SHIFT-IT School

Scroll below for: Public Events & Training, Home Study Kits and Private Coaching & Training

PUBLIC EVENTS & TRAINING:

2025 Courses

Drop-Ins Satsangs

Free or By Donation - Twice a Month

Christina Merkley at her tablet smiling at the camera with her puppy Presley on her lap. Wording is for the Drop-In Satsangs Banner: True People, Inner Work, Visual Tools - Drawing Your Inner Wisdom Out.

Dates:
Our next gathering is Sunday, January 5, 2025 (10am-Noon, Pacific Time)

Location: Live Zoom Webinar, 2 Hours

Satsang means to gather with true people or be in true community. Join pioneering Visual Coach Christina Merkley and true folks from across the world for this free drop-in. Consciously meet what arises in self, others and the world at large.

All levels of processing experience are welcome - from beginner to advanced. Times vary to accommodate various zones.

Prerequisite: None

SHIFT-IT Online

Visual Coaching Retreat: Save 50%

SHIFT-IT Visual Coaching Retreat across desk covered with visual maps and markers and a big blue dot for 50% off

Dates:
Saturdays: January 18 - March 1, 2025 (2-4pm, Pacific Time)

Location: 7 2-Hour Live Zoom Webinars

Online coaching retreat using visual tools hosted by Christina Merkley. Literally draw your own inner wisdom out - no art skills required. Two options to choose from, depending on your schedule and urgency. Includes SHIFT-IT Manual and Map Pack. First timers and repeaters welcome.

*** Pre-requisite for Visual Coach Certification
*** Also available in Kit format if live times aren't doable.

Prerequisite: None

Shifting the Power

Power Dynamics and Personal Liberation

Shifting the Power, with Love course: Anneke Lucas smiling out at you with Christina Merkley at her tablet against the backdrop of a large white lotus flower.

Dates:

Level 1:
New, Home Study Kit Available Now!
Live Online Summer/Fall 2025 Dates To Be Announced.

Level 2: Registration Coming Soon! Thursdays, Feb 20 - Jun 26, 2025 (11am - 12:30pm, Pacific Time)

Anneke Lucas and Christina Merkley guide you clearly and compassionately to meet the Dark, within ourselves, our families, business, economic and political structures. Deep inner work on power, privilege and projection. Out of the darkness and into the light.

Prerequisite: Level 1 for Level 2

In-Person Satsang Days

Attend Individually or Deal for All 3

In-Person Satsang banner with Christina Merkley smiling at the camera against a backdrop of visual maps on a large drawing board. Markers and painted rocks. Writing says True People - Inner Work - Visual Tools and Drawing Your Inner Wisdom Out.

Dates:
Sundays, March 23, June 8 and September 14, 9:30 am - 5:00 pm, Pacific Time

Location:
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Limited to Just 12 Spots!

Expanding to In-Person gatherings from my online cohorts and starting with single days, we meet (and draw out!) what is present in the now. Primarily using Self Inquiry, however, other modalities like Systemic Constellations, Polarities and Parts Work appear too.

Prerequisite: None:

Visual Coach Certification

2 Prerequisites Plus Application Interview

Dates:
April 1 - December 19, 2025. Get the 2 pre-requisites done first.

Location: 16 2-Hour Live Zoom Webinars Plus 14 2-Hour Drop-in Office Hours

One-of-a-kind training and supervision in Visual Coaching by pioneering coach Christina Merkley. For leaders, coaches, counselors, therapists, advisors, mediators, teachers, advocates and more. Includes 40 visual tools and 3 additional Home Study Kits, for extensive skill and practice development. Get your shift and hold space for others to get theirs.

Private Visual Satsang

Limited to Just 12 Spots!

Christina Merkley at her tablet in her home office with greenery and plants all around for this banner for Private Visual Satsangs

Dates:
Saturdays: April 5 - July 19, 2025 (10am - Noon, Pacific Time)

Location: Live Zoom Webinars, 16 2-Hour Sessions

Private processing group over 16 weeks hosted by Christina Merkley. Limited to just 10 members. Use your triggers as a springboard for deep inner work. Myriad of processing techniques and visual tools including meditation, self inquiry, parts work, constellations, polarities and more. New joiners and repeaters welcome. No experience necessary.

Prerequisite: None

Fundamentals of Visual Coaching

In-person Version

Dates:

In-Person Summer Camp: August 5-7, 2025

Location: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Visual techniques for guiding individuals, partners, and groups. This immersive training equips you with essential theory and practical skills to diversify your process toolkit. Designed for Process Leads working closely with individuals and partners, regardless of your prior visual experience.

*** Pre-requisite for Visual Coach Certification

Prerequisite: None


HOME STUDY KITS:

Fundamentals of Visual Coaching

NEW: Immediate Download Available

10 Module Home Retreat Kit: Emphasis on Visual Coaching. Includes 3 of the other Kits too!

Visual Coaching Retreat

Immediate Download Available

7 Module Home Retreat Kit: Draw Your Vision and Erase Your Resistance.

Shift Into Digital Work

Immediate Download Available

10 Module Home Study Kit: Expand Your Services With Digital Drawing Tech.

Fast & Loose Sketching: Mini Art School

Immediate Download Available

10-Module Home Study Kit: Two Niche Experts Help You Draw Better and Faster.

Sketching: More Heads & Hands

Immediate Download Available

10 Module Home Study Kit: Deeper Dive on Drawing Heads and Hands.

Cartoon and Storyboard Techniques

Immediate Download Available

10 Module Home Study Kit: Learn Cartoon and Storyboard Tricks from Animation Director Karen Lloyd.

Business Essentials for Process Professionals

Immediate Download Available

10 Module Home Study Kit: Build or Refresh Your $50-300K Practice.

Practical Energy Work

Immediate Download Available

15 Module Home Study Kit: Right Brain Techniques for Professional and Personal Success.

Fundamentals of Working Visually

Immediate Download Available

18-Module Home Study Kit: Emphasis on Graphic Recording and Graphic Facilitation


PRIVATE COACHING AND TRAINING:

In-House Visual Skills Training (online or in-person at your location or mine):

Have several people in the same organization or region that want to be trained to work visually? – More Details


Private Visual Skills Training (online or in-person in Victoria, Canada):

Want personal instruction in working visually? 1-3 private training days. – More Details


Private Visual Coaching (online):

Hire me as your private Visual Coach. Choose from 1-12 Online Sessions – More Details


Private Visual Coaching (in-person in Victoria, Canada):

2-Day, 1-Day and Half-Day formats. – More Details


Graphic Facilitation Services:

Agenda Design and Process Facilitation. Specialties in Strategic Planning, Visioning and Teams – More Details


NEXT STEPS: If you know which option you want, simply purchase from the links above (check filters for auto-emails and receipts). If you aren’t sure which option is the best fit for you, email [email protected] to request a free 30-minute Exploratory Chat.

I look forward to working with you!

Christina Merkley

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