What does "thrival" mean to you, versus simply surviving? For me, it meant learning to live wholeheartedly, to prioritize authenticity and vulnerability, so I finally got to know and love myself. That gave me more time with my dogs, better relationships, and a lot more peace!
I created this course to build community and share the thrival skills that took me decades to learn. It's life's work (or maybe longer), but hopefully this information will complement what you've already been learning. May it help you on your path of joy.
Make more efficient use of your time, doing things that nourish your spirit.
Build more loving, respectful relationships with yourself and others.
Express yourself clearly and compassionately.
Find healthy ways to meet your needs that helps (or doesn't interfere) with others meeting theirs.
Learn how to switch out of survival mode and back to joy.
Pay what you can, even free. Also included with Diamond & Gold Memberships. (See the bottom of this page).
Because your heart matters. Get all of my favorite tools for wholehearted living.
The more relaxed you are, the easier it is for your dog and the people you love.
I'm a work in progress, as we all are, but in this course, I share the most effective ways I've come across to have a healthy, happy nervous system. Please note that this course is not meant to replace work with a professional therapist.
Videos and text lessons to fit into your schedule, plus quick quizzes to help you solidify the material.
If you don't like reading, even just watching the videos will be useful.
Course takes approximately 6-12 weeks. Return as often as you'd like.
The How to Human discussion group is extremely supportive. You are definitely not the only dog lover who is on a path to thrival. We have dog trainers and others from all over the world in H2H.
Some of the course members are currently meeting every week on video chat.
Let's do this together!
I really enjoy the course, specially after losing my dog Aby on last April. This course is just what I need while I am still grieving. Thank you, Grisha xo
I really enjoy the course, specially after losing my dog Aby on last April. This course is just what I need while I am still grieving. Thank you, Grisha xo
Read LessNo matter where you are in your journey through life this course and the community built around it WILL take you to the next level. Whether you're looking fo...
Read MoreNo matter where you are in your journey through life this course and the community built around it WILL take you to the next level. Whether you're looking for strategies to enhance your communication skills, better understand your own needs and how to ensure they are met, or maybe you are looking to expand the tools in your emotional toolbox. Over the years I've engaged in many continuing education/personal development courses and programs but this has been hands down the most beneficial program I've been part of and the community involvement and support is without equal. Thanks Grisha!
Read LessDemanding, very good
Demanding, very good
Read LessThis is your path, but you don't have to walk it alone.
A lot! We also have a discussion group and some live support meetings.
A Message from Grisha
How to Use this Course
Course Plan
This Course isn't Therapy
Live Interaction & Community
Let's Get Inspired!
Section Overview Video
Which Habits Do You Want? Do Your Habits Serve You?
The Power of Habits
Thoughts are Behavior, Too
You Don't Always Have to Be Positive! Be Authentic.
Sweet Dreams! Tips for Sleep
Check Your Understanding
Pause to Practice
Section Overview Video
Let Yes Mean Yes, and No mean No
Essentialism: Saying Yes to What Nourishes You (Less but Better)
Resolving conflict and building empathy with Nonviolent Communication (NVC)
Boundaries. Noncompliance is not Rejection
Check Your Understanding
Pause to Practice
Section Overview Video
How Our Brains Work
Negativity Bias and Other Brain ‘Fun’ Facts
Assumptions (part 1): Labels and Cognitive Dissonance
Assumptions (part 2): Cognitive Distortions
Assumptions (part 3): Fundamental Attribution Error
Gratitude Can Change Your Brain Chemistry
Gratitude, Privilege, and Making a Difference
History is the Cultural Version of Antecedent Arrangements for Behavior
More About Privilege - White progressives, this is for you
Other Ways to Change Brain Chemistry
Check Your Understanding
Pause to Practice
Section Overview Video
Be Here Now
Taking in the Good
Mindfulness
Meditation Introduction for Trauma: Roland Bal
What is Meditation? Trauma Guided Meditation by Roland Bal
Mindfulness Exercises Guide Me Home
Everyday Mindfulness
Building a Mindfulness Practice
Dog Breath Meditation
FREE PREVIEWBuilding Compassion: Your Inner Puppy
Wholehearted Living and Badassery
Check Your Understanding
Pause to Practice
Section Overview Video
Compassion is the Key to Happiness
Compassion and Unconditional Love
Lovingkindness Meditation (Metta)
Meditation on the Move
Relationship Audits: Does This Relationship Meet My Needs?
Check Your Understanding
Pause to Practice
Section Overview Video
Helpful Ways to See This Precious Life
3 Ways to Listen Mindfully
What are Transitions?
What is Mourning and How is It Different From Grief?
The Relationship isn't Gone, It's Different
Keep Talking About It
Acceptance and Joy in the Midst of Loss
Emotional Approach to Retirement Planning
Pause to Practice
Thank you!
Books I Love!
Online Resources
Grisha Stewart MA, CPDT-KA, KPACTP
Let's start walking each other home.
I'm a human, just like you, and I've found a lot of useful resources over the years. I consider this more of peer-to-peer sharing, rather than an expert teaching a course.
The information in this course is so important, especially during the pandemic, that I wanted to make it pay-what-you-can (even FREE if that's all you can afford right now). Keep in mind that paying at least something for the course may help you prioritize doing it.
This is an at-your-own-pace course, but during the this time I am also doing weekly Zoom meetings for students with music and self-care tips (I also stream those meetings into the Facebook group).
Thanks! See you on the inside! -Grisha
Access the course as long as your membership is current.
The Diamond and Gold memberships are much more all-inclusive than the previous memberships, so there isn't a straight transfer.
But don't worry, you'll keep access to everything that came with your membership level, for the duration of your membership.
The products that were for sale on the old site (courses, webinars, feature films, ebooks) were not included in the Pro and Student memberships, anyway, so you won't get access here unless you bought them individually. When this site is really ready, you will have access to all of the content you paid for and I will also send members a way to try out the new memberships at a discount.
If you purchased any items specifically (ebooks, webinars, courses, etc.) those WILL be transferred to your new account when all is said and done.
Thanks for your patience. :)
You can pay whatever works for you. No one in the course will know what you paid, or didn't. This is a really hard financial time for most of us. I know you might have been affected. Just pay what you can. If you pay nothing or less than the full amount, that's totally fine. You can pay me back by fully participating in the course and learning everything you can. It would also help if you could share the course on social media. If you end up being financially stable, later, you can get a membership or buy the course for a friend.
I designed this course to take 6-12 weeks. It "Pause to Practice" exercises to do after each section, and those were done biweekly the first time we did this course live. You can focus on parts that seem most relevant and go at whatever pace you want.
People who take it stay in the discussion group and continue to circle back to the material.
