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We decided to take Consciously Connected after being together for 50 years.  During this time, we have gone to counselling several times for support with issues that inevitably come up in most relationships.  Most recently, having both retired three years ago, we discovered there was a gap between us that we couldn't seem to bridge.  We still loved each other but our interests were taking us in different directions, we were often edgy with each other when together, and we couldn't address conflict except by avoiding it or letting things go.   We appreciated the opportunity to attend a free introductory workshop that Amanda and Tal offered, so we could see if they and the course were a good fit for us.  Their approach and the course content they described resonated for both of us, so we signed up and it has made a huge difference in our relationship.  We began to focus less on "me" and more on "we", to listen from the heart, and to learn about ways we could nurture our relationship.  We discovered that when we consciously went out of our way for each other, we were both happier, and that by showing compassion for each other, the lines of communication opened and we understood each other better.  As we shared more about how we felt, it felt safer to talk about difficult situations and to avoid the "stuck dance" of arguments that used to leave us feeling angry and miserable with nothing resolved.  Amanda and Tal provided us with a common language and concepts that helped us address communication blocks, such as the the "pursuer" and the "withdrawer" in the "stuck "dance", in which one person tends to criticize or blame and the other the other becomes defensive or shuts down, resulting in a stalemate and no resolution.  We speak to each other more thoughtfully and do more kind things for each other.  The edginess is gone and we enjoy so many more things together.   We are experiencing a renewed closeness that we hope to continue building.  We are so glad we took this course and hope that many others will benefit from it, too. 

Consciously Connected with Amanda and Tal is a very well thought out and easy to follow course on the modern day relationship. The goal of the course was to improve the quality of connections shared between us as a couple but the course content can easily be applied beyond this relationship as the content targets self discovery as well as couple dynamics. The course material is thoughtfully arranged, based on science as well as professional experience; with material presented through a combination of lecture style slides and interactive and engaging workshops to promote thought and introspection on your emotional and subconscious habits, and how those impact your relationship. Spending time in a safe environment surrounded by other couples, we learned not just from Amanda and Tal but also from our peers, normalizing the challenges we were facing along the way, providing a sense of both comfort and inspiration. 

Through Consciously Connected we spent time understanding and improving our relationship. The topics and homework sometimes brought up difficult emotions or thoughts that we’d typically prefer to keep buried yet delivered the necessary tools to work through those tough moments.

We have come out of this course with a better understanding of the roles we each play in building a healthy, loving relationship, and an improved outlook towards facing challenges together rather than against one another.

We are very grateful to have been a part of this course. The course is interactive and very informative. The course doesn't just teach us how to resolve conflict, but also how to view our roles differently in the context of our relationship. With focus on emotional connection, we learn to put our partner above each of our individual needs, we also learn to communicate our own emotions better to give them the opportunity to reciprocate. Over all very positive interaction and very informative course. Would definitely recommend!

Thank you Tal and Amanda for guiding us through a difficult time in our relationship. You have equipped us with the emotional and practical tools to do the work necessary to bring us back together. We are coming out of this course feeling more confident in our relationship and our ability to consciously, lovingly, and patiently engage with each other. We now know how to “unite against the stuck dance” and move forward.

We are so happy that we took part in Amanda and Tal’s couples workshop, Consciously Connected. The workshop reminded us that we are not alone in the struggles we have as a couple. The content of the course not only aided us in connecting with one another, but also gave us insight into why we do or say the things we do. The course helped us recognize the role our ego plays in our relationship and what we can do to overcome that. With these new tools in our pockets we are able to recognize our “stuck dance” and over come what would have originally been a much larger argument. Thank you Amanda and Tal for always being ready to answer questions and for providing a safe environment for all participants. What we took away from this course will help us be a better more consciously connected couple.

Depression, shame, neglect, it was difficult to have normal conversations. Like there was a wall between us and we were not partners, only roommates. This course came in like a wrecking ball and just destroyed that wall. After 10 years of marriage, and 2 kids we're finally starting to feel more connected and we can enjoy having sex again. This course has helped save our marriage and keep our family together. Thank you Tal and Amanda.

Consciously Connected was a fantastic addition to EFT and really opened our eyes to many aspects of our relationship. It was both inspiring and practical and will no doubt change the trajectory of our lives together. Although we thought we had a great relationship, we now see how much farther we can go and look forward to practicing the habits learned in the course in the years to come. 

Consciously Connected was an excellent discussion of the habits and routines that lie just below the surface of our relationship, and have led to all of the conflicts we have faced as a couple. Amanda and Tal have clearly shown us the steps of our “stuck dance” that have gotten us caught up in the past and stood in the way of us understanding and recognising how lucky we are to have each other as partners. Thank you so much Amanda and Tal for putting together such a wonderful program and helping us grow our relationship into a garden where we both grow and can get the things we need the most!