Phoenix Conscious Community Meetup

***Please click here and register on the Humanitix app for address***

Join us for a New Moon event! Come and gather together, open your eyes, your mind and your heart as we explore the void together. The Sunygata (the void/emptiness) is expressed as no ego/no self in the Great Wisdom Heart Sutra from the Wisdom Sutras. It is the acceptance of things as they are. This is the truest expression of unconditional Love. We will be doing a talk and meditation regularly on the new moon (representation of the void). It is an untraditional "Dharma Talk," meaning that teachings will extend not only from Buddhist traditions, but will also include Sufi, Taoist and Hindu Traditions and Western and Yogic Philosophies. The new moon is a void waiting to be filled. It is a time for you to set intentions for what you would like to create in the upcoming new month and reflect on what you would like to let go of. Each month will be different. Come experience.

Event Details:

IMPORTANT NOTE: We recommend arriving at 6:45pm as the gates will close at 7pm. Please show up ON TIME by 7pm so we don’t have interruptions to our connection and our process.

***PLEASE BRING A MUG IF YOU WANT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE CACAO!***

• REGISTRATION - Please register for the event to have a smooth check-in. Exact address will be provided via email after registration through the Humanitix app.
• CONTRIBUTION-BASED EVENT - We are a community and it takes a community to make these events happen. Cost per person - Donation. We believe that everyone should have access to these teachings and will never charge a set admission for these dharma talks. That said, we do incur costs so please consider helping so we can continue to offer these events. We always welcome contributions of plants, soil, containers and other gardening supplies for the community garden and of course monetary donations are extremely appreciated. Will you consider donating? All monetary contributions are 100% put toward this community space! Any contributions can be paid through the registration app, in person at the event or through Venmo - @Water-Shepherd
• PARTICIPATION: Any volunteers to help set up and clean up are appreciated! Additionally, if you would like to be part of the "garden team" to keep the grounds looking beautiful on a regular basis, please contact Water.
• ENVIRONMENT: This is an outdoor space! The ground is uneven and there are wood chips/mulch. Wear good shoes. Dress for the weather. We will have cushions to sit around the fire in the Portal of Consciousness (a concrete conversation pit dug into the earth). The first step is deep and there are no handrails. If you need help going up and down, please ask. If you have an unsteady gait, or have any other difficulty, please sit on the benches on the outside of the pit instead and do not attempt to go into the pit. We have a fire pit for the winter and in the hot summer months, there is an option to jump in the pool if you would like to do that. Please bring a swimsuit and a towel. Please refrain from wearing oil-base sunscreen or other products prior to using the pool. We also do our best to mitigate mosquitos, but DIY natural based spray is available if needed. The pool and pond are unfenced. This is probably not a good event for young children as we will be sitting and talking for 2 hours. Please leave your animals at home. This is a smoke free, meat free, and sober space.
• GATHERING SPACE: We believe everyone should have access to a safe community where we can come together in a very conscious way to create the world we want. We host events at the Empower House Community Gathering Space where all people are accepted and loved. We believe when people feel safe and supporthing, they will naturally practice kindness, feel better, increase their motivation and focus and have a reduction in anxiety, stress and depression.
• COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM: This event is part of Third Eye Integration's community outreach program. Did you know we provide organizational wellness consulting? Ask how we can work with your company to provide a organizational culture evaluation, leadership development and employee wellness services! We are here to help you THRIVE! We will work with the HR Department at your place of business to make it happen. For more information, go to https://www.thirdeyeintegration.com or call Water Shepherd at 623-986-3987.
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• ***Cacao ingredients are all organic and contains cacao, MCT oil, cinnamon, ginger, turmeric, black pepper, cardamom, garam masala, and cayenne pepper. No sweetener or milk is added, so our cacao is bitter and spicy! All ingredients are organic. Why are we mixing a Meso-american tradition with other philosophies? Because the benefits of cacao with the heart-opening affects create the embodied environment that may be beneficial for receiving the messages within these helpful teachings. All is Sacred.

+++Artwork by Mr. Timeless, https://www.deviantart.com/mrtimelessart/gallery

About the facilitator:

Water Shepherd is a seeker of Truth. She is a mother, a grandmother, a sister and a daughter. She provides lectures, workshops and trainings on the topics of consciousness, mindfulness, existentialism, mental health and empowerment. She is a clinical trauma professional and certified in neurolinguistic programming, social and behavioral science, yoga nidra, and sound. She holds a Master's Degree in Communication with a focus on Advocacy, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology with a minor study in Philosophy. She has over 30 years experience of trauma-informed practices.

