From Habit to Heart

## What we’re about

From Habit to Heart

An online space to grow emotional presence and real connection

Do you ever find yourself reacting out of habit — shutting down, people-pleasing, getting defensive — even when you want to do something different?

From Habit to Heart is a space to slow down and practice more intentional, connected ways of relating with yourself and others.

This relational practice group is for people who value emotional honesty, self-awareness, and the courage it takes to grow in connection with others. It is rooted in T-group process and inspired by Circling and Nonviolent Communication. Together, we explore what it means to stay present, communicate with emotion, and build relationships that can hold both honesty and care.

You don’t need to have experience with any specific modality — only a willingness to be curious, to listen, and to show up as you are.

Together, we’ll practice:

• Noticing and naming what’s present within us
• Communicating with vulnerability, clarity, and compassion
• Relating across difference with care and awareness
• Expanding our capacity to stay present through challenge
• Building group trust while honoring boundaries and growth edges

Sessions are held online via Google Meet and are facilitated to create a space that supports both challenge and care. All are welcome — no experience needed.

Scroll down to see group agreements.

Come as you are. Grow as you go.

Location: Online via Google Meet- link will be shared upon registration and confirmation of payment.

Cost:

• Sliding scale $20-$35- payment can be made via Venmo(@Daveed-Castillo) or CashApp($DaVeedCastillo)
• Put your name or names of people and date(s) of attendance in Venmo/CashApp payment details

Note:

• This kind of group work can stir strong emotions — including discomfort or old patterns — so I encourage self-awareness and care.
• There are 6 spots maximum to maintain the quality and integrity of the group
• The group must have at least 3 attendees not including me otherwise I'll need to cancel the group and refund money. This is to insure that the group is dynamic. I'll let folks know by 4:30pm if group needs to be canceled.
• I'll also let folks know earlier on in the week or day if we already have enough registration for a full group.

Group Agreements:

• We agree to be open and curious to the best of our ability
• We agree that we will take care of ourselves as best as we can given the vulnerable nature of this group practice
• We agree to practice the fundamentals of group practice to the best of our ability (Don’t worry, we’ll cover these)
• We agree to take up space & give space & be mindful of the amount