Attention children of God who want to unleash the masterpiece within you!

Awaken More And More To The Purposes And Design For Which You Were Created, See Yourself The Way God Created You To Be, And Hear What Your Creator Says About You

Go Deeper In Your Understanding Of What It Means To Be Real And Truly Live As A Child Of God

 
"You are all children of the light and children of the day.
We do not belong to the night or to the darkness." (1 Thessalonians 5:5, NLT)

 
You are a masterpiece. Literally! A piece of exquisite workmanship fashioned by the Master Creator! This life you are living is important. You are a treasure. You have a unique purpose, a destiny that is yours and yours only. You are in the process of becoming the real you!

I'm Dr. Susan Austin, Board-Certified psychiatrist in Troy New York with extensive experience in working with individuals and groups in the arena of healing and the unfolding of the real self. We have all been wounded to some degree. Many of us have felt that we will never be "good enough", and we keep trying to get it right, leaving us on the endless treadmill of performance-based acceptance. This is not how we were designed to function.

I have learned in both my personal and professional life, much about why we were created, the meaning and potential of the hurts that we have endured, and the great love of our Creator as He calls us forth from the darkness into His marvelous light!

In many cases, our gifts and talents are hidden in places of pain, in those areas in which we've been wounded, abandoned, unloved. And so we hide away.

But you are designed to flourish and grow and become all God created you to be. This only happens in the context of safe and loving relationships. You are created to be rooted and grounded in love.

If you have a burning desire to ...

• Awaken more and more to the purposes and design for which you were created
• See yourself the way God created you to be
• Hear what your Creator says about you as you embrace the extraordinary adventure which is your life
• Have courage to tackle every problem
• Be unflinching in your ability to acknowledge, explore, and find solutions to the painful circumstances of your life
• Dream, hope, desire, and expect
• Love truth with all of your heart
• See beyond the horizon into the magnificent moment of now - the place where you have choices!

... then you are invited to join us for an EXCITING ADVENTURE called the ...

 
Courage to Be Real Coaching Program

You have a purpose and a destiny that is special and unique.
There is no one else like you.

The purpose of this coaching program is to help you go deeper in your understanding of what it means to be real, truly live as a child of God, understand the meaning and potential of the pain that you've endured, and explore and experience the healing love of our Creator God.

Becoming real is about your core self developing into the magnificence of the being that your Creator has always had in mind for you. This core self is your spirit sent forth into a physical body, with the potential of a developing soul. The core self is the true you, designed to grow in love. As it emerges, the core self can be wounded, abandoned, or crushed. If there are not loving, nurturing people to care for it, the core self will hide, shrivel, and in many cases, go to sleep and not participate in life.

Just as there is a key to every lock, every problem has a solution. Every difficulty you encounter presents you with a doorway into your destiny. The gifts are there, inside you. You already have all that you need within you to accomplish your purpose and to fulfill the dreams of your heart. Now is the time to step forward into the treasure hunt of discovering you. It is time to seek and to become and to cherish your real self!

The core self is the unique, individual spark of God's own life designated to be you!

 
This Coaching Program Consists of 3 Courses

The Courage to Be Real coaching program consists of three distinct Courses, each with four sessions:

• Courage to Be Real Course #1 (Sessions 1-4)
• Courage to Be Real Course #2 (Sessions 5-8)
• Courage to Be Real Course #3 (Sessions 9-12)

You may participate in any of the three courses without having participated in the other two.

 
Courage to Be Real Course #1

Uncover What It Means To Be a Child Of God, Begin the Healing Process, Receive The Essential Tools For Your Journey, and Start Dreaming Bigger Than You Ever Have Before
 

During this 4-session Course, we cover these topics:

Session #1: Identity - What It Means to be a Child of God

During this session, we discuss what it means to be a child of God. We explore in more depth the woundedness that you have endured and your human reactions to that woundedness.

We talk about God's purpose in allowing the hurts and traumas, the gifts that are hidden in painful places, and the importance of being emotionally real with ourselves, others, and God.

Session #2: The Healing Process

During this session we focus on the Healing Process, including emotional awareness, expressing your true needs and desires, the need for support: safe and healthy relationships, saying no to perfectionism and people pleasing, the importance of loving and nurturing yourself, and how to actually do that.

We talk about how Jesus heals our hurts and broken hearts, and Dr. Susan shares some stories of the many healings that she has witnessed in working with wounded people.

Session #3: Tools for the Journey

During this session we focus on Tools for the Journey, including journaling, quieting your mind and developing an inward focus, creative expression, expanding your imaginative skills, making time for your goals, paying attention to your dreams, nurturing your physical body, declarations, and using your words effectively.