Fill out the application to be considered

For over 30 years, I have been honored to serve others as a certified clinical trauma professional and healing arts practitioner. Part of that service has been guiding my fellow practitioners to deepen their understanding of our work.

Whether you are beginning your journey or expanding your expertise, this immersive certification program will provide the tools, techniques, and confidence to integrate your personal or professional practices in a trauma-informed and healing-centered way. Through interactive, hands-on experience, this program is designed to deepen your understanding of trauma, enhance your facilitation skills, and ensure that your sessions are truly supportive and safe for those you serve.

What you can expect:

Trauma Education:

• Understanding the neuroscience of trauma, the nervous system, the polyvagal system and anterior cingulate of the cortex.
• Exploring trauma-genesis, and how trauma manifests in the body and energy field.
• Examining common misconceptions about trauma.
• Discovering adaptations and mitigations and psychological criterion.
• Learning the ACE study and how these adaptations and mitigations manifest into human health issues.
  Trauma Processing:
• Learning therapeutic approaches to help a client move through traumatic memories, responses, and releases.
• Discussing self-regulation and psycho-education
  Trauma-Informed and Healing Centered Engagement Facilitation:
  - Consent-based facilitation & the power of gentle invitation
• The power of presence
• Empathetic listening
• Communication skills
• Somatic mirroring in Client Sessions
• Creating a trauma sensitive and informed environment.
• Intuition vs. perception
• Appropriate self-disclosure
• Avoiding Triggers & Creating a Safe Experience for Clients
• How to Respond When a Client Dissociates or Becomes Overwhelmed

Energetic & Emotional Boundaries:

• The importance of self-regulation
• Recognizing secondary trauma & burnout
• Practices for grounding and post-session clearing and integration

Somatic and Vibrational Approaches:

• Understanding somatic processes and how trauma is stored and released through the body
• The role of frequency & resonance in trauma recovery
• The impact of sound on brainwaves and altered states (Alpha, Theta, Delta states).
• Overtones & harmonics: How different frequencies interact with the nervous system and energy body.
• The use of silence and stillness and deep listening
• The connection between sound, emotion, and memory—why certain sounds evoke deep spiritual or emotional experiences.
• How to use specific instruments and frequencies for different outcomes
• Breathwork, mantra, and vocalization techniques for nervous system regulation or reset

Integration

• Application of trauma-Informed and healing-centered care
• Building a trauma-informed business: Ethics, boundaries, & marketing
• Resources for Further Learning & Certification

If you are interested, please fill out the application here: https://www.thirdeyeintegration.com/certification-programs
Training Dates:
Weekend 1:
Friday-Sunday July 11 - 13, 2025 6PM – 9PM, Sat 10am – 6pm, Sun 10am-4pm

Weekend 2:
Friday-Sunday July 18-20, 2025 6PM – 9PM, Sat 10am – 6pm, Sun 10am-4pm

Tuition:
Tier 1**:** $1700 May 1st
Tier 2: $1900 May 15th
Tier 3: $2100 June 1st
Tier 4: $2300 June 15th
Tier 5: $2500 July 1st

Please fill out the application to be accepted.
A non-refundable deposit of $500 secures your place, with the balance due 10 days before we begin.
Where?
Training will take place at Community Yoga 3375 E Shea Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85028 with classroom sessions at Mesquite Public Library 4525 E Paradise Village Pkwy N, Phoenix, AZ 85032
Why This Training?
Many healing arts practitioners unknowingly work with clients carrying unresolved trauma. This training ensures that your sessions support deep healing without reactivating trauma responses. By integrating trauma-sensitive practices, you will enhance your effectiveness, expand your client reach, and cultivate a truly safe and transformative healing space.

Your Trainer
Water Shepherd She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Arizona State University with a Master of Arts degree in communication with a focus on advocacy, and a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology with a minor study in philosophy. She holds a Certificate in social and behavioral science from the Barrett Honors College at ASU. She is a certified clinical trauma professional and certified in neurolinguistic programming, emotional intelligence (EQ), yoga nidra, and sound. She has over 30 years of experience working in human services. She is the founder of Third Eye Integration, an organizational wellness company focusing on company culture, mindful leadership development and employee wellness.

If you are feeling the pull to deepen your trauma-informed practice, please complete the application here and I will contact you: https://www.thirdeyeintegration.com/certification-programs

With gratitude and in service,
Water Shepherd
P.S. If you know fellow practitioners who would benefit from this training, feel free to share this with them. This training is open to all experienced healing arts and sound practitioners looking to enhance their trauma-informed approach.

