Relational Nourishment Project
Satisfying, deeply connected relationships through intention and practice
An intentionally crafted, comfortable group container to build connections, delight in yourself and others, and support you in finding what nourishes you in relationships—and creating a whole lot more of that in your life.
Relationships are everything, and they can be nourishing, connective, and satisfying.
If you’ve always wanted more in relationships, if connection and community have felt elusive to you, if you understand that being in relationship is both a gift and a challenge in the world that we are in, this project is for you.
I want us all to experience DEPTH in relationships. I want us to feel nourished, supported, connected, and held by our communities. As a culture, I think this is something we are sorely missing—and we need it more than ever before.
Additionally, many of us know what we don’t want in relationships. We’ve learned what doesn’t feel good, what triggers us, what brings up our deepest wounding. This work is incredibly important. I’ve found that in many ways, we are oriented to negativity and seeking the absence of certain traits or qualities in our relationships. But my question for you is this: what do you want to orient to now that you know what isn’t in alignment for you?
Understanding what brings us satisfaction in relationships takes time and awareness, and it also requires us to be in relationship with others. Knowing is one thing, but practicing is another. I want to support you in orienting toward what feels nourishing, healing, secure and fulfilling. Let this be a new phase of your healing.
This project is a VIRTUAL offering. You can connect with intention and ease from wherever you are.
What’s included in the Relational Nourishment Project?
All the details you need to decide if it’s right for you.
6 Months of Themed, Fun Support
A new relational theme each month, with journal prompts, daily routine invitations, and much more. We will explore each theme from multiple angles and engage in practices that encourage us to live into the theme, too.
Bi-Weekly Calls with Your Cohort (aka “Neighborhood”)
“Neighborhood meetings” with your community every other week to deepen your connections, process, and share your learnings and reflections.
Monthly Gatherings
Facilitated by Elizabeth, these virtual gatherings will jump start our exploration of the monthly theme and inspire how we approach the topic. All of our supplemental gatherings will be variations on the theme to deepen our understanding and practices.
Plenty of Bonus Gatherings, Too
Think group “bonfires”, yoga classes, drop-ins from my favorite practitioners, full/new moon connection times, shared (virtual) meals, body doubling/co-working, and book/resource discussions. These gatherings will serve to deepen our connection as a cohort. The possibilities are endless and we can decide as a group what we would like to do together to cultivate community.
Private podcast episodes
There’s so much to share! You will get access to exclusive podcast episodes made for this program that delve into the important topics we are discussing and add another layer of exploration.
Conversation and Resources
A virtual community and messaging board just for us to share resources and chat between gatherings.
Healing happens in relationship.
Monthly Themes
September
Nourishment
October
Repair
November
Release
December
Restoration
January
Attunement
February
Evolution
Who will resonate with this project?
The people who will resonate most with this project are folks who:
May identify as highly sensitive or deeply feeling
Have often felt like they don’t fit in or are always on the outside of group/community situations
Are ready to meet the moment, understanding that relationship building is absolutely critical and necessary for the world we are in
Recognize the importance of community but have struggled to find the depth they are looking for
Have engaged in therapy before and want real, practical skills
Are ready to gain clarity in their relationships (romantic and platonic) and learn to orient toward connection, integrity, and sustainability
Most importantly, would like to develop their abilities to both give and receive valuable, intentional support in community and move toward interdependence
Are you feeling excited and inspired and ready to make it happen? I hope so. I can’t wait to connect with you.
What People Are Saying
“I have never felt so innately seen/heard/understood by another human. You made me feel like I belonged and that the way I think is not foreign or too much or too complicated/complex. I thought I would learn a lot from you in an educational sense. But I didn’t imagine the evolution and transformation.”
—JM
“Elizabeth Gillette personifies the best of what a personal growth healing practitioner should be. This includes smarts, kindness, care, knowledge, easefulness, and the ability to cut straight to “seeing things for how they really are.” I would trust Elizabeth, without hesitation, for any personal or relationship attachment related work. She’s one in a million.”
—CC
Elizabeth Gillette, LCSW is a therapist, coach, author, mother, partner, and community member who deeply believes in the power of relationship to change the trajectory of our lives. With 15 years of experience in the fields of attachment, healing, and relationships, she offers a compassionate and gently challenging container in which participants will laugh, cry, and truly see themselves. Elizabeth would love to work with you and support you in your healing, too. She believes this project will be incredibly special.
About Elizabeth
A Month in the Relational Nourishment Project
Curious about how the Relational Nourishment Project will be structured? Here’s a peek into the first month of the group. Members are also encouraged to connect outside of these times if desired.
Monthly Theme: Nourishment
Large Group Meeting (1): Reflection on the theme of Nourishment. Exploration of how we want to frame this topic. What does Nourishment mean to us in the context of relationships? What is important for us to learn this month? How do we want to dig deeper into this theme?
Small Group Neighborhood Meetings (2): Time for each participant to share their experiences with Nourishment. What is each person struggling with? How can we offer support? What skills are needed that could help each of us reach our relationship goals? Small groups offer an opportunity to practice and really focus on individual needs and the collective experience of the theme.
Creativity/Nourishment Practice (1): An opportunity to gather with others and engaged in an activity that is nourishing for you—painting, writing, knitting, walking, whatever feels good! This will be a “body-doubling” activity where you show up on Zoom and participate however you wish. You can chat and connect or just listen.
Journal Prompts (2): Reflect on your intentions for the month and also how it went for you.
Private Podcast Episodes (3): What does it mean to be nourished in a relationship?, Consuming Mindfully, and Intentionally Moving Toward Nourishment
Special Gathering (1): Candlelight yoga with a facilitator!
Reflection questions on the discussion platform
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All large group meetings and didactic groups will be recorded. Small groups may be recorded if all members provide consent.
The origins of the
Relational Nourishment Project
I’d love to share more about where this idea comes from and the “why” behind this project.
Program Cost
One Installment:
$2400
6 Monthly Payments:
$400 per month
A $300 deposit is required to reserve your space after your application has been accepted, which will be deducted from your balance. Thank you!
FAQs
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The Relational Nourishment Project is fully virtual, so you can connect with intention and ease from wherever you are.
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The large monthly group meetings will be determined by the availability of group members. Once you submit your application, I will send you a link to share your availability.
The other aspects of the group are determined by the members, making it flexible. Each participant will meet with their small group (“neighborhood”) every other week, and we will schedule additional times to gather once we get started together. I will also give abundant notice for special gatherings.
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Absolutely! The group will welcome your reflections and the wisdom you’ve gained, and you will also be able to bring your experiences with the project to your personal therapy to explore what’s coming up for you.
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We know that life happens and things can come up. Once you join the project, we hope you will see it through as it is a commitment to group container. We expect that you will participate as you are able and fulfill your financial obligation. That being said, emergencies will be handled on a case by case basis.
