with Facilitator Grace Bell
💻 Online via Zoom • 🎥 Replay Available for 1 Month
Wednesday, December 17th, 2025
9:00am-Noon Pacific Time
Sliding scale (recommended tuition $65)
10:00am-1pm Mountain Time/Denver
11:00am-2pm Central Time/Houston
12:00pm-3pm Eastern Time/New York
5:00pm-8pm Greenwich Time/Ireland
6:00pm-9pm Central Eastern Time/Paris
You refresh the news. Your chest tightens. You imagine worst-case scenarios about the next election, the latest policy, what's happening to the country. You feel helpless, enraged, or terrified—sometimes all three before breakfast.
You love people whose political views baffle or hurt you. Maybe you've stopped talking about certain topics, or maybe you can't stop arguing. Either way, something precious feels broken.
You know you "should" stay informed. You want to care, to participate, to make a difference. But the constant mental spin is exhausting. You're tired of feeling hijacked by political news, tired of the anger that flares up, tired of feeling powerless.
What if there was another way to meet political reality—one that doesn't require you to stop caring or disengage, but also doesn't leave you depleted and reactive?
What This Workshop Offers
In this three-hour mini workshop, you'll learn to use Byron Katie's inquiry method—The Work—to question the stressful thoughts you're carrying about politics. This isn't about changing your values or convincing you to think differently. It's about discovering what's actually true for you when you slow down and genuinely investigate your thinking.
Here's what becomes possible:
Find relief from the mental exhaustion of constant political worry. You'll learn how to recognize when you're spinning in anxious thoughts about elections, policies, or political figures, and discover how to question these thoughts rather than being consumed by them. Political news won't have to hijack your nervous system anymore.
Preserve relationships with people you love despite political differences. Stop letting political disagreements destroy friendships and family connections. When you question your own thinking, you can stay present and kind with people whose views differ from yours without abandoning your values or betraying yourself.
Reclaim your energy from outrage and helplessness. Move beyond the exhausting cycle of anger, fear, and powerlessness that political news can trigger. Through inquiry, you'll discover what's actually yours to do (if anything) when you're not caught in reactive thinking.
Experience inner peace regardless of external political circumstances. You'll learn how to meet political reality with clarity instead of resistance, so your wellbeing isn't dependent on who's in office or what policies pass. This doesn't mean you stop caring—it means you stop suffering unnecessarily.
Make clearer, more grounded decisions about your political engagement. When you're not driven by fear-based thinking, you can see more clearly whether, when, and how you want to participate politically—from a place of genuine care rather than compulsion or anxiety.
This workshop combines teaching, demonstration, and practice. You'll answer the four questions and turnarounds of The Work, watch me facilitate inquiry on political thoughts, and have the opportunity to do your own written inquiry on thoughts that are causing you stress.
We'll work with real thoughts like "They're destroying the country," "I can't trust anyone who voted for them," "I have to stay informed or something terrible will happen," and "They should care more about what's happening."
You'll discover how these thoughts feel in your body, what they cost you, and what's possible when you question them.
This is rigorous, compassionate self-inquiry—not positive thinking, not bypassing, not convincing yourself to feel differently. It's about finding your own truth through genuine investigation.
Sliding Scale: $37 - $65+
Recommended Tuition: $65
Choose the amount that's right for you. If the recommended tuition creates financial stress, please pay less. If you can comfortably pay more, your contribution helps make this work accessible to others.
When: Tuesday, December 17, 2025
Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm Pacific Time
Where: Online via Zoom (link provided upon registration)
Recording: Available if you can't attend live
This workshop is for you if you're feeling exhausted, anxious, or enraged about politics and you're willing to question your own thinking. It's for you if you want to stay engaged with the world without losing your peace. It's for you if you're ready to do the inner work that actually shifts how you experience political reality.
This workshop might not be right for you if you're looking for validation of your political views, strategies for winning arguments, or reassurance that your fear and anger are justified. The Work doesn't tell you what to think—it invites you to discover what's true for yourself.
Do I need prior experience with The Work to participate?
No. This workshop is designed for both newcomers and people already familiar with Byron Katie's method. I'll teach the four questions and turnarounds from the ground up, and you'll have time to practice with guidance.
Will this workshop try to change my political views or tell me how to think?
Not at all. The Work is inquiry, not ideology. You'll question your own thoughts to discover what's true for you. Whatever you find through genuine investigation is what's true. I'm not here to convince you of anything—I'm here to guide you in questioning your thinking so you can find your own answers.
What if I can't attend the live workshop?
You'll receive a recording of the full workshop that you can watch at your own pace. However, the live experience offers real-time guidance, the energy of practicing with others, and the opportunity to ask questions, so I encourage you to attend live if possible.
Is this a political discussion or debate?