Fill out the application to be considered

For over 30 years, I have been honored to serve others as a certified clinical trauma professional and healing arts practitioner. Part of that service has been guiding my fellow practitioners to deepen their understanding of our work.

Whether you are beginning your journey or expanding your expertise, this immersive certification program will provide the tools, techniques, and confidence to integrate your personal or professional practices in a trauma-informed and healing-centered way. Through interactive, hands-on experience, this program is designed to deepen your understanding of trauma, enhance your facilitation skills, and ensure that your sessions are truly supportive and safe for those you serve.

What you can expect:

Trauma Education:

• Understanding the neuroscience of trauma, the nervous system, the polyvagal system and anterior cingulate of the cortex.
• Exploring trauma-genesis, and how trauma manifests in the body and energy field.
• Examining common misconceptions about trauma.
• Discovering adaptations and mitigations and psychological criterion.
• Learning the ACE study and how these adaptations and mitigations manifest into human health issues.
  Trauma Processing:
• Learning therapeutic approaches to help a client move through traumatic memories, responses, and releases.
• Discussing self-regulation and psycho-education
  Trauma-Informed and Healing Centered Engagement Facilitation:
  - Consent-based facilitation & the power of gentle invitation
• The power of presence
• Empathetic listening
• Communication skills
• Somatic mirroring in Client Sessions
• Creating a trauma sensitive and informed environment.
• Intuition vs. perception
• Appropriate self-disclosure
• Avoiding Triggers & Creating a Safe Experience for Clients
• How to Respond When a Client Dissociates or Becomes Overwhelmed

Energetic & Emotional Boundaries:

• The importance of self-regulation
• Recognizing secondary trauma & burnout
• Practices for grounding and post-session clearing and integration

Somatic and Vibrational Approaches:

• Understanding somatic processes and how trauma is stored and released through the body
• The role of frequency & resonance in trauma recovery
• The impact of sound on brainwaves and altered states (Alpha, Theta, Delta states).
• Overtones & harmonics: How different frequencies interact with the nervous system and energy body.
• The use of silence and stillness and deep listening
• The connection between sound, emotion, and memory—why certain sounds evoke deep spiritual or emotional experiences.
• How to use specific instruments and frequencies for different outcomes
• Breathwork, mantra, and vocalization techniques for nervous system regulation or reset

Integration

• Application of trauma-Informed and healing-centered care
• Building a trauma-informed business: Ethics, boundaries, & marketing
• Resources for Further Learning & Certification

If you are interested, please fill out the application here: https://www.thirdeyeintegration.com/certification-programs
Training Dates:
Weekend 1:
Friday-Sunday July 11 - 13, 2025 6PM – 9PM, Sat 10am – 6pm, Sun 10am-4pm

Weekend 2:
Friday-Sunday July 18-20, 2025 6PM – 9PM, Sat 10am – 6pm, Sun 10am-4pm

Tuition:
Tier 1**:** $1700 May 1st
Tier 2: $1900 May 15th
Tier 3: $2100 June 1st
Tier 4: $2300 June 15th
Tier 5: $2500 July 1st

Please fill out the application to be accepted.
A non-refundable deposit of $500 secures your place, with the balance due 10 days before we begin.
Where?
Training will take place at Community Yoga 3375 E Shea Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85028 with classroom sessions at Mesquite Public Library 4525 E Paradise Village Pkwy N, Phoenix, AZ 85032
Why This Training?
Many healing arts practitioners unknowingly work with clients carrying unresolved trauma. This training ensures that your sessions support deep healing without reactivating trauma responses. By integrating trauma-sensitive practices, you will enhance your effectiveness, expand your client reach, and cultivate a truly safe and transformative healing space.

Your Trainer
Water Shepherd She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Arizona State University with a Master of Arts degree in communication with a focus on advocacy, and a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology with a minor study in philosophy. She holds a Certificate in social and behavioral science from the Barrett Honors College at ASU. She is a certified clinical trauma professional and certified in neurolinguistic programming, emotional intelligence (EQ), yoga nidra, and sound. She has over 30 years of experience working in human services. She is the founder of Third Eye Integration, an organizational wellness company focusing on company culture, mindful leadership development and employee wellness.

If you are feeling the pull to deepen your trauma-informed practice, please complete the application here and I will contact you: https://www.thirdeyeintegration.com/certification-programs

With gratitude and in service,
Water Shepherd
P.S. If you know fellow practitioners who would benefit from this training, feel free to share this with them. This training is open to all experienced healing arts and sound practitioners looking to enhance their trauma-informed approach.

