About us
Welcome to ACP/DiscoverU – A Community for Growth, Healing & Connection
Life can feel overwhelming at times. Maybe you’ve struggled with relationships, boundaries, grief, or simply feeling truly happy. The truth is—you don’t have to go through it alone.
This group is a supportive space for people who want to:
Heal from past pain and discover healthier patterns.
Build stronger, more authentic relationships.
Learn tools for communication, boundaries, and emotional awareness.
Connect with others who value growth, honesty, and healing.
🌟 How to Get Started (Free Resources):
Join a Free Event – Many of our online gatherings are free to attend, so you can experience the community for yourself.
Take the Free Survey – On the front page of our website, you’ll find a quick and easy self-awareness survey to help you discover where you’re at in your growth journey.
Explore the YouTube Channel – We post short, powerful videos on healing, communication, boundaries, and happiness that you can access anytime.
Discover U You Tube
✨ What you’ll find here:
Safe, open conversations about real-life challenges.
Practical tools and analogies you can apply immediately.
Encouragement and connection with like-minded people.
A chance to grow at your own pace, with no pressure.
Whether you’re healing grief, learning to speak more clearly, or simply wanting more connection in your life, this group is here to support you.
You don’t have to pretend you’re fine when you’re not. This is a place where you can be real, grow, and feel less alone.
We’d love to see you at our next free event.
Upcoming events
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Free Tryout- 4 "New" Men Needed – Accept Others Program! - Transform Your Life!
·OnlineOnlineLooking for 4 MEN to add to the mix….
Register here: Accept Others Feb 18 Start -(6 Weeks)
Coupon Code – Tryout (Free!)
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Mondays - 6 Weeks
Feb 18 - Mar 25
8:00 Eastern. 7:00 Central, 6:00 Mountain, 5:00 Pacific
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Accept Others: Transform the Way You Relate
What would change in your life if you truly learned how to accept others—without resentment, defensiveness, or hidden expectations?***
Accept Others is a powerful program designed to open your heart and transform the way you connect in relationships of every kind.
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In this experience, you’ll explore:
- The unique challenges and pressures both men and women face—and how understanding those differences creates empathy instead of conflict
- The question many people quietly wonder about: Can men and women really just be friends? We’ll unpack common myths and develop skills for building authentic, platonic connections free of assumptions
- How resentment and silent sacrifice quietly damage relationships—and how to replace them with self-awareness and healthy boundaries
- What you truly want from relationships and from life—and how to align your actions with those deeper desires
This isn’t about agreeing with everyone. It’s about learning how to relate to people with clarity, compassion, and strength—without losing yourself in the process.
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Whether you’re navigating friendships, romance, family dynamics, or workplace relationships, this program gives you practical tools to:
- Release grudges
- Communicate boundaries respectfully
- Reduce unnecessary conflict
- Build connection without sacrificing your authenticity
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When you learn to accept others as they are—while honoring yourself—you create relationships rooted in freedom, not control.
If you’re ready to let go of frustration and step into deeper understanding, Accept Others is your next step.***
Join us on this journey of awareness and self-discovery as we explore the barriers that are blocking us from the happiness we seek.
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If you have never been out to an A Conscious Partner event, please be prepared for a very social and fun environment. There will be plenty of laughter, some great conversation and a safe environment.
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Come on out to this fun and innovative way of promoting awareness and growth in yourself and others.
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Developed by Bruce Dougherty & Dr. Gisèle Tennant
Visit the website – www.aconsciouspartner.com
This is a multi-city posting - There will be people attending from other cities.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/202133586510 attendees
“Validation or Manipulation? When Feelings Become Power”
·OnlineOnlineOpen to everyone. Respect required.
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We hear it everywhere:
“Your feelings are valid.”
But what if validation is sometimes used as leverage?
What if “understanding” turns into control?
What if empathy becomes a way to avoid accountability?
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In this powerful and interactive Discover U event, we’re diving into one of the most misunderstood dynamics in modern relationships:
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When does emotional validation build connection… and when does it become emotional manipulation?
We’ll explore:
· The difference between validating emotions and excusing behavior
· How validation can calm conflict — or fuel it
· When someone is seeking understanding vs. seeking control
· How emotional language can be used to avoid responsibility
· The fine line between empathy and enabling
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You’ll be challenged to examine your own patterns:
· Do you genuinely validate — or do you appease?
· Do you seek understanding — or do you seek agreement?
· Have you ever used your emotions to gain power in a situation?
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This is not a lecture.
It’s a live debate.
A real conversation.
A Reality Check.
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If you care about emotional maturity, healthy conflict, and building relationships rooted in accountability — this event will stretch you.
Come ready to question everything you think you know about “validation.”
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Anyone interested in dating dynamics, relationships, and personal growth. Open-minded discussion encouraged!
Come share your voice, hear others, and leave with fresh insights!
For REAL growth and awareness, visit the website:
Discover U / A Conscious Partner
Discussion is free! growth is priceless!
See you there!
Bruce16 attendees
Do I Love Myself? – Explore Self-Love and Inner Confidence
·OnlineOnlineThe relationship you have with yourself sets the tone for every connection in your life. Join us for an interactive session where we uncover the truth about self-love, self-worth, and personal growth.
NOTE – This is posted in multiple cities. You won’t be the only one attending!
In this event, you’ll:
· Reflect on your current relationship with yourself and identify hidden patterns.
· Learn practical tools to boost self-confidence, self-compassion, and self-respect.
· Understand how self-love impacts your relationships, boundaries, and life choices.
· Connect with a supportive community on a similar journey of growth.
Whether you struggle with self-doubt, seek stronger boundaries, or just want to feel more confident in your own skin, this event offers guidance, exercises, and insights to help you cultivate genuine self-love.
Take the first step toward a deeper, more empowered relationship with yourself!
For REAL growth and awareness, visit the website
A Conscious Parter / Discover U
The event is free! The self-love is priceless!
See you there!
Bruce10 attendees
Past events
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