ordinary courage e-course

Join us for the last OC class of 2011, as we discover how feelings of shame get in the way and how we can learn to transform shame into an opportunity to practice authenticity and to cultivate connection.

Learn about the power of owning our story and the path that unfolds when we decide to cultivate shame-resilience instead of allowing shame to send us into hiding, numbing, perfectionism, or lashing out. 

Experiment with opening up to self-compassion as we share in hands-on weekly activities designed to help us make that long journey from "What will people think" to "I am enough." 

Class details:

• 6-week access to a password-protected classroom

• Six recorded audio conversations with Brené and Jen Lemen, outlining the keys to shame resilience

• Weekly lessons, activities and reflections designed to help you uncover your own ordinary courage

• A working knowledge of what triggers shame and how to respond with courage, compassion, and connection

• An invitation to embrace your own ordinary courage and vulnerability as a vital part of Wholehearted Living

To learn more about the course, the cost, and the materials, visit the Hopeful World website. 

If you have any questions, leave them in the comments and I'll be happy to answer them! There's also an FAQ here! 

See you in class! 

Comments

[SVC]

Brene, I am interested in the on-line course posted today. Please say more about it not being a substitute for therapy. I have done lots of therapy in the past however my mother has recenlty moved cross country to live with me and my family. I have not lived near her in almost 40 years! All those unworthy and shaming messages I thought I had healed in the past are in my face every day now! I understand I am being given the opportunity to do deeper work. Ugh! (LOL) I see the pattern in my mother's own belief system and I am so tired of all the shame--witnessing it and being subjected to it. I have read your book, The Gifts of Imperfection. I read it at the same time I read a book about narcissitic parents- the two books seemed to go hand in hand & were helpful. Would you recommend I pursue your course or go back to therapy?! Your comments please. Thanks.

[Brené Brown]

Hi Suzy,

This is an important question. I think therapy is always helpful for navigating family of origin issues. I would either do both or just therapy. eCourses are wonderful, but no substitute for in-person connection.

[Maria]

This sounds like an amazing e-Course. I have found that as someone who found God later in her life, and even though I know God loves me just the way I am, I have baggage and sometimes the feelings of shame do get in the way of my connections with Him. Definitely doing this.

[Gay]

Can you tell me if this will be much different than the last few classes you have offered? Participated in both and liked them...

[Brené]

Gay - this is the same course that we offered in the spring and in the summer. Look for new offerings in 2012!

[nikkiana]

Looks like a fantastic class. Too bad my financial situation prevents me from participating at the moment, but hope you have a wonderful session! :D

[Cathy]

Time constraints this Fall, will this same course be offered in 2012?

[Karen]

Brene,

Can you please give me an idea of the time commitment necessary to fully benefit from the course? I want to make sure that I will have the time to fully immerse myself in the course prior to signing up.

Thanks! Karen

[Brené]

Cathy - We're not sure when the course will be offered in 2012, but more than likely there will be a course.

Karen - There are no "real time" commitments. You can go at your own pace. The weekly readings and assignments probably take 1-2 hours per week. The bigger demand is being emotionally present and that varies by person.

[Michelle Robindell]

I was at your talk this morning and you've given me lots to think about. I'm still processing all of it. Wow you work with some heavy stuff! You must be exhausted after one of these talks - I'm exhausted from listening to it! (In a good way, like coming back from a long, strenuous hike in the fresh air.)

I think the biggest thing that hit me was just how huge a responsibility parenting is, and how we need to work on our own shame stuff to protect our children from it (or I guess it's really about helping them cope with it), and that's why I'm signing up for this e-course. I'm also looking forward to your parenting book! What's the title going to be?

I have a question. Is it just parents who have such a big impact or is it grandparents too? My mom spends a ton of time with my kids - possibly more than my husband, even. (She's basically our nanny, just without the pay, which of course I'm very thankful for.). Should I somehow be encouraging her to work on her shame issues? I'm already very attuned to the language she uses with them, like "you have to be a good boy if you want Grandma to read to you", which doesn't sound too bad but would be so easy for her to adjust.

I'm in the process of reading "I thought it was just me" and then next on my list is "Gifts". I was hoping to have finished them by today but I find I need to read them in small bites - I'm still working up to those long hikes!

Anyway, thanks again. I really appreciated your "real-ness" ("authenticity" seems too cliché) and your sense of humour.

And here's that picture I showed you this morning (books committing suicide) - http://images.dailydawdle.com/jersey-shore1.jpg.

Michelle
Latest blog post: www.ripple-effect-coaching.com/ripple-effect-blog.html

[starrlife]

Oh how I wish I could do this course! Will have to wait for the next one I guess. I'm already over my head with our 31in 21 challenge for Down syndrome awareness for October. I have to post every single day! October has got to be one of the most saturated months in my life! Hope to catch the next one though and we are thinking of starting one of your groups at work so that will keep me inspired.
Stay well.

[GraceNotes]

Just signed up today. Can't wait!

[Emma]

Hi there,

I live in the UK, and was wondering if the material is available for us Brits! Firstly, would I be able to pay for it (probably, yes), but then, can I get the DVD etc in a format that I can watch over here (I think perhaps not!). Any tips? Thank you!

Great blog. I'm getting the books soon too - no formatting issues with those!

Emma

[Brunella]

Dear Brene, I write from Italy.
it would be nice if the lessons were translated also in Italian.
Today i buy on line your book. I have a blog and i take the courage to write in italian and english (a lot of mistakes) :) but this is my desire and the meaning of life: to live.
Slowly slowly i read one page at time.:)
Thank you very much
Brunella

[Jen]

I am unable to log private classroom and have emailed the help mailbox twice. Can you push this request along to the parties that be? Thanks! Looking forward to diving right in!

[lin]

I just found this wandering around cyberworld. I am astonished such a class exists -- it is now several weeks into the work. Is it too late to jump in? If it is way too late, might I ask if and when you plan to launch it again? Many thanks for doing this,

Lin