There is an elegant transition point at midlife that beckons to women wishing to evolve gracefully; yet, many of us are caught in a cycle of resisting aging, brain fog, and a slightly unbecoming case of the cranks.
As we enter mid-life, there is no shortage of changes and challenges. While supporting our physical health and changing bodies is essential, it seems there is more to aging gracefully and moving through adult transitions that extends beyond the physical.
Why do things feel off kilter? Be it my work, my body, my family, my relationships, my tolerance for so many things? Why is my nervous system so sensitive? Why am I more anxious, forgetful, cranky?
This course takes these symptoms as an invitation to do the inner work necessary to transition into a new phase of life. We use our imbalances as an indication that we are on a threshold and uncover our emerging selves as more grounded, wise and whole.
What's going on here?
to represent our experience as aging women.
The circle will meet weekly, for 7 weeks, and each week work our way through the Tasks of Midlife. Each session will combine teachings and practical, experiential learning - examining how each of the 7 Tasks of Midlife applies to our own lives and illuminating the areas that need our attention and support.
The goal? To step through the mid-life threshold and show up in our lives as more grounded, centered and wise women - for ourselves, our families and our communities.
Meet Your Host:
JORDAN TOPP, MSW, RSW, LLB, AccF
Jordan holds a joint Master's Degree in Social Work and Bachelor's in Law from McGill University, and is a certified meditation teacher (via Tara Brach, Jack Kornfield, and Michael Stone). She is most importantly a mother of three amazing children, loves singing, plants, and creating all kinds of magical things!
Thursdays starting Feb 13th
12pm-130pm EST
When?
7 Weeks of 90-minute facilitated sessions with a Registered Social Worker, psychotherapist to guide the exploration of the inner work that offers a bridge to a more grounded, graceful version of yourself.
What?
Who?
If you're noticing that aging and longevity are of increasing interest, or you're struggling with the cognitive, emotional, and physical changes of aging, this is a beautiful course for you. The truth is, in the West, most of us are taught that aging is bad and should be prevented at all costs. In the West, we get older, but not everyone gets wiser. If you're curious about the teachings that help us get wiser as we age, come explore the midlife transition with us.
10 CERT+ Mainpro credits (CFPC approved).
Weekly 90-minute Zoom session with expert (sage-like) instruction with Jordan Topp, registered psychotherapist
Task 1.
Face the reality of death and aging....
Learn and practice teachings related to emotional maturity, self-acceptance, and aging from wisdom traditions
Opportunities to practice, share, and observe
