An 8-week group journaling program that moves you from fighting with your symptoms to seeing them as meaningful signposts guiding you back to yourself. Through guided journaling prompts and shared connection, you’ll learn to trust your body’s wisdom and advocate for your needs – so your symptoms don’t have to.
Who's it for?
Because fighting with your body and hustling on the healing hamster wheel aint it anymore. You’re ready to do things differently.
...all the programs and protocols, spent thousands on testing, and all of your last bits of energy managing your symptoms just so you can survive.
You don’t want another quick fix and on some level you know your symptoms are sticking around for a reason, and its not because you haven’t found your magic pill.
Deep down, you know that you and your body are on the same team – you both want you to be free, to be able to express yourself, to prioritize your needs.
You want to work together and feel empowered - maybe even excited - when symptoms say hello.
In BTS, you'll learn how to turn towards your symptoms, truly hear them, and learn what it is they need to feel safe enough to let go and move forward.
No fixing, no fighting, no forcing - in BTS we build from the ground up, and that begins in the relationship you have with your inner world.
· Feeling trapped and at war with your symptoms to excited and empowered by the collaborative relationship you now have
· Fearing the next symptom flare to trusting your ability to translate and advocate for your needs
· Feeling isolated and broken, to having a group of people who get it and are ready to make a change with you.
· Being disappointed by magic-pill-promises and protocol to understanding that better health is a byproduct of healing your relationship with yourself.
Before Similimum, I was scared of my symptoms. They felt foreign and not a part of me - I just wanted them gone. After Similimum, I felt such a deep connection to Myself and realized that symptoms are an invitation to meet myself. I was able to connect to my Vital Force and to parts of me that have been hiding. I've realized through this course that nothing is outside of me - I am the remedy; I am what I need, and I can trust myself and my body. Paula was wonderful as always. I have taken many of her courses and always come away with something profound.
The group of ladies was also amazing, and it was so nice to know I was not alone in my journey. I feel more empowered and connected, and I would recommend Similimum to anyone.
Before Similimum, I was stuck in a never-ending cycle of self hatred and frustration. "Why won't my body just do what it was told?!" 7 years of infertility put a heavy weight of despair on my chest and I felt like it would never let up. After just the first week of Similimum, learning about my vital force and how to connect with her, actually listen to her needs, and wholeheartedly show her compassion, I found out I was pregnant with our miracle baby! Similimum has absolutely changed our lives in so many ways. Paula helped me see that I didn't have to live in such an isolated, angry place anymore, suffering day in and day out. The group of women I was able to connect with showed me that I was never alone in this struggle in the first place, I was no longer "the broken girl." I really can't put into words just how impactful this group has been for me and for my family. Thank you Paula -- with all of our hearts!!!!
Before Similimum I looked at my symptoms as a "list" of things that needed to be addressed --- and now, I see them as expressions of my inner world, waiting to be seen, heard and understood.
I have taken many courses along my own healing journey and this was, by far, one of my favorites; the smaller, intimate group setting, the ability to connect with what-is in real time via the prompts, along with the openness and willingness to share (of the participants)...made it feel like a safe environment to heal in!
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Similimum helped me love my symptoms more. I was kind of seesawing back and forth before this... some days I was more accepting and other days I was outright pissed off that I still haven't healed after all these years. Week 2 really changed the way I saw my skin. I see it with more grace now and have a DEEP appreciation for what my vital force is doing. I catch myself going down the old road and I can quickly remind myself that that road wasn't working and causing my body more stress. I basically aim not to stress my VF out more, give it time, love, appreciation and the SPACE to help balance me again! I'm no longer getting in its way.
Before detour (previous name of BTS) I felt really confused and frustrated with the symptoms I was experiencing, but now I feel like I have a better understanding of what they are trying to teach me and say to me. Detour helped me have more compassion for my body and the symptoms I'm experiencing and to understand them better. The facilitation style was so warm and inviting, and as someone who is quite shy in group settings I really appreciated that sharing was only ever invited and never required. It created a really welcoming environment where I could show up in the way that worked best for me.
I have loved this experience for so many reasons. The intimate nature allowed me a safe space for vulnerability. The prompts, and the order in which they were presented, allowed me to go deeper than I have in any of my previous journaling or workshopping endeavors. The structure and the way it included multiple sessions over the course of weeks allowed me to process, integrate, and come back to the practice in ways that I have not previously made space for. I sprained my ankle at the beginning of this course, and it healed completely in 10 days. I sprained the same ankle over 20 years ago and it took months and months to heal. The difference in these two experiences was truly astonishing. I am seeing the impact of connecting with my vital force and I am trusting my body now more than I ever have in my entire life. Surrender. Softening. Trust. Patience. Listening. Alignment. Connection. Ease. Flexibility. Vitality. In learning how to relate to my body and my symptoms in a new way, I recognize that I am now relating to everything differently, especially the people in my life.
