Courses

Presentations and workshops

These courses are suitable for  networking, small business or green interest groups. They also add an ‘inner transition’  or ‘psychology of change’ element to courses on Permaculture or practical sustainablility for a holistic approach to teaching skills for resilience and a post peak oil society:

Formats:

• Short introductory presentations,
• 1/2 day workshops
• 1 or 2 day workshops
• Longer courses by arrangement

Content:

Sustainable Business – how to thrive amidst the triple crunch of climate change, energy insecurity and economic uncertainty.  A new business paradigm for small businesses. This material is particularly applicable to those starting small, ethical businesses, complementary health practices, mentoring, coaching or consultancy services.

Conscious Relationships and Conscious Communication Skills for Earth Community – mindful communication based on compassion for ourselves and others. Includes topics such as: listening skills, compassionate enquiry, peace making and conflict resolution, handling strong emotions, starting and nurturing wholesome relationships, giving and receiving feedback, unconditional parenting.

The Work That Reconnects – a pioneering form of group work that was begun in the 1970s by Joanna Macy. It demonstrates our interconnectedness in the web of life and our authority to take action on its behalf. It has helped many thousands around the globe find insight, solidarity, and courage to act, despite the rapidly worsening conditions caused by our Industrial Growth model of society. Based on systems theory, spiritual teachings and deep ecology, its methods are described in Coming Back to Life, the book Joanna Macy wrote with Molly Young Brown. I co-facilitate The Work That Reconnects Workshops with colleagues in the South West of England.

Daring to Downshift -   How to unearth, and make the most of, the opportunities that arise when you’ve been forcibly downshifted through redundancy, ill health, relationship breakdown or other unforeseen circumstances.

From Rat Race Stress to Authentic Living - going beyond the practicalities of survival in a frantic world, what does it really mean to lead a conscious, authentic life, in alignment with our personal needs, those of the planet and of society as a whole? How to ‘slow down without breaking down’, overcome our identity with ‘stuff’ and rediscover our authenticity, our unique gifts and way of being in the world, what it is that gives our life meaning and makes it fulfilling. How to voluntarily quit the rat race and lead a less stressful, more simple life.

In the interests of minimising travel, I offer face to face presentations and workshops in the South West of England only. However, for those who live or work further afield, I can present any of this material by teleclass.

What is a teleClass?

A teleclass is a straightforward, low cost and sustainable way of taking part in a group learning session. It’s like a conference telephone call. Each participant is supplied with a phone number to call at the appointed time. When you call, you will be welcomed to a virtual classroom where you can listen to the class leader present the teleclass material and you can participate by asking or answering questions if you wish. So it’s just like being in a real classroom or workshop setting except that you can take part in the comfort of your own home, from anywhere in the world, without having to travel.

Please contact me to discuss the specific requirements of your group or training course.