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Yes, choppy sleep, aches and pains that shift but don’t leave, and losing people we love are common midlife experiences. But that’s only part of the story – the part that gets almost all of the press. There is so much more. There is wisdom. There is resilience. And there is the chance to step into our most authentic selves. Embrace the Middle is my offering to help you get there.
Upcoming Programs
“Embrace the Middle” Book Discussion, Thursday 12-12, 7:45am
"Embrace the Middle" Discussion with author, Dr. Shayna Kaufmann Thursday, December 12, 2024 | 7:45 am Lawrence Family JCC Amazon bestseller, Embrace the Middle, combines Dr. Kaufmann’s expertise in psychology, Zen, and Judaic traditions with research on 619 women and her own midlife transformation. She shares insights into midlife’s “messiness[...]
Learn MoreWinter Solstice Meditation, Wednesday Dec. 18th, 6:30pm, San Diego
As the longest night of the year approaches, join me for a special gathering to honor the turning of the season. Together, we’ll reflect on the gifts of stillness, set intentions for the months ahead, and welcome the returning light. This gentle, guided meditation and reflective time will create space[...]
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Testimonials
Thank you beautiful sister for such a magical gift of your day retreat yesterday 🌟Your softness and compassion shone bright and transformation happened
Jaks C.I have found the workshops to be very insightful, and potentially transformative. It is a wonderful idea to have a workshop for women in similar places in their lives. It is beautifully lead by Shayna, who offers insight, guidance, and wisdom. I highly recommend these workshops!
Donna B.Thank you so much Shayna Gothard Kaufmann!!! What a wonderful, positive, encouraging, supportive and enlightening experience! All of what you were saying were things I definitely can relate to, and your facilitated exercise was so very valuable. Thank you for creating this for our community of women and beyond. You really are amazing and I admire you deeply!
Shannon W.Through her “Embracing” series, Shayna graciously extends her extensive knowledge, experience, insight, guidance, healing, zen-like leadership and obvious love for what she does with her fellow “middle” women. I gained significant insight about “me” in ways I hadn’t considered before, and that allowed me to begin a wonderful journey of much needed acceptance, forgiveness, healing and peace. I also gained a network of amazing, wonderful women! Thank you, Shayna. You are a trusted adviser and forever friend.
Kelly B.Ongoing growth and development is a huge priority in my life, but I was having a difficult time finding the right context for creating it. Within the confines of Shayna’s group I found camaraderie, laughter, fellowship, connectedness, a feeling of interpersonal relatedness, a sense of safety and mutual respect, and an overall feeling of being truly heard without judgement. I trust Shayna implicitly and in her group I always feel comfortable and safe; a nurturing space to reflect, engage in lively conversation, explore new options and possibilities, and find new ways of thinking about old challenges. I cannot think of a better person to facilitate personal growth and development workshops than Shayna Kaufmann.
Claire Y.