Disconnect to Reconnect: An Introduction to Screen Liberation

We know screens are addictive by design — hijacking our attention, disrupting our nervous systems, and slowly distancing us from presence, sleep, creativity, and connection. It’s clear that over use of these devices dampens the human spirit.

But what if reducing screen time wasn’t about shame or restriction… but about reclaiming your attention, your joy, and your sense of self?

Introduction to Screen Liberation is a 4-week journey to help you build a healthier relationship with technology — one rooted in conscious choice, soulful enquiry, and sustainable habits. You’ll be supported by two experienced facilitators and a like-minded community, with optional one-to-one coaching to deepen your process.

This is an evolution of the long-running Farewell to Screen Addiction course, now expanded to include technological support and more accountability.

✦ What You’ll Receive

4 x 90-minute live workshops exploring screen habits, nervous system regulation, habit formation, creative reconnection, and soul-path enquiry

Learning materials including recordings, slides, journal prompts & daily habit trackers

An optional accountability buddy and access to gentle community support

Optional 1:1 coaching with Hereward (Screen Liberation Coach) during the course for deeper, tailored guidance and habit support

Optional accountability software for increased motivation, enhanced commitment and progress tracking.

✦ Is This for You?

This course is for you if:

You’ve noticed screen time is draining your energy, focus, or joy.

You’ve tried to cut down but find yourself stuck in the same patterns.

Other parts of your life — creativity, relationships, rest — are being neglected.

You sense there’s something deeper beneath your scrolling: a soul-call, a feeling, or a forgotten part of you

You don’t need to be perfect. You just need to be willing. Together, we’ll build a new relationship with technology — one that honours your wholeness, your boundaries, and your being.

Course Overview

Pre-Course Materials

A digital self-audit to assess your screen time, triggers, and common distractions

Guidance to set clear, actionable and gradual screen-reduction goals for the 4-week journey

Daily habit tracking worksheets

Matched with an accountability buddy for shared support

Weekly Journalling prompts to support emotional processing, harvest insights and recognize patterns. 

Week 1 – Foundations of Awareness and Change

Our Shared Predicament – Building solidarity through honest reflection.

The Neuroscience of Tech Addiction – Understanding how screens impact the brain and nervous system and the challenges of disconnecting.

Habit Formation & Ritual – Learning and experimenting with tools for conscious behavior change.

Week 2 – Conscious Digital Practices

Professional Screen Use – Simple and effective strategies to apply in your work life.

Rebuilding Attention – Techniques to restore focus and presence.

Detox Preparation – Preparing for a screen break and setting meaningful intentions.

Week 3 – Deepening the Journey

Aligning with Purpose – Connecting screen liberation to your soul path.

Parts Work & Compassion – Exploring how different inner parts (IFS-style) influence screen use.

Remembering the Sensuous Self – Reconnecting to the body and the present moment.

Group Digital Detox – A supported break from technology, over a weekend.

Week 4 – Integration & Future Vision

Post-Detox Integration – Reflecting and embedding what you’ve learned

Looking Forward – Designing your ongoing relationship with technology

Co-Created Manifesto – Articulating your personal and collective commitments

Structure of the group:

We will meet every week for four weeks, on Thursdays at 19.30-21.00 UK time, on Zoom.

If funds are a barrier to attendance then please get in touch.

About the facilitators:

My name is Boe Huntress, I have been a facilitator of groups for over ten years. I hold spaces to support others and myself to engage healthily with their emotions and with their soul life. I have personally been on a journey with my own screen addictions and feel in a place where I can support others to do the same.

Hi, I'm Hereward McGillivray, I've been a facilitator and coordinator in various movements, projects and idea spaces focused around climate and technology. I view screen addiction as a significant hindrance to personal and collective sense making and wellbeing. I'm currently starting a coaching practise focusing on supporting people to to radically reduce their technology usage and recover full connection with life. 

Feedback from previous Screen Addiction Courses with Boe

“Five stars!”

“100% recommend this course.” 

“If you want to become more productive, less stressed and have more fulfilling relationships, then try this course.” 

“It's great to be in a group taking screen addiction seriously, feeling supported, and exploring it without shame.”

“This course helps people understand a problem that is only getting bigger.” 

“Really enjoyed your facilitation, the group was very well held, and good tone struck. Excellent balance of pragmatic and profound.”

“Brilliant faciliator, genuinely useful info, great group.”

Feedback from previous events with Boe

"Boe is a one in a million facilitator" 

"Being in this group has been a powerful, transformative experience. I’ve always felt in safe hands, in complete trust and able to grow each time." 

"I feel blessed beyond words to have found this group. It can be SO hard to find the space to explore and meet one's spiritual needs in modern every day life, and what has been grown here is exceptional and unique. I have deep gratitude to Boe for providing this much needed and very rare space.” 

"To say that this group has been a life-changing experience would actually be an understatement. It has given me the most incredible support network, lifeline in hard times, and a sacred connection to others."

"This circle has single-handedly saved me from depression, by giving me life long tools. It has deeply empowered me, meaning I can overcome insecurity and fear in order to help others and make a positive impact on this planet. I have come from being lost, insecure and afraid, to feeling open to the world and excited by its possibilities." 

"It's hard to pry apart all of the incredibly positive ways this experience has affected my life. It's given me tools, and I feel firmly on a journey inwards which is broadening and opening up my outward perspectives. I think this has been the best thing I've ever done."

“Attending Boe's group has enabled me to find my spiritual core. It has changed my relationship with myself and with the world, and enabled me to live from a more authentic and loving place." 

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