Sobriety For The Sensitive Soul
A 3 month program designed specifically for Highly Sensitive People looking to say goodbye to alcohol and cultivate a more nurturing relationship with themselves.
You’ve been quietly contemplating what a sober life might look like. What it might feel like. You’ve likely been deep in the throes of shame and wondering if there’s more to life…than this.
There is.
This is for you if:
You’re a newly sober or sober curious person, or someone looking to re-enter into sobriety.
You’ve participated in (or maybe even finished) a dry January or sober October but it was a slog and you found yourself with a drink in hand again on day 31.
You’re curious and wanting to explore a new relationship with alcohol. Not what you think it should look like. Not what other people think it should look like.
You know that there is a life beyond booze but can’t seem to stick to your Sunday morning promise of “ugh…I’m never drinking again.”
You’re sick of waking up with feelings of regret and shame around your drinking habits.
You’re feeling alone in your sober curious journey and are looking for connection with other sensitive souls.
What you’ll receive:
3 months together in community
11 live, 75 minute calls. We will have 2 weeks off for integration in December.
We’ll cover topics ranging from: shame, navigating triggers & managing cravings, emotional regulation, filling the space alcohol once occupied, reclaiming parts lost to drinking and (re)discovering your sober self.
24/7 group chat support and accountability in between calls; where you can give and receive support
with your fellow members who understand the challenges of this journey - so much magic happens here!Resources and tools that you’ll learn to apply yourself, so you can become your own advocate and coach during challenging times.
✨Sobriety for the Sensitive Soul is a compassionate and empowering voyage into the beginning stages of sobriety so you can continue your journey feeling strong and supported with newly gained tools, perspectives and connections - and takes you from I can’t drink anymore to I don’t have to drink anymore.✨
An intimate group experience for those looking to change their relationship with alcohol - and themselves.
This is about more than fireside chats:
Because you’ll also be learning how to soothe yourself in healthy ways when the cravings show up.
You’ll be testing out new boundaries with loved ones and work and yourself with the most loving, benevolent support.
You’ll be gently trying new ways to BE with yourself instead of constantly trying to escape yourself. You’ve done that for so long, and you know it just doesn’t work for you anymore.
You’ll be given explicit permission to start trying the things you’ve always wanted to try but thought your dreams weren’t as important taking care of everyone else’s.
You’ll be guided to tap into your innate wisdom and knowing that’s always been there but has been drown out by alcohol + other people’s opinions.
Welcome to Sobriety for the Sensitive Soul:
Phew, that already sounds so much better than what you’re currently doing, doesn’t it?
What else can you expect? Let’s see:
By Day 1: You’ll let go of the isolation you feel because you’ll be in the company of other tender, empathetic and brave humans who have a shared lived experience. Immediate relief.
By Week 2: You’ll uncover the unconscious thoughts that are keeping you drinking (these are going to surprise you, trust me). You can’t change what you’re not aware of. This step is KEY.
By Week 3: You’ll be able to identify, understand and name your triggers. You’ll be able to recognize how they feel in your body AND - most importantly - learn what to do with them using quick, easy and impactful tools.
By Week 4: You’ll learn emotional techniques that help you stay with yourself in times of distress instead of reaching for a glass of wine.
BONUS: these techniques can be applied TO ANY difficult situation you encounter in life. Learning this alone is worth the cost of this program.
By Month 2: you’ll develop a solid foundation of self-knowledge so you no longer outsource your inner knowing to other people (your mom, your friends, your spouse).
By Month 3: (and this is a FUN ONE!) you’ll have saved some cold hard cash that you would have otherwise peed down the drain and now you can spend it on things that actually align with your values.
***and there is so much more in between. These are just a few of the things we are going to accomplish together…all the while having a dream team of other humans cheering you on. People to laugh with. People to cry with. People who get you.***
Imagine
You, me and a few soon-to-be soul sisters, staying in a cozy, snowy, log cabin adorned with soft white lights, the smell of pine + over-sized couches covered with plush pillows and blankets.