We also discuss the difference between soul and spirit, and how to nurture your spirit so that your spirit can more effectively partner with God's spirit in the outworking of His good, pleasing and perfect plans for your life

Session #4: Dreaming Big!

During this session, we discuss and explore rekindling the dreams of your heart, seeing yourself as God sees you, accessing your future self now, using every difficulty as a stepping stone into glory, getting in touch with your inner child and allowing yourself to play -- the treasure hunt of becoming the Real You!

Bonus: Q&A Session

On January 22, 2016, I led a live Q&A session for people participaing in Course #1. When you enroll in Course #1, you will receive access to this replay.

 
Courage to Be Real Course #2

Understand The Spirit, Soul, and Body Connection; Discover The Gift of Sensitivity, Heal From A Codependency Mindset, and Come Out of Hiding
 

During this 4-session Course, we cover these topics:

Session #5: Spirit, Soul, and Body

Here we distinguish between the human spirit and soul, noting the differences and functions of each of these precious aspects of our being. We talk about our body, the amazing masterpiece of creation and how our body contributes to the glorious purposes of God. We will discuss in greater depth the importance of nourishing our spirit, fostering Godly communication between the spirit and the soul, and how our spirit, soul and body all partner with the Holy Spirit of God in the outworking of His magnificent plans for our lives and His entire creation.

Session #6: The Gift of Sensitivity

In this webinar, we talk about how the precious Gift of Sensitivity - being keenly aware of and tuned into the emotions, reactions and needs of others - can, without the proper nurturing, lead to crushing feelings of disappointment and rejection. We focus on how to understand and cultivate this Gift of Sensitivity so that those with this gift can prosper in their design of bringing connectedness, joy and belonging to their family, friends and community.

Session #7: Healing from Codependency

Many people suffer from a Codependent mindset: focusing on the feelings and needs of others with a decreased ability to attend to your own feelings and needs. In this webinar we explore the roots of this debilitating relational pattern, along with ways of letting go of codependent behaviors and coming into healthy, Godly boundaries for the mutually satisfying, joyful relationships that we are created for.

Session #8: Coming Out of Hiding

Many of us are hiding our real selves, our real desires and abilities, living a life of "shoulds" and "oughts" and trying to be what we feel others expect of us. There is a great adventure awaiting all of you who choose to risk being real and honest (even when it hurts!), exploring the true desires of your heart, and stepping into the life you've always wanted. In this webinar, we delve into understanding the pathways to loving yourself and being the best, spontaneous, creative and deeply relational person that you were created to be.

Bonus: Counseling Webinar

On April 7, 2016, Dr. Susan did a professional counseling session with one person during a webinar, while course members observed. We then received inspired feedback from our course members. When you enroll in Course #2, you will immediate receive access to this replay.

Bonus: Inspiration to Shine Posters (Collection #1)

Over the years, Dr. Susan has created more than 70 simple, inspirational posters to lead people to healing and wholeness. Usually she laminates them and sells them. When you enroll in Course #2, you will receive 30 of her favorite ones. These are PDF files you can print.

 
Courage to Be Real Course #3

Rekindle Your Childlike Spirit, Unlock The Power Of Emotional Awareness, Understand the Connection between Physical and Emotional Healing, and Conquer the Challenges of Having an Abandoned Heart
 

During this 4-session Course, we cover these topics:

Session #9: Play: The Power and Purpose of becoming like a Little Child

Play means to express yourself in a real way, authentically and without filters. Play requires honesty. It can't happen without openness and being yourself, uninhibited. Connected from the heart, not the head.

Play is about freedom to be, to explore ... in the moment. When you play you are alive to what is and what the possibilities are. You are awake to learn and discover. Play is a great part of how we were designed to function.

As our Creator said "Unless you are converted and become as little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven." And that means here and now. Come and be inspired to rekindle the joy of being a playful, loving child of God.

Session #10: Feel to Heal: The Power of Emotional Awareness

Our emotions are so very important. Emotions are the language of the heart. Emotions are the language of relationships. Emotions communicate our deepest feelings, needs and desires. We are created in the image of God to be emotional.

In this webinar we explore the meaning of the various emotions. We also talk about "Dealing with Anger," which tends to be a difficult emotion to cope with. We'll discuss healing from emotional wounds, and what it means to be emotionally healthy. We look at how our emotions come from what we believe, and our beliefs come from what we experience.

To understand and seek to have God-centered beliefs, it is important to become aware of our emotions. And...the more in tune we are with our own emotions, the better we'll be at accurately understanding and responding to the emotions of others.

