CEB for Families

The relationship with a loved one who suffers from 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 help family members and significant other deal with these challenging issues more constructively, for both yourself and your loved ones. CEB will help you manage emotional distress, establish healthy emotional boundaries and prevent burnout.

Improving emotional awareness can help with many common problems in family relationships, particularly families dealing with addiction and mental health issues. For example:

Escalating Conflict and 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.

Lack of Empathy and Validation

Family members, particularly children and teenagers, can feel unheard or misunderstood when their emotions are dismissed or judged. Comments like "You're overreacting" or "It's not a big deal" can create emotional distance and lead to a lack of trust. This problem stems from an inability to recognize and validate another person's feelings, a key aspect of empathy.

How CEB can help

Emotional balance is foundational to empathy. 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.

Perpetuating 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 individual can consciously break these cycles. They can model healthy emotional responses, such as openly acknowledging their feelings ("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.

Enrollment Information

Class Schedule:
- Four Saturdays: 12:00p - 1:30p Mountain
- New classes begin on the 1st Saturday of each month (except December)
Tuition - $349 ($299 per person through 2025)
Enrollment requires a minimum of two family members, friends or partners who will attend the course together.
Participants must complete a brief application and agree to the course expectations to ensure a good fit for the course.
Additional family members are invited and encouraged to participate in the class at no additional charge.
Private Coaching and Custom Programs are available on a limited basis. Please inquire for more information.

Course Format

The CEB is a four week class that includes four 90 minute online classes and an accompanying online learning program with weekly readings and exercises.
CEB classes are facilitated live on Zoom.
Participants are invited to create a comfortable space to participate in class. Sitting comfortably or laying down is encouraged for the exercises.
Each class will include a 50 minute lecture, a 20 minute mindfulness practice and 10 minutes for emotion exercises.
Participation in the live classes is highly recommended, however, class recordings can be made available during the 4 - week enrollment period.

Online Platform

CEB students receive access to our online learning program with reading materials, videos and exercises for each class module.

Online modules include:

- Reading Materials
- Mindfulness Exercises
- Videos
- Reflection Exercises
- Additional Resources

Alumni Support

Completing the CEB course will give you a new outlook and tools to improve how you deal with emotions, but developing Emotional Balance takes time and practice. To support you on this journey CEB alumni receive one year of free access to our Alumni Support Program.

Alumni Support Program includes:

- Weekly mindfulness classes
- Emotional Balance exercises
- Continued access to the online learning platform
- Invitation to attend future CEB classes by request

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