Fresh out of the shower, you throw your hair in a bun and put on your softest, just-washed pyjamas. You make your way down the warm, wooden stairs and slowly pour yourself some of the smoothest coffee you’ve ever tasted.
You quietly pad over to the warm and softly sparking fireplace and join in a conversation that lands deeply, and permanently in your heart.
You intently listen to a woman with a full smile and gentle laugh in her 40's, talk about the pressures of being a working mom, raising two kids with little support.
She tears up a bit as she tells you about her utter exhaustion trying to manage a household and parent her kids without having a role model to look to for guidance. She shares that wine has felt like her only dependable companion as friendships drift apart and no one else in her life feels the knowing that she does...that wine isn’t actually the solution.
You see her so well. Because you ARE her. Seeing her here is a relief because it gives you belief that change is possible for you, too.
You haven’t even thought about wine because your cup is being filled with what it’s actually craving the most:
connection + witnessing.
Something in you starts to shift, because for the first time, in a very long time, the world doesn’t feel so heavy.
For the first time in what feels like forever, you don’t feel alone in the pain + shame you’ve carried around for an eternity.
Your shoulders drop and your neck softens as you feel the warmth of the fire on your skin.
That night, you crawl into bed and have the deepest sleep you’ve had in a long, long time.
Imagine.
Pay-What-Supports-You:
in an effort to keep this work accessible while also creating a reciprocal energy exchange, I’m introducing pay-what-supports-you pricing, which has been inspired by Simone Grace Seol & the Green Bottle Method by Worts + Cunning.
Consider the following as a guide for deciding to which investment is appropriate for your personal circumstances. It is also important to consider the amount of money you would typically spend on alcohol while in this program. For example: if drinking at home and out at bars/restaurants typically costs you $50/week, you will be saving $600 ($50x 12 weeks) which you would otherwise spend on alcohol that you can instead invest in education, connection and your lifelong well-being.
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$1350.00
you have access to financial security, own property or have personal saving & you would not traditionally qualify for sliding scale services. If you are able to pay for "wants" and spend little time worried about securing basic necessities in your life, you have economic privilege and power in your community - this price is for you.
enrollment closes on Sunday, Oct. 29th, 2023.
$1050.00
paying the full cost would prevent you from being able to attend and you do not honestly find yourself reflected in either descriptions for the highest cost or the lowest. Making this investment might mean you might have to cut back on some discretionary spending in your life (meals out, fancy coffees, buying a new outfit, or going on vacation), but the sacrifice is short-term, and will not harm you in the long term.
enrollment closes on Sunday, Oct. 29th, 2023.
$750.00
if you struggle to maintain access to basic needs such as housing, food, child care, or are in significant debt without any savings, you probably belong here and you deserve a community that honours your price as equal an economic offering as the person who can pay the highest tier. There are a limited number of spots available at this tier so please be sure this is truly the correct tier for you before selecting.
enrollment closes on Sunday, Oct. 29th, 2023.
Contribute to the Scholarship Fund
by becoming a sponsor, you’re “paying it forward” and contributing to the scholarship fund to make this work accessible to someone who otherwise would not be able to attend the program.
I can not tell you how much it means to those who attend through scholarship - to know a stranger believes that they are worthy of being cared for in this way. Thank you for participating in community care.
If the lowest price tier is truly prohibitive for you, and you would like to be considered for a scholarship spot, please email me here telling me a bit about yourself and current circumstance. This my way of investing in a world where every person gets to be a part of recovery community healing, so that we can de-couple recovery success from the effects of financial inequity.
FAQs
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Sobriety for the Sensitive Soul is for those who are sober-curious (have a genuine interest in living a sober life), are newly sober or are wanting to re-enter into sobriety.
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This group is for women, women-identifying and LGBTQ+ folks - it is a shared space where everyone's voice and experience matters. In order to keep everyone feeling welcome and comfortable, it's important to be thoughtful about the language you use and be respectful of others' lived experiences.
