+ The Deepening and Developing Connections(DDC)Workshop

• In a nutshell, this research based workshop helps people examine how they are currently living and if that matches up to the way they want to live. Most of us can use some work in aligning our values, setting boundaries, and conflict management. This workshop includes a ton of reflection exercises, practical skills and action steps to help you lead a fulfilled life surrounded by a supportive network.

• Connection is vital to a fulfilling life. Dr. Fae wrote a brief article about the importance of connection, and the science to back it up, here.

+ When is this workshop?

• The self-study program is ALWAYS available here.

+ What do these sessions cover?

Briefly, the four sessions will focus on:

1. Self-Awareness part 1 – information about the current research on friendships/closeness and overview of topics, and starting the section of self-awareness, including finding and refining your values.

2. Self-Awareness part 2– gaining a deeper understanding of the self in order to be able to better connect to others. This includes discussion on our sensitivities and boundaries.

3. Evaluation/Understanding – how to evaluate potential friends/partners and how to understand them more fully.

4. Managing Conflict – how to prevent, reduce, and resolve conflicts with your friends/partners.

+ Praise for the DDC Workshop

Here is a wonderful article written by a friend of mine mentioning this workshop and my passion for connection. It’s in French, but if you open it in Google chrome, it will translate it for you and you can get the idea.

○ Praise from Previous Participants:

• “Gives you an opportunity to reflect on the depth of your relationships and to understand if you give them the energy they deserve”

• “I think this workshop would help everyone connect better with themselves…the important first step in making a connection“

• “The workshop was great! Helped me discover a lot about myself and become somewhat less anxious about social situations”

• “This course has helped me understand myself and what I need from others in order to build connections and given me strategies for improvement.”

+ How much does this workshop cost?

• The Self-Study Course is $99, which includes
  • Access to all five sections of the online course material
  • A Dr. Fae original PDF workbook, chock full of exercises, information, and beautiful charts.

• One on One check-ins about course materials are $99
  • These appointments are 45 min in length
  • To book this type of appointment, just fill out the contact form on the Get Started page.
  • Only individuals who have enrolled in the previous 3 months are able to book this type of appointment and they are only able to book up to two of these appointments. If you would like further consultations, I recommend you start the process for individual therapy.

+ Who is appropriate for this workshop?

• Adults (18+) who are fluent in English and may be feeling lonely, disconnected, and/or dissatisfied with their current friend/relationship network or those who feel like “something is missing” but can’t identify what it is.

+ What does this workshop require?

• There are no prerequisites for joining this workshop. You do not need to be a current client of Fae. You do not need to have any previous experience/knowledge with therapy or group therapy. This workshop is largely focused on teaching, but it does have some elements of self-exploration.

+ What is this workshop based on?

• Recent research and writings on friendship/companionship from dozens of experts in the area. A full list of references will be provided in the first session or by request. Contact me through thr form on my get started page.