THE WORK OF BYRON KATIE ON RELATIONSHIPS

Tired of feeling resentment about one of the key caregiver roles of your life? Are you carrying painful thoughts about your mother that continue to affect your life?

Discouraged and wishing you had a different mother, and how this might have made life more pleasant, easier, or better in your childhood (or adulthood)?

Anxious about what mothering well means for you overall and your perceptions of the world: the qualities connected to care, attention, unconditional love, nurturing, acceptance, support?

Our relationship with our mother is one of the most fundamental connections we experience in life. Yet for many of us, this relationship comes with complex emotions, unresolved conflicts, and thought patterns that can cause ongoing suffering.

This 2.5-hour focused workshop provides a powerful opportunity to examine and question your thoughts about "mother" using The Work of Byron Katie—a simple yet profound method for identifying and questioning the thoughts that cause suffering in our lives.

What You'll Experience
In this intimate, supportive virtual environment, you'll learn how to apply the four questions of The Work specifically to your thoughts about your mother. Through guided exercises and live demonstrations, you'll discover how to turn stressful thoughts into doorways to peace and understanding.

Five Transformative Benefits

1. Freedom from Painful Mother-Related Thought Patterns
Discover how to identify and question the specific thoughts about your mother that have caused suffering—perhaps for decades. Many participants experience immediate relief when they see how their own thinking, not their mother, has been the source of their pain.

2. Better Relationship with Your Mother--No Matter When
Whether your mother is living or deceased, present in your life or estranged, this workshop offers the possibility of profound healing. By questioning your beliefs, you create space for a more authentic connection—or peace with what was.

3. Practical Self-Inquiry Skills for Every Relationship in Your Life
The Work is a replicable four-question process you can continue using long after our workshop ends. This isn't just about your mother—it's about gaining a lifelong tool for addressing challenging thoughts in any area of your life.

4. Relaxation of Stress and Emotional Reactivity
Many students report significant decreases in anxiety, resentment, guilt, and other stressful emotions after questioning their mother-related beliefs. Imagine moving through Mother's Day, family gatherings, or everyday triggers with newfound emotional freedom.

5. Greater Self-Awareness and Personal Responsibility
The process helps you move beyond blame and victimhood to recognize your own projections and judgments. This deeper self-understanding fosters emotional maturity and opens doors to more fulfilling relationships in all areas of your life.

What Past Participants Say

"I've spent years in therapy discussing my mother, but in just one workshop using The Work, I experienced a shift that changed everything."

"I was skeptical that a few hours could make a difference with such a deep-rooted issue, but I left with both practical tools and a sweet release I didn't expect."

"Even though my mother passed away years ago, this work helped me finally find peace with our complicated relationship."

Limited Spaces Available
This intimate workshop is limited to ensure each participant receives personal attention and support.
Early Bird Price sliding scale: $27-$47
(Price increases to $47 soon)
Questions? Contact Grace at grace@workwithgrace.com

About the fee for the workshop: To enroll in this 2.5 hour mini-retreat, you'll choose your own amount to contribute. The range of tuition is $27 - $47. Suggested tuition is $47 for sustainable support. Choose what works best for you. After a few days, the workshop will be offered at the flat fee of $47.

This workshop will be recorded and the replay included in your tuition.

Give yourself 2.5 hours set aside to do this work on an often complicated relationship, and receive understanding, awareness and the experience of softening and opening to the mother you've had.

"My mother became a believer, and then I became a believer. But when I was 43 years old, I began to think for myself, somehow, by fluke and by grace. And I thought, 'Oh, my. I was so mistaken.' The world isn't what I believed it to be. I am not what I believed me to be, and neither is anyone.....

.....You are the mother you've been waiting for." ~ Byron Katie

Our relationship with mother was the very first relationship we ever had. It's primary and fundamental. It formed very young, and it formed when we were developing and solidifying many beliefs about life, the world, how we relate, why we relate, and what we assume about being with other people.

In my own personal journey, I had beliefs like "my mother doesn't respect me" and "my mother is too controlling" and "my mother doesn't have time for me".

I realized I had the same thoughts about friends and family members, bosses and neighbors. Going to these core beliefs and working on the origin "story" in my own life changed possibilities for my future. I didn't have to be pulled like a dog on a chain by my own reactivity.

Join me for the adventure. Let's do The Work and see what happens. I can't wait to join you in this inner journey on "mother".

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: My relationship with my mother is extremely difficult. Is this workshop too basic for my situation?
The Work is powerful precisely because it meets you where you are. Many participants with deeply challenging maternal relationships have experienced significant shifts. The simplicity of the process allows it to work with even the most complex relationship dynamics.

Q: What if my mother has passed away?
The Work is equally effective whether your mother is living or deceased. Many participants find profound healing in questioning thoughts about mothers who have passed, often experiencing a sense of resolution that wasn't possible during their mother's lifetime.

Q: Do I need to share personal details about my relationship with my mother?
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.

Q: Will the session be recorded?
Yes, the workshop will be recorded and available to participants for 30 days 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. We'll have at least one volunteer demonstration of The Work during the session, and 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.

Beliefs About Mother: workshop on zoom

with Grace Bell, Facilitator of The Work of Byron Katie

May 21, 2025

9:30am-Noon Pacific Time

In the silence, we listen to the mind with kindness, question the stories, and experience the power of unconditional love.