No. This is not a space for political debate or trying to convince others of your views. We'll be doing individual inquiry on our own stressful thoughts. While some people may share examples during the workshop, the focus is always on self-inquiry, not political discussion.
How does Zoom work for this kind of workshop?
Zoom is simple—you'll receive a link to click when you register. You can participate with your camera on or off, and much of the work will be individual written inquiry that you do privately. I'll teach, demonstrate with volunteers, and guide the group, but you're always in control of how visible you want to be.
Will I have to share my political views or beliefs with the group?
You're never required to share anything. If you volunteer for a facilitated inquiry, you might share a stressful thought you're working with, but you're always welcome to keep your inquiry completely private and simply do the written work on your own.
What if I'm really angry or scared about politics right now—is this still for me?
Yes. In fact, intense emotion often means you're carrying thoughts that are ripe for inquiry. The Work meets you exactly where you are. Your anger and fear are welcome here—and through questioning the thoughts behind them, you may find unexpected relief.
Can I just observe without doing any inquiry myself?
You can, but you'll get much more out of the workshop if you participate in the written inquiry portions. Simply watching won't give you the embodied experience of questioning your own thoughts. That said, if you need to ease in by observing first, that's fine—you can engage at whatever level feels right to you.
Ready to question with grace?
If you have questions about whether this workshop is right for you, feel free to reach out at grace@workwithgrace.com.
Open to Everyone
No prior experience with The Work required. Come with an open heart and willingness to question your thoughts.
Can't attend live? No problem! You'll receive access to the full replay for 30 days, so you can experience this transformation on your own timeline.
Meditate on all four questions, then find turnarounds, and examples for each turnaround. This process takes focus, an open heart, and stillness. Your examples for each turnaround will reveal new realities to you. Allow them, as they are shown to you, to settle into your awareness, realities you may not have been aware of, they will wake you up one by one and enlighten you, show you a much kinder world. With all the love in my heart, I invite you to meet that world that is living right here, right now, right under your nose, just four questions (and your answers to them) away.." ~ Byron Katie
November 19th, 2025
9:00am - Noon PT (Seattle)
12:00pm - 3:00pm ET (New York)
6:00pm - 9:00pm CET (Paris)
Replay Included
Why work with Grace?
Since 2005, what I've noticed about my students as well as my own personal inquiry life, is that so much can be discovered when it comes to telling our stories. To question and shift our thoughts about friends when it has gone "wrong" can altar for the best your perception of life.
Grace Bell, Long-Time Facilitator of The Work (received certification in The Work in 2007)
MA Applied Behavioral Science from Bastyr University Leadership Institute of Seattle 1997
Certified Counselor WA State since 1997
Doing The Work on "mother, father, sisters, cousins, uncles, grandparents, children" has brought the greatest freedom to my life.
Let's do The Work, for freedom.
Is This Workshop Right For You?
Q: I've never done The Work before. Can I still participate?
Yes, absolutely! This workshop is designed for both beginners and those with experience. We'll cover the basics of The Work's four questions and turnarounds as we move through the process, ensuring everyone has the foundation needed to engage. I'll guide you every step of the way. Coming with a "Beginners Mind" is actually wonderful.
Q: Is this workshop too basic for my situation? Work is powerful precisely because it meets you where you are. Many participants with deeply challenging experiences with the body have experienced significant shifts. The simplicity of the process allows it to work with even the most complex situations.
Q: Do I need to share personal details?
No. While voluntary sharing can enhance the experience, you can participate fully by working with your thoughts privately. The workshop is structured to respect everyone's comfort level with disclosure. You can attend with camera off (although you are encouraged to have it on for connection) and everyone will be muted unless you want to share.
Q: What technical requirements do I need for the Zoom meeting?
You'll need a device with internet connection, a webcam, and microphone. A quiet, private space is recommended. The Zoom link will be sent to you after registration, along with simple instructions for joining if you're new to the platform. It is also possible to dial in with your phone.
Q: Will the session be recorded?
Yes, the workshop will be recorded and available to participants afterward. This allows you to revisit the material or catch up if you miss any portion. Your privacy is important—sharing of the recording outside the participant group is not permitted.
Q: Can I get individual attention during the workshop?
While this is a group workshop, there will be opportunities for individual guidance if you raise your hand. We'll have at least one volunteer demonstration of The Work during the session, and possible breakout rooms for a paired exercise with support available.
Q: I'm concerned about emotional overwhelm. Is this workshop safe?
The Work is designed to be a gentle process of self-inquiry, not an emotional catharsis. Grace creates a contained, supportive environment. However, if you're currently in acute emotional distress or crisis, individual sessions might fit better for you before attending a group workshop.
Q: I have one last question--how can I contact you?
You can always schedule a short 15 minute complimentary session with Grace to meet her and see if the workshop fits for you. Write grace@workwithgrace.com if you'd prefer to email. Visit https://calendly.com/work-with-grace/consult to book a short introductory appointment.
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