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The Presence Process Journey

an accountability group for those who have the courage to look within

 

Guided by Leslie L. Bost & Geno La Placa

 

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What is The Presence Process?

The Presence Process is a book written by Michael Brown, first published in 2005 and revised in 2010. The book outlines a 10-week self-facilitation process aimed at guiding individuals resolve emotional unintegrated charge, release negative patterns, and connect with a deeper sense of awareness and consciousness, and reconnect with our shared Presence.

The book guides you into an individual journey that involves reading and conscious connected breathing (aka "meditation") on your own for 10 weeks.

What Does The Presence Process Entail?

The Presence Process itself is simple, gentle, and easy to follow, yet life-changing! 

It involves acquiring the book and reading the first three chapters before starting the Process. Then, engaging in an individual 10-week process including reading a weekly chapter reading, daily conscious connected breathing (meditations) twice a day, and during weeks 7 through 10 of the Process, adding a weekly 15-minute hot bath as part of the Process. 

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What Is the Experience of The Presence Process

  • It's a process, not instant gratification
  • It's an invitation into an experience
  • Invitation to watch and respond, let go of RE-ACT-ing
  • It's a felt-perception process
  • Invitation to contemplate the 7-year cycle 
  • It's a guided journey that provides practical techniques and perceptual tools
  • It's a journey within
  • It is a gift to yourself!

 

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Who Is This Process For?

The book is recommended for everyone and is accessible to all.

The process is suited for those who are on a journey of healing, searching for authentic inner peace, want to deeply connect from within, and feel the fullness of their emotions.

The journey requires courage, commitment, compassion, surrender, and trust. Those who complete the process can experience a profound shift towards living in greater presence.

Why Are People Called To Do the Presence Process?

  • Individuals become more present and connected with themselves and others.
  • One becomes more aware of their own triggers and learns how to observe in order to respond and integrate.
  • With the Process' guidance, individuals can develop a deeper awareness of their mental, emotional, and physical body, and let go of emotional baggage and limiting beliefs that may be holding them back.
  • After completing the Process, the transformation is undeniable. Leading to a life filled with freedom, liberation, more awareness, less reactivity, more responsibility, joy, fulfillment, and inner peace.
  • The Presence Process has been widely acclaimed as a powerful tool for personal transformation, with renowned author Dr. Gabor Mate recommending doing the process 3 times in a row.

Why An Accountability Group?

Starting something new, and then pausing or stopping when life gets busy and uncomfortable is a common experience. 

It is scientifically proven, that when sharing your goals with others and joining a group that meets regularly can significantly increase your chances of reaching your goals, with people being 65% more likely to reach their goals when they've shared them with someone else and 95% more likely when they share them with a group. 

Our accountability group provides a supportive environment for individuals to stay committed to the Presence Process, helping them raise questions, relate to others, and gain awareness of their experiences during the process, leading to greater understanding and an increased likelihood of completing the process until the end.

How Does the Accountability Group Work?

 

Leslie & Geno offer you the opportunity to do the Presence Process together in a safe community. 

It includes:

  • WhatsApp Chat Group: This is a safe space where participants can share their experiences, ask questions, and seek support during the Presence Process, with Geno and Leslie. We use the chat only for comments and questions related to the Process.
  • Weekly Zooms: calls include grounding, intention setting, weekly content from the book, questions & sharing.
  • Community: a group of individuals who aspire and are inspired to learn, share, evolve, grow, connect, and relate to themselves.

  • Support: Leslie and Geno are dedicated to providing compassionate support, both through the chat and individually, to those who have questions, encounter challenges, or experience emotional upheaval during the process or when anyone is unsure if they want to continue the process.

What Is the Investment To Join The Group

 

$0 

We share Michael Brown's (the author of The Presence Process) belief that everyone should have access to the Presence Process.

We encourage those who are called to embark on this journey of personal growth and transformation to do so.

Join the next Presence Process Journey accountability group below:

 

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          What Tools/Support Does the Group Give?

