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Emotions Education 101 Group Program
Move Beyond Anxiety and Burnout: Reclaim Your Authentic Self Through Emotional Mastery
Discover Emotions Education 101—A transformative group program rooted in Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) and the proven Change Triangle® tool; developed by Hilary Jacobs Hendel and Heather Sanford.
The Core Problem
Ever Feel Overwhelmed by Anxiety, Stuck in Defenses, or Disconnected From Yourself?
Many of us were raised without a manual for understanding our feelings. When uncomfortable sensations arise, we default to old survival mechanisms:
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Relentless Anxiety & Restlessness: Feeling constantly on edge without knowing why.
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Inhibitory Emotions: Getting paralyzed by shame, guilt, or self-judgment whenever you try to express yourself.
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Defensive Coping Habits: Retreating into perfectionism, procrastination, people-pleasing, or emotional numbing to keep pain at bay.
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Physical Tension: Carrying unexpressed feelings in your body as chronic tightness, stomach issues, or fatigue.
These responses aren't personal flaws—they are protective mechanisms. But when you learn to map what is happening in your body and mind, you can move through emotional storms into a state of grounded resilience.
What is Emotions Education 101?
A Somatic, Science-Backed Roadmap for Emotional Health
Emotions Education 101™ is an experiential, curriculum-driven group course created to give you practical tools for processing emotion safely. Grounded in Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP)—a therapeutic modality founded by Dr. Diana Fosha—this course teaches you how the brain processes emotional experience in real time.
The Foundation: The Change Triangle®
Pioneered in accessible educational formats by Hilary Jacobs Hendel and expanded by Heather Sanford, the Change Triangle is your mental health GPS. It maps the movement between four distinct emotional states:
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Top-Left (Defenses): What we do to avoid feeling (e.g., sarcasm, overworking, substance use, endless scrolling).
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Top-Right (Inhibitory Emotions): The internal brakes that block core feelings—Anxiety, Shame, and Guilt.
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Bottom Point (Core Emotions): Fundamental biological impulses—Sadness, Anger, Joy, Fear, Disgust, Excitement, and Sexual Excitement.
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Openhearted State of the Authentic Self: The ultimate goal—feeling Calm, Curious, Connected, Compassionate, Confident, Courageous, and Clear (The 8 Cs).
In Emotions Education 101, you learn step-by-step how to identify where you are on the Change Triangle at any moment and guide yourself back down to the Openhearted State.
Why Learn With Myriame at Lyons Counselling?
Compassionate Expertise & Experiential Practice
At Lyons Counselling and Consulting, emotional health is viewed through a relational, neurobiologically informed lens.
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Expert AEDP Guidance: Myriame provides a safe, non-judgmental environment where you won't just learn theory—you will experience real-time emotional processing in a warm, structured group setting.
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Trauma-Informed & Somatic: Learn how your body holds stress and how gentle somatic attention unlocks deep relief.
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Small Group Intimacy: Course sizes are deliberately kept small to foster psychological safety, rich discussion, and personal guidance.
Who Is This Course For?
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Individuals seeking relief from chronic anxiety, stress, or emotional numbness.
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People in Therapy who want a structured tool to accelerate their personal healing journey.
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Parents & Caregivers who want to model healthy emotional regulation for their families.
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Helping Professionals & Coaches looking for a clear, somatic framework to better understand emotional dynamics.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Do I need to be in therapy to take Emotions Education 101?
No. Emotions Education 101 is an educational group course, not a substitute for individual psychotherapy. It offers universal mental health literacy and practical skills that benefit anyone, whether you are currently in therapy or new to personal growth work.
How is AEDP different from traditional talk therapy?
Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) moves beyond just talking about problems. It focuses on the visceral, bodily experience of emotion in the present moment within a supportive, safe relationship, helping your brain rewrite old, painful emotional patterns.
Is this course covered by extended health insurance?
Depending on your provider and policy, courses facilitated by a Registered Counsellor or therapist at Lyons Counselling and Consulting may be eligible for coverage under clinical counselling or group therapy benefits. Please check with your insurance provider.
Ready to Transform Your Relationship With Your Emotions?
Join Myriame at Lyons Counselling and Consulting for the upcoming cohort of Emotions Education 101. Space is strictly limited to preserve group safety and connection.