Advanced Neuroscience and Conciousness Study Group
Study Group
Celebrating our **Eleventh** Study Group Anniversary with:
The Evidence for Hope and Human Goodness
This year is our ELEVENTH yearly deep dive into aspects of neuroscience and consciousness. In 2027, we’ll focus on exploring the scientific evidence for human goodness, resilience and ongiong development. In the process, we’ll also dive into the truth regarding many of the myths we may have come to adopt about the human experience, such as:
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- Are agression, war and power inevitable?
- Are there truly innate maile and female traits and therefore roles?
- Are large systems (especially capitalism) destined for corruption or are there proven structures and strategies for health?
- Are we sliding towards a world that is falling apart of are we moving into higher consciousness?
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Requirements
Structure: Each topic has a main session followed by an application session the next month. You’ll receive readings and videos to go over in advance, and also Ann’s notes which condense the information. We do an additional application session because we’ve found over the years that the topics bring so much up for people that it works well to have a dedicated session for time in small groups to really chew on things and share personal experiences, knowledge and thoughts.
Prerequisite: We ask that all participants are currently enrolled in and/or have been through the basics of our Neuroscience, Consciousness and Transformational Coaching program (in-person or virtual) or our Neuroscience, Coaching and Relational Trauma program.
When:
- Main sessions are 90 minutes, application sessions are one hour: all sessions will be held Fridays, noon US EST
- detailed schedule below
Where: Zoom
Live Program $495, $395
Membership price $445* $355*
With Early Bird Discount through December 31, 2026!
Recorded Only Program $195, membership price $175*
*Remember, BEabove Members get an additional 10% off the current price!
Your Facilitator
A Note From Ann:
This group started ten(!) years ago because so many of you expressed an interest in traveling more deeply into pure neuroscience (and being connected to a group of people with similar yearning and background), always as it connects to human development and coaching. And while I love teaching all our programs, this is honestly one of my favorite things to do! It not only keeps me incredibly stimulated, it is also a fantastic structure for staying well-connected to what is out there on the cutting edge. Past years have brought real depth of understanding of new areas and even changes to our core program. We always have a blast and expand our awareness. I hope you can join us in 2026!
Program Overview
What and When
We’ll start February 12 and meet virtually via Zoom 10 times throughout the year (see below for specific dates and content.)
The main calls will have group interaction, sharing of your thoughts and Q and A, but will also have a more comprehensive presentation of the materials we’ve been studying. The application sessions will focus on applying the learning to our own lives so that we can really appreciate the learning from the inside out!
Here’s what you can expect:
- Pre-reading/viewing assignments approximately 2-4 weeks ahead of each class;
- Study guides and my “Cliff Notes” on each section approximately 1-2 weeks ahead of each class;
- A Facebook group for connection and sharing resources; and
- A community of passionate learners who share a neuroscience, coaching and consciousness background and perspective!
session by session
The Fundamentals of Working with the Body in Coaching
February
Friday, February 12th, noon – 1:30 US EST
Are humans innately good or not? What does the research show about our connection to kindness and community? What does research show about aggression, war and the consolidation of power?
March
Friday, March 26th, noon – 1:00 US EST
Application of February Session to Coaching
April
Friday, April 23rd, noon – 1:30 US EST
Human development and growth throughout the ages — how have we become who we are today? What have been the critcal developments along the way and to what degree have they contributed — or harmed? Are we more conscious and aware now than we ever were in the past?
May
Friday, May 21st, noon – 1:00 US EST
Application of April Session to Coaching
June
Friday, June 16th, noon – 1:30 pm EST
The true histoy of male and female traits and roles: hunters, gatheres, warriors, and economic contributors. What do we know from the natural world and what does history show us?
July
Friday, July 16th, noon – 1:00 US EST
Application of June Session to Coaching
NO AUGUST SESSION
September
Friday, September 17th, noon – 1:30 pm EST
How are systems getting it right? What are the ingredients for a healthy workplace, family, community, etc.? What strategies and structures need to be in place for people to truly thrive?
October
Friday, October 15th, noon – 1:00 US EST
Application of September Session to Coaching
November
Friday, November 19th, noon – 1:30 pm EST
What are the things that give us the most hope for the future?
December
Friday, December 17th, noon – 1:00 US EST
Application of November Session to Coaching