You've always been everyone's go-to person. The one people turn to when something needs to get done.
You pride yourself on being a dedicated hard worker. The one people rely on to go the extra mile. You come in early and stay late to make sure deadlines aren't missed. You take on a majority of the responsibilities at home to make sure your family has everything they need. Through your dedication, hard work and perseverance you've been able to achieve so much in your career.
On the outside, it looks like you have everything that someone would want. But on the inside you feel like a hot mess and can’t get rid of the nagging voice telling you that you didn’t actually earn this success. It whispers that you only got as far as you did through sheer luck. So, you do what you do best, you buckle down and work harder.
But as you got closer to your goals, you hit a wall. You realized that you were stressed and feeling so overwhelmed both at home and at work. And for a while now, with your endless list of to-do’s, it’s getting harder to feel like you've actually accomplished anything.
Even though you’ve reached some incredible milestones in your career and your dreams are coming true, you have to admit that you can’t keep going on like this.
Chasing the goal used to be exciting and fun. When you reached that goal it used to make you feel proud and good about yourself, but now it feels more like a game, like a hustle. Where you do more and more to try to quiet the voice that tells you that you’re not enough.
It feels a bit like chasing a plastic bag in the wind. Every time you think you're getting closer the wind picks up and the goal line ends up moving farther away.
The pressure you feel is suffocating. You’ve read all the self-help books. You've listened to a few podcasts and watched a Netflix special or two. You know the importance of vulnerability and know you should reach out, but you still find yourself at events and get-togethers surrounded by people and feeling so alone.
You're ready to stop hustling for your worth.
You’re ready to let go of perfection.
You're tired of the constant striving. You feel defeated. And frustrated. And overwhelmed. You know in your head that your worth isn’t tied up in all these accomplishments but you can’t help feeling like a failure when you get that one piece of negative feedback.
You’ve learned a lot about yourself over the years. You’re positive that if you just knew the right things to do, you’d feel so much more confident and less stressed. You need to cut through all the noise out there and find clear effective action steps that you can take and apply in your life.
You’re ready for step-by-step guidance that is going to walk you through what you need to do to stop the inner critic so that you can feel more confident and have better relationships.
Finding the Middle Path is an online evidence-based skills program that gives you tangible techniques backed by research to improve emotional well-being.
Improve adaptability, flexibility & social connection so that you can let go of perfection, foster self-compassion & build meaningful relationships.
FINDING THE MIDDLE PATH ISN'T A COURSE
It isn't a one-time workshop or event where you're learning high-level concepts and vague strategies. You won't be left out in the wind to sort out the information alone, wondering how to apply it in your life. You won't be inundated with lesson plans filled with videos of an instructor droning on reading slides.
FINDING THE MIDDLE PATH ISN'T A SUPPORT GROUP
You won't be sitting in a room talking with strangers about your darkest fears. You won't be processing and talking through your past traumas and triggers. While the content is influenced by evidenced based modalities such as DBT/RO-DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy/Radically Open DBT), CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy) and Neuroscience it is psycho-educational in nature focused on gaining skills.
IN FACT, IT'S AN IN-THE-MUCK, SOLUTION FOCUSED MENTORSHIP
Registration is currently closed. But there's room on the waitlist. While you wait, here's a free 4 part series on the price of perfection
when you sign up for
Finding the Middle Path
FLEXIBILITY
You will learn concrete strategies and skills to be able to adapt to an ever-changing environment with receptivity and openness. Through the process of self-enquiry we will practice leaning into challenges with curiosity instead of defensiveness. Through an integrated mindfulness practice we will gain better insight into our own thoughts, connect with our inner wisdom and learn to let go of inflexibility.
BELONGING
Class size is limited and you will work hand-in-hand with me and a few individuals to improve your emotional well-being. Learn with and from others through live online classes. Classes will be recorded so if you can't make it to a live class you can watch and listen when it’s convenient for you.
You will also have access to me and an exclusive supportive community through our classroom Study Hall.
CONFIDENCE
You will learn skills to quiet your inner critic and get a handle on imposter syndrome. You will learn strategies backed in neuroscience and research to increase neuro-plasticity to re-wire your brain and boost your confidence.
KNOW-HOW
You will gain tangible solution focused skills that you can apply in all parts of life. You will learn evidence based strategies to help you handle stress more effectively, strengthen a growth mindset, foster self-compassion and improve communication.
MASTERY
You will get an exclusive workbook designed to help support and integrate learning into your everyday life. In between classes you will have access to weekly journal prompts to help you take a deeper dive and lean into the lessons with curiosity. You will get access to various mindfulness practices to finally be able to take control of your mind, instead of your mind controlling you. You will master strategies that you can use over and over again no matter what challenges life throws your way.
GROWTH
Emotional well-being involves the interaction and use of receptivity & openness, flexible control & social connection. Each week you will develop & strengthen your growth mindset through radical openness as you lean into the unknown with humility and willingness to learn what the world has to offer.
here's what to expect
MODULE ONE
Radical Openness
- Understanding what Radical Openness is and isn't
- Understanding how our brains & emotions work
- Learn how to let go of striving & master the art of doing nothing
- Understand the neuro-psychology of being a perfectionist
- Learn skills to foster a growth mindset when doing new things
MODULE TWO
Self-Compassion
- Understanding over controlled coping
- Imposter syndrome and how we self-protect
- Learn skills to enhance openness and connection
- Learn skills to silence the inner critic
MODULE THREE
Calm & Stillness
- Learn about the three states of mind
- Learning how to take control of our puppy dog minds
- Learn skills on how to find the middle path and what to do
- Using mindfulness to increase cognitive flexibility
- Practice the art of leaning in with curiosity
MODULE FOUR
Authenticity & Vulnerability
- Learn skills to say what you really mean
- Learn how to set boundaries with kindness
- Learn interpersonal effectiveness skills to be assertive with an open mind
- Using validation skills to enhance connection
MODULE FIVE
Resiliency
- Learn how to learn from feedback
- What to do when you don't like what you're hearing
- Stop the comparison monster
- Learn what to do when cynicism, bitterness & the "fuck its" hit
- Learning to forgive
BONUS
BONUS LESSON
loving kindness meditation
Two short guided meditations to enhance kindness towards yourself and others as well as improve mood.
