Practicing Presence
We are bombarded with noise and constantly driven by reactivity.
Our weeks are packed with endless to-do lists and a low-grade sense of urgency that never seems to shut off.
We all know presence matters. And yet it keeps slipping through our fingers. It can feel like we are everywhere but here. We are neither with other people, nor are we present to ourselves, our minds are in a perpetual state of elsewhere.
I also know that one moment of attuned relational presence can change all of that. And that’s why I created this group. I want you to experience the difference between that feeling of disconnection while you exchange socially prescribed pleasantries, and the experience of freedom that comes from being fully here, in the moment, with honesty, authenticity, and presence.
A 12-Week Experiential Relational Process Group To Help You Live In The Moment
WHYPresence
Practicing Presence is a 12-week experiential process group that will help you understand the fears that hold you back from being fully immersed in the present moment and teach you how to break out of those fears when you find yourself stuck.
The backbone of this group is our focus on the here-and-now. We don’t just talk about the problems that keep us stuck, we work through them in real time. It’s not about techniques, exercises, or workbooks. It’s about realizing how you relate to yourself and others in ways that stop you from encountering this moment as it is. It is about recognizing the fears that hold you back, and facing them.
Each 90-minute group is experientially focused and relationally alive. We work in real time, using what happens “in the room” to reveal the fears, patterns, and protective strategies that are currently keeping you stuck.
These groups are not about theories or lectures, they are about real time action and experience, because explanations don’t bring change, experiences do.
We are created in relationship.
We are hurt in relationship.
And we are healed through relationship.
It is within the context of relationships that we learn how to be present.
Participants consistently describe this work as:
“Powerfully simple and raw in the best way.”
“Like a mirror that shows you who you are, but without the criticism.”
“The highlight of my week because I know we will talk about and work on what really matters.”
This is the kind of work that sticks with you long after the group wraps up, because you don’t just learn presence, you experience it.
This group may be for you if:
If you feel yourself constantly pulled into reactivity, finding yourself everywhere but here,
If you notice the same patterns repeating in your relationships over and over again, and find yourself stuck but don’t know what to do,
If you have plenty of personal awareness but aren't experiencing real change,
If you deeply desire to be present, but don’t actually know what the hell that means,
This group may be for you.
This group is not for everyone
If you’re unwilling to take responsibility for your patterns
If you’re closed-minded or committed to staying exactly as you are
This will not be a good fit.
But if you are ready to:
Recognize the fears that pull you out of presence
See the relational cycles you get trapped in
Face those patterns as they happen
Accept responsibility for your life
And step into the naked now…
This is your invitation
JOIN ME
In Practicing Presence.
SUBMIT your APPLICATION
Submission does not guarantee acceptance. This group is intentionally selective
MEET YOUR GUIDE
I help everyday people connect deeply with themselves to live more centered, meaningful lives, one moment at a time
Hi, I’m JP. I’ve spent years walking with people in the complexities of being human, helping them move from overwhelm and disconnection toward clarity, presence, and self-understanding.
My work blends the depth of therapy, the practicality of coaching, and the grounded wisdom of mindfulness, helping you to learn how to be with yourself in a new way.
Application & Orientation Process
LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE
All applications will be reviewed for fit.
If you appear to be a good match for the group, the process will include:
A 15–20 minute initial evaluation call: A brief call to assess appropriateness for the group and answer any immediate questions. If you are a good fit for the group, then we will proceed to the next step.
A 45–60 minute consultation and orientation call
This call allows us to get to know you more fully, gather relevant history and context for your work in the group, orient you to how the group functions, and ensure this container is the right fit for you and for the group.
If you’re ready to stop avoiding the present moment and start showing up differently, this group is for you.
You Need to Know
All applicants will be screened for appropriateness prior to acceptance. This group is intentionally structured and requires a level of stability, self-reflection, and relational capacity to engage safely and responsibly.
Practice Presence is not a therapy group.
It does not provide mental health treatment, diagnose conditions, or address acute psychological distress. The purpose of this group is to increase your capacity for presence, self-awareness, and relational engagement, not to treat mental health conditions.
If you are currently in need of mental health therapy, or seeking support for significant emotional distress, please reach out to a licensed therapist or mental health professional in your area.
This group is not appropriate if:
You are currently experiencing a mental health crisis
You have had thoughts of suicide within the past six months
If this applies to you, I strongly encourage you to seek the care of a qualified mental health professional who can offer appropriate support.
This screening process exists to protect both you and the group—to ensure that this container remains safe, grounded, and aligned with its purpose.
