Frequently Asked Questions

  • A 6-week live course that teaches ways of relating to yourself and nurturing practices that help you navigate your relationships with yourself and others. Past students report feeling more confident, more connected to themselves and their loved ones, and better able to respond to challenges with less reactivity.

  • Anyone who wants to build relational and emotional skills. Many of us grew up in complicated families and a complex culture, and our parents and communities may have done their best but struggled to teach us these skills. This course and its workbook help fill in some of those missing pieces. No prior experience is needed.

  • No. This is an educational course, not therapy or mental health treatment, and it doesn’t replace either. It pairs well with therapy, and many participants take it while working with a therapist.

  • Classes are live on Zoom each week. Each module in the workbook includes a Concepts and Ideas section with a summary, Skill Building handouts you can print, Daily Suggested Practices for the week, and, in some modules, extra reading and resources like books and podcasts.

  • Each cohort is capped at 24 so there’s room for everyone’s questions and participation.

  • How much does it cost?

    • The course is $449 for all 6 weeks.

    • Two people who share a screen get 25% off.

    • Past participants can retake it at [about 50%] off. [How to claim the discount.]

  • The course is refundable up to two weeks before the course starts.

  • The course runs three times a year, and classes often fill before the start date. Register at wiseadultskills.com. If a cohort is full, join the waitlist and you’ll be notified when a spot opens or the next cohort is announced.

  • Yes. Therapists can audit the course free through recordings (not live sessions), so they can support clients who are taking it. [How to request access.] Therapists can also register for the live course at the regular price, as long as you do you have clients enrolled as well.

During The Course

  • Live meetings are recorded. Recordings are downloadable for your personal use. If you’d rather stay off the recording, use the chat or text our assistant with your questions.

  • You can catch up with the recording. Just let your facilitator know you'll miss, and you'll have access to the recording the next day.

  • No. Neurodivergence and different learning styles are welcomed and honored here, and there are many ways to take part. Even if you signed up for the live course, you don’t have to attend every meeting. Having your camera on is encouraged but not required. You can join breakout groups (when offered) or stay in the main room, join the group discussion or stay silent, or type your responses in the chat. If you’d rather not speak, our assistant can read your written question or comment aloud for you without identifying you.

  • Yes, we remain actively involved until solutions are fully operational and staff are confident.

  • Our adaptable methodology serves manufacturing, retail, professional services, and public sector entities.

  • Our adaptable methodology serves manufacturing, retail, professional services, and public sector entities.

Before You Register