Courses and Workshops
THRIVING SERIES
This 12-week class series is a comprehensive in-depth dive into the science and implementation of achieving optimal personal effectiveness. The most recent findings in positive psychology, motivation, neuroscience, emotional intelligence, as well as ancient practices of self-inquiry, mindfulness and bioenergy are explored. Experiential practices to apply the concepts and practices learned are included through writing assignments and weekly discussion sessions. Course members will take three individualized assessments to improve self-awareness and personal development and receive a course workbook, a daily wisdom guide, and USB flash drive with mindfulness practices for use at home and throughout the day. The topic areas covered are:
- Thriving and personal effectiveness
- The Whole Self Dynamic ©
- Positive psychology and the PERMA model
- Recent advances in neuroscience, including neuroplasticity, brain wave states and heart-brain coherence
- Meditation, mindfulness and self-inquiry
- Our Natural Self
- Learning our unique Strengths and Values
- Consciously living Strengths and Values
- Emotional Intelligence
- What Holds Us Back – our Inner Saboteurs
- Developing Resilience
Mindful Living for Busy Professionals
This 4-week experiential learning course provides a conscious approach for incorporating meditation and yoga into daily life. Neuroscience and ancient practices are taught alongside various meditations, breath practices and body movement.
Mindful Communication
In this 3-week group course we learn honest, impactful communication to improve interpersonal relationships and resolve conflict.
Leadership Essentials for the 21st Century
A new century has brought a different set of expectations for those in leadership positions. Modern leadership qualities must include self-awareness, transparency, inclusiveness, integrity and vision. This 8-week course dives into how research in leadership and human motivation is influencing the most effective leadership practices and how to implement them.
Dancing With The Dragon – Building Resilience
This 6-week class series is an in-depth dive into the science and implementation of how to increase resiliency in the face of adversity. The class material is grounded in the latest developments in neuroscience, positive psychology, emotional intelligence (EQ), mindfulness and uses a whole-person approach for turning adversity into a powerful teacher. Practical applications of mindfulness techniques, body and physical health practices, healthy mental and emotional development, and personal growth are used throughout the course material.
Consciousness Based Wellness
Ayurveda is roughly translated as the knowledge/science of life, and it is considered one of the oldest traditional systems of medicine in the world, originating in India. We explore basic concepts of Ayurveda to support immune function, mental acuity and overall vitality for optimal daily living in this 3-week course.
Vicarious Trauma – When Another’s Pain Becomes Our Own
When we are exposed to the trauma of other people, it impacts our own mental, physical, and spiritual well-being. Left unrecognized and untreated, vicarious trauma can be a significant contributing factor in depression, anxiety, addiction, PTSD, and burnout. This one-day workshop provides scientific research on the effects of vicarious trauma and effective ways to prevent and recover from it. Full day or half-day workshop.
Energy Centers and the Chakra system
The Chakra system is known as the subtle body, an electrical field around us. We know our hearts conduct electricity, as obvious when a person needs a pacemaker to maintain a steady heart rhythm. When we suffer from anxiety, confusion or physical pain, becoming in touch with the subtle energy systems within our bodies can heal and transform suffering into wisdom and health. This 7-week experiential learning course includes gentle body movement, breath practices and sound meditation.
Creating A Thriving Culture
As Peter Drucker said, “… culture eats strategy for breakfast”. Research show that the most common reason people either stay or leave organizations is not about money – it’s about the culture. Yet culture is often “the elephant in the room” that no one talks about or acknowledges. Positive cultures are created and recent data tells us what the essential factors are to make that happen. This 6-week course uses research-based approaches for intentionally creating an organizational culture that will attract, develop and retain quality, thriving professionals.