Self-paced online course

Question your thoughts with The Work and discover the peace that's already within you.

Learn Byron Katie's The Work step by step, guided by a certified facilitator with two decades of experience. A simple method for turning suffering into clarity — from home, at your own pace, no rush.

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Aileen Cheatham

This program "Living The Work of Byron Katie - Learn to do The Work on your own, but not alone" was created to support you in changing the way you experience your life through The Work of Byron Katie.  

Even if you’re completely new to this Work — with no background in meditation or inquiry — you’ll be guided step by step so you can begin practicing The Work on your own and start experiencing more freedom from stress in everyday life, often within the first week.  And although I cover the method from the very beginning, people who already know The Work will also find deeper clarification, support, and new ways of exploring it that can bring more nuance and understanding to their practice.  

The course is interactive and available for you to access anytime, at your own pace. It also includes live online group meetings, so you have the opportunity to connect with others, ask questions, practice together, and be supported along the way.

 You'll be learning how to do the work on your own, but not alone! 

What's Included in the Program?

 Five modules and a variety of tools designed to help you learn the method in just seven days, integrate it into your life within a month, and rely on it for the rest of your life—so you can experience greater clarity, joy, and peace.
 You’ll have unlimited access to the program, along with free monthly Q&A sessions and twice-monthly guided practice sessions. You can pop in to these sessions whenever you need to. This ongoing support gives you the opportunity to connect with a community that practices The Work regularly and to continue deepening your understanding and practice over time.

Module 1 - Do it and you will understand

Practice a simple meditation that prepares you for The Work. Discover the true cause of your suffering, deepen your self-awareness, and learn to access the peace that's already within you.

By the end of Module 1,  you'll be able to observe your inner world and clearly recognize what creates suffering and what brings peace.

Module 2 - The Method

Learn how to precisely identify the thoughts that stress you in daily life. Questioning a thought, explained step by step, visually. A detailed explanation of turnarounds, so you can formulate them with confidence. The extra support to help you find relevant, concrete, and authentic examples for each turnaround.

By the end of Module 2,  you'll be able to apply The Work with confidence and ease.

Module 3 - The Worksheets

Learn when and how to use each worksheet, complete the Judge-Your-Neighbor Worksheet effectively, question your beliefs step by step, and use the One-Belief-at-a-Time Worksheet to develop an independent practice. 

By the end of Module 3,  you'll be able to work with a stressful situation from your life and do The Work from beginning to end completely on your own.

Module  4 -  Deepening  your  Work

Explore the consequences of being in other people's business—and how to return to your own. Learn an essential turnaround for judgments that aren't about people, how to question the universal beliefs that shape our thinking, move beyond complaint and the victim identity, and approach self-judgments with greater understanding and compassion.

The goal is to give you additional tools, broaden your exploration of how the mind works, and help lead you toward greater self-understanding and a deeper sense of peace.

Module 5 - The  Practice

 Explore a variety of approaches that fit all lifestyles and respect each person’s preferences, because there is not just one way to practice The Work.
Practicing The Work independently (writing, reading, watching). Practicing together (guided, in groups, with a partner, in person). Keeping a daily journal.


The goal of this module is to help you install The Work into your internal hard drive, absorb it into your very bones, and begin to enjoy practicing it—both on your own and with the support of our community.

Throughout the program, you'll find:

 PRACTICE EXERCISES

to help you integrate The Work and apply it naturally in your everyday life.

VIDEOS

with additional guidance to help you whenever you encounter difficulties.

SELF-ASSESSMENTS

 to help you measure your progress with The Work.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

to read, watch, and deepen your learning throughout the course.

A SPACE

 to share your experiences and learn alongside others.

WORKSHEETS

That you can complete online and take with you wherever you go.

The program - Living The Work of Byron Katie 

Plus, you'll receive three bonus resources to help you  
deepen your practice, do The Work more effectively,  and with more confidence. 

Free Session

A free introductory session with me or someone from my team so we can get to know each other, clearly identify your needs, and guide you as effectively as possible on this journey.

4 guided meditations

Support through each step of Byron Katie’s Work whenever you feel the need. Listen online or download them.

A Workbook

A very practical companion guide that you can download and fill out online on your phone, iPad, or computer — or print out if you prefer.

Testimonials
(for other of Aileen's online courses)

Aileen, thank you so much for your presentation on Emotional GPS.  Your facilitation allowed me to get closer to what was really happening for me using the emotions list and the shifts available to me were profound. Your kindness and gentleness was felt and I thank you for honouring my wisdom and simply being a loving guide.

