Current Programme

This programme changes twice a year.

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The two workshops can be booked together only, for a special inclusive fee of £50 for subscribers and £60 for non-subscribers.

"We are hosting a series of two linked Saturday workshops this season on the subject of the second half of life - living and aging well.

We thought it might be interesting to run these either side of the turning of the year, and the shortest/darkest day, so the first will be on 3 December and the second on 28 January. Both will be in Ashburton.

We are not offering them singly, as part of the experience will be continuity between the two days, and further exploration in the second workshop of issues arising in the first."

You can book a place on both (giving you around 12 hours CPD) for a bargain price of £50 for subscribers and £60 for non-subscribers.

Nowadays people can generally expect to live into their late seventies and eighties. Indeed, the number of people reaching their hundredth year has grown dramatically. We may consider ourselves fortunate in this, and revel in the prospect of a ‘ripe old age’. Yet despite this increased longevity for many ageing holds concerns and fears.

As practitioners the demographic facts suggest that our ‘client base’ will increasingly consist of older clients. Whilst this represents a growing ‘market’ for therapists, for both client and practitioner key issues may arise. As we age we face a changing sense of self. Retirement in itself brings challenges, along with changing financial circumstances, health concerns, increasing losses of partners and friends, and a fear of losing autonomy and becoming dependent. The inevitability of death and dying, and questions of an existential and spiritual nature present themselves in a different way in these later stages of life.

This two-part workshop will provide an opportunity to name and explore some of those issues. In terms of

personal development it will be useful for those of us in the second half of our lives who wish to age with wisdom and grace. It will help raise awareness in all practitioners who come into contact with older clients.

The workshop is in two parts to allow participants and facilitators to ‘mull’ on their learning from the first day and to return and share that wisdom with others.

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I've been a student and sometimes practitioner of the Person-Centred approach since 1993 and expect to still be so at the time of this event.

I plan to facilitate an evening themed around the Person-Centred approach, with opportunities to share our personal experiences and definitions of it, with the hope that each participant leaves the evening with a renewed feeling of commitment to, understanding of and enthusiasm for the Person-Centred approach.

I am particularly interested in the paragraph that begins "There is...." on page 341 of the 2001 edition of "On Becoming A Person" by Carl R.Rogers. I hope to supplement this enthusiasm for Carl's definition of congruence by also expressing empathy and acceptance in my relating to my fellow group members.

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We have some time together to explore how it feels to ‘dare to be real’ and to practice taking risks when relating with undefended honesty, care and understanding.

 

This is an invitation to be radically authentic in a person centred way!

 

 

If you would like any further information or to talk anything through, please feel free to contact Cathrin on 07870 888141 or by email at cathrin@cathrinwildwood.co.uk or Sue on 01404 831837 or at sue@sueprowse.co.uk

 

(Please note access to this venue is via one flight of stairs, if for any reason this makes it difficult for you to attend, please let us know.)

 

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The foundation of the therapeutic relationship in person-centred counselling and psychotherapy is defined by Rogers’ six conditions. The recent research into ‘heart intelligence’ not only supports the significance of these conditions but also shows that by developing ‘heart intelligence’ a coherent cardiac field is created, which enhances the effectiveness of the therapeutic relationship and I suggest deepens our ability to provide the conditions.

The wisdom of the heart, long acknowledged by spiritual and wisdom traditions, is now supported by neuroscience and neurocardiological research. When authentic ‘positive’ emotions are felt, ‘heart coherence’ develops. This means there is an enhanced heart-mind-body connection (similar to a whole-body conceptualisation of congruence) and heart intelligence grows. We see from a larger perspective – challenges become learning opportunities; we gain a greater sense of resilience and well-being; we develop the capacity to be caring and courageous both for ourselves and others; and find the most loving thing to do for all involved (humans, non-humans and the earth), in any given situation.

As well as learning about the concepts and the research Gill will introduce practices that help to develop heart coherence. There will also be conversations about ‘living with heart and the significance for the PCA.

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A one day workshop offering space for and looking at self care, set in the unique and tranquil surroundings of Greatcombe on the Southern Slopes of Dartmoor.

 

Using a variety of creative tools including paint, clay, collage and sandtray, you are invited to explore your own safe space, how it helps and where, when and how to access it – a potential haven for all Counsellors, Psychotherapists and Carers.

 

The workshop is augmented with some fact sheets on background information and techniques, plus optional meditations and sharing time. Those taking part are also invited to use the stunning outdoor facilities to further understand their own spatial needs - so bring walking shoes if you would like!

 

The intention behind this day is that it will be loosely structured or largely self-structured – you will be invited to create your own experience from all that is on offer. If any of you would like us to offer more structure than this, we can – and we will rely on you to ask us.

 

Because of the nature of the day and the space, we are limiting numbers to 10. PLEASE DO NOT SIMPLY TURN UP ON THE DAY, as we may not be able to accommodate you. If you make a last minute decision to come, contact Lindsey on 07866 506332 first (even if only on the morning).

 

As the venue is secluded and rural, we are including lunch and all refreshments (homemade cake) for an additional £5/head. There will be soup, bread and cheese, perhaps some cold meats for those who wish. Please let us know if you would like to partake (and any special dietary requirements) – if not, we recommend you bring your own lunch.

 

The venue is unlikely to be accessible by public transport. However we may be able to provide for car-sharing/lifts, so please ask if transport is an issue.

 

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Come and experience the freedom and power of congruent, empathic and respectful relating.

If you would like any further information or to talk anything through, please feel free to contact Cathrin on 07870 888141 or by email at cathrin@cathrinwildwood.co.uk or Sue on 01404 831837 or at sue@sueprowse.co.uk

 

(Please note access to this venue is via one flight of stairs, if for any reason this makes it difficult for you to attend, please let us know.)

 

 

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