This workshop focuses on the use of narrative culture-shaping practices that support communities to protect relationships in the face of conditions of volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity generated by the culture of individualism and the erosion of our ecological, political, economic and social environments. To emphasize what has been shown to protect us in the face of these conditions, participants will have the experience of hearing and constructing relational stories that bring together the key elements of resilience: 1) challenges that require us to take initiative and innovate; 2) caring others who support our leadership; 3) opportunities to contribute to collective wellbeing. Relational stories offer an innovative way to synchronize several concurrent cycles of experience across multiple levels of system. Participants will also get the opportunity to practice a form of empathic attunement called sharing resonance, which activates embodied connection and enhanced collective attunement to the issues that threaten equity and inclusion.
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12:30 pm - Welcome, Introductions & Agenda
1:15 pm - Opening Lecture: Gestalt Legacy and Relational Culture Practices
Teaching “Sharing Resonance”
Meta-Narrative: Responding to the Cultural Crisis
Journaling Relational Stories of Self
2:30 pm BREAK
2:45 pm - Breakout Groups: Storytelling & Resonance
4:15 pm BREAK
4:30 pm - Debrief & Harvest: Supports and Values
4:45 pm - Closing Commitments & Follow-up Opportunities11:30 am – Practicum groups
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Participants completing this workshop will be able to:
Deconstruct the impact of the culture of individualism on their relationships and ways of relating.
Construct a personal narrative that locates their commitment to relational values and makes explicit which supports have helped them overcome conditions that challenge those values.
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All invited
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There are no prerequisites for this program.
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Tuition: $125.00
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To receive a refund for your cancellation:
30 or more days prior to your start date, you will be eligible to receive a full refund minus a processing fee.
This processing fee is 4% of total amount.14 or more days prior to your start date, you will be eligible to be refunded 50% of the reservation total.
Cancellations less than 14 days prior to the start date of the workshop or program, credits may be offered at the discretion of the Institute. If the reason for your cancellation is considered an emergency, this will be taken into consideration upon submission of required documentation.
Credits issued in lieu of a refund must be used within 12 months of the original program or workshop start date. After this period, any unused credit will expire and will no longer be valid. Extensions will not be granted.
Notice of Nondiscriminatory Policy
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Continuing Education: none offered
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There is no known conflict of interest for this program.
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Certificates of completion will be emailed within 10 business days of course completion.