Paula's energy is reason enough to join Simillimum. She holds the space with compassion and curiosity which encouraged me to approach myself with equal compassion and to be curious with whatever came up in session. If you like to write and nourish your connection with yourself, join Simillimum.
I feel much more equipped to share and express myself and what I am experiencing. I have new tools that can be explored as often as I like. I have greater confidence in my abilities to facilitate my healing. Thank you Paula
If you're on the fence, just do it, you won't regret it!
I entered Similimum after receiving a diagnosis of breast cancer. This container allowed me to explore my own voice and become clear on my own needs. It allowed the diagnosis to be seen more like a guide instead of something to defeat. The community sharing allowed me to see myself in the struggles of being a human and bring more self compassion to my own journey.
Before Similimum, I was constantly
searching outside of myself for the answers of
how to heal. With Paula's gentle guidance into reflection, I feel like I understand my body and symptoms so much more. It is easy for me to hold compassion and understand how each symptom has been a way for my body to protect and communicate with me. With this new connection, symptoms aren't feeling like they have to scream to be heard anymore and I am better able to meet my body's
needs for safety, connection, nourishment, and
rest. So grateful to have been
part of this course.
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TLDR for my skimmers
the magic of turning towards your symptoms with intention and compassion
A hefty dose of common humanity through group healing
and tools to keep that relationship strong
Because in BTS, we learn to let our stories live outside the shadows
That you were never broken, that your symptoms have purpose, and that healing is in your hands.
A lot of us come from years of suppression and silencing, so in BTS each week builds on the last with intention.
It starts with rebuilding your relationship with your vital force, to get to know the energy that enlivens your most authentic self, that keeps you on your path.
Then we'll start exploring the relationship between you and your symptoms. We’ll dig into those feelings that are creating a wall between you, inhibiting your ability to see the messages they’re trying to deliver to you.
Once the channels of communication are open, we’ll start exploring the insights within your symptoms. We’ll start learning the unique language of your body.
From there, once all of your parts are curious about your symptoms being on your team, you'll explore what it is you both need in order to move forward.
Investment: $555CAD in full or 3-monthly payments of $185
here's whats included
Eight weekly sessions live on zoom, each 90 minutes in length.* Dates TBA
Curated sessions, each building on the last, full of insightful lessons, rich journalling prompts, meditations, and conversation to move you along a transformation.
Access to prompts and resources after each session so you can use them as tools long term.
A small, intimate group to ensure space for connection
*Please note: sessions are not recorded. This creates a more intentional, contained space, helps participants share more openly, and enforces the importance of showing up! If sessions are missed, you will receive an overview of the prompts to explore on your own.
Saturdays @ 10:30am-12:00pm Central Time
March 7, 14 (1:30pm CT), 28, April 4, 11, 25, May 2, 9
Exceptions: No session Mar 21 and April 18. March 14th session is at 1:30pm.
Meet your facilitator
Homeopath and symptom mediator, I'm here to help guide you back home to yourself. My genius lives in seeing patterns and asking questions that open the door to "aha moment" insights that change the way you relate to your symptoms.
My top fave parts of BTS? First: the moment a new insight lands and you see the medicine of simply seeing things in a new way. Second is seeing people come together and realize their common humanity, often expressed through a "I feel that way too!".
If you have any other questions not answered below, reach out to hello@paulajeffrey.com
No, but you will always receive the prompts after session which you can do on your own if you miss a class.
Sessions are not recorded in order to preserve the live space and give participants clear space to express and share their journey with each other.
This also invites you to show up for yourself, actually do the prompts, and gives you that shared connection with the group.
The magic happens live!
Each session begins with a grounding meditation or journalling warm up, and a quick check in. From theres, I guide you through mini lessons and accompanying timed journalling prompts. After prompts there's space to share how the journalling went for you, optional! Some weeks will have some meditations or mini constellation practices, too.
I plan the sessions as we go based on what comes up each weeks, but the key pillars I focus on throughout the session are:
Your vital force
Your symptoms and their deeper purpose
Obstacles to cure - things that could be blocking your healing
Your relationship with your body and symptoms
Secondary gains
Your nervous system
We also talk about different philosophies of healing and why we're healing.
This is not a program for anyone looking for a saviour nor for someone to tell them what to do. This is your doorway into becoming the authority on your healing.
Those actively navigating deep trauma or active, acute health issues may benefit from additional 1:1 support outside of the program. If you are unsure if this is the right time for this program, reach out to me and we can chat!
This program asks you to tap into compassion and curiosity for your symptoms, so if you are not open to that or feel adamant that hating your symptoms is the way forward, this probably won't be your vibe. We only need an ounce of openness, though!
No pre-requisites here.
You might become one by the end, though!
I do have spots reserved for subsidized rates! Please contact me at hello@paulajeffrey.com
All sales are final.
Yes you can pay in full $555 or $185 monthly for 3 months.
You will receive access to the online course where all resources are shared and an email confirming your registration.
Each week I will send an email out with the zoom link and reminder for session!