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SUMMARY:Healing Trauma and Awakening the Devotional Heart
DESCRIPTION:Trauma-safe and nervous system-informed practices.\nJoin Candace and a small group of friends for a transformative journey into Healing Trauma and Awakening the Devotional Heart. This online series will provide clarity\, direction and support for attuning to the traumatized physiology with gentle curiosity and a compassionate heart. \n\n“Thank you so much for your insights and loving\, tender and slow pace. For helping us learn how to listen and respond with kindness to our nervous system.”~ Participant \n\nThe imprint of trauma lives in the body as an over zealous\, protective\, highly reactive and primal impulse. It sends messages from the past that often have nothing to do with what is really happening. Those of us on a spiritual path eventually discover that all of our spiritual insights and practices have little impact on this highly activated system. This is a point of impasse for many of us as we are faced with the reality that spiritual bypass is no longer an option if we want to live an authentic and embodied life. \nOver the course of eight sessions\, you will be learning to listen and tend to what your traumatized system really needs to settle into it’s natural state of ease and receptivity. You will learn to orient your physiology towards safety and provide a reliable anchor into the present moment. This groundwork is essential to your traumatized physiology. You will learn how to dissolve the tension\, bracing and contractions in the body with your compassionate presence; gentle attunement and steady devotion. \nAs your orientation begins to shift from forcing and fighting against the “past” you will begin to come into a greater align with all that is right now. You will begin to notice that tending to undigested trauma begins to call forward qualities that were lying dormant in your psyche. The traumatized system will not settle for anything less than what it needs which is what it didn’t get in childhood. Gentleness; presence; attunement; patience; slowness; softness; consistency; compassion; protection; love and devotion. \nDuring this course\, Candace invites you to:\n\nRecognize and identify the unchanging qualities of Presence.\nSee urgency; complexity and reactivity as symptoms of the survival system.\nExplore your connection to the ground and the present moment.\nFind safety through the reiteration of simple experiential practices.\nCome into relationship with your traumatized physiology.\nAttune to the needs of your undigested past.\nLearn unconditional grace for the traumatized system.\nAllow your devotional heart to open naturally as a result of these practices.\n\nWith attuned teachings; slow and gentle repetition and simple neurosensory practices you will learn to:\n\nPause and listen.\nRecognize home as right here.\nDiscern between past and present.\nFind safety in the present moment.\nRecognize the difference between complexity and simplicity.\nListen to and recognize what your physiology needs.\nBe attuned to the past as it’s still living in your physiology and to the quiet nature of present moment.\nMove with the natural impulses of contraction and expansion instead of against them.\nCome to know that contraction isn’t only a movement towards protection but an impulse towards rest; retreat; slowness; quiet; contemplation; devotion and surrender and that expansion (opening) isn’t always unsafe but a natural impulse towards the authentic expression of our innate aliveness and connection with all things.\nLearn to trust the present moment as the sacred ground of tending to the past and awakening your devotional heart.\nEmbrace tenderness and compassion as messengers of mercy to the body.\n\nWhat to Expect\nEach session offers a blend of teachings\, guided practices\, optional sharing and listening exercises\, and interactive questions and answers. \nRegistration includes:\n\nAccess to all 8 live classes.\nAll class audio recordings.\nWeekly homework practices and primings for upcoming topics.\n\nTo arrange e-transfer payment for Canadian participants email candace@candacekirby.ca. \nIf cost is a barrier please message me.  I am happy to arrange a payment plan that fits within your budget.
