Guided Practice
Live
Guided Practice
A calm, live, twice-monthly practice space where people can apply ST:AR without pressure, performance, cameras, or forced vulnerability.
Each 60-minute session explores one Thrive / Survive State pair through guided reflection, teaching, Release & Allow practice, real-life application, and participant discussion.
You do not need to be on camera or speak. Participation happens through live chat, and you are welcome to engage as much or as little as you like.
Guided Practice Schedule
Sessions are held the first and third Sundays of every month at 5pm MDT on Zoom.
There’s no "right" place to begin. Jump in on the next session!
One membership includes up to two people from the same household.
Guided Practice is beginning in a small-format setting.
Early sessions may be one-on-one or very small group experiences as the practice community grows. This allows for a slower, more personal environment while the rhythm of the membership develops.
The Session Flow
1. Discover Your State
Identify where you are today through guided reflection and assessment.
2. Experience the Shift
Practice moving toward the corresponding Thrive State through guided exercises and personal application.
3. Apply It to Real Life
Explore how the state changes relationships, work, health, adversity, decision making, and everyday life.
4. Go Deeper
Each session includes key concepts, special topics, and open discussion to strengthen understanding and answer questions.
What’s Included
Two 60-minute live guided sessions each month
One Thrive / Survive State pair explored each month through assessment, guided practice, and real-world application
Guided Release & Allow practices to help recognize and shift Survive States in everyday life
Live Q&A and participant discussion during every session
One month of replay access for all sessions
Exclusive participant resources, including worksheets, guides, maps, diagrams, seasonal content, and additional practice materials
A calm, low-pressure learning environment with participation through live text discussion, no participant cameras or microphones required.
When it happens
Guided Practice Sessions are held on the first and third Sunday of each month at 5pm MDT via Zoom. This accommodates the schedules of as many as possible while preserving a calmer, lower-pressure rhythm for participation.
All sessions are replayable for one month for members who are unable to attend live.
Why The Practice Repeats
You can begin at any point in the cycle, there is no "right" place to start.
Unlike a traditional course designed to be completed once, Guided Practice follows a repeating cycle of 14 sessions.
The repetition is intentional.
Each time you return to a State, you'll likely see it differently.
As your perception changes, new patterns, insights, and opportunities for release often become visible that weren't before.
The goal isn't to race through new information or "finish" the model.
It's to deepen your understanding through repeated recognition, guided practice, and real-world application over time.
Like learning a language or playing an instrument, meaningful change comes through returning to the fundamentals again and again, not from constantly consuming something new.
Whether you complete the cycle once or many times, you're free to move at your own pace.
There is no pressure to keep up or master everything immediately.
The practice is designed to remain spacious rather than rushed, allowing recognition, release, and thriving to deepen naturally over time.
Each cycle is different because you are changing, growing, and dynamic person.
Designed around:
measured integration
spaciousness
slower pacing
calm cadence
gentle repetition
non-urgency
low-pressure participation
permission to slow down
reflection and recognition
returning instead of chasing
clarity instead of optimization
practical real-life application
Not built around:
urgency
pressure
FOMO
overload
endless engagement
productivity culture
emotional intensity
performative growth
constant self-improvement
pressure to keep up
forced vulnerability
Real-World Applications
Guided Practice applies the ST:AR Model to real-life situations chosen by participants, with more than 100 relationship, workplace, family, spiritual, emotional, and life scenarios available.
-
Roles
Parenting
Parent of Young Children
Parent of Teens
Parent of Adult Children
Grandparent
Partner / Spouse
Friend
Leader
Teacher
Participant
Designer
Caregiver
Creator
Relationships & Social Life
Engagement
Wedding
Marriage
Family
Community
Social Settings
Attachment
Dating
Conflict
Repair (Rupture & Repair)
Communication
Response to Feedback
Breaking Up
Betrayal
Divorce
Inner Experience
Self-Talk
Anxiety
Pain
Fear
Hope
Regret
Embarrassment
Mystery
Boredom
Being Alone
Attention
-
Growth & Learning
Learning
Decision Making
Planning & Goals
Assessment
Change
Work & Contribution
Workplace
Relationship to Work
Health & the Body
Personal Health
Food
Recreation
Rest
Play
Sexual Relationship
Urges & Compulsions
Environment & Lifestyle
Home
Aesthetics
Consumer
Time
Vacationing
Resources & Prosperity
Wealth
Living with Low Resources
Celebration
Sudden Positive Change
-
Spiritual Life
Relationship to God
Religion
Spirituality
Adversity & Hardship
Loss
Trials
Disappointment
Chronic Illness
Disability
Catastrophe
Incarceration
Relationship to the Uncontrollable
Constraining Environments
Being Forced Against Your Will
Achievement & Performance
Success
Failure
Competition
Recognition
Influence
Creativity
Art
Music
Writing
Innovation
Problem Solving
-
Society
Politics
Media
Technology
Money
Nature
Identity
Aging
Reputation
Status
Belonging
Purpose
Character
Responsibility
Honesty
Integrity
Courage
Patience
Gratitude
Forgiveness (or perhaps "Release," given your model)
Trust
Participation Is Through Guided Chat Discussion
There is no expectation to speak, share, or appear on camera.
Guided sessions are intentionally designed around live text discussion rather than participant cameras or microphones.
This creates a calm, low-pressure environment where you can focus on learning, reflection, and personal growth without feeling like you're on stage.
The only person on camera is the session guide. Participants can ask questions, share insights, and interact throughout each session using the chat.
You're welcome to participate as much or as little as you'd like.
Some people actively engage in the discussion, while others prefer to observe, reflect, and recognize their own patterns as the session unfolds and both are valuable ways to learn.
The goal is to create a space that feels safe, thoughtful, practical, and welcoming so you can focus on the work of moving from survival toward thriving.
One membership includes up to two people from the same household.
Guided Practice is beginning in a small-format setting.
Early sessions may be one-on-one or very small group experiences as the practice community grows. This allows for a slower, more personal environment while the rhythm of the membership develops.
Hi, I’m Sam.
I created the ST:AR Model after years of exploring a simple question:
Why do we sometimes thrive, and other times feel trapped in patterns of survival?
Along the way, I began noticing that the same underlying states seemed to shape how we think, relate, respond to adversity, and experience everyday life.
Over time, those observations became the framework you'll explore here.
The Guided Practice is where the model comes to life.
Together we'll explore one Thrive and Survive State pair at a time through guided assessment, teaching, practical exercises, and real-world application.
The sessions are relaxed, thoughtful, and designed to help you recognize your own patterns and experience meaningful shifts toward thriving.
Whether you're just beginning or returning for another cycle, I'm glad you're here.
I look forward to exploring the journey with you.
You can learn more about my story on the About page.
Frequently Asked Questions
-
No.
All sessions are recorded and can be found on the Guided Practie member page for 2 weeks.
-
No.
Participants are off-camera by default and may participate entirely through chat or submitted questions.
-
No.
These are educational sessions focused on understanding and applying the ST:AR Model.
Guided Practice is educational and reflective. It is not therapy, crisis support, diagnosis, or individualized mental health care.
-
Yes.
Because Guided Practice involves direct live participation and limited capacity, pricing may increase over time as demand grows.
-
The membership is designed as an ongoing, evolving system. If the program ever pauses or closes in the future, members will be notified ahead of time and recurring billing will end immediately. Whenever possible, existing content will remain available for a transition period so members have time to download or revisit materials.
-
Yes.
Memberships can be canceled anytime.
-
Yes. You do not need to understand the whole model before joining. Guided Practice is designed to help you learn by returning to the States through simple, repeated practice.