Session #11: The Physical Component of Emotional Healing

Many painful physical conditions have their roots in unexpressed emotional conflicts. Headaches, back and neck pain, bowel symptoms, asthma and lung conditions, high blood pressure, muscle and joint problems, and many other agonizing bodily symptoms can often be traced to internal emotional battles.

Our bodies are designed to provide feedback about our emotions, our beliefs and our choices, and to actually help us on our healing journey. Join us as psychiatrist Dr. Susan, who was a practicing family physician for ten years, sheds light on how to understand your physical symptoms and how they can help you to open your heart for both physical and emotional healing.

Session #12: Abandonment of the Real Self: the Challenges and the Blessings

Many of us have an abandoned real self: if you did not have healthy, dependable, consistent nurturing as a little one, your true self may have gone into hiding, and stopped growing. When this happens a person often develops a false self to live life, although this is just existing, not really living and enjoying life as we were designed to do.

In this webinar we explore the challenges of having an abandoned heart (including coping with feelings of emptiness, self-condemnation, self-doubt and anger) as well as the blessings (being highly creative, imaginative, having a great capacity for empathy, and more).

 
BONUS: Q&A Sessions with Dr. Susan Austin

Dr. Susan hosted 3 live group Q&A calls as part of Course #3. When you sign up for Course #3 you will receive immediate access to the replays of these Q&A sessions.

 
How The Courage to Be Real Coaching Program Works

The Courage to Be Real coaching program consists of three distinct Courses.

Each of three Courses consists of four sessions plus one or more bonuses.

Course #1

Sessions 1-4, which comprise Course #1, were taught live during January through February 2016,

Here is a summary of what you get

• Session 1: Identity - What It Means to be a Child of God
• Session 2: The Healing Process
• Session 3: Tools for the Journey
• Session 4: Dreaming Big!
• Bonus: Q&A Session

When you enroll in this Course, you will receive immediate access to all the replays, coaching guides, executive summaries, spirit blessings, PowerPoints, and transcripts for these sessions along with the bonus.

Course #2

During March-June 2016, Dr. Susan taught four more live Courage to Be Real sessions and these then became Course #2.

Here is a summary of what you get

• Session 5: Spirit, Soul, and Body
• Session 6: The Gift of Sensitivity
• Session 7: Healing from Codependency
• Session 8: Coming out of Hiding
• Bonus Counseling Webinar
• Bonus Posters 1

When you enroll in this Course, you will receive immediate access to all the replays, coaching guides, executive summaries, spirit blessings, PowerPoints, and transcripts for these sessions along with the two bonus resources above.

Course #3

During August-November 2016, Dr. Susan taught four more live Courage to Be Real sessions and these comprise Course #3.

Here is a summary of what you get

• Session #9: Play: The Power and Purpose of becoming like a Little Child
• Session #10: Feel to Heal: The Power of Emotional Awareness
• Session #11: The Physical Component of Emotional Healing
• Session #12: Abandonment of the Real Self: the Challenges and the Blessings
• Bonus: 3 Q&A Sessions

When you enroll in this Course, you will receive access to the replays, coaching guides, executive summaries, spirit blessings, PowerPoints, and transcripts for these sessions along with the bonus resources above.

 
What Others Say About This Training

The Courage to Be Real coaching program is transformational. Listen to what some of the participants had to say after the first 4-week Course #1. This can happen for you too when you sign up.
 

Courage to Be Real testimony by Joy Matheson (New Zealand)

Courage to Be Real testimony by Elizabeth Matthews (Canada)

Courage to Be Real testimony by Anna Comly (Hawaii)

 
Summary of What You Get With Each Course

• 6 months of acccess to the private member site with audio and video replays, spirit blessings, coaching guides, transcripts, PowerPoints, and bonus resources for each session.
• 30-day money back Guarantee

Blessings to know you have the courage to be real!

Dr. Susan

Susan Austin, M.D.
Founder, Inward Bound Adventures
Author, Courage to Be Real

 
Biography

Susan M Austin MD is a Board Certified Psychiatrist who has spent the last 25+ years working intensively with individuals and groups in the realm of inner healing. She also has a background of having been a Family Physician for many years. Her broad grasp of the essential elements of emotional recovery, and her gifts of emotional sensitivity and insight, combined with her exuberant faith and love for the prophetic have helped her to guide many people to deep emotional healing within the context of God's great love for them.

For the past several years she has been facilitating seminars, where people can move beyond their woundedness to "become your authentic, radiant, best self." The seminars are a safe place to heal your hurts and overcome the lies that keep you from becoming all you can be. She provides creative exercises, practical tools and takeaway skills which assist people in the process of being authentic, finding healing, and becoming the joyful, creative and productive individuals that we were created to be. Dr. Susan is the author of the recently published book Courage To Be Real.