Tammy Reid
Certified Facilitator for The Work 

At the workshop, Aileen shared and participated like us. She was a warm and good listener. She offered new tools and really good advice expanding The Work for me. She made sharing safe and created a caring and warm atmosphere. She gave us good exercises and used good tools


Elena
Online Course Participant

Aileen is very experienced and competent as a trainer and facilitator. Her clear explanations and her support were very helpful throughout the entire course. I found the different types of exercises very helpful, from reading, to listening to recordings and especially the partner exercises. I gained a lot from this course. It broadened my knowledge about strategies and ways to do The Work.

Anonymous
Online course participant

This program is for you if ......

You've tried practicing The Work, but it hasn't been as easy as you hoped. Maybe you're not sure where to begin, you get stuck with certain parts of the process, you're not experiencing the results you expected, and you've ended up feeling discouraged and alone.

Perhaps you've found yourself thinking:  "At this pace, it'll be years before I start feeling better." "I'll never be able to do The Work on my own. I'll always need someone to facilitate me, and that's just not realistic for me." "It's too complicated. Maybe The Work just isn't for me."

If you're willing to question your thoughts and committed to making The Work of Byron Katie a natural part of your life so you can discover your own inner freedom, then this program is for you.

You can start today and become part of our supportive community. We're here to encourage you, answer your questions, and support you
every step of the way.

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    • DIGITAL COURSE (with unlimited access)
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    • Option to connect with a partner to practice The Work whenever you wish
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    • Monthly live Q&A sessions (drop-in when you feel like it)
    • Access to our online COMMUNITY FORUM for support and connection
    • Option to connect with a partner to practice The Work whenever you wish
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    • Live practice sessions to do The Work together (25+ per year)
    • Monthly live Q&A sessions (drop-in when you feel like it)
    • Access to our online COMMUNITY FORUM for support and connection
    • Option to connect with a partner to practice The Work whenever you wish
    • Bonus 1: A ONE-ON-ONE STARTER SESSION with Aileen
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Answers to Your Questions

No. This program is designed both for people who are completely new to The Work and for those who already have experience and want to deepen their practice.

La diferencia The difference between these two programs is the same as the difference between studying a driver's manual on your own and taking driving lessons with an instructor.  In both cases, you're the one behind the wheel. But having someone guide you while you're learning makes all the difference. Eventually, you earn your driver's license and no longer need the instructor by your side.  

The Compass shows you the way and teaches you how to do The Work. But knowing the path isn't enough—you have to walk it. And in the beginning, doing it alone is rarely easy.  With guidance and support, It's much easier to integrate the method, move through the obstacles that naturally arise, and develop the confidence to practice on your own.  

Once you've internalized the fundamental principles and understand how the process works, independence comes naturally.

The program is designed to adapt to your own learning style and the rhythm of your life. You decide how to integrate it in the way that works best for you. The recommended pace is to work through the core content during the first week, alternating study days with practice days using the guided exercises.

At the end of that first week, we invite you to complete 21 days of structured practice to help you naturally integrate the method into your daily life. If you follow this recommended pace, you'll spend approximately 1½ hours a day during the first 7 days, followed by about 30 minutes a day for the next 21 days.

After one month, The Work will have begun to become part of who you are, and you may find yourself surprised by a completely new way of seeing the world. In addition, you'll be able to participate in our live group practice sessions, held every other week. They're a wonderful opportunity to keep your practice alive, continue deepening your understanding of The Work, and connect with others who are passionate about discovering their inner freedom.

You're welcome to join these sessions whenever you like, and you'll have unlimited access to them for as long as the program is available.

I always enjoy meeting participants and clients both in person and online. However, my experience has shown me that:
           1. Learning time is actually much more limited in a workshop. (According to various studies, one hour of face-to-face instruction is roughly equivalent to about 15 minutes of online learning.)
            2. You can't go back and listen to the explanations again or revisit the material as many times as you'd like. Once the workshop is over, the lack of ongoing support and continuity often leads people to stop practicing fairly quickly, despite returning home with the best of intentions and plenty of enthusiasm.

 I believe that Living The Work of Byron Katie—is a faster way to learn and develop a regular practice of The Work. The program that brings together everything you need for deep, lasting learning: an initial one-on-one session with me, a self-paced online course, twice-monthly live group Q&A sessions, bi-monthly live practice sessions, and the ongoing support of a committed community.

