3. Being in a group. "I don't feel comfortable revealing or exposing myself in front of strangers. I am a private person."
The value of being in a group with like-minded and growth-conscious people cannot be overstated.

You may be concerned about revealing yourself and risking in front of a group. We so much agree with this that much of Friday evening is spent creating a nurturing and accepting environment in which to feel safe with us and with each other.

Friday evening's primary purpose is to meet and bond with the leaders and other participants in order to develop a feeling of trust, protection, and support. The truth is everyone is in the same boat and everyone has issues that will be revealed. It would be different if you went to a "dinner party" and were asked to reveal your issues to those strangers. That would be absurd. There would be no professional guidance to support you.

In the SAW group a feeling of isolation is replaced with a sense of community. When one person shares his/her painful experiences, others can identify with those thoughts and feelings, even if the details of their own experiences may be different. SAW participants are able to feel a sense of connection and compassion they may not have experienced anywhere else.

The truth is you wouldn't get the same results if you didn't do SAW in a group. It is similar to attending a class. If the teacher only taught the class to you, it wouldn't be the same. When another student asks a question, or talks about the assignments or reading material, or asks the teacher to explain more about the up-coming test, you learn about these yourself. At SAW the same is true. Someone may share about an issue that is very similar to yours, and while the leaders are processing that person you apply the information to yourself. SAW participants often state at the end that they learned something from almost every person who attended, so they get 10 times more information and breakthroughs than they would have by themselves.

More FAQ's about the Self-Awareness Weekend (SAW)

1. Tell me about couples/marriages attending Self Awareness Weekend and how it works.
2. How do you get results so easily and quickly? — How can the results be achieved in 2 ½ days? — How can SAW be equivalent to 1-5 years of counseling/therapy? — How does SAW work?
3. Being in a group: I don't feel comfortable revealing or exposing myself in front of strangers. I am a private person.
4. I'm a strong introvert. Will SAW's program work for me?
5. How much does SAW cost and what does it include?
6. Where is SAW held?
7. Will the professional counselors give me the time I need? — I'm afraid there won't be enough time for me. — I don't want to spend the whole weekend listening to other's stories and problems. — Since the SAW program happens in a group, I do not understand how you help each individual. Please explain.
8. Will I be left in a worse place at the end of SAW than when I started?
9. How safe is the SAW? — I am scared to attend. It sounds scary and intense.
10. Are there SAW graduates I can talk to?
11. What are Guided Visualizations and what is their purpose at the Self-Awareness Weekend?

If after reading these answers you still have questions, concerns, or doubts, please call us at 1-866-204-6384 or email us at

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