           

          Leslie & Geno provide the following:

          • Phone wallpaper, so you have the Conscious Response at your hands
          • Weekly notes: chapter in slide presentation
          • Journal Prompts: these prompts will help you reflect on your experience
          • Weekly accountability polls on Whatsapp
          • Reminders
          • Support to those who have questions, feel behind, etc
          • Most importantly, a zero-judgement zone

           

          What is required of participants when joining the Presence Process journey:

          • The less pre-conceived notions we bring to the process, the more efficient it is
          • It requires your Will, Commitment, Consistency, Compassion, Patience, Trust, and Responsibility

           

          Should I Join the Group?

          Leslie & Geno are big believers in trusting yourself. We invite you to only be in this Process if it calls you and you are committed to your own evolution.

          Some of us are invited by a friend or a family member, however even if they say this is important for you to do, we invite you to listen deeply and if you join, it is with a YES energy.

          The energy of the group is important, so if you feel like this is not your time, know that you are welcome to join at a different time when you are called to do so. 

           

          Testimonial

          "The past 10 weeks of immersing myself in the presence process has been truly transformative. The process beautifully complemented other self development and spiritual work that I have done, and it helped me access a much much deeper place within me. I am forever changed and I feel a new deeper love for myself that I haven’t previously been able to access. Over the past 10 weeks I’ve had many opportunities to change my perspective and become much more authentic in my closest relationships. Thank you, Geno for inviting me to experience the process. And thank you both Geno and Leslie for holding space for all of us to do this beautiful sacred work together.β€œ

          -Amber, US

          Who are Geno and Leslie?

          Genoveva (Geno) La Placa and Leslie L. Bost have had remarkably similar life paths, having grown up in Latin American countries, pursued degrees in finance and business administration, and became mothers of multiple children while living in different countries. Over the past six years, they have continued to follow parallel paths, studying the same methods and pursuing the same certifications. 

          Geno and Leslie are certified Trauma Informed Conscious Parenting Coaches, having received training from several renowned experts in the field, including Dr. Shefali Tsabari, Gabor MatΓ©, Suzi Lula, David Kessler, Zen Stoic from the Tad James School of Timeline Therapy, and Ricci-Jane Adams in Intuitive Intelligence. Their extensive studies and personal integration work, combined with The Presence Process, have inspired them to collaborate in numerous ways. 

          Through their collaboration in The Presence Process, Geno and Leslie have discovered an indescribable gift. They are committed to providing this space to anyone interested, free of charge, as a service to promote the power of presence and their mission to give in this world. 

          Leslie L. Bost

          Leslie lives a Nomadic life with her husband and 4 children. You will usually find her on the ocean or between Los Cabos, Mexico and France. She is a human being who deeply cares. She cares about the connection with our children, our world, and most importantly the connection to ourselves. She believes that if we nourish ourselves from within, with loving self-care on a physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual level, we will become the change we want to see.

          The origin of her story into healing started after much trauma, abuse, abandonment, adoption, eating disorders, deep depression, multiple miscarriages, complicated pregnancies, NICU babies, and all of the challenges that these experiences bring to a marriage and parenting. This journey brought her to healing through mindfulness, meditation, therapy, compassion, and ultimately conscious parenting with Dr. Shefali Tsabary, trauma-informed work with Dr. Gabor Mate, Spiritual Psychology with Suzi Lula, Intuition Intelligence with Ricci-Jane Admas, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) and Timeline Therapy, Liberation coach, and most recently a Masters in Conscious Parenting with Yvonne Laborde and Post-Grad studies in Spiritual Direction. 

          This process of liberation and study has allowed her to develop a methodology by which she guides others. Currently, she is building a family healing retreat center in Pescadero, Mexico alongside her husband and children. 

          Her goal is to guide overwhelmed humans, coaches & and parents to tap into their inner power and intuition, create compassionate inner-connection, while acknowledging their God nature, and navigate life so they can better understand their triggers, patterns, and beliefs to better connect with their loved ones in presence. 

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          Genoveva ("Geno") La Placa

           

          Geno La Placa is a skilled life coach, who blends extensive expertise with deep compassion and intuition. Following a successful career in Finance, Geno experienced the sudden loss of her mother to cancer, which led her on a search of self-discovery and finding Conscious Parenting coaching. Geno discovered coaching as a way to help her through her grief, reconnect with herself and her kids, and bring more peace and awareness into her life, all while forging a stronger connection with her husband who has encouraged and supported her throughout this journey. Her purpose became loud and clear: to use her experience, expertise and light to guide others on their own journey of transformation. 