Fill out the application to be considered

For over 30 years, I have been honored to serve others as a certified clinical trauma professional and healing arts practitioner. Part of that service has been guiding my fellow practitioners to deepen their understanding of our work.

Whether you are beginning your journey or expanding your expertise, this immersive certification program will provide the tools, techniques, and confidence to integrate your personal or professional practices in a trauma-informed and healing-centered way. Through interactive, hands-on experience, this program is designed to deepen your understanding of trauma, enhance your facilitation skills, and ensure that your sessions are truly supportive and safe for those you serve.

What you can expect:

Trauma Education:

• Understanding the neuroscience of trauma, the nervous system, the polyvagal system and anterior cingulate of the cortex.
• Exploring trauma-genesis, and how trauma manifests in the body and energy field.
• Examining common misconceptions about trauma.
• Discovering adaptations and mitigations and psychological criterion.
• Learning the ACE study and how these adaptations and mitigations manifest into human health issues.
  Trauma Processing:
• Learning therapeutic approaches to help a client move through traumatic memories, responses, and releases.
• Discussing self-regulation and psycho-education
  Trauma-Informed and Healing Centered Engagement Facilitation:
  - Consent-based facilitation & the power of gentle invitation
• The power of presence
• Empathetic listening
• Communication skills
• Somatic mirroring in Client Sessions
• Creating a trauma sensitive and informed environment.
• Intuition vs. perception
• Appropriate self-disclosure
• Avoiding Triggers & Creating a Safe Experience for Clients
• How to Respond When a Client Dissociates or Becomes Overwhelmed

Energetic & Emotional Boundaries:

• The importance of self-regulation
• Recognizing secondary trauma & burnout
• Practices for grounding and post-session clearing and integration

Somatic and Vibrational Approaches:

• Understanding somatic processes and how trauma is stored and released through the body
• The role of frequency & resonance in trauma recovery
• The impact of sound on brainwaves and altered states (Alpha, Theta, Delta states).
• Overtones & harmonics: How different frequencies interact with the nervous system and energy body.
• The use of silence and stillness and deep listening
• The connection between sound, emotion, and memory—why certain sounds evoke deep spiritual or emotional experiences.
• How to use specific instruments and frequencies for different outcomes
• Breathwork, mantra, and vocalization techniques for nervous system regulation or reset

Integration

• Application of trauma-Informed and healing-centered care
• Building a trauma-informed business: Ethics, boundaries, & marketing
• Resources for Further Learning & Certification

If you are interested, please fill out the application here: https://www.thirdeyeintegration.com/certification-programs
Training Dates:
Weekend 1:
Friday-Sunday July 11 - 13, 2025 6PM – 9PM, Sat 10am – 6pm, Sun 10am-4pm

Weekend 2:
Friday-Sunday July 18-20, 2025 6PM – 9PM, Sat 10am – 6pm, Sun 10am-4pm

Tuition:
Tier 1**:** $1700 May 1st
Tier 2: $1900 May 15th
Tier 3: $2100 June 1st
Tier 4: $2300 June 15th
Tier 5: $2500 July 1st

Please fill out the application to be accepted.
A non-refundable deposit of $500 secures your place, with the balance due 10 days before we begin.
Where?
Training will take place at Community Yoga 3375 E Shea Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85028 with classroom sessions at Mesquite Public Library 4525 E Paradise Village Pkwy N, Phoenix, AZ 85032
Why This Training?
Many healing arts practitioners unknowingly work with clients carrying unresolved trauma. This training ensures that your sessions support deep healing without reactivating trauma responses. By integrating trauma-sensitive practices, you will enhance your effectiveness, expand your client reach, and cultivate a truly safe and transformative healing space.

Your Trainer
Water Shepherd She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Arizona State University with a Master of Arts degree in communication with a focus on advocacy, and a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology with a minor study in philosophy. She holds a Certificate in social and behavioral science from the Barrett Honors College at ASU. She is a certified clinical trauma professional and certified in neurolinguistic programming, emotional intelligence (EQ), yoga nidra, and sound. She has over 30 years of experience working in human services. She is the founder of Third Eye Integration, an organizational wellness company focusing on company culture, mindful leadership development and employee wellness.

If you are feeling the pull to deepen your trauma-informed practice, please complete the application here and I will contact you: https://www.thirdeyeintegration.com/certification-programs

With gratitude and in service,
Water Shepherd
P.S. If you know fellow practitioners who would benefit from this training, feel free to share this with them. This training is open to all experienced healing arts and sound practitioners looking to enhance their trauma-informed approach.