What to bring to your first Inquiry session:
New Inquiry Client Disclosures
Packet (click to download as a .PDF file)
Click the link above to download the paperwork for new inquiry counseling
clients. To save time at your first appointment, you are welcome to download
it, print it, and fill it out before your appointment. At the end of the packet
is a "Judge-Your-Neighbor Worksheet" - you are invited to
fill this out as well, following the simple directions at the top. If you
get confused or stuck on the Worksheet, it's no problem, just bring the new
client packet and your finished or unfinished worksheet with you to your first
session.
(Please note- this packet is for Guided Self-inquiry Facilitation clients
only. Separate packets are used for Educational Testing and Ayurvedic clients.)
Required reading for continuing clients:
The book "Loving What Is" by Byron Katie, is the basic guide to
self-inquiry through The Work. I cannot recommend this book highly enough
to anyone who seeks peace. It is not necessary to read the book before your
first session, although it can be helpful to read even part of it if you are
able. A great way to start is to download
this free excerpt.
All continuing clients are asked to read "Loving What Is." It is
available through most libraries and booksellers, our office, and at our
online Bookstore.
It is helpful but not necessary to read at least part of this book before
your first session, and all continuing clients are asked to read the book.
Terms, Rescheduling and Cancellation
Sessions are by appointment only, and may be scheduled via email or telephone.
Requests to reschedule appointments must be received at least 48 hours in
advance or a fee will be charged for that session; exceptions made in case
of illness and special circumstances at the sole discretion of the facilitator
(see the attached disclosures packet for more details).
Payment for all sessions is due at or before your first session.
We accept cash, personal checks payable to Northstar Holistic Services, or
PayPal online credit card payments or bank transfers (email us in advance
for PayPal instructions if you choose this option). We do not accept health
insurance plans at this time.
Sessions for individuals are in person or by phone, sessions for partners are in person only.
For information on rates, specials, and discounted session packages, please
visit our Services page.
More Inquiry-related Resources
Judge Your Neighbor Worksheet
The Judge Your Neighbor Worksheet is a valuable tool for self-inquiry. If
you are upset with a family member, friend, co-worker, etc., you can use this
Worksheet to stop your speeding thoughts on paper. Then investigate those
thoughts thoroughly while they are immobilized by bringing the completed sheet
to your next facilitation session or by following the simple directions on
the second page to self-facilitate. You may be astonished by what you find
on your own,
and if you are ever feeling confused or stuck with your inquiry, I welcome
your Worksheets at our next session. For those who are new to inquiry, it
is generally more effective to judge someone other than yourself on the Worksheet,
so start with the people in your past or present about whom you have stressful
thoughts.
Free Videos of The Work in Action
Seeing someone else being facilitated is a wonderful way to get an understanding
of how The Work can help with specific issues.
Byron Katie, the founder of The Work, offers many online videos of her work
with various clients at www.byronkatie.com
and and other resources at www.thework.com.
If you would like to learn more about self-inquiry, these are great sites
to visit.
Some thoughts from facilitator Jay Easton:
Our behavior shows what we truly want.
This is often very different than what we think we want.
Here is the secret of life: however you view the world, that is how it is for you.
One such view: Blessedness is the only reality. Anything else is a misunderstanding.
Your need to be right and be in control is why you suffer.
No one can ever manipulate you unless you want something from them.
If you allow them to manipulate you, you are allowing yourself to be bought.
What are you unwilling to question? What are you afraid to question? What
are your sacred concepts?
What do you get from those beliefs that you are unwilling to lose?
Please see our Bookstore page for additional Work-related resources