URL:https://candacekirby.ca/event/healing-trauma-and-awakening-the-devotional-heart/
CATEGORIES:8-week
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ORGANIZER;CN="Candace Kirby":MAILTO:candace@candacekirby.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250501T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250501T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T064937
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SUMMARY:A Simple and Safe Morning Practice
DESCRIPTION:A Simple and Safe Morning Practice for the Sensitive or Traumatized Physiology\nAn online event with Candace Kirby\nJoin Candace and a small group of friends for this opportunity to learn and practice a simple and safe meditation and attunement practice. \nThis is a practice I have developed over the last couple of years as a support to trauma-healing. The goal of my work is to keep people safe and attuned to their nervous system in practice. \nTogether we will go over the steps and gain some familiarity with them as we settle into a practice together. \nI will provide all the participants with the steps to develop a practice on their own following the event. \n\n“Nobody chooses to experience trauma. Whether it’s a natural disaster\, a devastating accident\, or an act of interpersonal violence\, trauma often leaves people feeling violated and absent a sense of control. Because of this\, it’s vital that survivors feel a sense of choice and autonomy in their mindfulness practice. We want them to know that in every moment of practice\, they are in control. Nothing will be forced upon them. They can move at a pace that works for them\, and they can always opt out of any practice. By emphasizing self-responsiveness\, we help put power back in the hands of survivors. The body is central to this process. Survivors need to know they won’t be asked to override signals from their body\, but to listen to them—one way they’ll learn to stay in their window of tolerance.” ~ David A. Treleaven \n\nTo e-transfer payment for CDN participants – candacekirby@shaw.ca \nIf cost is a barrier please message me.  I am happy to accommodate.
URL:https://candacekirby.ca/event/simple-safe-morning-practice/
CATEGORIES:Single Online Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Candace Kirby":MAILTO:candace@candacekirby.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250620T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250620T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T064937
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SUMMARY:Our Nature of Gentle Compassion
DESCRIPTION:An Awakening Path to Healing Trauma\nAn 8 week online course created by Trauma Therapist\, Organic Intelligence Certified Coach and experienced Nervous System Practitioner Candace Kirby. \nTrauma-safe and nervous system-informed practices.\nJoin Candace and a small group of friends for this 8 week online course as we learn to align our physiology with the present moment and the natural flow of things rather than forcing or imposing an outcome. We have all been trying so hard for so long to heal and now it’s time for less effort\, less intensity and more trust in our nature of compassionate presence. \nThis online series will provide understanding\, direction and clarity for attuning to the needs of the traumatized physiology while supporting the nervous system to recognize and align with the nature of the present moment. \n\n“One of the most subtly profound and gently deep experiences I have ever had has been joining you in this workshop. Thank you so much.”~ Participant \n\nThe impact of trauma is felt in our diminished capacity to know our nature of peaceful and compassionate presence. Through no fault of our own we lose our sense of connection to the present moment and feel caught in the survival currents of intensity and complexity. We are adrift and longing to be anchored here and resting in our own hearts. The momentum of our lives get reduced to managing complexity; intensity and fearing outcomes rather than being grounded here in the simple\, ordinary and peaceful nature of right now. This is the human condition. \nOver the course of eight sessions\, you will be learning to listen and tend to what your traumatized system really needs to settle into it’s natural state of ease and receptivity. You will learn to orient your physiology towards safety and provide a reliable anchor into the present moment. This groundwork is essential to your traumatized physiology. You will learn how to dissolve the tension\, bracing and contractions in the body with your compassionate presence; gentle attunement and steady devotion.sence; gentle attunement and steady devotion. \n\n“Compassion is the love that recognizes and goes forth to identify with the preciousness of all that is lost and broken within ourselves and others.”