What we’re about
If you want to connect more authentically with yourself and with others, and to create a more meaningful and passionate life, this meetup based on the Awareness, Courage and Love (ACL) model developed and researched at the University of Washington is for you. Led by regular experienced members of this group, we will practice: open-hearted presence; self-expression; deep listening, acceptance and compassion; self-care; embracing vulnerability; giving and receiving support; and living more boldly. After each meeting, you will leave with exercises and tools that you can try with 2-3 people or more (family, friends, co-workers, intimate partners) to deepen your relationships and to move towards what you value most in life. This is not intended to be a treatment or a therapy group to resolve psychological/psychiatric problems.
For more information on the Live with Awareness, Courage, and Love (ACL), check out the website: https://www.livewithacl.org/
To get to the heart of ACL, watch this 15 minute clip: https://youtu.be/B9kg1UdzDvw
Your hosts: Stephanie Dreis is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor working in the twin cities area. Through personally experiencing the power of healing through community, she was inspired to create safe spaces for deep, personal connection in her community. Her values are authenticity, curiosity, presence, and playfulness.
Tom Keller is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (psychotherapist) who works in private practice and who treats individuals who struggle with mental health issues and chemical dependency. He cares deeply about using creativity, mindfulness, presence, and the power of compassion and love to empower and heal others through the challenges in their lives. He believes that ACL is a group that enhances one’s ability to connect with others in a genuine and fulfilling way.
