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From London to Dubai: Real reactions from our Inner Critic Workshop with Women Who Thrive

Updated: Mar 26

Our first international mission


We were honoured to deliver 2 workshop sessions in Dubai in collaboration with the Women Who Thrive community, led by our Dubai Ambassador, Anita Stewart. This marked the first time the Grid Society framework has been introduced in this setting, bringing the work from London into a completely new environment.

Who are Women Who Thrive


Women Who Thrive (WWT) is a Dubai-based women-led wellbeing community founded by Sue and Achasah to bring women together in a way that feels genuine, supportive, and purposeful.


Built on the recognition that many women in the city can feel isolated despite busy, outwardly successful lives, the community was created to offer a space where connection is not surface-level, but real. Over the past five years,


Women Who Thrive has built a strong network of like-minded women across Dubai, bringing together individuals from different backgrounds who are actively building, navigating challenges, and looking for meaningful growth.


Reactions from the workshop


Following the sessions, reactions began to appear across social media in real time after our Inner Critic Workshop with Women Who Thrive. These were not requested testimonials or structured feedback, but immediate reflections from people processing what they had just experienced.


Below are 10 responses captured as they were shared, offering a clear view of how the work landed in the room.



#1


Inspired by one of our slides during the session. A simple but powerful reflection: we are in control of our thoughts.


#2


A real glimpse inside the workshop, captured in her words: “Loved this workshop.”


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#3


A closer look at the materials shared during the session. A practical extension of the work participants engaged with in the room.


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#4


One of our London clients flew to Dubai to attend our first workshop. A reflection of the connection and commitment to the work.


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#5


Captured after the session, her words: “Fabulous morning mindset motivation.”



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Real workshops. Real movement. Real passion.


A space where people do their inner work and grow into the life they are building.


THIS IS GRIDLIFE


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A closer look at the workbook, reflected in her words: “Such a thought-provoking session.”


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#7


Captured by Women Who Thrive during the interactive session, showing participants working through their workbooks in real time.


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#8


A workshop giveaway winner, captured in her words: “Super excited to have won this. Can’t wait to work on it.”


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#9


Captured after the session with our Dubai Ambassador, Anita Stewart, her words: “Had an amazing session… such an inspiration.”


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#10


Captured after the session, her words: “Amazing”, “Thought-provoking”, “Highly recommended.” A clear reflection of the experience in the room.


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👉 Things you might find useful

View our live

online workshops



Open to the public, these sessions are designed for anyone looking to organise their thinking and move forward with clarity.


Many counsellors recommend them to their clients, allowing the work to be carried forward into ongoing sessions.


Join our online CPD workshop with Counselling First



We deliver two counselling workshops: Silencing the Inner Critic and The Boundary Toolkit.


Each session offers a structured approach designed for counsellors working directly with clients, helping you expand your toolkit and apply the work in practice.



Download Grid Mission 05 - Confront the Grey Voices: Defend Yourself (30-day workbook)



A structured inner critic workbook designed to help capture negative self-talk, challenge it through guided reflection, and build a clear written defence. With one focused task each week, it avoids overwhelm while supporting consistent progress, making it suitable for both counsellors and clients.



Access the Grid Society

 Morning Reset -

Instant Access Workshop



A structured journaling system designed as an alternative to traditional journaling. Perfect for clients who struggle with freeform journaling, offering a clearer, quicker and more effective way to organise thoughts and reflect. It can be used daily, weekly, or as needed, making it easier for clients to verbalise their progress in sessions.


Summary

This article shows how the Grid Society framework is applied beyond the workshop through real use in counselling. It highlights how structured thinking supports clearer conversations, stronger decisions, and consistent personal development.

It also introduces the Grid Society Inner Critic Workshop, designed to help people recognise negative thinking, take back control under pressure, and move forward without second-guessing themselves.


Access

The Grid Society Inner Critic Workshop is available as a live session. Join the waiting list to access the next release.


Common questions people ask

  1. How do you stop negative self-talk in real situations?

  2. What is an Inner Critic Workshop?

  3. How can structured thinking help in counselling or coaching?

  4. How do you take control of your thoughts under pressure?


Key takeaway

The Grid Society framework provides a practical way to recognise negative thinking, organise your thoughts, and move forward with more clarity and control.



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