~ James Finley \n\nAs your orientation begins to shift from identification with the survival self and forcing and fighting against the momentum of past trauma you will begin to come into a greater alignment with all that is right now. You will begin to notice that tending to undigested trauma begins to call forward qualities that were lying dormant in your psyche. The traumatized system will not settle for anything less than what it needs which is what it didn’t get in childhood. Gentleness; presence; attunement; patience; slowness; softness; consistency; compassion; protection; love and devotion. \nDuring this course\, Candace invites you to:\n\nRecognize and identify your unchanging nature of infinite Presence.\nSee urgency; complexity and reactivity as symptoms of the survival system.\nExplore your connection to the ground and the present moment.\nFind safety through the reiteration of simple neurosensory practices.\nCome into relationship with your traumatized physiology by attuning to unmet needs of the past.\nLearn unconditional grace for the traumatized system.\nAllow your trust to deepen and your devotional heart to open naturally as a result of these practices.\nSee urgency; complexity and reactivity as symptoms of the survival system.\nExplore your connection to the ground and the present moment.\nFind safety through the reiteration of simple experiential practices.\nCome into relationship with your traumatized physiology.\nAttune to the needs of your undigested past.\nLearn unconditional grace for the traumatized system.\nAllow your devotional heart to open naturally as a result of these practices.\n\nWith attuned teachings; slow and gentle repetition and simple neurosensory practices you will learn to:\n\nPause and listen.\nRecognize home as right here.\nDiscern between past and present.\nFind safety in the present moment.\nRecognize the difference between complexity and simplicity.\nListen to and recognize what your physiology needs.\nBe attuned to the past as it’s still living in your physiology and to the quiet nature of present moment.\nMove with the natural impulses of contraction and expansion instead of against them.\nLearn to trust the present moment as the sacred ground of tending to the past and awakening your devotional heart.\nEmbrace tenderness and compassion as messengers of mercy to the body.\n\nWhat to Expect\nEach session offers a blend of teachings\, guided practices\, optional sharing and listening exercises\, and interactive questions and answers. \nRegistration includes:\n\nAccess to all 8 live classes.\nAll class audio recordings.\nWeekly homework practices and primings for upcoming topics.\n\nTo arrange e-transfer payment for Canadian participants email candace@candacekirby.ca. \nIf cost is a barrier please message me.  I am happy to arrange a payment plan that fits within your budget.
URL:https://candacekirby.ca/event/our-nature-of-gentle-compassion/
CATEGORIES:8-week
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260227T130000
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SUMMARY:Simple and Here: The Beloved Nature of Right Now
DESCRIPTION:Simple and Here:  The Beloved Nature of Right Now\nAn 8 week online course created by Trauma Therapist\, Organic Intelligence Certified Coach and experienced Nervous System Practitioner Candace Kirby. \n\nArriving\nOur Nature of Loving Presence\nThe Impact of Trauma on the Physiology\nCreature Nature: Fight Flight and Freeze\nOrientation; Attunement and Finding our Ground Here Together\nSoft body: Welcoming Ourselves Home.\nThe Tenderness of our True Nature\nUnconditioned Grace\n\nTrauma-safe and nervous system-informed practices.\nJoin Candace and a small group of friends for this 8 week transformative online course as we shift the orientation of our lives from Survival to Presence.  This is a journey of arriving\, over and over again\, in the present moment.  Because so many of us carry the impact of development trauma we feel a great disconnect from our nature of Presence.  Presence is always here and yet we are somewhere else lost in the reactivity of past and the future. \nThe unintegrated past obscures our view of reality.  \nThis online series will provide clear understanding\, direction and clarity for attuning to the needs of the traumatized physiology while gently supporting the nervous system to recognize safety and align with the nature of the present moment. \n\n“The essence of your meetings brings this visual to mind. We’re all on an open boat that you’re gently and effortless paddling. We’re in beautiful peaceful waters amidst lush and lovely natural surroundings. You’re in no hurry\, going here\, then perhaps idling\, going there\, and pointing out the beautiful scenery around us\, and pointing gently to the landscapes inside us\, as if there were no difference. Sometimes there is joy\, sometimes there are tears\, and always there is what is…” ~ Participant \n\nThe impact of trauma is experienced in our diminished capacity to recognize reality as simply what is without an overlay.  