To live in the space n’between is to experience a unique kind of pain that few others will understand. With my experience as a fellow n’betweener, we’ll turn that pain into power, together.

This module will set the foundation for understanding what it means to be an n’betweener and the lies we are told about ourselves. We’ll start to develop a language to process our experience. We’ll also explore a set of ideologies and theories that will deepen our understanding of oppression.

Highlights:

◯ Define what it means to live n’between oppression and privilege. Create a sense of identity and community with people who see and support you on your own journey.

◯ Examine the Cycle of Worthiness—the process of moving from oppression to worthiness and purpose. Discover the journey of shifting pain into opportunity, beginning with a deep exploration of what you want to transform in your life.

◯ Unpack the 4 I’s of oppression—Ideological, Institutional, Interpersonal, and Internalized— and how the different systems of oppression affect your life.

◯ Identify the lies that we’ve been fed and that we tell ourselves about our worth. Understand what systems of oppression are impacting you the most. How they operate on a subconscious level, and how you can dismantle those lies.

Now that we’ve identified the 4 I’s of Oppression and the lies we’ve been told, it’s time to shift into the limiting beliefs that we create for ourselves.

This module will examine internalized oppression, horizontal hostility (the trauma we self perpetuate), and self-deception to understand how they impact our sense of self-worth. We’ll ask ourselves “How does my pain give me strength?” The answers will reveal our superpowers and how to use them.

Highlights:

◯ Connect Internalized Oppression to self-doubt and harmful beliefs that bring us shame. Identify this as pollution that clouds our sense of self-worth and leads to horizontal hostility.

◯ Distinguish between the different types of power—with an emphasis on personal power and its connection to Right Use of Power (work from Cedar Barstow). Contrast internal and external sources of power to acknowledge our unique superpowers as marginalized beings.

◯ Use our superpowers to dismantle the limiting beliefs that hold us back from realizing our self-worth. Generate our power through an exploration of techniques that will replenish our reservoirs of innate power.

Equipped with a deeper understanding of the theory of oppression, we can begin to experience a moment of awakening—our “a-ha!” moment.

This module will explore how lack of representation contributes to a lack of self-worth. Once we see ourselves in others we can identify what an abundant life means to us and envision the path toward achieving our potential.

Highlights:

◯ Recognize why representation really matters and the damage caused by consuming predominantly straight, cis, white media. Understand the impact of not seeing ourselves, our experiences, our pain, and our power not represented in the world around us.

◯ Develop a mindfulness practice to acknowledge the extent of our true potential. Seeing ourselves represented helps us believe in ourselves and all that we can become.

◯ Turn mindfulness into action and map out the steps needed to reach the potential we have already envisioned.

Let’s get to work! Growth requires loss. This module will invite you to identify what you need to let go of to realize your purpose, and take concrete steps towards investing in yourself.

Together, we will explore the process of personal growth that includes setting boundaries and letting go of limiting beliefs.

Highlights:

◯ You’ll identify a role model who resonates with you to visualize the results of believing in ourselves even when no one else does.

◯ Draw inspiration from the safety of the n’betweener community to take the emotional risks towards bettering ourselves and embracing our power. We’ll contemplate, “what actions scare you but have the potential to make your life better?”

◯ Generate ways to invest in yourself, energetically, and financially. Lay the groundwork for the gifts that you’ll share with your community.

Move beyond attachment to linear progress in order to overcome the obstacles that keep us from trusting our innate power.

In this module, we’ll identify the challenges— self-sabotage, shame, and imposter syndrome— that prevent us from investing in ourselves so we’re better equipped to overcome them.

Highlights:

◯ Shift from a scarcity mentality to one of abundance. Notice how your scarcity mentality is showing up in your life and how to reframe it.

◯ Escape the shame and the guilt spiral by defying the cycle of shame and the guilt we feel when investing in ourselves. Reclaim the right to pursue happiness and recognize we deserve the time and energy needed to thrive.

◯ Acknowledge the ways we sabotage ourselves and our community through horizontal hostility. Recognize that investing in ourselves is an act of love and empowerment for our community.

Our journey has carried us across the threshold from scarcity to abundance. When n’betweeners come together we develop the courage to invest in ourselves and overcome the obstacles along the way. In this module, we’ll more fully step into our authentic selves to be seen and heard within our community.

By the end of this course you’ll be able to see beyond the horizon at the beautiful changes yet to come.

Highlights:

◯ Visualize your abundant life and reveal the possibilities that are available to you. Develop your innate power to cultivate the resilience, compassion, and bravery to deal with adversity.

◯ Become aware of our authentic selves and the freedom that comes with it. Shed the burden of conformity and share your voice, because your story matters and no one can take it from you.

◯ Foster an awareness around renewing your sense of purpose by the end of the course. Begin again with the inspiration and tools that will carry you into the future.