What is the EMBRACE Model™?
The EMBRACE Model™ is a seven-module personal growth framework — Evaluate, Maintain, Balance, Reach Out & Release, Action, Connect & Commit, and Empower. It's grounded in research-informed psychology (CBT, ACT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and positive psychology) and designed to help you navigate life's challenges with clarity and compassion.
Who is this workbook designed for?
Anyone navigating a challenging season of life — grief, anxiety, burnout, self-doubt, life transitions, relationship struggles, or simply wanting to grow. It works for personal reflection, guided support, facilitated workshops, and organizational learning.
How long does it take to complete the workbook?
That depends on you. The Intensive pace takes 4–6 weeks, the Standard pace (most popular) takes 7–10 weeks, and the Gentle pace allows 3–6 months. There's no rush — the workbook meets you where you are.
Can I use this workbook with a guide or mentor?
Absolutely. The workbook is designed to create shared language for growth. Many facilitators and mentors use one module per week as a framework for guided reflection. A Facilitator's Guide is also being developed for trained professionals.
Is the workbook available as a physical book?
Yes. The 170-page paperback workbook is available for $59 on Amazon. It is professionally bound and designed to be written in.
What is the 6 P's framework?
The 6 P's of Personal Growth™ — Pause, Pinpoint, Process, Plan, Practice, Progress — is a returning educational process used throughout the workbook. The model identifies WHAT to work on; the 6 P's provide HOW—for challenges and successes. Revisit any P or return to Pause when unsure.
Do you offer a free preview?
Yes! You can download a free preview that includes Jan's introduction, the EMBRACE Model™ overview, the 6 P's framework, and the beginning of Module 1 — so you can experience the workbook before you buy.
Is this a substitute for professional help?
No. The EMBRACE Your Journey Workbook is an educational personal growth tool — not a substitute for professional mental health treatment. It can be used alongside professional support, with a facilitator, or entirely on your own. If you're in crisis, please contact a licensed professional or call 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline).
Is it only for grief?
Not at all. Grief shaped its creation, but the EMBRACE Model™ applies to anxiety, burnout, self-doubt, anger, procrastination, life transitions, depression, and any season where you feel stuck. If you're carrying something heavy, this workbook was made for that.
Is it religious?
The workbook is not tied to any specific faith tradition. It can absolutely support people of faith, but it's grounded in research-informed psychology (CBT, ACT, mindfulness, positive psychology) — not religious doctrine.
Will it be too heavy or overwhelming?
The workbook includes three pacing options — Intensive (4–6 weeks), Standard (7–10 weeks), and Gentle (3–6 months). You set the pace. There's no pressure to "finish" — this is your journey, and it moves at your speed.
Can I use this in a workshop, class, or organization?
Facilitators and mentors can use the workbook to support reflection in their professional settings. To facilitate the EMBRACE Model™ in a class, workshop, or organization, we ask facilitators to complete training first — our Facilitator's Guide is in final development. Join the Journey to Become a Facilitator to learn more.
Why not just buy a less expensive workbook?
A less expensive workbook often gives you blank pages or generic prompts. This workbook gives you a structured, research-informed personal growth framework — 7 modules, guided worksheets, case studies, the 6 P's processing tool, grounding techniques, and a Life Balance Wheel. It's the difference between wandering and having a map.
What does it look like inside?
The workbook is 170 professionally designed pages with teaching content, reflection worksheets, module summaries, case studies, and the 6 P's applied to every theme. Download the free preview to see Jan's introduction, the EMBRACE Model™ overview, and the beginning of Module 1.