In service to survival we forget our nature of peaceful and compassionate presence. Through no fault of our own we lost our sense of connection to the sacred nature of the present moment and feel caught in the survival currents of intensity and complexity. We are adrift and longing to be anchored here and resting in our own hearts. The momentum of our lives is reduced to managing complexity; intensity and fearing outcomes rather than being grounded here in the simple\, ordinary and peaceful nature of right now. This is the human condition. \nOver the course of eight sessions\, you will be learning to listen and tend to what your traumatized system really needs to settle into it’s natural state of ease and receptivity. You will learn to orient your physiology towards safety and provide a reliable anchor into the present moment. This groundwork is essential to your traumatized physiology. You will learn how to dissolve the tension\, bracing and contractions in the body with your compassionate presence; gentle attunement and steady devotion. \n\n“One of the most subtly profound and gently deep experiences I have ever had has been joining you in this workshop. Thank you so much.” ~ Participant \n\nAs your orientation begins to shift from identification with the survival self and forcing and fighting against the momentum of past trauma you will begin to come into a greater alignment with all that is right now. You will begin to notice that providing the proper conditions for undigested trauma patterns in the physiology begins to call forward qualities that were lying dormant in your psyche. The traumatized system will not settle for anything less than what it needs which is what it didn’t get in childhood. Gentleness; presence; attunement; patience; slowness; softness; consistency; compassion; protection; love and devotion. \nDuring this course\, Candace invites you to:\n\nRecognize and identify your unchanging nature of infinite Presence.\nSee urgency; complexity and reactivity as symptoms of the survival system.\nExplore your connection to the ground in the present moment.\nFind safety through the reiteration of simple neurosensory practices.\nCome into relationship with your traumatized physiology by attuning to unmet needs of the past.\nLearn unconditional grace for the traumatized system.\nAllow your trust to deepen and your devotional heart to open naturally as a result of these practices.\n\nWith attuned teachings; slow and gentle repetition and simple neurosensory practices you will learn to: \n\nPause and listen.\nRecognize home as right here.\nDiscern between past and present.\nFind safety in the present moment.\nRecognize the difference between complexity and simplicity.\nListen to and recognize what your physiology needs.\nBe attuned to the past as it’s still living in your physiology and to the quiet nature of present moment.\nMove with the natural impulses of contraction and expansion instead of against them.\nLearn to trust the present moment as the sacred ground of tending to the past and awakening your devotional heart.\nEmbrace tenderness and compassion as messengers of mercy to the body.\n\nWhat to Expect:\nEach session offers a blend of teachings\, guided practices\, optional sharing and listening exercises\, and interactive questions and answers. \nRegistration includes: \n\nAccess to all 8 live classes.\nAll class audio recordings.\nWeekly homework practices and primings for upcoming topics.\n\nTo arrange e-transfer payment for Canadian participants email candace@candacekirby.ca. \nIf cost is a barrier please message me.  I am happy to arrange a payment plan that fits within your budget.
URL:https://candacekirby.ca/event/simple-and-here-the-beloved-nature-of-right-now/
CATEGORIES:8-week
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SUMMARY:The Alchemy of Trauma and the Awakening Heart
DESCRIPTION:The Alchemy of Trauma and the Awakening Heart\nAn 8 week online course created by Trauma Therapist\, Organic Intelligence Certified Coach and experienced Nervous System Practitioner Candace Kirby. \n\nArriving Here.\nHonouring the Traumatized Physiology.\nOrientation to the Present Moment.\nQuiet Aware Space. \nDiscover the reality where nothing needs to be different.\nAttuning to the body with qualities of Presence..\nBorrowed Regulation – You’re not alone with this.\nComing back – reinforcing the pathways of returning.\n\nTrauma-safe and nervous system-informed practices. \nJoin Candace and a small group of friends for this 8 week transformative online course as we shift the orientation of our lives from “Pressure to Perform to Simple and Authentic Being”.  This is a journey of arriving here\, over and over again\, in the present moment.  Because so many of us carry the impact of trauma we feel a great disconnect from the ourselves; each other and the present moment.  We longed for authenticity yet we are somewhere else lost in the reactivity of past and the future. \n\nThe unintegrated past obscures our view of reality.  \n\nThis online series will provide clear understanding and support for attuning to the needs of the traumatized physiology while gently supporting the nervous system to recognize safety and align with the true nature of self in the present moment.  This is a path of returning over and over again to the actuality of the present moment while reinforcing the threads of returning in the bodies neural system.  \n\n“The essence of your meetings brings this visual to mind. We’re all on an open boat that you’re gently and effortless paddling. We’re in beautiful peaceful waters amidst lush and lovely natural surroundings. You’re in no hurry\, going here\, then perhaps idling\, going there\, and pointing out the beautiful scenery around us\, and pointing gently to the landscapes inside us\, as if there were no difference. Sometimes there is joy\, sometimes there are tears\, and always there is what is…” ~ Participant \n\nThe impact of trauma is experienced in our diminished capacity to recognize reality as simply what is without an overlay.  In service to survival we forget our nature of simple; authentic; peaceful and alive presence. Through no fault of our own we lost our sense of connection to our own true nature and connection to the present moment.  We often feel caught in the survival currents of chaos; intensity and complexity. We are adrift and longing to be anchored here and at rest in our own experience. The momentum of our lives is reduced to managing insecurity; fear and anxiety rather than being grounded here in the simple\, ordinary and peaceful nature of right now. This is the human condition. \nOver the course of eight sessions\, you will be learning to listen and tend to what your traumatized system really needs to settle into it’s natural state of ease and receptivity. You will learn to orient your physiology towards safety and provide a reliable anchor into the present moment. This groundwork is essential to your traumatized physiology. You will learn how to dissolve the tension\, bracing and contractions in the body with your compassionate presence; gentle attunement and steady devotion. \n\n“One of the most subtly profound and gently deep experiences I have ever had has been joining you in this workshop. Thank you so much.” ~ Participant \n\nAs your orientation begins to shift from identification with the patterns that form the survival self and forcing and fighting against the momentum of past trauma you will begin to come into a greater alignment with all that is right now. You will begin to notice that providing the proper conditions for undigested trauma patterns in the physiology begins to call forward qualities that were lying dormant in your psyche. The traumatized system will not settle for anything less than what it needs which is what it didn’t get in childhood. Gentleness; presence; attunement; patience; slowness; softness; consistency; compassion; protection; love and devotion. \nDuring this course\, Candace invites you to:\n\nPractice arriving here in the present moment\nLearning to honour the protective role of the survival self.\nPractice orienting to the external environment as a source of safety and support.\nRecognize and rest in the quiet aware space of right now.\nDiscover the reality where nothing needs to be different.\nThe body longs for the qualities of our true nature of Presence.\nWe learn to “borrow” safety and regulation and discover that we are not alone in this.\nComing back to the present moment while reinforcing the neural pathways of returning.\n\nWith attuned teachings; slow and gentle repetition and simple neurosensory practices you will learn to: \n\nPause and listen.\nRecognize home as right here.\nDiscern between past and present.\nFind safety and support in the present moment.\nRecognize the difference between complexity and simplicity.\nListen to and recognize what your physiology needs.\nBe attuned to the past as it’s still living in your physiology and to the quiet nature of present moment.\nMove with the natural impulses of contraction and expansion instead of against them.\nLearn to trust the present moment as the sacred ground of tending to the past and awakening your devotional heart.\nEmbrace tenderness and compassion as messengers of mercy to the body.\n\n  \nWhat to Expect: \nEach session offers a blend of teachings\, guided practices\, optional sharing and listening exercises\, and interactive questions and answers. \nRegistration includes: \n\nAccess to all 8 live classes.\nAll class audio recordings.\nWeekly homework practices and primings for upcoming topics.\n\nTo arrange e-transfer payment for Canadian participants email candace@candacekirby.ca. \nIf cost is a barrier please message me.  I am happy to arrange a reduced rate or payment plan that fits within your budget.
URL:https://candacekirby.ca/event/the-alchemy-of-trauma-and-the-awakening-heart/
CATEGORIES:8-week
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