Live Events and Workshops
Shadow Support Group
Join us, Sunday, June 8th, 10AM PST - 11:30AM PST
Join us for our monthly Shadow Support group! Our next meeting will be on June 8th from 10-11:30am PT. We will spend the time answering questions and working with as many people as possible. This session is NOT recorded for participants - so please ensure you can be there in real time
Dark Shadows
Join us, Sunday, June 15th, 10AM PST - 11:30AM PST
"Dark Shadows with Barry Michels"—a new type of shadow support group that delves into the depths of life's challenges. Community members are invited to explore and confront the shadows that lurk in the darkness, embracing the complexities and difficulties that often go unspoken. In this safe and inclusive space, Barry shares his own experience with LBD and the unknown future navigating it, fostering an atmosphere of openness and vulnerability. Nothing is considered too heavy or taboo as the group collectively navigates through life's darkest moments, finding solace and strength in shared experiences. Join us as we shine a light on our dark shadows and discover the power of community in facing life's toughest trials.
PS: Use Code FATHERS2025 for 20% off!
The Shadow at Omega with Barry and Kristan
Join us, Sunday, July 6th-Friday July 11th
During an intimate and deep exploration of the stranger within, author and psychotherapist Barry Michels and therapist Kristan Sargeant show you how shadow work builds confidence and helps you express yourself more freely.
Beyond that, shadow work connects you with something greater than your ego. You can call it creative flow, God, the unconscious, or higher forces—it doesn't really matter what you call it. What's important is that your shadow is the conduit for reaching that state.
As you develop a relationship with your shadow, you:
Build true confidence
Expand your capacity for intimacy
Gain the ability to express yourself with an authenticity you never thought possible
Explore how embracing your fears and vulnerabilities can be your path back to wholeness. Walk away with a steadfast ally for creating the life you truly desire.
All are welcome. No previous experience with The Tools or shadow work is necessary. Experienced tools practitioners will get new tools and techniques to work with their shadow, as well as a deeper perspective on this lifelong companion.
Disclaimer: This will be the last workshop at Omega with Barry and Kristan
Finding Yourself Creatively Through The Tools
Join us, Sunday, July 13th - August 17th, 2PM PST
"Whether you’re a Tools aficionado or just dipping your toes in, an established artist experiencing a block, burnout or just someone who’s been putting off expressing themselves creatively for a long time, this course is for you (and will be adapted to suit everyone’s needs!) Over the course of 6 weeks we’ll collaborate to introduce (or reintroduce) you to your creative shadow. We’ll find the ways in which your ego and part x hold you back from earnest expression or starting/continuing creative projects. We’ll work on being ok with the fact that the first version of any artistic project will suck. By the end of this course you will hopefully be more confidently in touch with your artistic voice and style (maybe it’s changed!) and more prepared to start new projects, accept their imperfections and even accept relevant notes from others while rejecting unhelpful ones. You may also end up choosing or reintroducing an artistic medium you’ve never tried!
I’m Hana Michels, a life coach trained in The Tools methodology pioneered by Phil Stutz and Barry Michels (and nepo baby evidenced by the last name) - but that’s not what qualifies me to teach this. What qualifies me is I’ve literally made every mistake possible when it comes to the arts, yet can’t escape them (it’s called a ‘calling’ for a reason, it doesn’t leave you alone!) I’ve found workarounds for so many pitfalls when it comes to creative expression for both myself and clients and if my various improv classes were more than just an expensive intro into a cult, I’ll find them for you too (including modifications to certain tools.)