Micro-Course 1 — Cultivating Presence

Core Module 3 · Mentalis Method™ — Pillar 3

Course Overview

Presence is a foundational capacity for psychological wellbeing, self-awareness, and authentic living. In this micro-course, we explore humanistic psychology’s understanding of presence and its role in fostering clarity, emotional balance, and meaningful engagement with life.

We begin by examining common barriers to presence, including chronic multitasking, emotional reactivity, and habitual negative thought patterns. You will learn how these obstacles interfere with awareness and contribute to stress, disconnection, and automatic behavior.

The course then introduces practical techniques to cultivate self-awareness and presence, including mindfulness meditation, breathwork, and body-based awareness practices. You will also explore emotional awareness and regulation, learning how emotions signal unmet needs and how conscious regulation supports psychological balance.

Finally, the course focuses on values and authentic living. You will examine the psychology of values, understand how misalignment creates inner tension, and learn how living in accordance with core beliefs reduces cognitive dissonance and supports a more coherent sense of self. By the end of this micro-course, you will have practical tools to cultivate presence, deepen self-awareness, and live more authentically.

What You Will Learn

• The psychological foundations of presence and self-awareness
• Key barriers to presence, including emotional reactivity and habitual thinking
• Mindfulness-based techniques to develop present-moment awareness
• How emotional awareness supports regulation and psychological balance
• How values-based living fosters authenticity and reduces inner conflict

Who This Course Is For

This course is ideal for individuals interested in personal development, aspiring emotional health practitioners, holistic wellness coaches, therapists, and anyone wishing to deepen self-awareness and mind-body integration.

Enrollment Options

Option 1 — Register for This Micro-Course

Price: $79

Option 2 — Register for the Full Module

(Includes Certificate & Q&A)

Includes all five micro-courses, workbook, monthly Q&A, and a Module Certificate.

Price: $395

Practical Details

• Age requirement: 18+

• Prerequisites: None

• Structure: Can be taken individually or as part of the full module or diploma pathway

• Time commitment: 6–10 hours per week to course materials, reflective exercises, mindfulness practices, discussions, and assignments