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It can be scary trying something for the first time so first off, I’d like to commend you for stepping outside of your comfort zone. That’s a huge part of what sobriety is about - putting ourselves out there and trying something new. Coaching is different from sponsorship in that along with my own lived experience, I’ve also been trained specifically in recovery coaching. In coaching, I help you understand and get to the heart of the issue, challenge limiting and false beliefs, encourage new perspectives and hold space during what can be a tender and emotional journey. My specific style of coaching is based in the principle that deep down, people do truly know what’s best for them - but often they need support in uncovering and being honest about what those things are. I absolutely believe in my clients’ ability to grow and change beyond what they ever thought was possible for them and hold them in the highest and most loving regard as they they walk the beautiful and sacred road of recovery. Doing this work in a safe and contained group setting creates lasting bonds and dissipates the shame that has told you that “no one gets it” or that “I’m the only one.”
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Sobriety for the Sensitive Soul begins on November 1st, 2023 and runs for 13 weeks until Wednesday, January 31st, 2024. All calls will take place on Zoom Wednesdays at 12pm ET and run for 75 minutes. We will have two weeks off for integration in December. All calls will be recorded and sent out within 24 hours for anyone who can’t attend live. This group is intentionally being held over the holidays so you can receive support during what can be a difficult season for many.
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This group is all about community. There is a private group chat just for members to connect, support and celebrate one another in between calls. This is where so much bonding takes place.
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I totally get it. I remember the first group program I enrolled in…I was worried - would I like it, would these people get me? How can I talk about things that are so personal with a bunch of strangers? Your fears are okay and make sense.
ANDThere’s so much healing that happens when we find out that we aren’t the only ones having these challenging experiences. When we hear our stories and experiences mirrored back to us. When we find out that we aren’t completely alone in our feelings and there are truly people out there who get us. This is the magic of a group coaching experience.
The other thing that we are so often missing while we’re drinking is true, genuine connection…which is very different from alcohol manufactured connection. Group coaching is where you not only realize you aren’t alone, but where you also develop genuine, lasting connection with other people who get it.
All of that said, if you still very much feel like you want to do this work, but a group doesn’t feel like the right environment for you in this season, we can also explore working privately, 1:1.
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While Alcoholics Anonymous is the right choice for some, it doesn’t feel like the right choice for everyone. I have worked with many people who are actively involved in AA to further support and enhance their recovery journey and often work with those who feel opposed to some of the tenants of the 12 step program. I believe all forms of recovery are valid and encourage you to make the decision that feels most aligned for you.
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Yes, there is a 3 month payment plan option. When signing up for a payment plan, you are committing to paying all 3 payments, in full and on time and keeping your credit card information up to date.
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This program runs on tiered pricing. You can review the different criteria for each level and choose the one that is most appropriate for your circumstances. Please remember, that if you are committing to not drinking during the duration of the program, you can use the funds you would have otherwise spent on alcohol to help cover the cost of the program.
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Tuition is non-refundable. If you need to drop the program, for any reason after you’ve enrolled, you can transfer your spot to the next offering of the course (however, subsequent program offerings are not guaranteed to occur) or apply your tuition toward 1:1 coaching. That being said, please only sign up if you are committed to attending and participating. These are small and intimate groups and I have reserved your spot specifically for you!
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There will be one scholarship spot available. If you are unable to pay for the program because of financial constraints and would like to be considered for a scholarship, please contact Kristy here.
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I’m so happy to made this decision for your current and future self! After enrolling you will get a welcome email and an opportunity to ask any questions you may have. In October you will receive an onboarding form, directions for accessing our group chat and a call calendar link so all call info will be automatically placed in your calendar. In the meantime, if you have any questions at all, please do not hesitate to reach out.
Meet Your Facilitator
Kristy Sarausky is trained recovery coach (through the Connecticut Community for Addictions and Recovery) and holds a Master’s Degree in Adult Education. But more importantly, she is a highly sensitive person who lived and struggled with grey-area drinking for 18 years before saying “I don’t know what….but NOT THIS”