BONUS LESSON
what to do when life gets in the way
Life happens and sometimes we're faced with not knowing what to do next. Learn five ways you can respond to any problem. Discover the choices you always have no matter what life throws your way.
Registration is currently closed. Sign up for the wait list and get notified when registration opens in the fall. You also get access to a free 4 part series on the price of perfection when you sign up for the wait list.
Hi, I'm Marinelle,
a therapist, optimist & recovering perfectionist. My mission is to empower you to
trust & know in your knower, that you are enough. You are both a masterpiece & a work of art in progress.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a specialty in counseling & organizational leadership, who by nature is a ‘glass half full’ kind of gal. I guide high achieving people pleasers to their middle path- so that they can integrate what they know in their heads with what they feel in their hearts. I’m dedicated to inspire others to live aligned with their unique values, passions & purpose – because the world needs more of you in it!
I’ve had the privilege of working with countless people over the last 2 decades become the best version of themselves.
We can balance self-acceptance with self-improvement.
You don’t have to deal with the pressure and stress alone. I will guide you using evidence- based practices and will teach you skills that have been shown to be effective to help people increase receptivity, flexibility & social connectedness.
I have the ability, experience & knowledge to help you get unstuck.
Transform the way you live, love & lead.
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is Finding the Middle Path right for me?
You're ready if...
- You think anything worth doing is only worth doing if it’s done “right”
- You consider yourself a perfectionist
- You are cautious and careful about how you do things, especially new things, often planning and rehearsing ahead
- You consider yourself quiet, restrained or reserved by nature and it’s important to be seen as a competent and nice person
- It’s hard to impress you and even harder to feel like you accomplished something worthwhile
- You often feel alone and misunderstood by others
- It’s important for others to see you as smart, put together and strong so you go to great lengths to not appear weak and vulnerable
- You make frequent social comparisons and struggle with envy
- You struggle with hearing critical feedback, often becoming defensive or downplaying your own accomplishments
- Emotional well-being is important to you & you want to be more adaptive to change, kinder to yourself, and have deeper, more meaningful relationships.
You're not ready if...
- You have a hard time controlling your emotions in most situations
- You only want to learn about strategy and don't want to do the reflective, personal work
- You're looking for a quick fix and aren't interested in putting the time to practice new skills
- You struggle with technology
- You're happy doing what you're doing
What other's are saying
"I learned so much during Marinelle's class! It was interesting and I could apply what she was teaching. I can't wait to share it with my family and my team"
-Caroline
"I've taken a course with Marinelle Reynolds before and it was so wonderful. I highly recommend her courses, you won't regret it"
-Emily
"I looked forward to each week's discussion. I cannot tell you how much I enjoyed her classes!"
-Shannon
FAQs
QUESTION: When does the program start?
ANSWER: Open enrollment is currently closed; however, the waitlist is open. Sign up for the waitlist to get notified when spring enrollment opens.
QUESTION: How long will I have access to the lessons?
ANSWER: You will have lifetime access to the course content. Each time I update the course you will receive an email about the latest version and will be able to log in and see what's new. However, we will only have the live interactive classes for the 26 weeks the program is live.
QUESTION: I've never been through an online program before, what should I expect?
ANSWER: Finding the Middle Path is different than your typical online course. Over 26 weeks you will meet with me and the class live in an online interactive session on Sundays at 3-4:30 pm EST/12-1-30 pm PST.
The class will be recorded for students that are unable to attend. You will also get an exclusive companion workbook with all the worksheets and handouts to go along with the class. No more having to print everything at home. At the end of each class you will get assignments designed to help you integrate learning. You will have access to a private study hall where you can get feedback on homework and ask questions about skills. Each week you'll have the opportunity to extend learning in between classes by participating in journal prompts and mindfulness exercises.
QUESTION: Do I need any special equipment?
ANSWER: You will need a computer or smart device with a camera and microphone, access to internet, and a quiet comfortable place to access the class. A favorite pen, a cozy blanket and snacks are also nice to have :)
We will be using Webinar Jam for our live interactive classes. This way you can see my multi-media lesson material and the rest of the group at the same time. We will have access to voice, text chat as well as view each other on video. You can use your laptop/computer, smart phone or device to access the live sessions, you will not need to do anything else.
We will be using Teachable to access the replays, pdf versions of the class material and the Study Hall.
You will get links to everything you need prior to the course starting.
QUESTION: Do you accept insurance?
ANSWER: The program is psycho-education in nature and may or may not covered by insurance. Check with your insurance carrier to see if some or all of your tuition costs may be reimbursed. You can also contact your doctor to obtain a letter of medical necessity for health related classes and contact your health insurance carrier, HSA (Health Savings Account) or FSA (Flexible Spending Account) administrator to see if this will allow you to be reimbursed for your tuition costs.
YOUR NEXT STEPS
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