer the questions who am i? what is blocking my success? how do i unlock my potential?
  • Learn cross cultural spiritual practices from shamanism to psychology to dreamwork to access your deeper story..
  • Learn your personal beliefs, fears, and unconscious behaviors that shape your world view. discover how you adapted from the modeling of parents and culture..
  • Take control of your life by learning, using and understanding yourself and others at a deeper level.
  • Learning techniques of personal development can bring up objections, fears, uncertainty and self doubt.
  • Discover how to overcome these normal fears by understanding your deeper story, identifying patterns of behavior and taking action to create change.
  • Learn & use kristena's prompts for her men & women's groups and reveal your buried treasure!
  • Digital journal for your inner-work!

Syllabus

Understand the basics of Inner-Work, Self-Development and Journaling for writing your insights as you start this journey of transformation.

Introduces the concept of inner-work or personal development. How does Inner-Work  help and transform our world view, expand our concept of self and promote healthy self-esteem? Kristena shares stories based on her years of running groups and private practice. She gives the prompts of inquiry that has transformed her own life and those of her students.

Inner-Work gives the practical skill set that we can use on a daily basis to understand our behaviors, identify where they came from and we can decide what we want to keep and what we want to let go of. So many people can feel "out of control" and the good news is Inner-Work gives us the control to shape our own life and create healthy creative change based on deeper understanding of self.

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Outlines inner-work class and defines techniques and how to use them. Using the inner-work prompts as questions we can enter into the mindfulness technique of contemplation, the ancient technique of inquiry, pondering and with the addition of dreamwork we can open the doors to our inner life and deeper story.

Let's dive into the journey of inner-work via Kristena's creative imagination as you move through the audio explaining inner-work and the lively and sometimes humorous images that will capture your attention and spark excitement for your personal work.

Now let's dive together as we amplify and expand into our own personal history, stories of our cultural heritage and biography! The questions/prompts now gain momentum as we wake up to our world view and begin to understand how we got to where we are, and. identify what we might want to do next. You are on the voyage of self-discovery!

Learn the final piece of the inner-work puzzle! What shamans, psychology, artists, creatives and seekers the world over use to access information and start a spiritual practice. Kristena outlines the basics of dreamwork so you too can access inspiration every morning when you wake up from your dreams.

LECTURE 6: BONUS

Good to know

Know what's good
, what to watch for
, and possible dealbreakers
Develops schemas and maps out structures, which are core skills for psychology
Examines psychological and cultural behaviors, which are highly relevant to self-understanding
Taught by Kristena West M.A., who are recognized for their work in psychology, human development, and mind-body healing
Explores human nature and consciousness, which can open up perspectives for self-understanding and personal growth
Uses self-journaling as a self-reflection tool, which can help learners develop self-awareness
Teaches dreamwork techniques, which can help learners tap into their subconscious minds and promote self-exploration

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Read 'The Power of Habit' by Charles Duhigg
Gain insights into the science behind habit formation and apply them to your personal development journey.
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  • Read the book thoroughly.
  • Take notes and highlight key concepts.
  • Reflect on the implications of the book for your own life and goals.
Join a Study Group for Discussion
Enhance your understanding through collaborative discussions and peer feedback.
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  • Find or create a study group with classmates.
  • Meet regularly to discuss course materials, share insights, and answer questions.
Journal Your Dream Analysis
Develop your ability to interpret and apply insights from your dreams to your waking life.
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  • Record your dreams in a dream journal.
  • Analyze your dreams using prompts or techniques provided in the course.
  • Reflect on the potential meanings and applications of your dream analysis.
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Contribute to Online Forums
Engage with a community of learners and contribute your insights.
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  • Join relevant online forums or discussion boards.
  • Actively participate in discussions, ask questions, and share your perspectives.
Complete Self-Reflection Exercises
Deepen your understanding of your own patterns and behaviors through guided self-reflection exercises.
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  • Use the prompts and exercises provided in the course to explore your beliefs, values, and motivations.
  • Regularly reflect on your experiences and observations to identify patterns.
Develop a Personalized Action Plan
Translate your insights into actionable steps for personal growth and transformation.
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  • Identify specific areas you want to improve or change.
  • Set clear and achievable goals.
  • Develop a plan outlining the actions you will take to achieve your goals.
Design and Lead a Personal Growth Workshop
Test and solidify your understanding of inner work concepts by applying them in a practical setting.
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  • Recruit participants and organize logistics.
  • Develop a workshop outline based on the principles discussed in the course.
  • Prepare materials, exercises, and activities for the workshop.
  • Facilitate the workshop, guiding participants through self-discovery and growth exercises.

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