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Upcoming workshops, mini-workshops, retreats, and information sessions offered by our Center are listed below. If you would like additional information on any of the listings, you may reach us at 540-342-1800 or info@centerforgrowth.org
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Growing in Personal Solidity
Workshop Description: This workshop, along with “Discovering the Core of My Identity”, provides the foundation for the Personality and Human Relations growth and development process we offer. Part 1 of this workshop focuses on the impact of your human and material environments on how freely you are able to live true to who you are. In Part 2, we will look at the important realities of the person: the being (the essence of who you are); the “I” (your intellect, freedom and will); the body (the physical reality that is the source of your energy); the sensibility (the capacity to resonate with your experiences); and the deep conscience (the in-depth center of reference for making constructive decisions).
Workshop Schedule:
Friday, May 1st 6:30-8:30pm
Saturday, May 2nd 9:00am-4:00pm
Saturday, May 16th 9:00am-4:00pm
Cost: $270 - $135 (sliding scale according to your financial means) – 15 hours
What is Most Essential in My Life?
Workshop Description: In this workshop, you will sort out what is and is not life-giving in your current activities and commitments, and decide where you want to focus your time, energy and creativity. You will also review past and present activities to clarify yourlife’s direction. (pre-requisite)
Workshop Schedule:
Fridays, July 10th and 24th 4:00-8:30pm
Saturdays, July 11th and 25th 9:00am-5:00pm
Sunday, July 12th 9:00am-5:00pm
Cost: $400 - $250 (sliding scale according to your financial means) – 30 hours
Exploring My Inner World
Workshop Description: In this workshop you will learn how to identify and explore your sensations (feelings with underlying meaning) using the written method of personal analysis. The workshop provides step-by step practice in this skill for on-going self-discovery and personal development of the being. (pre-requisite)
Workshop Schedule:
Fridays, August 14th and 21st 4:00pm-9:00pm
Saturdays, August 15th and 22nd 9:00am-4:00pm
Sunday, August 16th 9:00am-4:00pm
Cost: $400 - $250 (sliding scale according to your financial means) – 28 hours
Discovering the Core of My Identity
Workshop Description: This workshop, along with the workshop “Growing in Personal Solidity” provides the foundation for the Personality and Human Relations growth and development process we offer. Part 1 will focus on the image you have of yourself. In Part 2, we will use several approaches to better identify what constitutes the essential traits of your personality. In Part 3 we will present attitudes that are helpful for continued personal growth.
Workshop Schedule:
Friday, September 11th 6:30pm-8:30pm
Saturday, September 12th 9:00am-4:30pm
Saturday, September 19th 9:00am-4:30pm
Cost: $270 - $135 (sliding scale according to your financial means) – 15 hours
Getting to Know My Children Better
Workshop Description: This workshop meets the needs of parents and other persons who wish to know and understand the lived experience of their children in order to better accompany them in their development. You will be introduced to ways of being and of doing which foster progress in the knowledge and understanding of your children. You will also be given the opportunity to address difficulties you encounter.
Workshop Schedule:
Wednesday mornings, September 16th, 23rd, 30th 9:00am-noon
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Tuesday evenings, September 15th, 22nd, 29th 6:30-9:30pm
Cost: $160 - $80 (sliding scale according to your financial means) – 9 hours
Finding Fulfillment in My Work
Workshop Description: This workshop will help you discover how you can most effectively use your abilities and talents in your work environment. Issues explored include aspirations and needs, commitment, learning how to handle conflict and tension, and humanizing the work environment.
Workshop Schedule:
Fridays, October 16th and 30th 6:30-9:00pm
Saturdays and Sundays, October 17th, 18th, 31st, and 9:00am-4:30pm
November 1st
Cost: $400 - $250 (sliding scale according to your financial means) – 30 hours
Way to Being Way to God
Workshop Description: This workshop will help you progress in your "interior quest", your search for God, by freeing you from what hampers or encumbers you and by becoming aware of your being and how it fosters your search and relationship with God. In the workshop you are guided by creative expression in which you use lines, colors and forms to express your interior response to the themes presented.
Workshop Schedule:
Friday, November 6th, 6:30-9:00pm
Saturdays and Sundays, November 7th, 8th, 14th and 15th, 9:00am-4:00pm
Cost: $400 - $250 (sliding scale according to your financial means) includes materials – 27 hours
Moving from Grief to New Life
Workshop Description: With life comes loss—loss of a loved one, a relationship, employment, health . . . And with loss comes grief. To grieve is normal and necessary, preparing you to go on and to, once again, embrace life. In 9-hour workshop, you will explore important aspects of the grieving process in order to: identify and understand your personal reactions to loss; begin or continue the process of healing; discover the inner strengths you can rely on; and connect with your inner energy and life in order to begin to move forward.
Workshop Schedule:
Morning Session - Wednesdays, December 2nd, 9th, and 16th 9:00am-noon
Evening Session - Tuesdays, December 1st, 8th, and 15th 6:30-9:30pm
Cost: $160 - $80 (sliding scale according to your financial means) – 9 hours
Information Sessions on Personality and Human Relationships process
Description: We offer an adult self-development process through Personality and Human Relationships, an International School of Education which assists persons to:
· Discover and express their unique, positive qualities
· Develop satisfying, life-giving relationships
· Discover and live their essential purpose in life so as to more effectively to society
· Live more harmoniously as member of their community
It is helpful for women and men of all ages and stages of life. If you would like to learn more about our process and how it would benefit you, we are offering the following FREE information sessions:
Tuesday, June 23rd – 7:00-9:00pm; Saturday, July 18th – 9:00-11:00am; Thursday, August 20th 7:00-9:00pm; Monday, September 21st, 7:00-9:00pm; Saturday, October 24th, 9:00-11:00am; Thursday, November 16th, 7:00-9:00pm (if you are unable to attend one of these, please call for an individual appointment)
Cost: Free; however space is limited so please call to reserve a seat.
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