Awakening Session FAQs
As promised, I want to share some FAQs about my revolutionary new offering, 1:1 Awakening Sessions, combining spiritual direction, coaching, and art therapy to help YOU awaken the revolutionary within.
What exactly is a 1:1 Awakening Session?
In 50 minute sessions combining spiritual direction, coaching, and art therapy, Rev. Dr. Angela Yarber emboldens clients to awaken the revolutionary within through deep listening and restorative creative practices. 50 minute 1:1 Awakening sessions begin with gentle stretches to awaken the body and affirmation cards from the Tehom Center Affirmation Deck. During the bulk of the session, Rev. Dr. Yarber listens deeply as you share from the heart while guiding you through art therapy or spiritual direction exercises. In your initial session, she creates an original work of framed Affirmation Art just for you. During the initial Awakening Session, you also discuss your needs moving forward as a client, such as whether you want to focus more on spiritual direction, coaching, or art therapy; after the initial Awakening Session, all subsequent Enlivening sessions are tailored to your particular needs in person or on Zoom.
What exactly is an Enlivening Session?
If an Awakening Session is about awakening the revolutionary within you, Enlivening Sessions are about maintaining the revolutionary within. Recommended as monthly sessions, Enlivening Sessions fuse spiritual direction, coaching, and art therapy. They begin the same way Awakening Sessions do (see above), but rather than me creating art for you, I guide you in different artistic practices—drawing, painting, creative writing, dance, theatre, music—to aid you in your spiritual direction.
Are you going to make me dance?
I’m not going to make you do anything. During our initial Awakening session, we’ll discuss what modalities work best for you, which ones you may want to experiment with, and which ones you do not like. If the art therapy element doesn’t aid you in your spiritual direction and coaching, you don’t have to do it. Similarly, if you want all elements of art therapy—drawing, painting, music, dance, theatre, creative writing—except, say, dance, then I absolutely will not make you dance.
What’s the difference between booking an initial Awakening Session and booking monthly Enlivening sessions?
During the initial Awakening session, I create an original work of Affirmation Art just for you. I frame it and send it to you as a visual and tangible reminder of the revolutionary within you. During regular monthly Enlivening sessions, I guide you in creating and experimenting with your own art therapy exercises.
How much do the sessions cost?
An initial Awakening Session, including framed original art, is a $500 investment. Right now, I’m offering an Awakening session for ONLY $300 for the first 5 clients who register!
Are the sessions in-person or on Zoom?
Either! Whichever works for you.
Are your sessions for women only?
No. Though my work focuses on empowering women and gender non-binary folx, I am certainly open to working with anyone.
Is this therapy?
Nope, but you may find it therapeutic! This is quite different in nature because we will find empowerment, clarity, and affirmation so that you can live your best life through combining spiritual direction, coaching, and art therapy. I am not a licensed therapist, but a certified non-clinical art therapy practitioner with a Ph.D. in Art and Religion and decades of experience as a pastor. Spiritual direction is an interpersonal relationship in which we learn how to grow, live, and love in the spiritual life. Art therapy is founded on the belief that self-expression through artistic creation has healing value.
What do you clients think about Awakening and Enlivening Sessions?
“When I met with Angela, I was doing some deep career discernment, but was at a loss for how to move forward. The gift of my session with her was that it helped me tap into my deepest knowing, and clarity emerged. Now, when I look at my incredible piece of art, it helps me sift through the feelings of uncertainty that inevitably rise up, and grounds me again in my own truth. I mean, I literally look over at her drawing and I'm right back in that space of deep clarity. I knew I needed support; I didn't realize how much Angela's process would continue to serve me after our time together ended. I'm so grateful.” -Rev. Alexis, Rockford, ME
“Before my session with Angela, I felt I needed affirmation in my calling, facing a new year full of some exciting opportunities, but having had some discouraging setbacks. During my session I felt seen, free, and empowered to speak my truth, name my strengths, and stand in my power. When I see my art, I am reminded of who I am and what I am on this earth to be and to do!” -Dr. Paige, Orlando, FL
If an Awakening Session seems to resonate with you, email me to book a session! Have any questions? Just let me know. I can’t wait to awaken the revolutionary within TOGETHER!