CEB for Families

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The relationship with a loved one who is dealing with addiction, mental health issues or chronic illness can involve some of the most difficult emotional experiences in our lives. CEB for Families is designed to support the family members and significant others and to teach them how to deal with these emotionally challenging conditions more constructively, for themselves and their loved ones. CEB is research validated and it will help you manage emotional distress, establish healthy emotional boundaries and prevent burnout.

CEB can help you resolve many common problems in family relationships, including:

Conflict & Poor Communication

Unregulated emotions are often the fuel for family arguments. When a family member reacts impulsively to a perceived slight or frustration, a minor disagreement can quickly spiral into a heated, hurtful conflict. The problem isn't the initial issue, but the inability of individuals to manage their emotional responses.

How CEB can help

CEB will improve your ability to pause and self-regulate. Instead of immediately reacting with anger or defensiveness, you can take a moment to acknowledge their emotions and choose a more constructive response. Developing this skill takes practice, it enables family members to have difficult conversations without resorting to yelling or personal attacks. It shifts the dynamic from an argument to understanding and resolving the underlying issue.

Resentment & Emotional Distance

Family members feel unheard or misunderstood when their emotions are dismissed or judged. This problem stems from the inability, or refusal, to recognize and validate the other person's feelings and can lead to a lack of trust and emotional distance in our most cherished relationships.

How CEB can help

By first understanding and accepting our own emotions, we become better equipped to recognize and tolerate the emotions of others. Cultivating this skill allows a person to listen actively and acknowledge a loved one's feelings without judgment. Simply saying, "I can see that you're feeling really frustrated, and that's okay," validates their experience and strengthens the emotional bond, creating a safe space for open communication.

Unhealthy Emotional Patterns

Many families unconsciously pass down negative emotional habits from one generation to the next. A parent who copes with stress by withdrawing or lashing out may unintentionally teach their child to do the same. This creates a cycle where reactive, emotionally unbalanced behavior becomes the norm, leading to ongoing stress and dysfunction.

How CEB can help

An emotionally balanced person can consciously break these cycles. They can model healthy emotional responses, such as openly acknowledging emotions ("I'm feeling overwhelmed right now and need a minute to myself") and apologizing for mistakes. This teaches other family members, especially children, that emotions are natural but can be managed constructively. It demonstrates that they have a choice in how they respond, which is a critical lesson for building resilience and a healthier family dynamic.

CEB Course Information

CEB for Families provides all of the core CEB knowledge and practices needed to begin the journey toward emotional balance. CEB for Families is designed to be taken with a one or more family members and requires a minimum of two individuals to participate together. Additional family members are invited and encouraged to attend the CEB class free of charge.

Tuition

$595 (2 person min with additional at no charge)
Eight class modules (Live or recorded)
Personal CEB learning app
Continuing Education Program

8 Week Schedule

One class per week (Live or recording)
Live classes are on Tuesdays & Thursdays 1:00pm - 2:00pm Mountain Time
New classes begin on the 1st Tuesday of the month

4 Week Schedule

Two classes per week (Live or recording)
Live classes are on Tuesdays & Thursdays 1:00pm - 2:00pm Mountain Time
New classes begin on the 1st Tuesday of the month

Live Classes

Classes are presented on Google Meet
Each class includes:
- 30 minute lecture
- 20 minute CEB exercises
Learn CEB from your home or office in a private and comfortable space
Lying down or sitting comfortably is encouraged for some class exercises.
Participation in class discussions is not required.

Personal CEB App

CEB students receive access to our Ai supported learning app with reading materials, videos and CEB exercises that correspond with each class module.

Online modules include:

Emotion science reading materials
Mindfulness exercises
Informative videos
Contemplative exercises
Additional resources

Continuing Education

Much like learning to play an instrument, developing emotional balance takes time and practice. Our Continuing-Education program provides a structured and supportive environment for ongoing practice.

Continuing-Education includes:

Weekly mindfulness classes
Facilitated CEB exercises
CEB app support
Invitation to attend CEB classes by request

CEB Application

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