Kim Schneiderman
Psychotherapist, Author, Columnist, Writing Workshops

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I’m happy to announce the launch of my new virtual course. Don’t let the title scare you – the “bootcamp” is a nod to the course site host, Yoga For Life, which traditionally offers fitness classes. But I won’t lie, the course is an inner  workout – albeit a gentle, self-paced one – composed of writing exercises that help you develop self empathy muscles by befriending and embracing the different parts of yourself, including those that you find hard to love. 

In this transformative journey of self-compassion and discovery, we’ll explore the parts of ourselves that sometimes feel in conflict—whether it’s fear, guilt, or doubt—and learn to embrace them with empathy and understanding. This is your opportunity to dive deep, to turn inward, and to approach yourself with kindness. It’s not about being perfect—it’s about embracing the beautifully messy parts of who you are.

If you’ve read my book or taken my workshops, you’ll recognize some of my signature perspective-bending techniques and guided meditations that help you step out of your story and view yourself through kinder eyes. This softer lens is also a wonderful way to dip your toes into “parts work,” also known as Internal Family Systems (IFS), a holistic, non-pathologizing healing model, popularized by Pixar’s animated “Inside Out” films. 

For some of you, it may be the beginning of a journey of really befriending yourself and creating more compassion for your internal system. For those of you who are further along your path of inner exploration, this course will help you venture even deeper. Either way, my hope is that by the end of this adventure, you will have much more appreciation and love for all of who you are. 

Sivananda Yoga Ashram, Bahamas, 3/15-3/18, 2019

Soul Narratives: Writing Through the Lens of Self Compassion

More than a dozen yoga vacationers skipped the noon beach sun to spend four consecutive afternoons rewriting their life stories through a more compassionate lens.

Participants were invited to engage in a series of structured writing exercises that empowered them to reframe and redirect their soul narrative through choice and inner voice.  Here is what some people are saying:

“A truly generous, deep, intelligent course,  with you –  a teacher of much grace, kindness, and clear dedication.   I am very happy I experienced this.”

– Francesca S., New York City

“Kim’s empathy, gentleness and skills helped me step out of my self defeating story. Her questions and guiding suggestions helped me deepen knowledge of my self, brought out some long buried reasons for my getting stuck and helped me reclaim my lost qualities of self.”  

– Marie M., Toronto

Other Offerings


Reframe Your Narrative About Challenging Relationships

A 10-week Online Course with DailyOM

Tired of people pushing your buttons? For as little as $19, you can liberate yourself from self-defeating patterns around people who trigger you. Register here to receive 10 weekly insights, writing exercises, and guided meditations you can access whenever you want.

Lesson 1:  Soul Narrative vs. Self-Defeating Story
Lesson 2:  Exploring the Power of Choice and Voice
Lesson 3:  Your Adversary as Your Personal Trainer
Lesson 4:  Embracing Your Strengths and Superpowers
Lesson 5:  Getting to Know Your Inner Antagonist(s)
Lesson 6:  Dialoguing with the Parts that Get Triggered
Lesson 7:  The Yoga of Character Development
Lesson 8:  Supporting Characters, Tools and Resources
Lesson 9:  Giving Ourselves the Blessing We Seek
Lesson 10: The Golden Happy Ending


A FULL HOUSE AT THE NYC BOOK SIGNING!

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About The Author: Kim Schneiderman

Psychotherapist and freelance journalist Kim Schneiderman utilizes research-based methods to help people who are stuck – in a dead-end job, relationship, of life stage – imagine themselves as the star of their own stories with the power to reclaim their personal narratives. Drawing on the elements of a story that many of us learned in high school (premise, scene, plot, conflict, climax, resolution), readers will assign titles to different chapters of their lives, observe recurring themes, identify supporting characters, and explore how conflict creates opportunities for personal growth that can lead to a meaningful resolution. They will also be asked to examine how the decisions we make, both big and small, affect our storyline – the relationships we choose, how we spend our day, and how we nourish ourselves, physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.

Unlike most self-help writing workbooks, most of the exercises in Step Out of Your Story are framed in the third-person voice, freeing readers to see beyond their usual point of view. Psychological research suggests that people are more likely to view their lives favorably when they see themselves as characters in a story. In a 2005 Columbia University study reported in the Journal of Psychological Science, test subjects who spoke about difficult chapters in their lives in the third person narrative displayed more confidence and optimism than those who recalled bad memories in the first person. By retracing their steps from the perch of the third-person narrative, people were more likely to regard their problems as something outside themselves – challenges they had conquered or adversaries they had defeated - instead of character flaws. Additionally, the perception that they had overcome obstacles left them feeling more confident to face the future.

Step Out Of Your Story

STEP OUT OF YOUR STORY

Writing Exercises to Reframe and Transform Your Life

Every life is an unfolding story, and how individuals tell their story matters. Recent Stanford and Columbia University studies show that how we view the story of our life shapes the life itself. Who are the heroes and villains? Where does the plot twist? How are conflicts resolved? Learn more...

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