          This journey led Geno to become a certified Coach in Conscious Parenting with Dr. Shefali Tsabari, and Soul Care & Spiritual Psychology with Suzi Lula. She also received her Compassionate Inquiry Trauma Informed Certification from Gabor Mate and Grief Educator Certification from David Kessler. She is a certified practitioner in Intuitive Intelligence Method and master practitioner in Neuro-Linguistic Programming and Timeline Therapy, and as well as a Liberation coach.

          Her 20 years of broad experience, and continuous curiosity for learning enabled her to develop a unique coaching method that empowers others to take charge of their lives by reconnecting with their true essence and deepest purpose. Her coaching philosophy emphasizes the transformative power of β€œmaking the unconscious conscious”. Geno’s compassionate and intuitive approach goes beyond conventional strategies, delving into the realms of soul connection and neuroscience to create conscious growth.

          Geno has an innate ability to connect with others, and her confident yet loving nature shines through in her work. She not only guides but also inspires individuals to align their hearts and minds to navigate life's challenges with self-confidence and courage.

          β€œAt the heart of my practice is a deep conviction that every person has the ability to connect to their highest self and experience profound personal transformation in every aspect of their lives, when they are seen, heard, valued and understood.”

           

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          A Note From Geno and Leslie

          Together, we discovered The Presence Process at the same time and embarked on our first journey without consciously knowing what we were getting into. The experience was an emotional, mental, and physical roller coaster ride, full of uncomfortable situations that allowed us to become aware of our inner wounds and start integrating them. We persevered and found the process invaluable and life-changing to say the least.

          Since then, we've been committed to sharing our experience with others and supporting the accountability group. In the last two years, we have guided four accountability groups, reaching hundreds of people from all over the world through word of mouth. Also, we have been blesed to have Michael Brown join us at the end of each Process to answer questions for all participants. We believe that we are perpetual students, and we cherish every opportunity to learn and grow from each process we participate in. 

          We are here with you, embarking on this journey together. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to us at any time.

          With love, 

          Geno & Leslie

          Disclaimer

          Please note that this disclaimer applies to all participants in the accountability group led by Genoveva ("Geno") La Placa and Leslie Llaca Bost, which focuses on the discussion and practice of The Presence Process. Geno and Leslie are not official facilitators of The Presence Process, but are enthusiasts of meditation and the personal growth they have experienced through this practice.

          The purpose of this group is to provide a supportive environment for participants during the 10-week journey of The Presence Process. Any emotional, physical, or mental experiences that arise during this time are solely attributable to each individual's engagement with the process. Geno and Leslie hold no responsibility or liability for the experiences of any participant's experiences, outcomes, or actions taken during or after engaging with The Presence Process. 

          As we take on this transformative journey with the Presence Process, we want to emphasize a crucial aspect of this practice. While the Presence Process is a powerful tool for self-healing/integrating and spiritual growth, it should be seen as a complement to, rather than a substitute for, any ongoing emotional, psychological, or therapeutic support you are currently engaged with. 

          This practice is designed to aid in integrating unintegrated emotions. However, it is not intended to bypass or replace the need to process emotions fully or to seek professional therapy or support when needed. We encourage everyone to continue any individual therapy, coaching, or support systems that you are currently utilizing alongside this practice.

          In some cases, additional support may be necessary during this process. Geno and Leslie are available to refer participants to a coach, therapist, or offer individual sessions based on their coaching methodologies. It is important to note that any services provided by Geno and Leslie outside of The Presence Process are distinct from this program and should not be considered a replacement for professional medical or mental health treatment. Should you experience any intense emotions or challenges during this Process, they strongly encourage participants who need additional support to seek advice or therapy from licensed mental healthcare professionals.  

          By joining this group, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this disclaimer, and you agree to assume full responsibility for your own emotional, physical, and mental well-being while participating in The Presence Process. Geno and Leslie will not be held liable for any consequences arising from your participation.

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