This approach is far more flexible and honors the way each person learns. Everyone has their own learning style. Some people need more time to integrate the material. Others learn best by watching, while others learn by listening. Some need to review the lessons several times, while others benefit from asking questions live. Some thrive on interacting with others, while others prefer to progress more independently.

Online independent learning also allows you to focus more fully on the material itself. In an in-person or online live workshop, it's natural for much of your attention to be drawn to the facilitator, which can make it harder for some of the content to truly sink in.

And, if life ever pulls you away from your practice, it's easy to reconnect. You can simply join a few live sessions, reconnect with the community, and get back into the rhythm of practicing The Work. For many people, that's the easiest way to regain momentum and continue moving forward.

Individual sessions are not automatically included in the program, because not everyone needs them. Some people join Living The Work of Byron Katie after already having several individual sessions and are primarily looking to develop a more independent practice.

Others prefer the support of a facilitator—at least once—to experience more deeply what it's like to question their thoughts through The Work. Every person's journey is different. Throughout the program, I'll do my best to help you determine which options will best support you at each stage of your practice.

Once you complete the enrollment form, you'll receive an email within a few minutes containing your login details, contact information for our support team, and a link to schedule your orientation session with me.

You'll have unlimited access to the members' area and will receive all future program updates at no additional cost.

Yes, I especially recommend it if you're new to The Work. Following the program in the suggested order will allow you to discover The Work step by step and build a solid foundation.

As you complete each lesson, the next one will automatically unlock. After you've completed the program, you're free to revisit any lesson whenever you like to review the material or deepen your understanding.

Its purpose is to help you:

Clarify aspects of The Work that are often misunderstood when learning on your own.

Move through the most common challenges at each stage of the process—identifying with precision what is causing your suffering, finding the most appropriate turnarounds, discovering clear and meaningful examples with ease, and completing a Judge-Your-Neighbor Worksheet in a clear and coherent way.

Discover the approach to practicing The Work that works best for you.

Build a regular, deep, and transformative practice. Become part of a warm, supportive community of people who, like you, are looking for practice partners, mutual support, and a place to continue growing together.


 This program is protected by copyright and may not be shared, distributed, or reproduced, in whole or in part, without my prior written permission.

If you'd like to recommend it to your clients, students, or community, you're welcome to join my affiliate program. It's designed so that both you and the people you support can benefit. If you'd like to learn more about how it works, I'd be happy to tell you more.

Weekly practice groups of approximately 30 minutes.
During these sessions, we practice The Work as a group or in pairs using Zoom breakout rooms. If you wish, you can also volunteer to be facilitated in front of the group. These sessions are not recorded, in order to preserve spontaneity, confidentiality, and an atmosphere of trust.  

Biweekly group sessions with Aileen (or another facilitator).  
These sessions provide a space to share your discoveries, ask questions about the program or The Work, and receive the support you need to continue moving forward with clarity. These sessions are recorded, so if you register in advance, you will be able to watch the recording whenever you are unable to attend live. In addition, selected audio excerpts may be added to the program’s Frequently Asked Questions section for the benefit of the entire community. If you register, you will receive an email before each session with a reminder and the link to join the Zoom meeting.

Of course! Everyone enrolled in the program is welcome to participate in the group sessions, regardless of how far along they are. 

No problem. Simply register for the session to receive access to the recording. If you wish, you can also send us your questions in writing ahead of time, and we’ll be happy to answer them during the session.

Yes, of course. If the published installment plans don’t meet your needs, please contact us and we’ll discuss the available options.

The guarantee lasts for 15 days from the date you enroll. If you decide during that period that the program isn’t right for you, simply email us to request a refund. We’ll process it within the following few days. If your enrollment includes individual sessions and you have already used any of them, their cost will be deducted from the total amount before the refund is issued.

Our Team

This program is brought to you by Margot Diskin, Karin Morchetti, and Aileen Cheatham.
Margot and Aileen are Certified Facilitators of The Work of Byron Katie. They met in Los Angeles in 2011 at Byron Katie’s nine-day School for The Work and have collaborated in many ways ever since. In Zimbabwe, they offered The Work through a nonprofit organization supporting people living with HIV. In France, they lead short residential retreats and year-long programs designed to help participants learn, practice, and deepen their experience of The Work. They share a passion for making The Work accessible and empowering people to use it confidently on their own.
Karin is the technical and creative wizard behind the project. She brought the program to life through its graphics, animations, visual design, and layout.

This program has a 15 day money-back guarantee.  

Aileen Cheatham

Certified Facilitator & Trainer for The Work of Byron Katie - My passion is The Work and I love sharing it with others.