Radical Resilience in Challenging Times: A Circle for Self Care, Support, and Integration (5-session Online Course)

Radical Resilience in Challenging Times
A Circle for SelfCare, Support, and Integration
Sponsored by Osage Forest of Peace
Dates: Tuesdays, 7:00–8:00 p.m. CST via ZOOM
January 26 – February 23, 2027
Cost: $215 (includes The Art of SelfHealth book)
Facilitator: Carol LaRue, LifeCentrics, LLC
Radical Resilience is a five session virtual training series designed to help participants
strengthen their ability to navigate stress, uncertainty, change, and these unpredictable and
challenging times with greater awareness, compassion, and resilience.
Facilitated by Carol LaRue and grounded in guidance from her book, The Art of SelfHealth:
Creating Total WellBeing from the Inside Out, the series explores selfhealth as an intentional
practice—one that begins within and extends into how we care for ourselves, relate to others, and
move through the world.
Session 1 — What Is Radical Resilience?
Creating a Foundation for SelfHealth and WellBeing
The first session introduces resilience and selfhealth as practices that support grounded, responsive
living during challenging times. Participants explore what helps them stay centered and what
contributes to stress or imbalance.
Participants will:
 Explore the meaning of resilience and selfhealth.
 Reflect on current sources of strength, stress, and support.
 Consider the interconnectedness of body, mind, emotions, relationships, and wellbeing.
 Identify intentions for the fivesession journey.
 Practice a simple grounding technique.
 Define a ritual for the first 10 minutes of each day.
Takeaway: A personal starting point for understanding resilience and an intention for
cultivating greater wellbeing.

Session 2 — Listening Inward
SelfAwareness, Stress, and the Wisdom of the Body
This session deepens awareness of how stress shows up physically, mentally, and emotionally.
Participants practice slowing down and listening to the signals their bodies and inner selves
communicate.
Participants will:
 Identify personal signs and patterns of stress.
 Explore connections between thoughts, emotions, physical sensations, and behavior.
 Embracing LESS as MORE
 Practice body awareness and grounding.
 Explore ways to pause and listen to personal needs.
 Begin or expand a journalwriting practice.
Takeaway: Greater awareness of personal stress signals and tools for responding with care.

Session 3 — The Practice of SelfCare: Body, Mind, Spirit
Moving Beyond SelfCare as an Afterthought
Participants examine selfcare as an ongoing, proactive practice rather than something used only after
depletion. The session emphasizes sustainable wellbeing and preventing overwhelm.
Participants will:
 Examine current selfcare practices and patterns.
 Explore physical, emotional, mental, social, and spiritual dimensions of wellbeing.
 Identify what replenishes versus depletes energy.
 Explore boundaries and honoring personal needs.
 Choose small, realistic practices to integrate into daily life.
Takeaway: A personalized collection of selfcare practices - morning and evening rituals, weekly
commitments, and more.

Session 4 — Connection, Compassion, and Support
Building Resilience Together
Resilience is strengthened through relationships and community. This session explores how
connection, compassion, and supportive networks sustain wellbeing.
Participants will:
 Explore the role of connection in resilience.
 Reflect on personal support networks.

 Consider healthy boundaries within relationships.
 Practice selfcompassion and compassionate connection.
 Explore ways to ask for, receive, and offer support.
Takeaway: A clearer understanding of personal support systems and ways to strengthen healthy
connection.

Session 5 — Creating Your Radical Resilience Practice- Integration for
the Journey Ahead
The final session brings the learning together. Participants reflect on their experiences and create a
personal resilience practice that continues beyond the series.
Participants will:
 Reflect on insights and practices from previous sessions.
 Identify resilience strengths and areas for continued growth.
 Create an individualized Radical Resilience Toolkit.
 Develop a simple plan for maintaining selfcare and wellbeing.
 Identify practices and support for future challenges.
 Celebrate progress, connection, and learning.
Takeaway: A personal, sustainable resilience practice and toolkit to carry forward.
The Resilience Journey and the Power of the Circle
This offering is more than a training—it is a shared space for slowing down, breathing, reflecting,
learning, and connecting with others who are seeking meaningful ways to care for themselves. As the
document notes, “Each one-hour session offers time to slow down, breathe, reflect, learn, and
connect with others…”
Radical resilience begins with caring for yourself from the inside out
—and discovering that you don’t have to navigate challenging times alone.

What attendees of Carol’s retreats and training have said:
“I am feeling richness and empowerment. Carol showed love and concern for each attendee and supported all in a nurturing and down-to-earth way. She was authentic and shared her own journey helping the rest of us face our vulnerability.”  

“This was a much-needed break and time to reflect.  Helped put into perspective what I needed for my next season of life.”   

“Resetting with Carol was a precious experience that not only challenged my comfort but also held me with graceful safety.  Thank you. 

“I experienced nurturing of the group as a community as well as individuals.  The sessions were cohesive and held to expectations with time for learning, sharing, and contemplation.”

Sponsored in partnership with Lifecentrics, LLC