What We Do

A dyad is a one-on-one interaction with another participant. You may be asked to answer a series of questions, tell a story, complete sentences or assume a particular body stance. You will have the opportunity to look directly at specific personal issues and to support your dyad partner in doing the same.

A mingle exercise involves milling around the room having short interactions with many different people. As in dyads, the communication you have with other people during a mingle exercise is structured.

During a mediation process, you visualize a situation as guided by the trainer. Frequently, music and the lowering of lights are used during these processes to facilitate relaxation and promote creativity.

You will periodically meet with a group of approximately 6-12 people. These group meetings may be informal discussions or structured communications. A volunteer staff member will act as facilitator for your group.

The trainer’s perspective is that you are powerful, you are committed to creating maximum results in your life, that a stance of personal responsibility is more effective than one of being powerless in the face of life’s demands. Interactions with the trainer are an opportunity to reflect on your assumptions and you may feel challenged, anxious or uncomfortable in dealing with the unfamiliar.

Throughout the training module you will have the opportunity to learn about yourself through communication; speaking about what you are learning, and listening to the experiences of others. Such sharing occurs one-on-one, in small groups, or in front of the entire group. 

Our training are multiple days, it is imperative that you get sufficient rest and nutritious food. Every 2 to 4 hours there will be a 20-30 minute break. In addition, on weekend training day there  are meal breaks for approximately 1.5 hours in the afternoon. Be sure to eat a sustaining meal each day before coming to the workshop.

As an exercise, the group may play games to reveal the competitive and cooperative strategies people use, and to illustrate the dynamics of group versus individual commitment.

At the close of each day you will be given Growth Work. Growth Work is a short, thought provoking assignment to be completed before the next session. Growth Work is designed to support you in your discovery, bring greater clarity to what you are learning, and prepare you for the next day’s session activities and exercises.